Newfoundland & Labrador 50 + Federation Inc. P.O. Box 407 Glovertown, NL AOG2LO NL SO + FEDERATION NEWSLETTER May 2021 COVID19Pandemic During a pandemic, getting vaccinated is more important than ever. As more people are immunized, the risk for everyone is reduced. Vaccines are safe and effective. Getting a shot is the best way to protect yourself and others. As more people are immunized, the risk for everyone is reduced. We would like our Clubs to check with their members to insure that all have received a Vaccine. Continue to follow the public health measures to prevent spread of COVID-19, such as wearing a mask, staying at least 2 metres from others and limiting social contacts. Our Newsletters can also be viewed on the SeniorsNL web site: http://seniorsnl.ca/nl-50plus-federation/ COVtD-19 As seniors we are the most vulnerable to COVID - 19. COVID 19 has claimed millions of lives around the world, including six here in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Government goal is to have a single dose of vaccine to every eligible person who wants one by June 30,2021. The Federation encourages all Clubs not to consider any social activities until next year However, if club has any activity they should go by the Public Health Guidelines. CONGRATULATION TO HENRY KIELLEV <• Congratulation to Henry Kielley who has accepted the permanent position of Director of Seniors and Aging & Adult Protection with Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development. The Federation is very pleased with this appointment as Mr. Kielley has been acting in this position for number of years. He can be reach Office 709 729-4957 Toll free 1 888 494-2266 CORPORATION During the past two years the NF 50 + Federation have been encouraging all clubs to incorporate, which provides their organization with legal status and is an indication of stability. Remember all applicants seeking funding in excess of $1,000.00 from the Government Community Living Fund, must be incorporated. At present 112 Federation Clubs are incorporated which is 86 % of our membership. For further information you can contact Kevin Thorne, Treasurer of the NL 50 + Federation at (709) 592-2169. NL 50 FEDERATION 45" ANNUAL CONV&NTION After consultation with the Department of Health and Seniors and Aging & Adult Protection with the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development the Federation Board has approved the cancellation of the 45th Annual Convention due toCOVID-19Pandemic. The following NL 50 + Federation Board Members have agreed stay in their positions until the Convention in September 2022 in Marystown, where an election will be held to elect all board positions. President Robert J. Rogers 1st Vice President Linda Oldford 2nd Vice President Amy Farrell Secretary IVIalcolm Rogers Treasurer Kevin Thorne Directors Area 1 Avalon .............................. Elaine Hutchings Area 2 Burin Peninsula...................... Vacant Area 3 Fogo Island, Gander, Glovertown, Bonavista Peninsula, Clarenville, and Bellevue.......................... Lloyd Dalton Area 4 Grand Falls/Windsor, Connaigre Peninsula, Twillingate and Baie Verte Peninsula .......................Ruby Patey Area 5 Deer Lake, Northern Peninsula...................Rose Wilson Area 6 Port aux Basques, Stephenville, Pasadena............................... George MacDonald Area 7 Labrador............................... Noreen Careen ;1 Due to the COVID-19 the $5.00 membership for 2021 was waived for members who were registered for 2020, and any new members joining in 2021 will be required to pay the fee. Clubs were requested to complete a 2021 IVIember Club Report and return the form to our Treasurer, Kevin Thorne. If your Club has not received or misplaced the registration form for 2021, please call your President Robert Rogers at 709 533-6189 and one will be mailed to you. The main reason for completing this form is to update our mailing list. MISSION STATEMENT At the present time the Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation does not have a Mission Statement. The following is a Mission Statement approved by the NL 50 + Federation's Board and will be presented at our next Federation Convention for approval. Mission Statement The Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation Inc. is an open and inclusive group of people over the age of fifty who have come together with shared interests. It will strive to improve the quality of life for seniors throughout our province. It will promote the physical and mental well- being of seniors, increase awareness of elder abuse, focus on personal growth of its members, and create rewarding fellowship and community service opportunities. The Federation will accomplish this through outreach, dissemination of information, ongoing contact and by providing opportunities for volunteer activities. The Federation will act honourably and show compassion and empathy for others. JEAN PHILPOTT AREA DIRECTOR We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jean Philpott, Area Director for the Burin Peninsula and a Board Member of the NL 50 + Federation for her years of service to the seniors of province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Jean had no alternative but to resign her position as she has moved from the area and would be unable to perform her duties as Area Director. Executive Council April 8, 2021 At a ceremony today at Government House, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador appointed members to his Cabinet and announced a number of changes related to department alignments. The following is a list of Cabinet Ministers and their related departments: s Premier and Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs - Hon. Andrew Furey o Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, President of Treasury Board, Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation - Hon. Siobhan Coady a Minister of Education - Hon. Tom Osborne ® Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology - Hon. Andrew Parsons, Q.C. s Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and Government House Leader - Hon. Steve Cracker ® Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills - Hon. Gerry Byrne » Minister of Health and Community Services - Hon. John Haggle ® Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, Minister Responsible for Labrador Affairs, and Deputy Government House Leader - Hon. Lisa Dempster a Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Minister Responsible for Labour and Minister Responsible for Workplace NL - Hon. Bernard Davis o Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture - Hon. Derrick Bragg ® Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Public Procurement Agency - Hon. Elvis Loveless • Minister of Digital Government and ServiceNL, Minister Responsible for the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs - Hon. Sarah Stoodley a Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality - Hon. Pam Parsons ® Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Minister Responsible for the Community Sector and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation - Hon. John Abbott o Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General - Hon. John Hogan, Q.C. ® Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs and Registrar General - Hon. Krista Lynn Howell Quote "This is a modern Cabinet for modern times. Choosing a Cabinet from the high calibre caucus elected by Newfoundlanders and Labradorians was a difficult task, and I congratulate all Cabinet Ministers sworn in today. I am confident that our team is up to the challenge of building a better, brighter future for our province." Honourable Andrew Furey Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador appointed new member to his Cabinet Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development HOIL John Abbott John is one often children born to William and Angela Abbott (nee Ennis) and was raised in the family home on Portugal Cove Road in what is now the District of St. John's East - Quidi Vidi. This is where he played as a boy, went to school, and spent most of his adult life. He graduated from Gonzaga High School and attended Memorial University where he met his wife, Colleen Hanrahan, in a Political Science class in 1977. John went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Economics) at Ivlemorial and a Master of Arts (Public Administration) at Carleton University. Following graduation, he moved to the district and started work with the Provincial Department of Finance. John was Deputy Minister of Health, Municipal and Provincial Affairs, and Transportation and Works, Assistant Deputy Minister of Treasury Board, and CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing. He has served under six premiers, and was awarded the Lt. Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration and the Pottle Award for promoting mental health in the community. John is the former CEO of the NL Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and former CEO of the Health Council of Canada. As Deputy Minister of Health and Community Services, he led the development of Towards Recovery: The Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. He has served on national and provincial boards and was also President ofKiwanis Music Festival, and board member of the Jimmy Pratt Foundation, and Canadian Corps ofCommissionaires-NL. He