Volume 28, Number 5 • May-June 2006

To The Superannuated Teachers of

STS 2006 Annual General Meeting – President’s Report

Horst J. Sawatzki Congratulations to: • We have a great organization, • The 2006 Honorary Life Member thanks to you. The vision of 1973 The STS 33rd Annual General recipients—Doreen Lloyd, Bert is alive. As we grow in numbers, Meeting was truly a great celebra- Gordon and Ernie Mazur. let us not lose sight of the hopes tion. Henri Loiselle and Martin • The 12 Chapters receiving the and dreams that have brought us Janovsky provided the positive beat 2006 STS Growth Awards, and together as STS. There will be that had delegates step enthusiasti- • The individuals who had received challenges to STS as we continue cally through Wednesday and their Chapter’s special awards to grow and take on more respon- Thursday’s agendas. Each interest for 2006. sibilities. Even though “WE session provided delegates with tid- CANNOT DIRECT THE bits of information to take home: In my President’s address, I focused WINDS . . . We can adjust our green thumbs, focused and framed on the Executive targets and ac- sails”. images, and better driving habits complishments for 2005-06 and were some of the key phrases that expressed a special thank you to the Thank you to all the candidates that caught my attention. The delegates’ local Chapters that invited me to sought a position on the 2006-07 their meetings over the last 2 years. STS Executive. Welcome to Jim resolve to give the business affairs Bernice and I made about 25 trips— Slough and Barry Hollick, new their full attention soon took care of from Rockglen in the south to Loon Executive members. Veterans, it’s all the resolutions for 2006. Lake in the north with Esterhazy time to show your stuff. The best to Highlighting our banquet was the and Medicine Hat filling in the east Siegrid Schergel, your new Celebration of individual and and west. It was great to meet new President, as she will lead us Chapter contributions to STS. and experienced members each through the ever growing STS busi- contributing to the Chapter’s ness and responsibilities. To Audry growth and purpose. My message Blais we say farewell and thank you was always simple and direct: what for your contribution to Executive we are, what we hope to accomplish matters over the last 3 years. Enjoy and where we want to be tomorrow. your new ‘retirement’! The positive feed back about STS was appreciated and shared with It has been my pleasure to serve you your provincial Executive. I trust I and to work with a very dedicated left something positive for Chapters Executive and office staff who are to build upon. always ready to work on your behalf. Thank you for your support • Our organization, the STS, is over the years. Have a good year! growing in numbers, is financially sound and is not stagnant. It will continue to ask you where we should be tomorrow. Your Executive thanks you for your continued support both at the Bert Gordon and Horst Sawatzki Chapter and provincial level. 2006 AGM Reports

Executive Secretary’s 3.2 Successful adoption of STS Office and Staffing Resolutions by ACER- Report CART. Committee Report 3.3 Partial completion of a net- The Superannuated Teachers of 1. The Committee includes the work of contact people with Saskatchewan are experiencing three based Executive every STS Chapter regard- another very successful year in Members, (Ernie Epp, Fred ing political action. 2005-2006. Some of our success sto- Herron (Chair) and Margaret ries are found in the areas of admin- 4. Support Services Martin). In addition, Harold istration, finances, political action, 4.1 The successful establish- Schultz serves as a member of support services and benefits. ment of a support service the Committee. database on the STS web- 2. The Committee met on 1. Administration site. November 2, 2005 to review 1.1 An increase in membership 4.2 Partial completion of a net- proposed revisions to the con- of almost four percent. work of contact people with tracts of employment of Shirley 1.2 A very successful strategic each STS Chapter regarding Henderson, STS Office Manager, planning session for the support services. and Colleen Bailey, STS Office STS Executive in September Assistant. The tentative agree- 2005. 5. Benefits ments for 2006 were subsequent- 1.3 A well received meeting 5.1 Positive financial experi- ly ratified by the STS Executive. with STS Chapter Presidents ence for the third year of 3. The Committee reviewed staff in November of 2005. the second three year con- requirements and workload at 1.4 The addition of a fourth tract with Saskatchewan the STS Office and recommend- part-time staff member at Blue Cross. ed that an additional person be the STS Office. We are 5.2 Successful completion of employed on a part-time basis. hopeful the current staff negotiations for a third The additional staff member component will provide three-year agreement for would provide greater flexibili- long-term stability to the Extended Health, Travel ty for current STS staff and STS Office. and Dental Plans with ensure that the office could pro- Saskatchewan Blue Cross. vide service during periods of 2. Finance 5.3 A significant increase in heavy demand or staff illness. It 2.1 An agreement between STS participation levels in the was also seen as important for and the STF to have Extended Health, Travel the long range plan to staff the accounting services provid- and Dental Plans. STS Office. ed by the STF. This measure While our organization continues to 4. The Committee reviewed the will ensure a strong system grow and flourish, we must be pre- implications for STS staff result- of checks and balances for pared to face future issues and chal- ing from the implementation of STS financial services. lenges with strong leadership at the the Support Services Database. 2.2 The engagement of Deloitte provincial and Chapter levels, and The Committee felt that it to provide audit services to with a sound financial base from would be essential to provide the STS. which to respond to these issues the support required to keep 2.3 A small surplus in the and challenges. the database current. financial operations of STS 5. The STS Executive approved for 2004 -2005. In closing, let me express my thanks to the recommendation to employ the STS Executive, staff and member- an additional person on a part- 3. Political Action ship for your support and encourage- time basis. Heather Hase was 3.1 A successful lobby with ment. It has been a privilege to serve engaged to fill that position the Department of Learning as your Executive Secretary. effective February 1, 2006. regarding the admin- istration of the Teachers’ Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Superannuation Plan. Fred W. Herron Fred W. Herron

