Hi, Colleagues in Retirement,
RE: Trip Interruption/Cancellation due to Icelandic Volcano Eruption
For your possible interest and information (see below for query and answer from MEDOC). Do hope that no one was affected by this but in case you were, you may find this of value.
With best wishes for a lovely Earth Day!
Valerie Dyer,
2009-10 PQRTA President
----- Original Message -----
From: J***
To: ***
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 1:33 PM
Subject: Medoc Coverage
Query RE: Trip Cancellation/Interruption Due to Icelandic Volcano Eruption
I have been in touch with the Lynda Stewart in regards to a question about trip cancellation or interruption due to the recent Iceland volcanic ash situation. A friend of mine missed her flight to Rome and a cruise due to this situation. As the eruption could be considered "an act of God", would the Medoc insurance cover our members in this situation?
This morning I received the following reply from Lynda.
All the best, Judy
Answer from MEDOC:
I have checked with our MEDOC team; and they advise that
trips that have been interrupted or cancelled due to the volcanic ash
situation originating in Iceland will be covered on their MEDOC policy.
Members would need to contact the MEDOC claims service provider, GEM at the
numbers shown on the back of their MEDOC card.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
PQRTA Meeting Notice
Notice of PQRTA April 1, 2010 General Meeting
Mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. to ~ 4:00 p.m.
Format of the afternoon (all times are approximate):
· 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.: PQRTA meeting
· 2:40 to 3:00 p.m.: Break
· 3:00 - ~ 3:45 p.m.: Speaker: Carolyn Prellwitz re: Teachers’ Pension Plan
Place: Red Cedars and Maple Room at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Jensen Avenue, Parksville
Guest Speaker: Carolyn Prellwitz, Teachers’ Pension Plan Trustee
Refreshments: Coffee/Tea and cookies.
Cost: $10.00 per person, payable at the door.
Please advise Valerie Dyer at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca, before Monday, March 15, 2010, that you plan to attend the meeting.
Just a gentle reminder:
PQRTA Policies and Procedures:
3.1.1: Notification of Attendance:
PQRTA members must contact the Programme Chairpersons no later than one (1) week before a PQRTA meeting to advise that they would like to attend and/or bring a guest to the meeting.
3.1.2 Member's Liability to Pay for an Event:
a) Once having indicated his or her intention to attend a PQRTA event, a member becomes liable to pay the announced cost of participation in that event, whether or not he or she actually attends. Failure to pay will render the member "not in good standing" until the debt is paid, and he or she may be denied access to future PQRTA events.
b) In the case of a member's defaulting guest(s), the guest(s) may be denied further access to PQRTA functions.
c) A member (or guest) is relieved of the obligation to pay if he or she notifies the PQRTA of a change in plans not less than 5 days prior to the event.
d) If at least two out of the President, Vice-President and Treasurer agree that circumstances warrant (such as bereavement or sudden medical emergency), a debt may be waived on compassionate grounds.
Mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. to ~ 4:00 p.m.
Format of the afternoon (all times are approximate):
· 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.: PQRTA meeting
· 2:40 to 3:00 p.m.: Break
· 3:00 - ~ 3:45 p.m.: Speaker: Carolyn Prellwitz re: Teachers’ Pension Plan
Place: Red Cedars and Maple Room at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Jensen Avenue, Parksville
Guest Speaker: Carolyn Prellwitz, Teachers’ Pension Plan Trustee
Refreshments: Coffee/Tea and cookies.
Cost: $10.00 per person, payable at the door.
Please advise Valerie Dyer at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca, before Monday, March 15, 2010, that you plan to attend the meeting.
Just a gentle reminder:
PQRTA Policies and Procedures:
3.1.1: Notification of Attendance:
PQRTA members must contact the Programme Chairpersons no later than one (1) week before a PQRTA meeting to advise that they would like to attend and/or bring a guest to the meeting.
