Executive Board/Conseil exécutif2016-2017

Ronald RobertPresident/Président

Carmaine Hall1st Vice-president/1ère Vice-présidente

Roland Muzzatti2nd Vice-president/2e Vice-président

Dave HodgeTreasurer/Trésorier

Diane BradleySecretary/Secrétaire

Terry MartynPast President/Président sortant

Pierrette NadeauSocial

Peter NiroPolitical Action/Action politique

Gen WaszczyloGoodwill/Bienfaisance

Ronald RobertHealth-Insurance/Santé-assurance

Nancy AlbaneseMembership/Adhésion

Jenny RossPensions

Francine HurtubiseNewsletter Editor/Éditrice

Juliette Lavoie-GabouryTravel/Voyages

Gloria PackardMedia/Médias

Debbie LambertUnit 1 Representative/Représentante Unité 1

Diane BradleyWebmaster/Webmestre

http://www.rtoerosudburymanitoulin.com

FALL/AUTOMNE 2016

District 4THE RETIRED TEACHERS OF ONTARIO

LES ENSEIGNANTES ET ENSEIGNANTSRETRAITÉS DE L’ONTARIO

A Missed OpportunityYou will recall that in our last newsletter I mentioned the fact that at the Spring Senate, two important issues were to be discussed. The first was a motion from District 8 asking the Senate to initiate a request for proposal (RFP) with regard to the services of a third party administrator for RTO’s health plan. The purpose of the RFP would have been to review the present role that Johnson Inc. performs. As I have previously stated, it is normal practice for organizations to execute these types of RFPs in order to ascertain the quality of the service and more importantly to assure RTO that it is done within the cost parameters of the insurance industry. I wish to reiterate that RTO has never, since the inception of the health plan, proceeded with an RFP of this type.The second issue was the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act with which RTO, as a not for profit entity, must comply. In doing so, RTO must bring forward changes to its organizational structure (constitution, by-laws and committees). Enacting the requirements of the Act will make our organization more accountable, transparent and open to enhance and strengthen its fiduciary responsibilities.You may be asking why this article is entitled a “Missed Opportunity”. The motion from London-Middlesex was an opportunity for the Senate, therefore RTO, to begin embracing the philosophy and the mindset of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Once again, by doing so, organizations demonstrate that they are behaving in a fiduciary manner.Unfortunately, at Senate, a motion that originated from the Health Services Insurance Committee (HSIC) was adopted, rather than the London-Middlesex one. The reason I say unfortunately is based on the following:

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Inside/à L’intérieur…From The President’s Desk .............................................p.1Dates to Remember .......................................................p.2Mot du président ............................................................p.3Membership/membriété ..................................................p.4Reader’s Corner/Le coin du livre ......................................p.4Goodwill/Bienfaisance .....................................................p.5In Memoriam .................................................................p.6Financial Report .............................................................p.8Manitoulin/North Shore Newsbeat ...................................p.9

RWTO/OERO ............................................................... p.10 Christmas Luncheon Registration Form .......................... p.10Senate Report .............................................................. p.11Awards ........................................................................ p.14Nomination Form for District 4 Award ............................ p.15Be Prepared/Soyez Prêts ............................................... p.16RTO Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon ........................... p.17Travel/Voyages ............................................................ p.18Inscription/Déjeuner et rencontre de l’automne 2016 ..... p.19Fall Luncheon Registration Form .................................... p.20

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SOCIAL COMMITTEEDates to include in your calendar:

Executive Board Meetings are held at the Lexington Hotel on Brady Street, at 9:30 am.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 Thursday, November 3, 2016 Thursday, January 26, 2017 Thursday, April 20, 2017 General Meetings are held at the Lexington Hotel on Brady Street.Fall Luncheon – Thursday, October 6, 2016Christmas Luncheon – Tuesday, December 6, 2016Spring Luncheon & Annual Meeting – Thursday, May 4, 2017 New Retirees’ & New Members’ Luncheon – Thursday, October 6, 2016 Retirement Workshop (for active teachers) – Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 5 pm“Unit 1” General Meeting – Thursday, October 13, 2016