2 splitting of household income, treat- As per its mandate, the Committee ACER-CART Report ment of Old Age Security as tax-free continued to assist the Executive ACER-CART was founded in income, increase in the pension Secretary in preparing the annual 1991 and now includes provincial income deduction, re-introduction of budget and recommending it to the organizations of retired teachers the interest income deduction, deduc- Executive. The proposed budget for from every province in with tion of 100% of non-covered medical 2006-2007 was published in Outreach a total membership of approximate- expenses and of charitable donations. and is included in the AGM materi- ly 125,000. The objectives of the al for your consideration. It is a bal- On a personal note, I wish to thank national organization are: anced budget based on 7700 mem- the members of STS for the oppor- 1. To facilitate and promote liaison bers with a membership fee of tunity to have served on the ACER- $30.00 per annum and with a and mutual assistance among CART Board of Directors for the Chapter rebate of $8.00 per person. its member organizations; past year. 2. To promote the interests of its The Budget and Finance Committee member organizations; Respectfully submitted, continued to monitor the affairs and 3. To develop strategies for joint Fred W. Herron policies of the organization that have action on matters of common a financial impact and made recom- concern to member organiza- mendations to the Executive. It rec- tions; ommended a continuation of the 4. To cooperate with other seniors’ Budget and Finance contract of employment with the organizations on matters of Executive Secretary, the addition of a common concern; Committee Report part-time staff member to the Office 5. To promote excellence in educa- Serving on the Budget and Finance and to enter in to a new contract tion. Committee in 2005-2006 were: Fred with Blue Cross for Extended Health The association has developed a Herron (Executive Secretary); Mike and Dental Insurance Coverage. Constitution, Bylaws and Policy Kaminski, Ed Magis, Margaret statements on pensions and health Martin, Maxine Stinka, Horst The Committee also continued to care for Canadians. Standing com- Sawatzki (Ex-officio) and Siegrid monitor membership growth of the mittees on communications, health Schergel (Chair). In addition, organization and its impact on the and pensions have been estab- Shirley Henderson (Office Manager) overall operation of the STS. Although lished. It is hoped that the work of ably recorded and prepared the the steep growth curve has slowed as these committees will assist ACER- minutes and other reports. most superannuated teachers who CART to respond to the needs of the were eligible to become members of member organizations. The Committee met the day before the organization have joined, the STS each Executive Meeting in September continues to grow. As of April 2006, ACER-CART has also enabled and November 2005 and January and our membership was 7750. provincial organizations of retired March 2006. At that time we teachers to exchange information reviewed the monthly Financial The Budget and Finance Committee and share points of view with Reports, the Contingency Fund continues to play an important role respect to their common concerns Balance Sheet, and the Extended in the affairs of our organization and programs. The provincial orga- Health Fund Balance Sheet. In and, as Chair, I would like to extend nizations regularly exchange copies November, the Committee reviewed my sincere appreciation to Fred of their newsletters and publica- the auditor’s report for the period Herron, Executive Secretary, for his tions. Each year members of the STS July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005, and rec- vision, tremendous leadership, and Executive receive summaries of ommended that it be approved by incredible work ethic. Thank you cross-Canada information, and the Executive (which it was). also to Shirley Henderson for these summaries are useful in plan- preparing all the minutes and ning and evaluating programs. In January, 2006, our new audit firm reports without which this commit- Deloitte met with the Executive to tee could not operate. Finally, thank On October 6, 2005 the Executive discuss the audit process. As a you to all the committee members Director of ACER-CART, appeared result of engaging an audit firm, the who went through each report with before the Federal Government role of the Budget and Finance great deliberation and thorough- Standing Committee on Finance in a Committee has expanded to include ness and who thoughtfully consid- pre-budget consultation. He raised the audit committee responsibili- ered the various issues that came many issues of concern to seniors, ties. It is anticipated that the before this committee. All of you namely, grants to a consortium of Committee will meet with the audi- made my job a pleasure. seniors’ organizations, direct compen- tors in May to become more sation to persons leaving their jobs to informed about this role and its Respectfully submitted, take care of sick family members, responsibilities. Siegrid Schergel, Chair

3 Archives Report and summary reports of Recreation Councillors’ Report and Activities. You can view a more We, the Superannuated Teachers of complete list of materials in the Keeping up-to-date on educational Saskatchewan, are proud of our Archives by visiting the STS website. issues . . . achievements and we want to high- Our eight STS Councillors have had light and preserve them for recall in Work has continued this current two main opportunities to gather the future. If you want to take a year in organizing new material. with other councillors for the STF stroll down memory lane by glanc- Most of the material we are current- during this past year: ing through past material, you will ly dealing with is recent; however, be sure to spot many individuals on occasion we do receive materials 1. A Special meeting of Council from various sources which take us you have worked with over the occurred in Saskatoon on back to the early days of education. years and recall events that you October 14-15, 2005. If we receive materials we add them have enjoyed. You can view and to our Archives, give them to the 2. The Annual Spring Council was review these memories in the STF Archives or pass them on to an held in Saskatoon on April 26-28, Archives by visiting the STS Office. organization that will preserve the 2006. This was the first time that Your Archives contains a wealth of history in a fitting manner. this Council met at a time other information about the STS and it is than during Easter week. We are again proud to present ready for you to use and enjoy. Under Councillors discussed and voted Growth Awards to local Chapters. historical data it has such things as the on 36 Resolutions and 12 Notices Strong local Chapters are the strength constitution, minutes of past of Motion. These Resolutions were of our organization and it is only fit- Executive meetings, pictures of STS broken into topics: Social and ting that we honor them at our AGM. presidents, and STS Executive mem- Political Advocacy, Professional I would like to thank Jim Sego for his bers, and Stan Fowler Forum columns Stewardship and Responsibility, work and support. His expertise and from the Saskatchewan Bulletin. STS Economic Services, Superannu- friendship have definitely made our Heritage includes past editions of ation, Economic Services - Provin- work sessions most pleasurable. Outreach, STS and Chapters’ Heritage, cial Bargaining, Governance and Administration. the Honorary Life Membership Respectfully submitted, Registry, Chapter Growth Awards, Calvin Bachmeier, Chair These meetings of Council give us

STS Executive Past President/Councillor: Horst Sawatzki, Moosomin President/Councillor: Siegrid Schergel, 2006-2007 Vice-President/Councillor: Jim Sego, Unity Councillors: Wally Derkach, Nipawin Shirley Dyck, Mike Kaminski, Assiniboine Margaret Martin, Saskatoon Peter Wiebe, Regina Members -At-Large: Calvin Bachmeier, Maple Creek-Medicine Hat Ernie Epp, Saskatoon Barry Hollick, Prince Albert Ed Magis, Darlene McCullough, Tisdale Jim Slough, Regina Maxine Stinka, Assiniboine ACER-CART: Fred Herron, Saskatoon President Horst Sawatzki passes Life Style Planning: Bert Gordon, Prince Albert on the gavel to president-elect Editor: Loretta Romankewicz, Swift Current Siegrid Schergel.

