2. Attendance 
   Those attending: Eleanor Andreychuk, Allison Bennett, Ed Bodin, Elaine
   Bollman, Howard Chen, Shirley Jonas, Vel McAdam, Peg McCracken,
   Linda Munro, Gladys Reynolds, Vaughn Wadelius, Arlene Wilson.

3. Agenda
    The agenda was agreed upon.

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting
    The minutes of the February 24, 2009 meeting had been posted on the web
    page and copies were circulated.
  M/S V. Wadelius/Ed Bodin: That the minutes of the February 24, 2009
  meeting be adopted. Carried

5. President’s Report
a)  Vel reviewed political goings-on at the provincial level, the relationship with
     MTS, the retirement social for MTS General Secretary Judy Bradley, the MTS
     President election results, the prohibition of RTAM from attending
    pre-retirement seminars, the announced COLA for July 1, 2009 (0.37%) and
    the shortage of candidates for RTAM Board positions.

b)  Handouts on various issues were circulated for information.

c)  Vel noted that two Chapter delegates could attend the RTAM AGM to be held
     in Brandon,. As Vel is out of the country she will not be attending. Vaughn
     has been invited as a special guest. VP Ed Bodin agreed to attend.

d)  Vel announced that she was running for the provincial RTAM Board again.

6. Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
   Vaughn reported on the Chapter’s income and expenditures since July 1, 2008.
   The bank balance at April 28, 2009 was $194.92 (plus the $5.00 membership
    in Westoba Credit Union).
   M/S V. Wadelius/A. Wilson: That the Financial Report as presented be
    received. Carried

7. ACER-CART Report
   A written report from the Manitoba Director (RTAM President Pat Bowslaugh)
   was circulated. Vaughn reported on the hiring of a new Executive Director and
   some areas of interest pursued by the national organization. Vaughn has been
   nominated for President and is attending the 2009 AGM in Ottawa in June.

8. Election of Officers
   Nominations were called for the 2009-10 executive positions of The Pas
   Retired Teachers Association. Elected by acclamation were:

9. Meetings
    The nature and frequency of the 2009-10 meeting dates were discussed.
    The possibility of more frequent socializing meetings, perhaps some earlier in
    the morning on occasion, was considered. It was noted that contact with
    former colleagues was a main reason for attending by most members, and
    not a desire to be very involved in RTAM political discussions. Vel anticipated
    that the next meeting would be called for early October.

10. Fellowship
     Following the business meeting, lunch and conversation were enjoyed.

11. Adjournment
     Vel adjourned the business meeting at 12:55 pm.

Vaughn Wadelius
Secretary-Treasurer