Pierrette Nadeau

From the President’s Desk (continued) * the motion was amended by adding the words ‘may include RFPs’. It is totally at the discretion of the HSIC not the Senate or the Provincial Executive. This is a direct contradiction to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act.* the motion has no transparency since the HSIC does not report in detail to Senate before or after it performs a review and much less for an RFP.* the motion does not demonstrate accountability because the Senate, RTO’s highest decision body, does not approve the terms of reference before any type of review is undertaken and furthermore does not see the full and final results of such a review.* in the end, because of this process, no one can assert that the benchmarks of fiduciary responsibility have been met. This is clearly not good enough.The outcome of this debate at Senate is very telling:* it clearly demonstrates that though we are talking about the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act we have a long way to go before truly embracing the mechanisms that truly reflect the Act.* it sadly shows that RTO needs to make an attitudinal shift in the way it does business.* it illustrates that HSIC has a stronghold on the organization without demonstrating any openness or transparency.* it places the Senate and the Provincial Executive in a very vulnerable position because they are not the directors of the health plan as they should be.It will be interesting to see how the Ad Hoc Committee which is studying the implementation of the Act will now deal with this stark reality. I am hoping that though this opportunity has been missed that in future discussions at Senate and as well at the Executive level we will seize the day and align RTO to the fundamentals and principles of the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. I believe it is time for RTO to be the best it can be. Ronald Robert

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Mot du présidentUne occasion ratéeSi vous vous rappelez, dans le dernier journal, je mentionnais que deux problématiques importantes seraient discutées au Sénat du printemps. La première question était un avis de motion du district 8, London-Middlesex, demandant au Sénat d’initier un appel d’offres pour le régime de soins de santé d’ERO, portant sur les services offerts par un tiers administrateur. Le but de cet appel d’offres est d’examiner le rôle qu’a Johnson Inc. présentement dans la prestation de ces services. C’est une pratique courante pour les propriétaires de régimes de soins de santé de faire ce type d’appel d’offres afin d’assurer le meilleur rapport qualité-prix selon les paramètres de l’industrie des assurances. ERO n’a jamais fait un appel d’offres de ce type depuis la création de son régime de santé. La deuxième question portait sur la ‘Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif’ qu’ERO doit respecter. Pour ce faire, ERO doit apporter des changements à sa structure organisationnelle: sa constitution, ses statuts, ses politiques, ses comités. Cet alignement aux exigences prescrites par cette nouvelle loi aidera notre organisation à devenir plus redevable, transparente et ouverte à rehausser et fortifier ses responsabilités fiduciaires. Pourquoi le titre ‘Une occasion ratée’ pour cet article? L’avis de motion de London-Middlesex était une occasion pour le Sénat, ainsi ERO, d’adopter la philosophie et l’esprit de la ‘Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif’. Encore une fois, c’est une façon pour les organisations de démontrer leurs responsabilités fiduciaires.Malheureusement, au Sénat du printemps, l’avis de motion du Comité des services de santé et des assurances a été adopté et non celui de London-Middlesex. Voici pourquoi je qualifie cette adoption ‘malheureuse’:* l’avis de motion a été modifié pour ajouter les mots ‘peut inclure des appels d’offres’. Tout est à la discrétion du Comité des services de santé et des assurances et non au Sénat ou au Conseil de direction provincial. Cette modification est contradictoire à la ‘Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif’. * l’avis de motion n’est pas transparent car le Comité des services de santé et des assurances ne se rapporte pas au Sénat de façon détaillée avant ou après avoir fait une révision de ses processus et encore moins lors d’un appel d’offres.* l’avis de motion ne démontre pas de la redevabilité car le Sénat, le groupe décisionnel le plus élevé d’ERO, n’approuvera pas les termes de référence avant que ce type de révision soit entamée et aussi ne verra pas tous les résultats finaux de cette révision.* à la fin, à cause de l’adoption de l’avis de motion du Comité des services de santé et des assurances, personne ne peut affirmer que les balises de la responsabilité financière ont été rencontrées. Ce fait est inacceptable.Le résultat de ce débat lors du Sénat du printemps est très révélateur:* même si l’on tente de respecter la ‘Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif’ il y a beaucoup de chemin à parcourir avant d’adopter tous les mécanismes qui reflètent vraiment l’esprit et la philosophie de cette loi.* il démontre qu’ERO doit changer sa position dans sa façon de faire.* il démontre que le Comité des services de santé et des assurances a une forte emprise sur l’organisation sans qu’il y ait ouverture et transparence.* cela place le Sénat et le Conseil de direction provincial dans une position précaire car ils ne sont pas comme ils le devraient être les directeurs de notre régime de santé.Ce sera intéressant de voir comment le Comité de gouvernance qui étudie l’exécution de cette loi transigera avec cette réalité. J’espère que même si ce fut une occasion ratée que les futures discussions au Sénat et au Conseil de direction provincial auront pour but d’aligner ERO aux principes de base de la ‘Loi canadienne sur les organisations à but non lucratif’. Je crois qu’il est temps qu’ERO se surpasse et devienne la meilleure organisation pour les enseignants et enseignantes à la retraite.