4 an opportunity to dialogue with all Chapters are doing, so please sub- hear. The website will be monitored 200+ Councillors from all over mit reports of the exciting things and updated on a regular basis. Saskatchewan both in a formal happening in your area of the manner and an informal manner in province. Recent issues have carried To date most of our Chapters have our hospitality room. As STS articles on highly creative initiatives designated Support Services liaison Councillors we also receive all of several Chapters. We need to representatives with the few information bulletins from the STF hear more news like this. remaining ones expected to desig- keeping us up to date on all educa- nate their representative soon. Included in each Outreach is an “In tion issues in Saskatchewan. Memoriam” page letting us know STS has invited the continued assis- We missed Doreen Lloyd’s pres- whose life of service as an educator tance of Dalton Tamney, the key ence, knowledge, and leadership at and citizen has slipped away. We resource person in the development both Councils this past year. We need to remember them for their of this service. He is currently con- know that her spirit and passion for contributions. Your Outreach tacting all liaison representatives for education in Saskatchewan will newsletter clearly reveals how the purpose of orienting them as to continue to be with us. much superannuates care for each how their services to their local area other and for the betterment of the superannuates might be provided Respectfully submitted, communities in which they have most effectively. Margaret Martin lived or still live. I encourage you to access the above A special thank you must be website and find out for yourselves expressed to Loretta Romankewicz, how helpful it can be for such a Outreach Report editor and to Shirley Dyck, assis- broad range of personal and health- tant, for their work as editors, to related assistance. Persons who Another year has passed and five STF printing services staff, to the have accessed the site report that issues of Outreach have come to Abilities Council for distributing information available in caring for your homes. I trust you have services, and to Fred Herron, the elderly, or for knowing what to enjoyed reading all about your Margaret Martin, Harold Schultz, do in the event of death in a family friends and colleagues as they enjoy and Shirley Henderson for proofing has truly helped. their retirement from the class- and advising in the preparation and Thank you for your interest and rooms or other educational respon- delivery of each issue. sibilities that comprised their pro- potential participation. fessional careers. Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ernest J. Epp-Committee Chair Your feedback is generally most Ernest J. Epp-Committee Chair positive; however, occasionally we receive a reminder that we must remain vigilant in printing what is relevant, appropriate, and accurate. Saskatchewan Seniors Your committee, your editor, and Support Services those who serve as proof readers do Report Mechanism Report their best, and we are proud of each The Saskatchewan Seniors issue that is published. The STS Support Services program is now operational. The data base Mechanism is a non-profit, volun- As you may recall, our Centennial established for this service is in teer organization whose mission is Issue was glossy and colorful and place and fully accessible on the to promote a united voice on focused on the 2005 AGM. It was website address www.sts.sk.ca. seniors’ issues through research and more expensive to produce and This support site has been designed action. indicated how much more attrac- to be user friendly and comprehen- This fall we used two separate days tive our newsletter could be. sive. It has also been carefully craft- of training to facilitate and improve However, we had planned to print ed to be relevant for a broad range our own productivity and perfor- only one issue such as this to cele- of health-related assistance our mance in serving the needs of brate along with the rest of members may require and request. seniors through SSM. These ses- Saskatchewan in its many forms of sions were very worthwhile, espe- celebration. All subsequent issues Since this innovative service has cially for me, as I was a new Board have been in the regular format and just become available, the number Member on SSM. We must continue quality so as to remain cost effective of persons accessing it is not high. to evaluate our services and perfor- yet adequate. However, feedback from some that have, indicates the information to mances in an effort to find more Chapters need to hear what other be helpful. This is what we want to effective ways of supporting and

5 maintaining the quality of life for ernment services that relate to seniors. two teachers were present for a ses- seniors, and indeed, improve it You may also gain access to informa- sion presented by Bert Gordon at wherever possible. tion through the SSM HOTLINE the Convention of the Prince Albert 1-888-823-2211. and Area Teachers Association on Beverly MacLeod has been hired as March 21, 2006. the new Executive Director for SSM. Respectfully submitted, We are looking forward to working Peter Wiebe, SSM Board Member A sincere “Thank You” to all who with her. participated in any way. The auditor retained to check our Respectfully submitted, financial activities is Minz & Wallace. Retirement Lifestyle Bert Gordon The SSM AGM is scheduled for Planning Committee May 18, 2006 at the Travelodge in Report South Albert, Regina starting at Benefits Committee 10:00a.m. Minister to Seniors, The Planning Committee consisted Honorable Graham Addley is invit- of Shirley Dyck, Bob Krismer, Report ed to be the guest speaker. STS may Doreen Lloyd, Dona O’Callaghan, have up to three voting delegates. Boyd Taylor and myself. George Enhancing the Quality of Life These three delegates from the STS Georget served as STF liaison. are: Ernest Mazur, Al Schell, and “To enhance the quality of life and well- Peter Wiebe. A Planning Committee meeting was being of retired teachers who wish to pro- held on October 28, 2005. Boyd and SSM Centennial License Plate sale tect themselves against real and poten- Doreen were unable to attend but tial life circumstances, the STS shall pro- has been discontinued. Fewer than Mickey MacLellan, Shirley half the plates have been sold. vide, on a cost efficient basis, medical, Henderson and Dianne McLeod dental, life and other forms of insurance SSM met with Rod Ashfield to dis- were in attendance along with the to its members and their families.” cuss the Wired For Wisdom Project. rest of the Committee. Primary top- The SSM responsibility on the pro- ics of discussion were the promotion The STS Benefits Plans have been in ject is to recruit tutors and students and advertising of the program, and place since September of 1996. The who will learn how to use the com- the recruitment of more presenters. above Mission Statement was devel- puter (using the Neil Squire facili- oped by the Benefits Committee and We held a full day seminar in approved by the Executive at that ties) by attending informal sessions Saskatoon on October 29, 2005. It for 40 weekends, (4 hours each time. It still provides purpose and included the material from the STF direction for the Committee. weekend) tentatively starting April Pre-Retirement seminars as well as 8, 2006. We are also responsible for our own Lifestyles material. In 1996 we had about 875 members putting information in Gray Approximately 130 participants in the Extended Health Care Plan Matters to promote the project and were in attendance. Evaluations and 1060 in the Dental Plan. The recruit the tutors/students. were generally very good, but there Plans were carried with Johnson Health & Lifestyle Showcase will are some who would prefer to con- Incorporated until December 31, be in Regina, September 29th, 30th, centrate only on the financial topics. 1999. On January 1, 2000 we entered and October 1st, 2006. We are looking at setting it up so that into a three-year agreement with both groups can be accommodated. Saskatchewan Blue Cross, and on International Network for the February 1, 2006, started on a third Prevention of Elder Abuse: World The 2005 National Conference of the three year contract. We now have Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Canadian Association of Pre- approximately 2560 participants in June 15, 2006. Information is avail- Retirement Planners (CAPP) was the Extended Health and Travel Plan able at www.inpea.net. held in Saskatoon, September 29- and 2450 in the Dental Plan, for a October 1, 2005. Many interesting and total of 5010 contracts. A total of 3129 The items listed above are but a small useful presentations were available. (approximately 40%) members are sampling of the activities that SSM is Dona O’Callaghan, Shirley Dyck and participating in one or both plans, involved in promoting. Anytime Bert Gordon attended the Conference and membership continues to grow. anyone has a question, concern or as representatives of the STS. suggestion for SSM, please don’t hesi- The main changes of the new con- tate to contact me, or visit the SSM About 30 teachers were present for tract were listed in the last Outreach, website at www.skseniorsmecha- a half day session presented by but some of the highlights are: nism.ca. The data base is a collection Shirley Dyck for the teachers of the • There will be no increase in pre- of non-profit advocacy/support Prairie West School Division during miums during the term of the groups and organizations and gov- their convention in October. Eighty agreement.