3.1.2 Member's Liability to Pay for an Event:
a) Once having indicated his or her intention to attend a PQRTA event, a member becomes liable to pay the announced cost of participation in that event, whether or not he or she actually attends. Failure to pay will render the member "not in good standing" until the debt is paid, and he or she may be denied access to future PQRTA events.
b) In the case of a member's defaulting guest(s), the guest(s) may be denied further access to PQRTA functions.
c) A member (or guest) is relieved of the obligation to pay if he or she notifies the PQRTA of a change in plans not less than 5 days prior to the event.
d) If at least two out of the President, Vice-President and Treasurer agree that circumstances warrant (such as bereavement or sudden medical emergency), a debt may be waived on compassionate grounds.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Pension Update
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Greetings, Colleagues in Retirement,
Please find, attached, the report arising out of the Pension Consultations, held province-wide by the BCTF, in 2009/10. You may recall that these consultations were held, via local meetings and/or online surveys, to seek input and guidance from the Teachers' Pension Plan membership, as to how to address future shortfalls in the Inflation Adjustment Acccount, of our pensions. As indicated in the note below, the report will go to the 2010 BCTF Annual General Meeting in March (the BCRTA is allowed representation at the Pensions section, of the BCTF AGM, and a number of the BCRTA Executive and Committee members will be attending to give input on behalf of the BCRTA membership).
Wishing us all a happy pension outcome!
Valerie Dyer
PQRTA President (2009-10)
Pension Update
BCTF Pension Consultation Report, 2010
Many BCRTA members attended local meetings of the Pension Consultation process and many others went online to do the Inflation Adjustment Account (IAA) survey. Following four months of local meetings and analysing the survey responses of over 8,000 pension plan members, the Pension Consultation Report to the 2010 BCTF Annual General Meeting is now available online at the BCTF web site.
http://bctf.ca/SalaryAndBenefits.aspx?id=19748
The link below will take you directly to the full report in pdf format.
http://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SalaryBenefits/Pensions/2009ReportOnPensionConsult.pdf
Greetings, Colleagues in Retirement,
Please find, attached, the report arising out of the Pension Consultations, held province-wide by the BCTF, in 2009/10. You may recall that these consultations were held, via local meetings and/or online surveys, to seek input and guidance from the Teachers' Pension Plan membership, as to how to address future shortfalls in the Inflation Adjustment Acccount, of our pensions. As indicated in the note below, the report will go to the 2010 BCTF Annual General Meeting in March (the BCRTA is allowed representation at the Pensions section, of the BCTF AGM, and a number of the BCRTA Executive and Committee members will be attending to give input on behalf of the BCRTA membership).
Wishing us all a happy pension outcome!
Valerie Dyer
PQRTA President (2009-10)
Pension Update
BCTF Pension Consultation Report, 2010
Many BCRTA members attended local meetings of the Pension Consultation process and many others went online to do the Inflation Adjustment Account (IAA) survey. Following four months of local meetings and analysing the survey responses of over 8,000 pension plan members, the Pension Consultation Report to the 2010 BCTF Annual General Meeting is now available online at the BCTF web site.
http://bctf.ca/SalaryAndBenefits.aspx?id=19748
The link below will take you directly to the full report in pdf format.
http://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SalaryBenefits/Pensions/2009ReportOnPensionConsult.pdf
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
OCEANSIDE GRADUATE BURSARY 2010
PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
OCEANSIDE GRADUATE BURSARY
2010
A $1,000.00 scholarship is available to a student who has graduated, or is graduating, from School District #69 and who is entering into a program of studies in Education. The money may be used to fund either undergraduate or graduate studies. Students must be intending to teach in British Columbia when qualified.
Criteria for Selection
• Registration in an university education program
• Excellent academic standing
• Participation in extra-curricular activities, preferably both school & community
• Work experience
• Proceeding to, or continuing at, an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution
Application details:
• A completed application form ( form available at www.pqrta.bcrta.ca )
• 2 or 3 references - for example: teachers, pastors, group leaders, etc.