Ronald Robert

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Membership/MembriétéThe following people have joined RTO/ERO during the months of April – July 2016. Congratulations and welcome to RTO/ERO District 4.

Colleen Buksa Jeannette Lortie Unit 1Eila Kyrzakos Jean Sauve Debra LeBlancDenise Dupuis Penny BowmanHelen Mayer Janet HeddersonDominique Chivot Jeanne Sauve

Your Contact InformationIf you notice an error in any of your contact information or if you have a change in any of your information, please contact Diane Vezeau at the provincial office to update your file. Diane can be reached at 1 800 361 9888 or by email at dvezeau@rto-ero.org

Membership and RecruitmentAny questions about membership can be directed to Nancy Albanese at 705 693 1874 or by email at albanen4@gmail.com

CAN YOU hELP?RTO/ERO celebrated its many volunteers with a delicious luncheon on June 7, 2016. Thanks to the ingenuity and creativity of Carmaine Hall and Monique Taylor, they were joyfully entertained and serenaded. RTO/ERO is a great organization which recognizes that it is so, due to its many volunteers who give so many hours of their time to better inform and help their fellow retirees.Most of these volunteers have done so for many, many years. Please consider joining them to ensure that our wonderful organization’s future remains bright and promising.In particular, the committees Goodwill/Bienfaisance and Medias/Médias need our help. Gloria Packard and Gen Waszczylo have devoted many, many years as chair of these committees and they can no longer fill this position.Thank you Gen and Gloria for your hard work and unselfish commitment to RTO/ERO and its over 1700 members. You will greatly missed!

Reader’s Corner…a few delightful reading selections 1. Jeffrey Archer … Cometh the hour2. Margaret Atwood … The heart Goes Last3. Maeve Binchy … A Few of the Girls4. Nino Ricci … SleepLe coin du livre…quelques suggestions pour agrémenter votre lecture1. L’amour au temps d’une guerre (tome 1) par Louise Tremblay d’Essiambre2. La fiancée américaine d’Éric Dupont3. La Saline (tome 3) - Impératifs de Daniel Lessard4. La traverse du malheur de Michel Tremblay Francine Hurtubise

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Over 100 years1 member

Between 90 and 99 years44 members

Between 80 and 89 years265 members

Goodwill/Bienfaisance

The Goodwill/Bienfaisance committee is in need of a new Chair. Due to family commitments, I can no longer remain in the position of Chair of this exceptional and caring committee. Please consider joining the Goodwill/Bienfaisance committee as Chair. RTO/ERO needs you!