6 • Maximum coverage for glass- Wilhelms, was present at each meet- Siegrid Schergel, and President es/contacts increases from $75 to ing. We were able to examine the Horst Sawatzki for their dedication $100 every two years. progress of the Plans and to discuss to the Benefits Plan, and a very spe- • Maximum coverage for eye with them any problems that had cial thank you to Executive examinations increases from $50 arisen. In addition Executive Secretary Fred Herron, Office to $75 every two years. Secretary Fred Herron and Office Manager Shirley Henderson and • The Plan will continue to use the Manager Shirley Henderson are in Office Assistant Colleen Bailey, for Saskatchewan Fee Guide when contact with them between meet- the tremendous amount of work evaluating all claims. ings, as the need arises. We extend that they do for us. This will be my • The Plan will continue to use the our thanks to Saskatchewan Blue final report, and I thank you for the Saskatchewan Formulary, includ- Cross for the excellent co-operation opportunity to have served you on ing those drugs on Exceptional and service. the Benefits Committee for the past Drug Status. eleven years. Thank you to committee members • Coverage for Minor Dental at Derwyn Crozier-Smith, Wally Respectfully submitted, 75% co-insurance and for major Derkach, Shirley Dyck, Ed Magis, Bert Gordon Dental at 50% co-insurance will each increase to $1000 per year, up from maximums of $750. • Implants will now be covered under Major Dental Coverage as above. Expression of Appreciation The Drug Reimbursement Card appears to be working well. The BE IT RESOLVED that a sincere expression of appreciation and thanks few minor problems that have be extended to the following for their contribution to our AGM: occurred are being addressed as • Henri Loiselle and Martin Janovsky, Warren Hay, their Bass player soon as they are reported. and Roy Sydiaha, their percussionist—our guest entertainers. • Al Reichert, Pat Derbowka, Ray Unrau, Sara Williams, Bob Both Plans are in sound financial Wilhelms and Caroline Bykowy–presenters of the Interest Sessions. condition with an overall claims • His Worship, Mayor Atchison, who brought greetings on behalf of ratio of about 82% during the last the City of Saskatoon. year of the contract. As a result the • President Heather Vermeersch, who brought greetings from the Claims Fluctuation Reserve has Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. reached its maximum of 12% of • Blaine Morrison for entertaining and Betty Brewer for playing claims and additional funds have O Canada. been placed in a Deposit Account • Our Corporate Sponsors for their generosity: ESTI, Greystone designed to be used to maintain or Capital Management, Sask. Blue Cross, TCU Financial Group and improve the Plans. the Travelodge Hotel. We are disappointed that not all • The displays from McDowell Foundation, the TCU Financial members have applied for integra- Group, the STS, the STF Memorabilia. tion with the Sask. Government • The management and staff of the Travelodge Hotel for assisting in Prescription Drug Plan, even after making our stay at the hotel very comfortable.. receiving the letter suggesting that • President Horst Sawatzki for his leadership during the past two they do so. This notice is sent out after years. usage reaches a pre-set level. We are • The Executive of the STS who work to build our STS. now looking at making integration • Shirley Henderson, Office Manager and Colleen Bailey and Heather Hase mandatory after usage reaches a , Office Assistants who do the behind scenes work that makes this conference run so smoothly. second, still to be determined, level. • Fred Herron, Executive Secretary, who oversees the operation of the A second letter would indicate that organization and works so diligently on behalf of the STS. benefits will be withheld until appli- • Resolution Group Facilitators and Resource Persons and the cation is made. It is easy to do, just Chairpersons of the Interest Sessions. contact your pharmacist. • The Prince Albert and Swift Current Chapter Delegates for their The Committee met five times dur- assistance in registration. ing the year, the day before each of • And to Shirley Dyck and Darlene McCullough, the extremely capa- the Provincial Executive meetings. ble Co-Chairpersons of the Planning Committee for planning and At least one of the Blue Cross repre- organizing another very successful AGM. sentatives, Darwin Forbes or Bob

7 STS Resolutions 2006

Resolutions current boundaries to include other Resolution Seven: Chapters in the new larger division, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS Directed to the STS they should be encouraged to do so urge the STF to negotiate the Group Life Insurance Plan to be extended Resolution One: as soon as possible. DEFEATED from the age of 75 years to 80 years BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS AMENDMENT: Change the words of age. CARRIED Group Benefit Plan payment for should extend to “would benefit by hearing aids be raised to $750 per extending” CARRIED Resolution Eight: hearing aid every 5 years providing BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS this amount is congruent with the Resolution Five: urge the STF to study the feasibility 75% co-insurance payment agree- BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS of increasing the Teachers’ Group ment currently in effect. CARRIED contribute $1000.00 in memory of Life Insurance Plan coverage after and celebration of Doreen Lloyd’s age 65. CARRIED Resolution Two: life and in recognition of her contri- BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS butions to this organization to the Resolution Nine: explore subsidizing smaller Chapters BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS charity chosen by the family, the to assist them in their growth and pro- urge the STF to study the feasibility McDowell Foundation. CARRIED gram delivery. CARRIED of providing insurance coverage beyond age 75 under the Teachers’ Resolution Three: Group Life Insurance Plan. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS Resolutions CARRIED explore the implementation of auto- Directed to the STF matic membership fee deduction at source of all retired Saskatchewan Resolution Six: Resolutions Directed teachers. DEFEATED BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS request the STF to urge the to ACER-CART Resolution Four: Department of Learning to recog- BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS Resolution Ten: nize the traditional faith designa- encourage all Chapters to reassess BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS tion of Christmas as the official hol- their current Chapter designation in request ACER-CART to urge the iday of that season of the year. view of the new amalgamated larg- government of Canada to increase CARRIED. er school divisions in Saskatchewan. the basic personal exemption amount from the current $8,648 to If the assessment reveals that exist- AMENDMENT: change the word $10,000 for income tax purposes. ing Chapters should extend their recognize to “reaffirm”. CARRIED CARRIED Resolution Eleven: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS request the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to urge the provincial Departments of Learning to require the study of History and Canadian Our History in all Canadian High Schools. CARRIED Entertainers

• Henri Loiselle Financial Resolutions Resolution Twelve: • Roy Sydiaha, a BE IT RESOLVED THAT the STS member of the Annual Fee for 2006-2007 be $30.00 Saskatoon per person. CARRIED Symphony Resolution Thirteen: • Martin BE IT RESOLVED THAT the annual Janovsky rebate to chapters for 2006-2007 be $8.00 per person. CARRIED

8 Late Resolutions Late Resolution 1 BE IT RESOLVED that the STS cre- Project Nkabom (Ghana) ate a map of the province showing the location of STS Chapters and 2006 OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITY that a request be forwarded to the STF to publish this map in the Bulletin. CARRIED Applications are invited from members of the Superannuated Teachers of AMENDMENT: to add and on the Saskatchewan interested in serving with Project Nkabom. This project is support- STS and STF websites. CARRIED ed by the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan (STS), the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union (NSTU), the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF), the Late Resolution 2 Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) and the Ghana National Association of BE IT RESOLVED that the STS Teachers (GNAT). develop/provide a pre-retirement seminar for the STF support staff The STS, the NSTU, the STF, the CTF and the GNAT are entering into a second DEFEATED phase of Project Nkabom. The objective of this phase is to enable teachers from Ghana to take on leadership and facilitative roles that will assist the teachers and Late Resolution 3 GNAT in realizing professional development goals. BE IT RESOLVED that the STS request STF to urge the Government The participant(s) for this phase will be involved in a team which will provide lead- of Saskatchewan to study the ership training and capacity-building for professional development to teacher-lead- issue(s) of vulnerability of the ers at the elementary level in Ghana. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Superan- The criteria for selection of the teacher participant may include: nuation Plan and continue to explore, with urgency, ways to • an understanding of, and practical experience with the principles of successful reduce this vulnerability caused by professional development of teachers, including: its unfunded liability status. This • skills in facilitation, study would be expected to result • leadership development, and in possible solutions and recom- • instructional strategies and approaches. mendations for future consideration • an understanding of and appreciation for working within diverse cultural con- by the STS. texts. REFERRED–Beryl Robinson-Mel • an appreciation for teacher leadership and the enhancement of teacher efficacy Friesen: THAT this resolution be An understanding of community development models would be an asset. referred to the Executive for further study. CARRIED The participant(s) in this team will need to be available to serve in Ghana for approximately one month possibly during either October/November of 2006 or Late Resolution 4 February/March of 2007. Travel and other expenses would be underwritten by the BE IT RESOLVED that the STS CTF Trust Fund. For further information, contact the Superannuated Teachers of explore ways for the STS Chapters Saskatchewan or Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. Deadline for receipt of to be able to make early contact applications is 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2006. The selection of the successful with new superannuates for candidate(s) will be made in September of 2006. upcoming events. CARRIED Project Nkabom application forms can be obtained from: Late Resolution 5 Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan BE IT RESOLVED that the STS 2317 Arlington Avenue request that the provincial Saskatoon SK S7J 2H8 Department of Learning require all Phone: 1-800-667-7762; (306) 373-3879 Saskatchewan schools to display Fax: (306) 374-1122 the provincial and Canadian flags in Web: www.stf.sk.ca or www.sts.sk.ca classrooms. CARRIED

