Annual General Meeting and Fabulous Barbecue

    The P.Q.R.T.A. Annual General Meeting and Fabulous Barbecue

           

            June 23, 2015

            Rotary Park Qualicum Beach

            Time: 11:30

            Agenda: Meeting agenda and committee reports available at the meeting

            Luncheon;

            Barbecued wild B.C. salmon or chicken

            Assorted salads

            Rolls and butter

            Fresh fruit

            Cake

            Tea/coffee/punch

            Cost: $18.00 ( the cost is the same for all members)

            Please reply to Laurel Johannson by June^8th if you wish to attend. State your

            preference for salmon or chicken.

            laurelcj@shaw.ca

            250 468-7040

Spring Luncheon - April 15

Parksville Qualicum Retired Teachers' Association Spring Luncheon

 

Date:April 15th

Time: 11:30-2:00ish

Place:

Eaglecrest Golf Course Club House

2035 West Island Highway, Qualicum

 

Salad

Mixed Garden Greens with raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Soups

Vegetable Minestrone Soup /Cream of tomato & roasted red pepper Soup

Main

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich  /Shrimp Salad Croissant Sandwich

Desserts

Chef’s selection of desserts squares

                        Coffee and Tea

Cost: $20.00 which includes 15% gratuity and tax.

Special guest speaker, Colin Bartlett of The Backyard Wildbird and Nature Store

Topic – What to see in your backyard this spring.

 

Please contact Laurel Johannson by April 8th. (Do not reply to this e-mail)

laurelcj@shaw.ca

250 468-7040

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.;

Valentine's Get Together

Hello PQRTA Members,

 

You are invited to a VALENTINE'S GET TOGETHER!

DATE:  Thurs. Feb. 12, 2015

TIME:  1:00 to 3:00pm

WHAT:  Games (your favourite)

PLACE: Nanoose Library Hall

              2849 Northwest Bay Road

COST: $4.00

- Coffee, tea and goodies will be served.

(An offer of baking would be appreciated.)

- Wear your Valentine's best!  (red, pink, purple, white)

- This is a SOCIAL and not a business meeting.

- Bring your name tag, a favourite game and

   your sense of fun, fun, fun!!!

 

Please respond by Jan. 31, 2015

cathyvanh@gmail.com

250.248.0412

(Do not reply to sender.)

Celebration of Life for Ken Ryall

PQRTA member, Ken Ryall, passed away, suddenly, in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Ken was a long-time musician in the Nanaimo area. He played in small and large groups, since coming to Nanaimo, in 1963. His favourite instrument was the clarinet but he also played the saxophone. Ken was a music teacher in Parksville/Qualicum School District for many years, where he taught band and elementary music from K-7.

Ken  was a member of the K-40 club and Elks Lodge.

Ken was born in Duncan and lived in Victoria and Nelson before coming to Nanaimo. He will be deeply missed by his wife Glenda, daughter Christine Calvin, and his grandchildren Brian and Catherine Calvin, as well as his brother Alan in Toronto.

A celebration of Ken's life will be held at the Costin Hall in Lantzville on January 17, 2015 from 2pm-5pm. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

PQRTA Christmas Luncheon

You are invited to the PQRTA Christmas luncheon on Thursday December 11, 2014.

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Fairwinds Golf Club, Arbutus Lounge

3730 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay

The wonderful buffet luncheon will be enhanced with musical accompaniment from Bill Cave

News on the Strike

Greetings, Colleagues in Retirement:

 

Some PQRTA members have asked if the BCRTA has any news on the teachers' strike, to augment what is being reported in the media.

 

BCRTA President, Cliff Boldt, has sent the following note addressing this issue: 

 

                I have created a special file on the www.bcrta.ca web site for information about the current job action.

 

                Cliff :)

 

May you enjoy fun in the Saturday sun!

 

VAlerie Dyer

PQRTA Communications

Help Stock the Food Cupboards of Striking Teachers, on Thursday, September 11th

Greetings, Colleagues in Retirement:

PQRTA President, Kay Howard, received the note, below, from the Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association, suggesting another way that we retired teachers can help make things a bit easier for our active colleagues, as they continue their struggle for a fair contract and better working and learning conditions.

NOTE:  The MATA Office is located at #105-191 Jensen Avenue (corner of Weld Street and Jensen; the office entry is actually off Weld Street) in Parksville..

As well, dropping by the picket line to “walk the walk” and/or dropping off some cookies, muffins, hot coffee, etc. to keep the spirits of those on the picket line is much appreciated, too.

May you have much joy on these warm September days!

VAlerie Dyer

PQRTA Communications Chairperson

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Good morning,

This is a reminder that any baked goods, preserves and produce can be dropped off at the MATA office before Thursday, September 11th. The plan is for members to be able to pick up some items on the Thursday afternoon after 1pm. You can also bring in non-perishable items. Bear in mind that we do not have a  fridge or freezer at the MATA office. If you can keep the items, possibly closer to the Thursday date, that would be appreciated.

Thanks for thinking of our colleagues in need!

Norberta Heinrichs

MATA VP

office: 250.248.3496

cell: 250.240.2009

lx69vp@bctf.ca

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