Gen Waszczylo gwaszczylo@sympatico.ca

Joe Drago received a Greater Sudbury 2016 Civic Award at Tom Davies Square. The award promotes leadership, humanitarian service, and enrichment of the human spirit through volunteerism and community involvement.

Lydia Lefebvre and her husband, Maurice on celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary! Congratulations!

Over three hundred of our members have reached the Golden Age of 80+ as of July 1, 2016! It is with the utmost respect and gratitude for their Service and Dedication to Education that we wish them well!

Oxfam Canada Projects Supported by Stamp Funds - April 2016Here is an update from Pauline Therrien, the ‘Stamp Lady’, from Oxfam:

“In 2015, we raised $26,000, the most ever, and we are allocating the funds to Oxfam Canada’s flagship project in Asia (Ending Violence Against Women - This new flagship global program for Oxfam Canada, called “Creating Spaces”, aims to reduce violence against women and girls through coordinated prevention and response initiatives in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines. The total budget is $20M). Since the stamp programme began over 30 years ago, over $350,000 has

been raised. These particular projects were selected based on two criteria. First, they are meant to be broadly representative of the types of work Oxfam does in its main areas of interest. Second, we support worthy projects that have not had sufficient money earmarked specifically for them by other donors or allocated from general donation revenue.In most cases, the stamp funds are only a small part of the total Oxfam Canada contribution, and many are funded by other organizations and governments as well.

In this way the Oxfam Canada funds have a lot of leverage, being matched in some cases by two or more times as much money from other sources.”

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In MemoriamJeannette Larose

Evangeline LadouceurEstelle Biondi

Carmen CharbonneauDon SarmatiukMarion MasonAltie Liinamaa

Doreen Bailey (Unit 1)Ann Armitage

Fr. Gerry LalondeMadeleine Fournier

Jean AcetiRachelle Brouillette

Roger Gagnon

Membres en deuil/Bereaved Members

Paulette Soganich, her brother, Roy Desjarlais

Gloria Packard, her son, Ron FolzDolores Mallette, her son, Jeffrey

Lorrie Petryna, her father Don Sarmatiuk and her step-mother, Eleanor Sarmatiuk

Yolande Couture et Diane Tessier, leur mère, Germaine Prévost

Claudette et René Delorme, sa mère et sa belle-mère, Simone Thibeault

“Teaching: You laugh, you cry, and you work harder than you ever thought you could. Some days you are trying to change the world. Some days you’re just trying to make it through the day. Your wallet is empty, your heart is full and your mind is packed with memories of kids who have changed your life. Just another day in the classroom.” Krissy Venosdale“One of the most beautiful things we can do is to help one another. Kindness doesn’t cost a thing.” Unknown“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forgt to educate their hearts.” Dalai Lama

Goodwill/Bienfaisance Committee MembersCall us....Appelez-nous

Annette Blais-Laforge 675-5985 Anne Malnachuk 969-2914Bessie Budge 869-3408 Josie Girolametto 682-2682Isobel Patchett 522-0115 Helen Laidlaw 523-1571Louise Shonwise 969-3584 Nicole St. Germain 758-6614Juliette Lavoie-Gaboury 897-6028 Helga Leblanc 897-6877 Paulette Stewart 566-5996 Monique Taylor 853-4772

“A Teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in their pupils.” Ever Garrison“The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn.” John Lubbock“Dear Teacher: You are my hero. Because you believed in me, I never gave up.” Unique Teaching Resources

Nous honorons nos membres décédés qui ont transmis la joie d’apprendre.We honour our deceased members who gave their students

the confidence to pursue their dreams.

