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Explore BCRTA Member Insurance Packages

BCRTA Member Insurance Packages BCRTA members have choices beyond the TPP default insurance coverage! The BCRTA Pension and Benefits Committee has partnered with Johnson Insurance to create a line-up...

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Insurance Alternatives

BCRTA members consistently rank Extended Health Care and other insurance products as extremely important to their peace of mind. Recent articles discussing member experiences with the current Teachers’...

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Johnson 2018 Scholarship Applications

With a Johnson scholarship behind you, you have everything in front of you. Since 1998, the Johnson scholarship program has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships and academic grants to students...

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Stay On The Road

BCRTA Supports COSCO Workshops COSCO workshops for the Stay on the Road and Emergency Department are now being held around the province, supported financially by the BCRTA. These workshops are for...

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BCRTA Hires Executive Director

The BCRTA’s Board of Directors are very happy to announce that they have successfully reached an employment agreement with Tim Anderson, to serve the Association in the position of Executive Director....

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Target Versus Defined Benefit Plans

Target Benefit Plans and Defined Benefit Plans: What is the Difference? Dale Lauber answers a BCRTA member’s question about the real import of Bill C-27, which proposes to create a means where...

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Strategic Plan Update May 2018

BCRTA’s 1st Vice-President Provides Insight Into Recent Initiatives Why We Needed a Strategic Plan It was a concern: Despite about 1500 teachers retiring each year, membership in our Association...

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MEDOC Adds More Coverage

Significant improvements coming to the MEDOC travel insurance plan offered by Johnson Insurance. These improvements will be effective September 1, 2018. Trips inside BC now qualify for trip...

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Roger Wong

PostScript Magazine is pleased to introduce Dr. Roger Wong as a contributor. Roger’s deep knowledge, teaching skills and engaging manner make him a wonderful partner in the advancement of well-being...

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Canadian Medical Association Seniors Survey

The national body of retired teachers ACER-CART is notifying retired teachers across Canada about an online survey regarding Seniors Health Care, created by the Canadian Medical Association. This...

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Comox Valley Branch Renewed

The Comox Valley RTA Executive: (left to right) Treasurer Linda Wilkinson, Social Director Sylvia Dakin, President Devon Deputter,  Secretary Judy Berry Absent: Members at large Barb Angell, Lynn...

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Summer is Here

Why We Shouldn’t Retire From Our Mid-year Break Do you remember that feeling as the last week of the school year approached? You could almost smell and taste the offerings of a summer break! Do you...

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Van Dusen Volunteer Opportunities

Education – School Program Leader School Program Leaders engage K-4 students in interactive outdoor field trips at the Garden. Leaders work with small groups of children during 90-minute programs in...

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AGM 2018

2018 BCRTA Conference and AGM September 20 – September 22 Summary of Reports Now Available Download 2018 Summary of Reports The post AGM 2018 appeared first on BCRTA.

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Gordon Smith Gallery Seeks Educators

Volunteer Opportunity: Gallery Attendant at the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art is seeking friendly, passionate people to provide front line greeting to...

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Nelson’s Vision

Over the years readers have enjoyed BCRTA member Nelson Winterburn’s extraordinary photography. We asked Nelson to tell us more about his journey with this craft. Tell us about life before your...

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The Mystery Teacher Who Gave Him Confidence

Was his extraordinary success based on a lie? Author Michael Lewis reports on the story of a highly accomplished professor and former Bosnian refugee, who has a confession. He tricked his high school...

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Collette Offer for BCRTA Members Sept 18-30

Save 10%* on tours to Australia & New Zealand. Two weeks only: offer valid September 18-30 Use offer Code: BCRTASAVE For reservations, call Collette at 844-310-5258 or contact your travel...

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BCRTA Honours Three With Highest Award at AGM 2018

FROM THE BCRTA 2018 AGM: On September 22, 2018, delegates from across BC stood and cheered as three long-time BCRTA members received the BC Retired Teachers’ Association’s highest honour, The Honourary...

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2018-2019 BCRTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Delegates to the 2018 AGM elected a new Board of Directors, led by incoming President Gerry Tiede. Seated, Table Officers: (left to right) Past President Patricia Clough, First Vice-President Grace...

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