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Batter-up: See the Blue Jays
Tickets are now on sale for the annual RTO/ERO Blue Jays game, this year on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Join your colleagues and their families from other Districts as the Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Angels at 1 p.m. at the Rogers Centre.
All members of RTO/ERO and their friends and family are invited to attend this special event, at a discounted price of $39. The seats will once again be in the Field Level Bases on the third base side.
As the game takes place on a Saturday, it is a “Junior Jays” game, meaning special items and pre-game entertainment for youth under 14, and the opportunity to run the bases after the game. This is a great present for grandchildren!
Prior to the game, there will be a special presentation by the Provincial Executive, on behalf of RTO/ERO, to a charitable organization to be chosen at the May Senate. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to this charity as well.
For further information and/or to reserve groups of tickets on behalf of your District, please contact:
John Evans
Account Executive / Group Development
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
One Blue Jays Way, Suite 3200
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J1
(416) 341-1304 Direct Line
john.evans@bluejays.com
Provincial Executive motions and news
Passed at the P.E. meetings of December 2008 and January 2009
• Approved priorities for 2009
• Requested the Constitution Committee to review the Policies and Procedures Manual, in addition to the Constitution, Bylaws and Policies.
• Appointed Richard Moore as a Speaker for the 2009 Senate meetings.
• Appointed Margaret Werkhoven as a Speaker for the 2009 Senate meetings.
• Referred comments on Senate feedback to the Executive Director for a report at the March Provincial Executive meeting on the feasibility of implementing each suggestion.
Named the Workshop as the “District Presidents’ Workshop.
• Approved the expenses of one representative per District attending the District Presidents’ Workshop on April 16, 2009, be covered by Provincial Office.
• Approved the proposed Adult Dependent Care Guidelines.
• Invited Standing Committee Chairs to attend the Political Action Representatives’ Workshop on March 9, 2009.
• Moved that the President draft a letter to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care on the issue of accommodation of long term care and urgent care patients in Ontario hospitals.
• Approved the full-time employment of Kelly MacDonald as Office Assistant.
• Supported the nomination of Arnold Hull, as RTO/ERO’s ACER-CART Regional Representative – Ontario, for 2009.
• Moved that the deadline date for receipt of nominations for Committee appointments be May 28, 2009.
• Moved that the deadline date for receipt of nominations for positions on the Provincial Executive be June 30, 2009.
• Supported the position of CARP with respect to RRSPs.
• Tabled the recommendations of the Political Action Committee regarding standards of care in long term care homes pending further investigation of any possible adverse effects.
• Tabled the recommendation of the Political Action Committee regarding doctor shortage pending consultation with Len Domino, Political Advocacy consultant.
• Referred the issue of secondary credit card holders to the Pension and Retirement Concerns Committee for development of a Fact Sheet.
• Approved the late applications of District 11, Waterloo, and District 20, Lennox, Addington, Frontenac, Leeds and Grenville, for funding of a Retirement Planning Workshop.
• Approved the draft Fact Sheet on LHINs.
• Approved the signing of a contract with Coughlin and Associates to perform a review of consulting services as set out in their proposal and covering letter.
• Approved the distribution of the document “Current Value Assessment” to District/Unit Presidents and political action representatives.
• Requested staff to proceed with the development of a new pin design for Provincial Standing Committee Chairs.
• Appointed Gary Zinck to complete the two-year term of office of David Cummings on the Political Action Committee.
Other business reviewed:
• Pros and cons of holding one Senate meeting a year
• Survey of members
• Redevelopment of provincial website
• Statement of revenues and expenses to December 31, 2008
• Political advocacy
• Joint meeting of Executive and Chairs
• RTO/ERO Health Plan surplus
• District Presidents’ Workshop
• Promotion of associate membership
• RTO/ERO trademark
Member bookings at the Marriott
Toronto hotel discount for RTO/ERO members
The Provincial Office is pleased to announce that its agreement with the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Toronto for special rates for RTO/ERO members has been renewed for 2009. The hotel is located at 475 Yonge Street, one block north of College Avenue.
The Preferred Corporate Rate applies to a standard guestroom, single/double occupancy, based on availability. Depending on the time of year, the rates are
as follows:
$133 - February, March, April, July, August, December
$162 - May, June, September, October, November
Please note these rates are NOT available on the following dates: May 29-June 4, June 26-28, July 31-August 2, August 5-8, August 15-18, September 11-17, and December 31.
Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed internet access in all guestrooms, wired and wireless. All guestrooms within the hotel have been upgraded to provide an incredibly comfortable sleep.
Reservations for this Preferred Corporate Rate can be made through the Hotel’s Reservation Office at 1-800-847- 5075.
TAKE NOTE: You must mention you are an RTO/ERO member, when booking your reservation. When you arrive for your stay, supply some form of identification that indicates you are a member.
Renaissance proposals wanted
New themed issues need your ideas and insights in 2009
With Renaissance themed issues, we will aim to tackle topics of interest to our members.We will continue our tradition of profiling members, while taking bold and interesting steps to present bright ideas, insightful experiences, thoughtful reflections and points of view with plenty of colour, wit and style.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Send us a BRIEF query with your proposal outlining the experiences,opinions, artwork or photography you’d like to share. Note that we cannot guarantee that writing and images will be published as received. We will endeavour to incorporate as many member viewpoints as we can.
FALL: Authorship and Publishing
Proposal deadline May 1st
In over 40 years of publications by The Retired Teachers of Ontario, one thing stands true – educators love to write and get published. Where did they get their inspiration and how did they make it happen? Members share their
insights on how writing is both a release and a second career and how publishing can be for everyone who wants to see their name in print.
WINTER: Community Grassroots Action
Proposal deadline August 7th
The Retired Teachers of Ontario was founded on a grassroots movement of retirees seeking equality and fairness in their pensions. Since then we can look back on a history of action at the local and grassroots level, addressing issues in education, healthcare, seniors’ and retirees’ rights and larger societal issues that affect all Canadians. We’ll take a closer look at what members are doing today to take action on issues and give voices to their communities.
If you or someone you know would be interested in being included in a themed issue, contact us about your experiences, your opinions, or even your artwork and photography.
renaissance@rto-ero.org
Seeking your themed issue ideas
Deadline May 15th
What issues and trends are important to you? What topics and themes do you want to see featured in Renaissance? Let us know what themes we should be focusing on in future issues of Renaissance. Please send all ideas with your name and District number to renaissance@rto-ero.org or call us at 1.800.361.9888.
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