Greetings, Colleagues in Retirement,
Please find, below, an article which appeared on p. 2 of the COSCO News, of the September, 2010 edition (I have bolded some parts). This publication is put out by the Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of B.C. (C0SC0).
This article is important for two reasons, I believe:
* its effect on seniors in B.C.
* a call to action should one find oneself, or one's loved one, in this situation.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
PQRTA General Meeting - October 13th
Notice of PQRTA October General Meeting
Mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Time: 11:30 to approximately 2:30 p.m.
Format of the afternoon:
· 11:50 to 12:00 p.m.: PQRTA welcome
· 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
· 1:00 - ~ 1:30 p.m.: PQRTA Membership Meeting
· 1:40 - ~ 2:30 p.m.: Guest Speaker
Place: Tidal Room at The Bayside in Parksville
Guest Speaker: Anne-marie Kanester, retired Vernon teacher, will do a presentation of her 800km trek, from France into northern Spain, along the Camino de Santiago del Compostela. Originally, a pilgrimage to pay homage to St. James, this 1,000 year old tradition has evolved into an experience, undertaken by many, for a variety of reasons (Anne-marie did the walk to celebrate her retirement from teaching in 2009).
Menu: soup of the day, variety of sandwiches, veggies and dip, variety of cookies and dessert squares, bottomless pot of coffee/tea.
*A no host bar will be available for purchasing of wine, etc.
Cost: $23.00 (includes gratuity and taxes) per person payable at the door.
Please advise Valerie Dyer, before Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca, that you plan to attend the meeting.
**Please note that my computer will be out of service until September 30, so I shan’t be able to confirm receipt of your e-mail, indicating that you plan to attend, until after October 1.
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
*******
With warmest regards,
TVD
Mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Time: 11:30 to approximately 2:30 p.m.
Format of the afternoon:
· 11:50 to 12:00 p.m.: PQRTA welcome
· 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
· 1:00 - ~ 1:30 p.m.: PQRTA Membership Meeting
· 1:40 - ~ 2:30 p.m.: Guest Speaker
Place: Tidal Room at The Bayside in Parksville
Guest Speaker: Anne-marie Kanester, retired Vernon teacher, will do a presentation of her 800km trek, from France into northern Spain, along the Camino de Santiago del Compostela. Originally, a pilgrimage to pay homage to St. James, this 1,000 year old tradition has evolved into an experience, undertaken by many, for a variety of reasons (Anne-marie did the walk to celebrate her retirement from teaching in 2009).
Menu: soup of the day, variety of sandwiches, veggies and dip, variety of cookies and dessert squares, bottomless pot of coffee/tea.
*A no host bar will be available for purchasing of wine, etc.
Cost: $23.00 (includes gratuity and taxes) per person payable at the door.
Please advise Valerie Dyer, before Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca, that you plan to attend the meeting.
**Please note that my computer will be out of service until September 30, so I shan’t be able to confirm receipt of your e-mail, indicating that you plan to attend, until after October 1.
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
*******
With warmest regards,
TVD
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Programme Assistant(s) for 2010-11 PQRTA General Meetings
The PQRTA is looking for an enthusiastic helper or two for the Programme Committee Chairperson for the coming year. To date, the 2010-11 venues and speakers for the PQRTA General Meetings fhave either been booked or are in process of being done.
The Programme Assistant's job would be to support and lend a helping hand to the Programme Committee Chairperson in the organizing of the programme leading up to, during and after a geneal meeting.
If you are interested in taking on this supportive role for the PQRTA, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Catherine Hudson at dghudson100@hotmail.com
Wishing you continued enjoyment of this lovely Spring weather!
Sincerely,
Valerie Dyer
2009-10 PQRTA President
The Programme Assistant's job would be to support and lend a helping hand to the Programme Committee Chairperson in the organizing of the programme leading up to, during and after a geneal meeting.
If you are interested in taking on this supportive role for the PQRTA, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Catherine Hudson at dghudson100@hotmail.com
Wishing you continued enjoyment of this lovely Spring weather!
Sincerely,
Valerie Dyer
2009-10 PQRTA President
Notice of PQRTA 2010 Annual General Meeting and BBQ
Mark it on your calendar and plan to attend!
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (rain or shine)
Time: 11:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Rotary Park, Highway 19A, Qualicum Beach
Cost: $18.00 per person, payable at the door.
Menu:
Meat: Steak or Chicken
Salads: Potato, Bean, Cole Slaw, Asian
Meat: Chicken or Steak
Drinks: Coffee/Tea/Non-alcoholic punch
Dessert: Cookies,Cheeses/grapes
**Please note that you will need to bring the following:
Plate
Cutlery (knife, fork spoon)
Cup
Please advise Valerie Dyer at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca, before Monday, May 31, that you plan to attend the meeting and whether you prefer steak or chicken at the BBQ .
**Please note that you may not receive an immediate confirmation of receipt of your intention to attend the meeting and BBQ, as I shall be back and forth to the mainland, with visiting family, for the last two weeks of May.
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.
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 (rain or shine)
Time: 11:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Rotary Park, Highway 19A, Qualicum Beach
Cost: $18.00 per person, payable at the door.
Menu:
Meat: Steak or Chicken
Salads: Potato, Bean, Cole Slaw, Asian
Meat: Chicken or Steak
Drinks: Coffee/Tea/Non-alcoholic punch
Dessert: Cookies,Cheeses/grapes
**Please note that you will need to bring the following:
Plate
Cutlery (knife, fork spoon)
Cup
Please advise Valerie Dyer at 250-752-8824 or at tvdyer@shaw.ca, before Monday, May 31, that you plan to attend the meeting and whether you prefer steak or chicken at the BBQ .
**Please note that you may not receive an immediate confirmation of receipt of your intention to attend the meeting and BBQ, as I shall be back and forth to the mainland, with visiting family, for the last two weeks of May.
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.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Trip Interruption/Cancellation due to Icelandic Volcano Eruption
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.
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.
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
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