Ghana National Association of Teachers

9 Highlights of the 33rd AGM Celebrating Our Successes

Shirley Dyck and Darlene McCullough Co-Chairs of the Annual General Meeting Planning Committee

The 2006 Annual General Meeting where he met and was encouraged orchestra were Roy Sydiaha on the held in the Travelodge Hotel in by Alphonse Gerwing, that he drums and Warren Hay playing base Saskatoon on May 9 – 11 was a huge developed the love and passion for guitar. They kept the audience spell success. Registration began at 5:30 music and performing that is so bound as Henri sang favourites such pm on Tuesday, May 9th. Over two much a part of his performances as ‘Wayward Wind’, Tennessee hundred and ten delegates, repre- today. Henri studied Opera Waltz’, ‘What a Wonderful World’ senting 44 chapters, were registered Performance at the University of ‘It’s Now or Never’, ‘ One Day at a plus 17 Executive members, the Toronto, studied and performed in Time’; and Martin played his rendi- Executive Secretary and three Office Chiari, Italy with the International tions of ‘Boogie Woogie Choo Choo Staff. We were pleased to have 6 Institute of Vocal Arts and received Train’, ‘Bumble Boogie’, ‘Twelve delegates from our British his vocal training from Street Rag’ and ‘Baby, Let’s Rock’. Columbia Chapters of Fraser Valley, International singing star Louis What a fantastic way to start our Victoria, Vancouver Lower Quilico. A regional finalist in the 2006 AGM! Mainland, and Okanagan Valley. Metropolitan Opera national Council Competition, he toured We again had Corporate Sponsor- with the Canadian Opera Company ship for our AGM. We sincerely and has performed in concert from Wednesday, May 10 thank the Travelodge Hotel, the Maritimes to British Columbia. Greystone Capital Management President, Horst Sawatzki chaired Inc., the TCU Financial Group, Blue Martin Janovsky, pianist, was born the Plenary Session held in the Cross, and ESTI for their generosity. in Czechoslovakia. He studied piano Galaxy Ballroom. and composition at the Conservatory of Prague before tour- Following the singing of O Canada ing Europe extensively with his own accompanied by Betty Brewer, Ernie Tuesday Evening – trio. He was house pianist in the Le Epp presented the invocation. This was followed by a minute of silence. Canadian Ballroom Louisiana Cabaret in Saint Malo, France. Martin moved to Canada in President Horst then introduced President Horst Sawatzki wel- 1984 and launched “Hipchek”. He Mayor Donald Atchison, Mayor of comed the delegates to this 33rd met Henri at Expo ’86 in Vancouver the City of Saskatoon, who brought Annual General Meeting. where Hipchek was the house band greetings from the city. In his at the Saskatchewan Pavilion. remarks Mayor Atchison welcomed Past President, Bert Gordon, Chair Throughout his hectic performing us to this beautiful city. “This is a of the Nominations Committee career Martin has also had time to special year as we celebrate our introduced the candidates for the compose. city’s centennial. I invite you to join 2006-2007 year. us in commemorating this mile- “Awesome! Delightful! Amazing!” stone in our history by attending President Horst introduced the were the comments heard following some of the activities and events evening entertainment: the performance of the organized for Saskatoon’s cente- Henri Loiselle, bass baritone, was classically–trained bass baritone nary year.” He quoted John F. born and raised in Saskatchewan Henri and the nimble fingered Kennedy: “There are risks and costs and dubbed “Saskatchewan’s Own Martin. “Frankly Gentlemen, you to a program in action”. He then Singing Farmer”. Henri has been knocked our socks off!” commented told of the many new programs of singing as far back as he can Siegrid Schergel when she thanked the city; the new high schools, remember. It wasn’t until he attend- them for their entertainment. Joining Bethlehem, T.C. Douglas, and the ed St. Peter’s College in Muenster them from the Saskatoon Symphony Centennial Collegiate plus a new

10 Soccer Centre. He mentioned sever- –Sara Williams; Health Risk ly), and Ernest Mazur. There is a more al programs involving education Assessment–Bob Wilhelms and detailed report elsewhere in Outreach. such as Schools and Truancy. He Caroline Bykowy. invited us to take fond memories of The evening concluded with social- Saskatoon home with us. izing and Blaine Morrison, enter- taining us at the piano. President Horst delivered his Wednesday Evening President’s Address. On Wednesday evening, the dele- Bert Gordon brought forward the gates, Honorary Life Members, Past Thursday, May 11 slate of nominees. Fred Herron, Presidents, and guests enjoyed the Executive Secretary, presented the banquet held in the Galaxy President Horst introduced Heather budget. He then moved we table the Ballroom. President Horst Sawatzki Vermeersch, President of committee reports until Thursday. introduced the head table, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Executive, the Honorary Life who brought greetings on behalf of Shirley Dyck, AGM Co-Chair, dis- Members, and special guests. the STF. cussed the Annual General Meeting format. The Archives Committee of Calvin In her address Heather stated: “ I Bachmeier and Jim Sego presented want to begin today by commending Delegates then broke into five Membership Growth Awards to 12 you for your commitment to your groups to discuss the resolutions. Chapters. Horst read the list of members and for your efforts to ensure your organization grows and In the afternoon delegates could superannuates that had received flourishes. You are ‘celebrating your attend three of the five Interest Chapter Awards in 2005. successes’ at this Annual Meeting as Sessions offered: Darlene McCullough, Chair of the well you should. There is much that 55 Alive Safe Driving–Al Reichert; Honorary Life Memberships, you have done that you can be Introduction to Digital Photography bestowed this prestigious award on proud of. Last night I was honoured – Pat Derbowka; Emergency Pre- three worthy candidates: Bert to be invited to join you in celebrat- paredness–Ray Unrau; Gardening Gordon, Doreen Lloyd (posthumous- ing your growth and the accom- plishments of three of your col- leagues. What a delightful and awe inspiring event it was! I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Attention Superannuated Teachers your Honorary Life Members.” She went on to say; “ I am sure you are all aware that there are many If you withdrew teaching services during a issues facing members of the STF at this time due to restructuring of legal strike over the course of your career school divisions across this and as a consequence were required to province. Our local associations are reconstituting themselves, our delay your superannuation in order to administrators are dealing with a accumulate additional contributory service, new policy governance model of education delivery, and all of us are you may be entitled to a benefit from recognizing that the enrolment the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation. numbers in this province are declin- ing drastically which impacts the Applications will be received until October number of teacher positions that 31, 2006. may be available in the future. It strikes me that our members For information, please request an information package from: could gain a great deal of insight Martha Driedger, Administration/Communications from your members at this time Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation because I know that you have all 2317 Arlington Avenue faced challenges similar to the ones Saskatoon, SK S7J 2H8 I have highlighted and that you Phone: (306) 373-1660; 1-800-667-7762 learned to adapt to meet these chal- lenges. I believe that there has nev- er been a better time for all of us, the