• An up-to-date record of grade 11 and 12 marks, or post-secondary transcript
• Students graduating in 2010 may apply through their schools’ counselling department, which will select one application to be forwarded to the PQRTA for its consideration
• If a student elects not to apply through a counselling department, the application may be sent directly.
• Applications must be received by April 15, 2010 and must be mailed to:
The Parksville-Qualicum Retired Teachers’ Association c\o 1019 Maple Lane Dr Parksville, BC, V9P 1T3
The scholarship winner will be contacted directly by the PQRTA, at which point arrangements for payment of the award may be made. A $1,000.00 cheque will be made out to the post-secondary institution in which the student is enrolled/enrolling. The student will need to provide satisfactory evidence of enrolment.
The registration form follows on page 2.
THE PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
OCEANSIDE GRADUATE BURSARY
APPLICATION FORM
NAME _________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL _______________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE ______________________ EMAIL _______________________________
CAREER HOPES AND PLANS:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENTS (school, community, etc.)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORK EXPERIENCE:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTACH AN UP-TO-DATE RECORD OF GRADE 11 AND 12 MARKS, OR MOST RECENT POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION TRANSCRIPT.
OCEANSIDE GRADUATE BURSARY
2010
A $1,000.00 scholarship is available to a student who has graduated, or is graduating, from School District #69 and who is entering into a program of studies in Education. The money may be used to fund either undergraduate or graduate studies. Students must be intending to teach in British Columbia when qualified.
Criteria for Selection
• Registration in an university education program
• Excellent academic standing
• Participation in extra-curricular activities, preferably both school & community
• Work experience
• Proceeding to, or continuing at, an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution
Application details:
• A completed application form ( form available at www.pqrta.bcrta.ca )
• 2 or 3 references - for example: teachers, pastors, group leaders, etc.
• An up-to-date record of grade 11 and 12 marks, or post-secondary transcript
• Students graduating in 2010 may apply through their schools’ counselling department, which will select one application to be forwarded to the PQRTA for its consideration
• If a student elects not to apply through a counselling department, the application may be sent directly.
• Applications must be received by April 15, 2010 and must be mailed to:
The Parksville-Qualicum Retired Teachers’ Association c\o 1019 Maple Lane Dr Parksville, BC, V9P 1T3
The scholarship winner will be contacted directly by the PQRTA, at which point arrangements for payment of the award may be made. A $1,000.00 cheque will be made out to the post-secondary institution in which the student is enrolled/enrolling. The student will need to provide satisfactory evidence of enrolment.
The registration form follows on page 2.
THE PARKSVILLE/QUALICUM RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
OCEANSIDE GRADUATE BURSARY
APPLICATION FORM
NAME _________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL _______________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE ______________________ EMAIL _______________________________
CAREER HOPES AND PLANS:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENTS (school, community, etc.)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WORK EXPERIENCE:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ATTACH AN UP-TO-DATE RECORD OF GRADE 11 AND 12 MARKS, OR MOST RECENT POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION TRANSCRIPT.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Reminder of the PQRTA Christmas Luncheon
Dear Members,
A reminder of the PQRTA Christmas Luncheon and General Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11:30 to 2:30 at Creek House Restaurant ( French Creek Marina on Lee Road ).
Just a quick reminder that we will again be collecting items for the Salvation Army Food Bank at our Christmas Social on December 1st. All of the items collected stay in the area to help needy families in Parksville/Qualicum and vicinity. The recent news headlines that 25% of BC's children are victims of poverty is of particular concern to teachers; one small thing we can do to help is provide non-perishable food items that children will enjoy:
canned fruits; juice; individual pkgs of hot cereals; peanut butter; hot chocolate mix; etc etc -- you'll have some favorite items in mind. Thank you for your generosity.
Also, I will have all the RTA photo albums at the Social; you might like to look through them. Incidentally, the position of Club Photographer/Historian has been vacant since our year-end June BBQ. Maybe after looking at the Albums again, YOU might consider taking on this very enjoyable chore -- just see me or speak to President Val.
