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 Kastrukoff |
1999-00 |
Peggy Prendergast |
20th Anniversary of
RTAM - 2009
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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