11 STF and the STS, to continue to bers, which affect the ongoing work The Annual Meeting work together to build relationships of the Federation. I look forward to that will foster a commitment to creating more opportunities to find The minutes of the 2005 Annual General Meeting were presented by teachers and education in this ways to work together in the future. Executive Secretary, Fred Herron. province in the future.” I believe there is much wisdom and These minutes were adopted as expertise in this room alone, but Heather went on to comment; “The printed. The nomination slate was STF appreciated the contributions also among your 7000 plus mem- presented by Bert Gordon; who also your members have made to the bers that can be shared with our conducted the election of officers. Stirling McDowell Foundation in new teachers entering the class- The report on elections and the the past and that commitment rooms for the first time. We need to committee reports are printed else- serves to enrich all of our members investigate, together, ways that this where in Outreach. in the long term. We are grateful can happen.” that the STS is supporting Committee Reports presented and International Development pro- adopted were: grams of the STF in conjunction • Executive Secretary – Fred Herron with the CTF. The current explo- Displays • Office and Staffing – Fred Herron ration of Project Nkabom is an We were pleased to have displays • ACER-CART – Fred Herron example of how this is happening.” from the McDowell Foundation, the • Budget and Finance – Siegrid She stated: ”The willingness of TCU Financial Group, Blue Cross, Schergel eight of your members to serve as the STF and STS Memorabilia, and • Recreation – Ed Magis Councillors for the STF is invalu- Emergency Preparedness. • Archivist – Calvin Bachmeier able to us because the mentorship role they play and the information Several draws were made from these • Councillors - Margaret Martin and expertise they share at our displays. We wish to thank these • Outreach – Ernest Epp Council Meetings truly contributes groups for their generosity. Con- • Support Services – Ernest Epp to the decisions, made by our mem- gratulations to the lucky winners. • SSM – Peter Wiebe • Lifestyle Planning – Bert Gordon • Group Benefits – Bert Gordon Siegrid Schergel, Chair of the Resolutions Committee, presented the resolutions Fred Herron, Executive Secretary, presented the 2006 – 2007 budget. An auditor was appointed for next year. Siegrid Schergel presented the cour- tesy resolution. In closing, retiring President Horst Sawatzki thanked executive mem- ber Audry Blais, for her three years of service to the STS. He, then, presented incoming President, Siegrid Schergel, with the gavel. Bert Gordon presented President Horst, with a gift on behalf of the STS for his great leadership. President Horst thanked everyone for attending and then adjourned Shirley Dyck (left) and Darlene McCullough, Co-Chairs of the the Thirty-third Annual General Annual General Meeting Planning Committee Meeting.

12 STS Honorary Life Members Honorary Life memberships were bestowed on Bert Gordon and Ernest Mazur while Doreen Lloyd was hon- oured posthumously. The three recipients were awarded for their distinguished support of and contributions made to the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan. Darlene McCullough chaired the presentation of the Honorary Life Membership awards. Bert Gordon, President of the Prince Albert Chapter read the citation and Cheryl Bray, Doreen Lloyd’s daughter accepted the award on her behalf. Mona Berg, Secretary of the Prince Albert Chapter read the citation for presentation to Bert Gordon and he accepted the award. Don Bahrey, Vice-President of the Assiniboine Chapter read the citation for presentation to Ernest Mazur and he accepted the award. Ernest Mazur in his acceptance speech said, ”DO YOU REALIZE THAT TODAY . . . HISTORY is being made . . . Bert and Ernie are being honoured . . . FURTHER TO THIS . . . There is a strong probability that never again will Bert and Ernie be honoured at the SAME time by Superannuated Teachers. Tomorrow in the Saskatoon Star Phoenix I can picture the headline: BERT AND ERNIE HONOURED BY THE RETIRED TEACHERS”.

Ernest Mazur Doreen Lloyd Bert Gordon Assiniboine Chapter (accepted by Cheryl Bray) Prince Albert Chapter • STS Provincial Executive for 12 Prince Albert Chapter • STS President for three years years • STS President for two years • Benefits Committee since 1996 • SSM Board Member or Alternate • Chapter Award of Distinction • Chapter Award of Distinction for 9 years • Honorary Life Membership in • Honorary Life Membership in • Chapter Award of Merit STF PATA • Honorary Life Membership in • STF President PATA • STF Arbos Award 2006

13 STS Activities Report Calvin Bachmeier, Ed Magis, Audry Blais

Upcoming Events Recreational Activities Participation STS Style . . .

This year’s recreational activities STS Bridge STS Salmon Fishing Derby 2006 provided much socializing and October 4 & 5, 2006 August 29, 2006 participation for many members. Elmwood Golf and Country Club Victoria, BC It is our policy to try and rotate Swift Current, SK Contact: Val Young at: our activity sites throughout the Registration Deadline: 409 - 3009 Brittany Drive province. This is why we need September 30, 2006 Victoria, BC V9B 5P8; Chapters to offer the services of Email: [email protected]; their members and community Singles: October 4, 7:00 PM phone (250)391-0661 facilities to host our activities. We Pairs: October 5, 9:00 AM are also trying to give Chapters Teams: October 5, 1:00 PM October Fest/Wine Soiree plenty of ‘lead time’ to allow *Individual entries accepted; October 14, 2006 them to solicit prizes from more Entry Fee: $30 per person Wakaw Chapter Tickets $20.00 each and larger corporations who Send entries to: Jim Roberts, establish their budgets early. Contact: Mel Osolinsky, 604 North Hill Drive, Swift (306) 233-5596 or Current, SK S9H 1X2 [email protected] If you have any questions contact Stitch and Quilt Jim at: Phone/Fax: (306) 773- October 16, 17 & 18, 2006 8056; Email: [email protected] Manitou Beach Contact: Elaine Muzichuk, (306)946-2687 or [email protected] Curling November 15 & 16, 2006 Outlook Kaiser October 19, 2006 Prince Albert 9:30-4:30 pm $15 per person Contact: Norbert Tetzlaff, Box 1885, Prince Albert, SK S6V 6J9

