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OOutreacutreachh TToo TheThe SuperannSuperannuateduated TTeaceacherherss ofof SaskatcSaskatchehewanwan Volume 25, Number 2 • November/December 2002 2317 Arlington Avenue, Saskatoon SK S7J 2H8 From the President DOREEN LLOYD new offices. This gives our office invited him to a future meeting to staff a much roomier environment further discuss these ideas. What a wonderful and busy fall I in which to work. have had. I have been able to visit a The proposed draft of the new number of Chapters. This has taken We have just completed another two constitution, bylaws, policies, and me to parts of the province that I days of meetings. Committees met guidelines was presented. This have never taken the opportunity to on November 13th and a full document will be sent to all visit before. I want to thank the Executive meeting was held on the Chapters shortly. I would encourage Executives and Chapters for their 14th. The Budget and Finance Chapters to do a thorough study of kind and welcome hospitality Committee, chaired by Vice- it and forward any concerns, or during these visits. It was like being President Horst Sawatzki, reports proposed changes to the STS office. among old friends. I truly have that our finances are in good shape. In January, the Executive will enjoyed these visits. I have visited There have been some added devote a half-day to the study of the following Chapters: South expenses incurred in the move to the this handbook. Central Chapter in Assiniboia, Swift new office space and also with some This fall has sped by, with Current, Prince Albert, Tisdale with work on the computer system. The Christmas and the holiday season guests from Nipawin and Red Deer Committee reviewed the proposed fast approaching. On behalf of the River Valley Chapter, Lloydminster, AGM budget, and approved an Executive and Shirley Henderson, Melfort and Oxbow. My visit to the increase to 24 cents in the travel rate our Office Manager, I want to Tisdale Chapter coincided with the for delegates. An expense allowance extend our wishes to all for a happy celebration of their twentieth for the chairperson of the Office and holiday season and the very best for anniversary as a Chapter. I was Staffing Committee was also the coming year. pleased to be asked to present pins approved. These two proposals were to ten-year members, and engraved given consent by the Executive. Here are some STS firsts for your key chains to the twenty-year information: members. There will be visits to Earle Robertson, the consultant with the Dr. Stirling McDowell Langenburg and Potashville in • The first Outreach was published Foundation, met with the Executive December. I am looking forward to in 1974. a number of Chapter visits in the to outline some of his ideas on how new year. superannuates might become more • The first provincial golf involved with the McDowell tournament was held in 1979, We have finally made the move into Foundation. The Executive has curling appeared in 1981, and bowling made its debut in 1982. 40017216 Guidelines for Cost of Nominations for Living Honorary Life Membership Adjustment in the STS All superannuates who A superannuate nominated for Honorary Life membership in the STS must be have received an an active member who has worked diligently for the STS. Nominations may allowance from the be submitted by local chapters, the Provincial Executive, or the Selection Committee. Up to 3 superannuates may be awarded honorary life membership Teachers’ Superannuation at each AGM. Commission or the 1. Since this is a provincial award, it is necessary that the nominee have some Saskatchewan Teachers involvement at the provincial level. Contributions at the provincial level could be: serving on the provincial executive, serving on provincial STS committees, Retirement Plan for the serving on committees organizing provincial recreational activities, and full 2002 year will have attending Annual General Meetings as a delegate for the chapter. their allowances adjusted 2. Contributions at the chapter level can include serving on the chapter executive or any work done to further the growth and development of the upwards by 1.3% effective chapter. January 1, 2003. 3. Local involvement can include such things as: STF participation, serving Superannuates who have on community boards, arts council, service organizations, etc. received an allowance for If you have a candidate who fulfills these criteria, please submit the nomination following this format: Name of Nominee, Address of Nominee, less than the full 2002 Phone Number of Nominee, Nominator, Phone Number of Nominator, year will have their Year Nominated 2003. increases pro-rated. Using no more than 300 words, explain the contribution that the nominee has made to the STS using the categories listed above in 1, 2, and 3. Send 2 copies of the nomination to the Honorary Life Membership Chairperson in plenty of time to ensure that it arrives before Feb. 28. One copy is for the chairperson’s records and the other for the archives. Retain 2 copies of the nomination, one for the presenter to read at the banquet and one to give to the recipient of the award. On receiving notification that the Outreach, nominee has been selected, a small head and shoulders photo of the nominee the newsletter of the is requested for inclusion in the archives. Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, is published 5 Send nominations to: times a year and is mailed to DARLENE MCCULLOUGH, paid up members. BOX 1195, TISDALE, SK S0E 1T0 In order to control costs, one copy is sent to households where both spouses are members. If this is not From the STS Office . satisfactory, contact the STS office in Saskatoon. The very best of the holidays to you and yours! The office will be closed from Phone: 373-3879 December 21 to January 1 inclusive. Fax: 374-1122 E-mail: [email protected] It will re- Open January 2, 8:30 A.M. - 12 Noon. 2317 Arlington Ave. Saskatoon, Peace and joy for 2003. SK S7J 2H8 Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon. – Page 2 – Committee Reports Lifestyle Planning Three resolutions that dealt with President Wayne Clements and these policies were passed. The Boyd Taylor, chairperson of the Committee Report resolutions came about as the result STRP Board. of the work done by the Enhancing BERT GORDON Teacher Success Development On Friday evening members of the Committee which was formed in provincial legislature were invited A training session to develop 2001. As a result of these to a reception and dinner. presenters for the Lifestyle program resolutions new language has been was held in the McDowell Room at adopted in the area of teacher the STF Building on Tuesday, supervision and evaluation Constitution/ November 5, 2002, with 16 people procedures. The definition of in attendance. Lunch was served teacher success and competence has Resolution courtesy of the STF. also been clearly defined as a result Committee Report of the work done by the committee. We presented and/or discussed the The constitutional review process is topics that have been presented at General secretary Derwyn Crozier- moving forward! At this meeting the previous seminars, and discussed Smith stated, “These policies go first draft of the proposed Policy possible changes and additions. It right to the heart of teacher Handbook containing the STS’s was an interesting and lively session professionalism and they identify constitutional articles, bylaws, policies and many new ideas were brought our beliefs about what is good out. We also looked at methods of and guidelines were reviewed by the practice and what supports need to Executive. By early December a draft informing teachers of the value of be in place for good practices to should be forwarded for your preparing for retirement before the occur. And it also speaks to what Chapter’s consideration and feedback. day arrives. teachers should be held accountable Your response is requested by for in that practice.” Most of those in attendance have February 15, at the latest. If at all indicated an interest in being part of There were 12 resolutions that were possible, an earlier response would be the process. This will enable us to not accepted by the resolutions appreciated as the Executive will put teams together on short notice committee. These will be brought continue the review process at its to attend Teacher Conventions or forward to the annual meeting of January meeting. Responses received other gatherings. Since people will Council in the spring of 2003. after mid-January will be considered be available in various parts of the at the March meeting. province it should also cut down on On Friday afternoon Council the costs. attended the official opening of the If all continues well, a revised STF/STRP Building Expansion. Policy Handbook will be presented The expansion was recognized by for consideration by the the cutting of the ribbon by STF membership at the 2003 AGM. Councillors’ Report DON,MIKE AND SHIRLEY President Doreen Lloyd and From the Editor Councillors Mike Kaminski, Don Bartel and Shirley Dyck attended The coming of Christmas signifies peace and good will to all people. the Councillor Conference and Goodness knows our mixed-up world Special Meeting of Council held in needs both more than ever this year. the Radisson Hotel in Saskatoon on I wish each and every one a joyous October 18 and 19. Christmas and a Happy and Healthy The following policies were New Year! brought forward and studied: God bless and take care! Teacher Supervision and Evaluation, Enhancing Teacher Loretta A. Romankewicz Success, and Benevolent Loans and 409 5th Ave. SE Gifts. The Guiding Principles and Swift Current, SK S9H 3N5 Support for Successful Teaching Fax/ Ph.