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Vos collègues vous disent MERCIYour colleagues say ThANK YOU

“Dear Members of RTO/ERO: Thank you for your note of sympathy for the loss of Sister Madelaine Rochon. Many of her former teachers and pupils were here for the wake and funeral and shared delightful stories of her friendship and teaching days.Thank you for your donation to CNIB in her memory. We will miss her.” The Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph’s Motherhouse“Chers collègues d’ERO/RTO: Un sincère remerciement pour votre note de sympathie. Merci beaucoup pour le don offert à la mémoire de Marcel. C’est grandement apprécié,” Gabriele Taillon“Merci beaucoup pour votre message de condoléances lors du décès de notre mère. Thank you so much.” Les enfants de Jeannette Larose“A mes collègues d’ERO: Le don fait à la mémoire de la mère de Paul a été et est très apprécié. Un gros merci. J’ai de la chance de faire partie d’une famille telle qu’ERO qui a autant de considération pour ses membres.” Paul & Claudette Tosolini“Thank you for your sincere comforting at the loss of my son Ron. It was an unbearable shock as it was totally unexpected. Thank you for the Donation given by RTO/ERO for Ron.” Gloria Packard“Thank you for the donation to CNIB in Don’s memory. He so much enjoyed his involvement in education and connections with RTO members at socials. We do have many memories and good times to cherish.” The Sarmatiuk and Scully Families

Retirement Planning Workshop/Atelier de planification à la retraiteThe RTO/ERO Retirement Planning Workshop (RPW) for active teachers was held on April 28, 2016 at the Howard Johnson Plaza. Once again it was very well attended and the future retirees greatly appreciated the information sessions and the handy material distributed. Thank you to the members of the Executive committee who prepared and hosted this valuable information workshop.

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RETIRED TEAChERS OF ONTARIO - District 4FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FOR ThE PERIOD JANUARY 1 – JULY 22 2016

Checking Account 8 620.17 Investments - GIC 11 328.78 TOTAL 19 948.95 Grants: Annual 24 786.52 Bilingual 642.98 RPW 1 577.86 Other Income: RPW Meals 800.00 General Meetings Interest on GIC 39.68 TOTAL 31 081.04 TOTAL RECEIPTS AND ASSETS 51 029.99

Good Will 179.71 District Meetings 3 360.50 Executive Meetings 1 310.16 Senate 1 316.27 Newsletter 2 682.69 Bilingual services 642.98 Office Expenses 150.94 R.P.W 2 916.01 Recruitment 116.31 Transportation 914.00 Volunteer Luncheon 1 648.18 Awards 400.00 Media Relations 156.81 Website TOTAL EXPENDITURES 15 794.93 BALANCE

Comprised of: Chequing 23 866.60 GIC 11 368.46

35 235.06 Dave Hodge

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Manitoulin/North Shore NewsbeatOn May 7, 2016, Unit 1 held its annual Spring Meeting at the Elks’ Lodge in Espanola. The meeting opened with Personal Development Life Coach Theresa Laurenti’s well- received presentation “Zest For Life”. A delicious luncheon was then served followed by the RTO/ERO meeting.Dave Hodge, Sudbury’s RTO/ERO treasurer, has offered to incorporate our unit’s expenses in his reports, therefore, we will no longer have the need for our own treasurer.The Retirement Planning Workshop on April 28 had a good turnout. As we can no longer approach the affiliates for the names of new retirees could you please let us know if you know someone who is retiring so that we can invite them to join us and present an Enrollment Kit to them.At noon, on August 17, 2016, the leadership team met at the Pinewood Restaurant to finalize the plans for the Fall Meeting. Our guest speaker was Ronald Robert, Sudbury’s RTO/ERO president, who spoke on “governance”. If you have any information regarding special birthdays, anniversaries or deaths of members or their families please contact the Goodwill representative for your area.

Goodwill/Phone CaptainsBarb Cranston, Little Current, 705 368 2498Laila Kiviaho, Central Manitoulin, 705 368 2580Val Flanagan, Western Manitoulin, 702 282 3386Bessie Budge, Espanola, 705 869 3408Claudette Gauvin, North Shore, 705 869 0203 Jenny Ross, out of area members, 705 869 2055

In memoriamDoreen Bailey of Gore Bay (April 25)

Nelson Ward, husband of Thelma, Little CurrentTina Chaput,mother-in-law of Charlie Vollicks.