14 STS Wine Soiree/Octoberfest 2006 Wakaw Chapter You are invited to attend a Wine Tasting Soiree/Octoberfest and on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion – Wakaw, SK. (314 – 3rd Ave. So., Wakaw) Program: Register early – limited numbers

Vintners must deliver wine by 1 p.m., Saturday, October 14 Tickets: $20.00 each; must be purchased prior to October 7 Enquiries: Mel Osolinsky @ (306) 233-5596 or [email protected] 2:00 – Welcome from Wakaw Chapter; M.C. 2:15 – 4:00 Wine Tasting Stay at: Wakaw Lodge Motel, (306) 233-4345 4:00 – 5:00 Entertainment Camping: Wakaw Lake Regional Park, (306) 233-5744 5:00 – 6:00 Catered Supper / Door Prizes Poplar Beach RV Resort, (306) 233-5584 6:15 – Wine Competition Awards, People’s Choice Award Things to Visit: Diefenbaker Law Office, Regional Park – 7:00 – 7:30 Closing Remarks / Auction & Bottle Pick-ups Golfing, Wakaw Lake, Batoche National Historic 7:30 Entertainment/Social Activities Site, Scrimshaw Gallery, Duck Lake, Prytula General Store, Tway Registration

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Make cheque payable to: STS Wakaw Chapter Send to: Phil Mueller, Box 159, Wakaw, SK S0K 4P0

Wine Competition: October 14, 2006

Entry Form (for wine-makers) Regulations: 1. Competitors will supply at least 4 (750 ml) Name ______Phone ( ) ______bottles of wine per class (maximum of 2) Address ______2. Wine must be delivered by 1 p.m. Saturday, October 14 Prov.______PC______3. Competition starts at 2:15 p.m. 4. Bottles (and unopened wine) will be ready E-mail______Fax______for pickup at 7:15 p.m. Please check type of wine and name of wine (max. of 2) 5. Vintners are provided with one complimen- tary ticket; all other tickets are $20 each Class Kit Wines Scratch wines and must be purchased prior to October 7. 6. There will be prizes in each category plus a Red Dry ______“people’s choice” award Red Sweet______7. Entries will be accepted on a “first-come” basis based on space available, so enter White/Blush Dry______early; limited entrants White/Blush Sweet______8. Qualified judges 9. For more information, contact Mel Osolinsky at (306) 233-5596 ______10. Mail entry form to: Mel @ Box 400, Wakaw, Vintner’s Signature Date Comp. Ticket # SK S0K 4P0, or by email • If additional ticket(s) required, please fill in “Ticket Request Form” [email protected]

15 Salute to Chapters

Chapter Awards 2006 Battlefords Chapter: Inez Butler, Frances Taylor Deja vu ?? Prince Albert Chapter: Marie-Rose Gauthier, Doris Lund Red Deer River Valley Chapter: Larry Lozinski, Ivan Popoff, Bill Zolkavich Regina Chapter: Evelyn Jay, Paul Neumann Swift Current Chapter: Jim Bobick, Leon Eckert, Mary Mudry Chapter: Hildur Parry Membership Growth Awards 2006

Chapter Name Award Kerrobert Plaque Kindersley Plaque Maple Creek-Medicine hat Plaque Okanagan Valley 2nd Base & Plaque Outlook 1st Base & Plaque In 2005, sisters Smitty Kent and Jessie Potashville Esterhazy 2nd Base & Plaque Shackleton, dressed in gingham pinafores, red stockings and sun bonnets, sang “I Don’t Want Red Deer River Valley Plaque to Play in Your Yard” at the Kennedy Centennial Saskatoon Plaque Celebration just as they had , ninety years earli- Souris Moose Mountain 3rd Base & Plaque er, in 1915. ( The only difference was “their hair South Central Plaque was not done in braids”) (Smitty is a member of Swift Current Plaque the Mainline Chapter.) Vancouver Lower Mainland Bell

Parkland Chapter In recognition of Saskatchewan’s 100th birthday, the Parkland Chapter presented bursaries of $400.00 each to two students who are in their second year in the College of Education. The successful applicants were: Megan Johnson (right) of Leask presented by Doreen Wudrick of Leask, and Gina Otte (far right) of Big River presented by Pat Warren of Big River. We wish Megan and Gina much success in their chosen careers.

16 STF Arbos Award Kate Myers Reaches 100 Recipients 2006 Kate Myers, dearly beloved retired primary teacher in Weyburn, recent- ly celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by family, former col- Bert Gordon and Al Kessler, were the leagues and even former Grade One students. two most recent recipients of the Her teaching career spanned 43 years, 38 of them in Weyburn. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation’s prestigious Arbos Award for the lev- Her life of community service always included her church. Kate’s record of 57 years as a Sunday School teacher and superintendent el of yeoman service they have con- has not been matched. Following her retirement, she served as pastoral tributed over the years. assistant for several years. Bert Gordon’s 37-year teaching A charter member of the Weyburn STS Chapter (1974), she was given an Honorary Life Membership in 1996. A scholarship bearing her career moved him from teaching 14 name was instigated by former students in 2001 and goes to a worthy students in grades one to ten in the Grade 12 graduate annually. rural school of Ferguslea near the town of Francis, to being adminis- trative coordinator for Carlton High School in Prince Albert.

In addition to his teaching career, STF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PRIZES Bert served in a number of capaci- ties within the STF, including Councillor for many years, and President in 1985. Since retirement Congratulations to the Recipients of the he has been very active in the STS. 2005-06 STF Post-Secondary Education Prizes He was President for three years,

The (5) STF Entrance Prizes in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to: instrumental in the introduction of Tessa Hedley Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Bert Fox Composite High School the Benefits Plan, and chair of the Rhiannon Reed Denare Beach, SK Hapnot Collegiate Lifestyle Planning Committee. Jodi Souter Pleasantdale, SK Pleasantdale Central School Jena Thue , SK Gladmar Regional School Al Kessler born and raised in David Windjack Hudson Bay, SK Hudson Bay Composite High School Assiniboia began his teaching The recipients above have been drawn from 184 applications received. They are chil- career at the junior high and com- dren of teachers who are current, superannuated or deceased members of the STF. They are entering their first year at an accredited post-secondary institution. posite high schools in Assiniboia. He left to become physical educa- The (5) STF Continuing Prizes in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to: tion director in Leaf Rapids and Caro Enns Eyebrow, SK Medicine Hat College then in Thompson, Manitoba. Sarah Parent , SK University of Saskatchewan When he returned to Assiniboia in Clayton Smith Craik, SK Medicine Hat College 1979, it was as an administrator at Joel Taylor Fort Qu’Appelle, SK Thompson Rivers University the Elementary School, where he Andrew Yung Rocanville, SK University of Regina remained until his retirement as

The recipients above have been drawn from 287 applica- principal in 2005. Kessler initiated tions received. They are children of teachers who are the longest outdoor education current, superannuated or deceased members of the program in Saskatchewan and was STF. They have completed their first year and are instrumental in implementing an entering a subsequent year as a full-time student in an accredited post-secondary institution. inclusion model of special educa- tion in his school.

