About Us

Our History

In the Spring of 1987, a Task Force of former teachers was appointed by The Manitoba Teachers' Society to develop the parameters under which an association of retired teachers might be established. The original members of the Task Force were Nina Phillips (Winnipeg Beach), Jack George (Winnipeg), and John Kastrukoff (Swan River). Doris Hunt (Winnipeg) assisted in the final stages. MTS Staff Officer George Strang was appointed to assist in research and formation of the proposed association. The Task Force faced a major undertaking, and established objectives that were critical to retired teachers but not so extensive so as to be prohibitive.

As the MTS Act prohibited its association as part of the MTS, incorporation as a separate entity was approved at an inaugural meeting held at McMaster House on May 27, 1989. The 116 teachers present voted unanimously to form the Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba. 

The first executive elected was:

    President                  John Kastrukoff 

     Vice-President         Walter Nowosad

    Secretary                   Nina Phillips

    Treasurer                   Anne Thiessen

     Staff Officer:              George Strang

     Member-at-Large     Valdine Johnson

     Member-at-Large     John Chalaturnyk
                                 
                                                  

The new executive then spent several months getting final approval of the Constitution & ByLaws. Next was the establishment of details of cooperation with the MTS. The MTS Presidents and Provincial Executives of the day were most helpful in this, including the donation of a start-up grant of $6000.00, needed to enable RTAM to function until a regular cash flow through membership fees was established.

With the formation of fourteen local chapters, (one of which operates in French) the RTAM continues to grow. A board membership of at least 12 and up to 20 members undertakes to provide a range of services to the membership. A regular newsletter, information booklets and pamphlets, a web page, a policy manual and Chapter President meetings ensure the members are informed. The RTAM Annual General Meeting provides a venue for review of Board activities and discussion. Improved liaison with Chapter Presidents also helps to keep them informed.

RTAM is a member of the national equivalent, the Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (ACER-CART) located in Ottawa. This provides an opportunity to share opinions with other provincial retired teacher associations, and to have a forum for discussion on matters of federal interest to retired teachers.


Our Objectives

1. To promote the economic and social interests of the members and other retired teachers
2. To give assistance to its members (insofar as resources make it possible)
3. To provide a vehicle of communication for its members
4. To initiate or promote activities providing creative outlets for its members
5. To promote and facilitate the formation of local chapters in centres
6. To stimulate a continuing interest in developments in education
7. To maintain a liaison with The Manitoba Teachers Society, the Teachers' Retirement Allowances Fund, and the Canadian Association of  Retired Teachers, and other organizations with like or similar objectives
8. To furnish recommendations and advice to the Provincial Executive of The Manitoba  Teachers' Society on matters    affecting the welfare of retired teachers. 

Our Presidents

1989-90

John Katsrukoff


2009-10

Richard Benoit

1990-91

 Valdine Johnson

2010-11 

Richard Benoit

1991-92

 John Chalturnyk

2011-12           

Richard Benoit 

1992-93

 Jack George

 

 


1993-94

 Laurena Leskiw

 

 

1994-95 

 Phllis Moore

 

 

1995-96

 Orest Ziokoski

 

 

1996-97

 Ethel Buchanan

 

 


1997-98

 Homer Gil

 

 

1998-99 

 Murray Smith 

 

 

1999-00 

 Peggy Prendergast

 

 

2000-01

 Kim Hasselriis

 

 

2001-02

 Terry Clifford

 

 

2002-03 

 Terry Clifford

 

 

2003-04 

Dee Dee Rizzo 

 

 

2004-05 

Dee Dee Rizzo 

 

 

2005-06 

 Vaughn Wadelius

 

 

2006-07 

 Con Lynch

 

 

2007-08 

 Pat Bowslaugh

 

 

2008-09 

 Pat Bowslaugh

 

 






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20th Anniversary of

RTAM - 2009

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             Application for Committee Appointment:



You may get involved in RTAM by volunteering to work on one of the RTAM committees.



If interested, print out and mail in the form below, or email it to RTAM, or contact the committee chair directly by May 31.(Addresses are on the board picture page under RTAM Groups)  Committees are appointed by the Board of Directors in June.



 Name: (Last)__________________________________   

       

              (First)__________________________________


 Address: ________________________________________________________________


Postal Code: __________________  


Telephone: ___________________  


 Email:_____________________________________




 Yes, I would be interested in becoming actively involved in the affairs of the Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba. My particular area(s) of interest is(are) checked off below:


 ____ Annual General Meeting    ____ Bylaws & Policy           _____ Chapter Formation & Liaison


 ____ Editorial                             _____ Educational Advocacy  _____ Group Benefits


 ____ Membership                      _____  Pensions                      _____ Political Action


 ____ Public Relations                 _____ Travel                           _____ Wellness 


____  Website




You may select this form, copy it and then paste it into an email message and send to rtam@mts.net  You may also paste it into the Contact Me form to the right and email it directly from this page.  Or you may print it out by copying and pasting into a word processor, and then mail to the above address.


Thank you for volunteering.  You will be contacted.


 Mail your application to:

 RTAM Committees, #204 - 2281 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3J 0M1

Or email to:

 rtam@mts.net





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Copyright 2008. Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba. 
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary in 2009