Anniversary and BirthdayBill and Linda Strain of Little Current celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 20th, 2016. Congratulations!Maria McDermit celebrated her 90th birthday this spring. Congratulations, Maria, and best wishes of health and happiness for many more anniversaries.

General Meeting:Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016Social time: 11:30 Lunch: 12:00 Meeting: 1:00Location : Four Seasons Waterfront Complex 40 Garnier Road, Spanish Claudette Bois

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Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organisation des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO)RWTO/OERO’s 60th anniversary celebration was a huge success with the theme “A Garden Tea Party”. Members wore beautiful summer hats and tea was served during the luncheon in cheerful heirloom teacups. The hall tastefully decorated with teaching memorabilia and colorful flowers added to the conviviality. Visit our site at http://www.rwto.org/branches/sudbury.asp for more information and pictures.

Come join us at the Lexington Hotel at 11 a.m. as we will pursue our celebrations and fun filled luncheons.Tuesday October 4, guest speaker: Nora Arcand Parkinson SocietyThursday December 8, guests: Jocelyn McInnes and Northern Echoes ChoirTuesday February 14, guest speaker: Lise Brown Yoga Good For YourThursday May 18, AGM and Cheese Pairing.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C’est sous le thème “Le thé dans le jardin” que RWTO/OERO a célébré au mois de mai son 60e anniversaire. Coiffées de jolis chapeaux, les dames sont entrées dans une salle décorée de souvenirs scolaires et de ravissantes fleurs. Lors du déjeuner, le thé fut servi dans des tasses délicates d’antan. Visitez notre site pour plus d’information et de photos. http://www.rwto.org/branches/sudbury.asp

Venez vous joindre à nous à l’hôtel Lexington à 11 h pour nos déjeuners chaleureux et divertissants.Le mardi 4 octobre, conférencière invitée: Nora Arcand Société ParkinsonLe jeudi 8 décembre, Jocelyn McInnes et la chorale Northern EchoesLe mardi 14 février, conférencière invitée: Lise Brown Yoga Good For YouLe jeudi 18 mai, AGA; accord mets et fromages Suzanne Rondeau

Register early for the Christmas LuncheonPlease use the following registration form to attend the Christmas Luncheon.Complétez l’inscription ci-dessous pour participer au dîner-rencontre de Noël.The Lexington Hotel, Brady StreetTuesday, December 6, 2016/le mardi 6 décembre, 201610:15 am - Meet and Greet/10 h 15 Accueil et retrouvailles11:30 am - Business Meeting/11 h 30 Réunion d’affaires12:15 pm - Buffet ($22) Cash Bar/Bar payant----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name/Nom: _____________________________________________________________

Telephone number/Numéro de téléphone : _____________________________________

Amount of cheque/Montant du chèque : _________________$ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please make cheque payable to: Libellez votre chèque à: RTO/ERO District 4.Registration and cheque must be sent no later than November 23, 2016 Send your registration form to: Postez votre formulaire à:

Pierrette Nadeau989, Soloy DriveSudbury, ON P3A 1E6(705) 524-1972

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SENATE REPORTMAY 2016

PRE-SENATE MEETINGGood discussions. This venue allows Northern and Vancouver representatives to speak freely on pertinent items to be discussed at Senate: Strategic Acton Plan Governance Code of Conduct etc.A member of the Provincial Executive meets with the group to inform and answer pertinent questions in regards to the Senate. SENATEThis was a very different Senate on a variety of grounds:

