Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba

Keep In Touch Magazine – Please opt-in if you would like to keep receiving a print version of KIT

Member Opt-In
In an effort to reduce our impact on the environment and our carbon footprint as an organization, the Retired Teachers Association of Manitoba (RTAM) has created an “Opt-In” for the print version of the KIT magazine heading into the winter edition.
RTAM is committed to ensuring all members, who would like a print version of KIT, are still able to receive their copy by mail. We ask everyone interested in continuing to receive a print version of KIT to opt-in through the link provided below or by calling Dianne in the RTAM office at 204-889-3660.

The Impact
RTAM is currently printing more than 40,000 KIT magazines a year which equates to more than 1.2 million in pages and ink being consumed each year. The staggering cost to manage KIT and the mail service to our members is more than $95,000 per year, making up almost one quarter (¼) of the RTAM budget.
With a reduction in print needs for next year (and years to come), RTAM hopes to improve upon their environmental impact while also freeing up funds for member programs, events and initiatives.
Anyone who does not opt into the Winter print version of KIT will be able to access the magazine through our platform ISSUU, on social media and the RTAM website.

Bonus Content and Instructions
To further promote the digital version of KIT, starting in 2023 members will be able to access exclusive content through the online magazine… bonus photos, stories and contests!
• To keep receiving a printed version of the KIT Magazine, please fill out the form through the provided link https://forms.gle/YdkvmYVf5FuZncPv6
• If you are having problems with the link, please call Dianne in the RTAM office at 204-889-3660.
• To access our archive of online KIT magazines, please visit the RTAM Website (Click Here) or visit our partners at ISSUU Online Magazines > https://issuu.com/retiredteachers

KIT MAGAZINE 1

RTAM MEMBER BENEFITS	STUDENT BENEFITS
1. The project will provide the means and incentive to increase communication between RTAM members and their family high school students they are sponsoring.	1 Portfolios encourage the collection of artifacts and evidence by the student to support their successful writing of award and scholarships applications.
2. Recognizing the importance of a post-secondary education, RTAM members can feel pride in the role they will play in supporting their family members to be awarded funding to help with the high costs of today’s world.	2 Portfolios help students focus on their knowledge, skills and attitudes to support their successful applications for bursaries and scholarship.
3. This project will provide RTAM members with an opportunity to experience renewed passion in their roles as teacher and mentor working with their family members.	3 Portfolios help students track their changes and growth in important leadership skills through their high school experience.
4. RTAM member involvement with their family members will promote positive mental health opportunities during a time when COVID has caused many to experience social and physical isolation.	4 Portfolios assist the student in becoming more aware of their own learning experiences and history.
5. RTAM member involvement will support a sense of purpose in their lives and offer them a sense of social value to society.	5 Portfolios provide a framework to encourage students’ self-assessment leading to a more accurate choice of how they want to spend their future, their career aspirations.
6. RTAM members will increase their opportunities to know and understand their youth family members’ challenges and issues while developing a relationship and creating a sense of trust.	6 Portfolios provide a framework with resources for building a resume and completing university/college entrance applications as well as job applications.
7. RTAM members can offer direct input into the writing of the applications to enhance the students’ chances of being successful.	7 Portfolios save the student the time and agony of trying to recall their experiences and gather all their information to complete applications in their graduating year.
	8 Portfolios provide students support to practice informed decision-making regarding their personal and professional opportunity selections.

Open Hours:

KIT Magazine - Update to Print Issue

Keep In Touch Magazine – Please opt-in if you would like to keep receiving a print version of KIT

Student Success Portfolio Program

Mentoring: The Role of the RTAM Sponsor

October 27^th is National Mentoring Day!
Celebrate the day with your family member!

September Discussion Starters

October Discussion Starters