Thank you, and looking forward to seeing you,
Barb Brett
A reminder of the PQRTA Christmas Luncheon and General Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11:30 to 2:30 at Creek House Restaurant ( French Creek Marina on Lee Road ).
Just a quick reminder that we will again be collecting items for the Salvation Army Food Bank at our Christmas Social on December 1st. All of the items collected stay in the area to help needy families in Parksville/Qualicum and vicinity. The recent news headlines that 25% of BC's children are victims of poverty is of particular concern to teachers; one small thing we can do to help is provide non-perishable food items that children will enjoy:
canned fruits; juice; individual pkgs of hot cereals; peanut butter; hot chocolate mix; etc etc -- you'll have some favorite items in mind. Thank you for your generosity.
Also, I will have all the RTA photo albums at the Social; you might like to look through them. Incidentally, the position of Club Photographer/Historian has been vacant since our year-end June BBQ. Maybe after looking at the Albums again, YOU might consider taking on this very enjoyable chore -- just see me or speak to President Val.
Thank you, and looking forward to seeing you,
Barb Brett
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Salvation Army Christmas Food Hamper
Hello Everyone!
In conjunction with our Christmas Social on December 1st, we will again be collecting for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
In previous years, they have been particularly pleased that our donations included the following:
--peanut butter and jams
--canned fish
--canned fruits and vegetables and beans
--hot chocolate
--soups
--cereals
--baby food
All of the donations go to the Salvation Army Food Bank at Lee Rd. in Parksville, and all stay in the area.
(If you would prefer to bring cash, there will be a donation tin available.)
Thank you so much for your generosity in the past; if we all start setting aside a couple of items now, we will be ready on December 1st to make the winter a little better for our local needy families.
Looking forward to seeing you at our Christmas Social,
Barb Brett bbrett@uniserve.com 250-752-7029
In conjunction with our Christmas Social on December 1st, we will again be collecting for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
In previous years, they have been particularly pleased that our donations included the following:
--peanut butter and jams
--canned fish
--canned fruits and vegetables and beans
--hot chocolate
--soups
--cereals
--baby food
All of the donations go to the Salvation Army Food Bank at Lee Rd. in Parksville, and all stay in the area.
(If you would prefer to bring cash, there will be a donation tin available.)
Thank you so much for your generosity in the past; if we all start setting aside a couple of items now, we will be ready on December 1st to make the winter a little better for our local needy families.
Looking forward to seeing you at our Christmas Social,
Barb Brett bbrett@uniserve.com 250-752-7029
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Christmas Is Coming and So Is the PQRTA Christmas Luncheon and General Meeting!!
Plan to come and start the Christmas Season off right by enjoying the spirit of the Season with your colleagues in retirement!
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Place: Creek House Restaurant, French Creek (at the French Creek Marina on Lee Road)
Entertainment: Bill Cave, Brian Stovell and possibly, Ken Ryall (attendees will be asked to join in the singing of a few well-known Christmas songs)
Guest of Honour: Sheila Pither, British Columbia Retired Teachers’ Association President
Luncheon Menu: A Buffet Menu consisting of
o Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Gravy
o Almond Lemon Butter Whitefish
o Veal with a BC Mushroom sauce
o Spinach Salad with House Sesame Seed Dressing
o Pasta Grape Salad
o Tomato Mediterranean Salad
o Mashed Potatoes
o Rice Pilaf
o Seasonal Mixed Vegetables
o Cold Vegetable and Pickle Trays
o Hot Vegetarian Pasta
o Coffee or Tea
o Assortment of Squares and Buffet Cakes.
A No-Host bar will be open for alcoholic beverages.
Cost: $25.00 per person (includes gratuity and taxes). We are, again this year, very fortunate to have Bill, Brian and Ken provide musical entertainment for us. As an expression of our appreciation for their generosity in providing their fine music at no charge, the cost of each attendee’s luncheon includes an additional charge to cover the cost of the lunches for Bill, Brian, Ken and their wives; also included in each attendee’s luncheon fee is a stipend to cover the cost of lunch for our Guest of Honour, Sheila Pither.