1) SET UP AND PLACEMENT: The physical set up of the room was changed from formal rows facing the elevated “Executive precinct” to one of round tables with assigned spots for each district. We sat with the two senators from Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry. The executive was scattered throughout the room.2) TABLE DISCUSSIONS: There were four timed item periods of table discussion resulting in feedback to the appropriate authority/committee for their consideration: A) RTO/ERO Foundation B) Strategic Plan C) Ad Hoc Committee: Governance & Risks D) Ad Hoc Committee: RTO/EO 50th Anniversary A) RTO/ERO FOUNDATIONJoanne Murphy will replace Valerie Mah and Dr. Paula Rochon will be the Chair of the Foundation for five (5) years. A research chair is important because: it allows for the advancement of research in older adults, enhances the profile for RTO/ERO since we receive recognition in all research papers and presentations. The findings are sent worldwide. Equally, it builds capacity since the endowment helps fund 3 trainees who were chosen from over 100 applications. Dr. Paula Rochon made a short presentation on her work that centers on the study of Drug Therapy. Research on correct doses of most frequently prescribed medication focusing on older adults in nursing homes and in the community provincially indicated that one third of residents and 25% of older adults in the community were splitting pills. This is not good on a variety of fronts and needs to be corrected. There are also drug trials in older folks in regards to ailments especially affecting them e.g. arthritis, so that the proper dosage can be determined and a pill with that dosage be made available. Questions for the group discussion: In what ways would you support research aimed at promoting health and wellness among older adults? Based on this presentation, do you have any questions? NOTE: Dr. Paula Rochon’s presentation slides will be made available to us for use at general meetings.

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B) STRATEGIC PLAN A hand out was given for our input. (Do you agree? Do you disagree? Are there any gaps with the RTO/ERO objectives? Comments and suggestions…There were three (3) components: 1. Mission and Vision 2. Objectives and Priorities 3. Key Messages describing RTO/ERO

C) AD hOC COMMITTEE: GOVERNANCE & RISKS We listened to presentations in the areas of governance, risk and the Canada Not-for-Profit Act. RTO/ERO has to address these issues. It takes time to make changes. There must be: a new corporate structure, an effective risk management process in place to identify, assess and manage risk, and changes to ensure that RTO/ERO is compliant with the legislation. We have to change the way we do business to minimize risks to the organization and those working on behalf of RTO/ERO.

D) AD hOC COMMITTEE: RTO/ERO 50Th ANNIVERSARYWe were provided with a long list of possible activities and asked to select/prioritize a few favorites as well as make additional suggestions. They also wanted more specific ideas on activities at the District level. What kind of support and resources would be needed to plan the activities now and then in 2018? 4) REPORT OF hEALTh SEVICES AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE (hSIC)Extended Health fell into a small deficit last year, likely as a result of the increase to the number of travel days combined with the drop of the Canadian dollar. It was only the second deficit in the last 10 years. The dental plan also fell into slight deficit.The HSIC report was also followed by an interactive discussion. Summary reports of the feedback received from the interactive sessions will follow.

5) REPORTSThe committee reports were presented from easy chairs positioned on the dais – “fireside chat” format. a) Audit b) Communications c) Member Services d) Pension and Retirement Concerns e) Political Advocacy f) Project-Service to Others 6) IN CAMERA/MOTIONMAIN MOTION: THAT RTO/ERO appoint insurance carriers, underwriters, administrators, claims payers, consultants, and other professional help every three years beginning in 2016 following a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to the insurance industry.

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MOTION CARRIED:THAT Bylaw 12 – Standing Committee Terms of Reference – Health Services and Insurance Committee, Section (c) be amended by substitution to read: (c) To appoint insurance carriers, underwriters, administrators, claims payers, consultants, and other professional help, and review these third party providers at least every seven years. Reviews may include surveys, third party audits, and/or requests for proposals.

NOTE: Unlike the last in camera, Senators were more comfortable with the format. It was a very good discussion. This was the only one motion of substance passed, and this after virtually a full day’s discussion. SENATORS: Carmaine Hall, Ron RobertOBSERVERS: Dave Hodge, Pierrette Nadeau

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AWARDSThree categories of Awards were presented at the RTO/ERO District 4 Annual General Meeting held in May 2016.