17 Aberdeen Calling all Aden Bowman Teachers of 1986 Celebrates 20 year reunion . . . June 30 & July 1, 2006 in Saskatoon 100 Years Website: http://bowman86.myevent.com/ June 29 – July 1 2007

Former teachers of Aberdeen School and Meath Park School Reunion local districts are July 28, 29, 2006 invited to join us in Welcome high school students, teachers celebrating 100 years and staff, from 1944 - 1980. of education. Contact: Delbert Cousins (306) 929-4813 or Diane Adamko (306) 929-2043 For information contact: Judy and Derwyn Crozier-Smith, [email protected] Phone Hill 100th Anniversary Celebration (306) 373-7064 (12 Miles West of Yorkton) 211 Nesslin Terrace Sunday July 30th, 2006 Potluck Saskatoon SK S7J 4S2 Information Needed? Phone Lin (306) 764-4913 or Diane Adamko (306) 929-2043

STS Support Services website

If you do not have a high speed internet connection, you might try your local library. They may have computers connected to the internet with high speed access which are available to the general public for free. www.sts.sk.ca/support_services/index.htm

The Seniors’ Information Hotline: 1-888-823-2211 Saskatchewan HealthLine: 1-877-800-0002

18 Name (Nee) Date of Death Last Taught Anderson, Dorothy 16 Mar/06 Regina SD #4 Anderson, Eugene 18 Feb/06 Saskatoon (East) SD #41 Ayerst, Berta 05 Feb/06 Moose Jaw SD #1 Basran, Jagat 29 Mar/06 Biggar SD #50 Benoit, Gertrude (Marineau) 11 Mar/06 Saskatoon (East) SD #41 Bolen, Rose Marie (Ehmann) 27 Feb/06 Bond, Harry 24 Apr/06 Regina SD #4 Boyes, Ellsy 24 Feb/06 Burrows, Ivan 07 Mar/06 Clark, Edward 29 Mar/06 In Chorney, Peter 09 Feb/06 Coffey,Ralph 08 Mar/06 Cronkite, Doreen 28 Feb/06 Memoriam Denis, Clodomir 14 Feb/06 Saskatoon (East) SD #41 Ford, Daphne (Thomson) 05 Mar/06 Yorkdale SD #36 Frost, Vida 26 Feb/06 Garchinski, Stella (Prozorowski) 03 Mar/06 Gilliland, Frances 24 Mar/06 Saskatoon SD #13 Guest, Benson 24 Feb/06 Saskatoon SD #13 Hanson, Violet 29 Mar/06 With great appreciation Harding, Beatrice 22 Mar/06 Regina SD #4 Hawrylak, William 12 Feb/06 we remember our Heaps, Robert 01 Feb/06 Moose Jaw SD #1 Hills, Gordon 20 Feb/06 Hofer, Adeline 20 Mar/06 Swift Current SD #94 colleagues for their Hollands, Catherine (Leask) 19 Feb/06 Regina SD #4 Holtslander, Pat (Carpani) 13 Jul/05 Saskatoon SD #13 many years of Hume, Clara 18 Mar/06 Irvine, Margaret 13 Jul/05 Johnson, Mary E. 10 Feb/06 educational services Johnson, Mary L. 17 Feb/06 Kelly, Helen (Batty) 03 Mar/06 Red Coat Trail SD #69 to the children and Kinash, Cyril 09 Feb/06 Prince Albert SD #3 Kingsbury, Isabella (Dick) 19 Feb/06 young people of Klepack, John 20 Mar/06 Kostyna, Walter 27 Mar/06 SD #103 Kotlar, Antonette 02 Mar/06 Saskatchewan. Layman, Glenford 15 Mar/06 Ledressay, Paul 07 Feb/06 Regina SD #4 Lee, Elmona 08 Mar/06 Regina SD #4 Loucks, Marguerite(Hunter) 05 Jan/06 Prince Albert SD #3 Loutzenhiser, Robert 12 Feb/06 Swift Current SD #94 Lucas, Angeline (Bourgeault) 08 Mar/06 MacDonald, Dorothy 11 Feb/06 Moose Jaw SD #1 MacIsaac, Mary (MacNair) 10 Mar/06 Moen, Arnold 28 Mar/06 Moore, Harold 24 Mar/06 Aspen Grove SD #144 Negrych, Emilla 05 Mar/06 Nelson, Amy (Magnes) 21 Feb/06 Osowsky, Henry 27 Feb/06 Regnier, Sr. Regina 27 Feb/06 Ricketts, Edith 20 Feb/06 Northern Lakes SD #64 Roberts, Barry 14 Feb/06 St. Paul’s RCSSD #20 Roeher, Ruth 15 Jul/05 Ross, Alan 28 Mar/06 Regina SD #4 Sainsbury, Elsie 19 Feb/06 Steinsvoll, Margery 17 Mar/06 We are only able to include the Wakaluk, Mary 15 Feb/05 Eston-Elrose SD #33 maiden names of the deceased mar- Warick, Margo 02 Mar/06 Kerrobert SD #44 ried female teachers if the family Wekel, Sr. Ann 10 Feb/06 gives that information to the Whitney, Marilyn (Bloom) 05 Feb/06 Swift Current SD #94 Teachers’ Commission. Zipchian, Pauline 02 Mar/06 Kamsack SD #35

19 STS Executive 2005 - 2006

From Acting Past President/Councillor: Bert Gordon, Prince Albert President/Councillor: Horst Sawatzki, Moosomin The Editor Vice-President/Councillor: Siegrid Schergel, Moose Jaw “Too often we Councillors: Wally Derkach, Nipawin Shirley Dyck, Swift Current underestimate the Mike Kaminski, Assiniboine power of a touch, a Margaret Martin, Saskatoon Jim Sego, Unity smile, a kind word, a Members-at-Large Calvin Bachmeier, listening ear, an honest Maple Creek-Medicine Hat compliment, or the Audry Blais, Battleford Ernie Epp, Saskatoon smallest act of caring, Ed Magis, Yorkton all of which have the Darlene McCullough, Tisdale Maxine Stinka, Assiniboine potential to turn life Peter Wiebe, Regina around.” ACER-CART Fred Herron, Saskatoon – Leo Buscaglia Group Benefits/ Retirement Lifestyles Planning Bert Gordon Editor Loretta Romankewicz Teachers and superannu- ated teachers have that power. Use it wisely.

God bless and take care! Our sincere To The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Have a wonderful congratulations to MacGregor (Mac) The newsletter of the Superannuated summer! Teachers of Saskatchewan, is published and Beth Hone of five times a year. Loretta A. Romankewicz Lumsden who were To control costs, one copy is sent to 409 - 5th Ave. S.E., Swift households where both spouses are Current, SK S9H 3N5 recipients of the members. If this is not satisfactory, Telephone: 773-5244 2005 Centennial please contact the STS office in Saskatoon. E-mail: [email protected] Commemorative Phone: 373-3879 • Fax: 374-1122 Medal for their E-mail: [email protected] contributions to the 2317 Arlington Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7J 2H8 arts in Saskatchewan. Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon website: www.sts.sk.ca

Publications Mail Agreement No.40017216 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: STS Office 2317 Arlington Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 2H8

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