Contact Valerie Dyer at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca to advise that you are planning to attend (members are most welcome to bring a guest). Deadline for response is November 15, 2009 as we must advise the Creek House of how many guests to expect.
Trouble managing stairs??
A ramp is accessible from the first parking lot as you come into French Creek; the ramp is located by the convenience store.
A gentle reminder:
PQRTA Policies and Procedures:
3.1.1: Notification of Attendance:
PQRTA members must contact the Programme Chairpersons no later than one (1) week before a PQRTA meeting to advise that they would like to attend and/or bring a guest to the meeting.
3.1.2 Member's Liability to Pay for an Event:
a) Once having indicated his or her intention to attend a PQRTA event, a member becomes liable to pay the announced cost of participation in that event, whether or not he or she actually attends. Failure to pay will render the member "not in good standing" until the debt is paid, and he or she may be denied access to future PQRTA events.
b) In the case of a member's defaulting guest(s), the guest(s) may be denied further access to PQRTA functions.
c) A member (or guest) is relieved of the obligation to pay if he or she notifies the PQRTA of a change in plans not less than 5 days prior to the event.
d) If at least two out of the President, Vice-President and Treasurer agree that circumstances warrant (such as bereavement or sudden medical emergency), a debt may be waived on compassionate grounds.
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Place: Creek House Restaurant, French Creek (at the French Creek Marina on Lee Road)
Entertainment: Bill Cave, Brian Stovell and possibly, Ken Ryall (attendees will be asked to join in the singing of a few well-known Christmas songs)
Guest of Honour: Sheila Pither, British Columbia Retired Teachers’ Association President
Luncheon Menu: A Buffet Menu consisting of
o Roast Turkey with Stuffing and Gravy
o Almond Lemon Butter Whitefish
o Veal with a BC Mushroom sauce
o Spinach Salad with House Sesame Seed Dressing
o Pasta Grape Salad
o Tomato Mediterranean Salad
o Mashed Potatoes
o Rice Pilaf
o Seasonal Mixed Vegetables
o Cold Vegetable and Pickle Trays
o Hot Vegetarian Pasta
o Coffee or Tea
o Assortment of Squares and Buffet Cakes.
A No-Host bar will be open for alcoholic beverages.
Cost: $25.00 per person (includes gratuity and taxes). We are, again this year, very fortunate to have Bill, Brian and Ken provide musical entertainment for us. As an expression of our appreciation for their generosity in providing their fine music at no charge, the cost of each attendee’s luncheon includes an additional charge to cover the cost of the lunches for Bill, Brian, Ken and their wives; also included in each attendee’s luncheon fee is a stipend to cover the cost of lunch for our Guest of Honour, Sheila Pither.
Contact Valerie Dyer at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca to advise that you are planning to attend (members are most welcome to bring a guest). Deadline for response is November 15, 2009 as we must advise the Creek House of how many guests to expect.
Trouble managing stairs??
A ramp is accessible from the first parking lot as you come into French Creek; the ramp is located by the convenience store.
A gentle reminder:
PQRTA Policies and Procedures:
3.1.1: Notification of Attendance:
PQRTA members must contact the Programme Chairpersons no later than one (1) week before a PQRTA meeting to advise that they would like to attend and/or bring a guest to the meeting.
3.1.2 Member's Liability to Pay for an Event:
a) Once having indicated his or her intention to attend a PQRTA event, a member becomes liable to pay the announced cost of participation in that event, whether or not he or she actually attends. Failure to pay will render the member "not in good standing" until the debt is paid, and he or she may be denied access to future PQRTA events.
b) In the case of a member's defaulting guest(s), the guest(s) may be denied further access to PQRTA functions.
c) A member (or guest) is relieved of the obligation to pay if he or she notifies the PQRTA of a change in plans not less than 5 days prior to the event.
d) If at least two out of the President, Vice-President and Treasurer agree that circumstances warrant (such as bereavement or sudden medical emergency), a debt may be waived on compassionate grounds.
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