1. Certificate of RecognitionCriteria: A Certificate of Recognition may be given to any RTO/ERO member who either serves at the District level or who volunteers for an extended period of time within the communities of District 4.Bessie Budge was a member of the group that reactivated Unit 1 in 1998 after it had been idle for several years. As Goodwill Chair, she has been on the Executive/Leadership Team since then. She leads the Honour Guard at the funeral of deceased members. She is active in her church and her church choir. Bessie participates in the community exercise group called “Soup to Tomato”. This activity is webcast live throughout Ontario. She is also involved in the local Senior Group and the community senior choir.2. Awards for Service on the District Executive Boarda) Gloria Packard has been taking pictures for the District for the past 9 years. However, since 2012, she has served as Chair of the Media Committee. Gloria has effectively promoted and celebrated our organization’s presence and successes in our community.b) Gen Waszczylo has served as Chair of the Goodwill Committee for the past 4 years. Gen and her team of volunteers have consistently ensured that members are supported during difficult and challenging times.c) Cecile Archambault has been the Captain of the RTO/ERO Relay for Life Team for 10 years. Also, she has served as Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee for Relay for Life since 2008. As a result of her inspirational leadership and passionate commitment, RTO/ERO Teams have raised more than $100,000.00 for this worthwhile cause.d) Eva Mayer has served as the Unit 1 Treasurer for at least 12 years. Due to her hard work and astute fiscal stewardship, Unit 1 finances were managed responsibly and wisely. Eva’s award will be presented to her at the Unit 1 General meeting to be held on October 13.We are most appreciative of the dedication that these 4 individuals have shown to both the Executive Board and the members of District 4!3. Guill Archambault AwardCriteria: This award is given to any RTO/ERO member who demonstrates a high level of commitment to serving the needs of others either at the District level or within the communities of District 4.This is our District’s most prestigious award.Congratulations are extended to Annette Blais-Laforge who is the 2016 recipient of the Guill Archambault Award.Annette has been an active member of RTO/ERO District 4 since 1994.Prior to her retirement, she was an elementary teacher librarian. Among her friends, she is still known as the “librarian” for she continues to donate bags of books to them for their reading enjoyment on a regular basis.She has consistently worked on 6 District Committees: Newsletter, Goodwill, Membership and Recruitment, New Retirees Lunch, Retirement Planning Workshop, and Social.When required, she has served as Phone captain.She has been an active participant in the District 4 Relay for Life Team for the past 10 years.In her typical humble and unassuming manner, Annette will donate the monetary value of this award to the Northeastern Ontario Health Centre for Kids (NEO Kids).

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Change in Protocol for Submitting Nominations for AwardsWe are fortunate to have numerous members who show great commitment and dedication to this organization and/or our community. It’s important to recognize the efforts of such individuals.In order to encourage more nominations for awards, members will have the option of submitting the name of a nominee at any time during the year rather than waiting until April. In other words, you can nominate an individual by emailing me at any time. Another possibility is that you can give me a written nomination in person at the General Meetings in October and December. Finally, if you wish, you can mail me a nomination (154 Stewart Drive; Sudbury ON P3E 2R5).A Nomination Form is included in this Newsletter.However, awards will still be presented only at the May Annual General Meeting.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOMINATION FORM FOR A DISTRICT 4 AWARD

1. Certificate of RecognitionCriteria: A Certificate of Recognition may be given to any RTO/ERO member who either serves at the District level or who volunteers for an extended period of time within the communities of District 4.I nominate ________________________________________ for a Certificate of Recognition.Rationale:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Guill Archambault AwardCriteria: This award is given to any RTO / ERO member who demonstrates a high level of commitment to serving the needs of others EITHER at the District level OR within the communities of District 4.I nominate ________________________________________ for the Guill Archambault Award.Rationale:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name of Nominator: (Please print) _______________________________________________________

Pour les férus de la langue française… • L’anagramme de « guérison » est « soigneur » C’est-à-dire que le mot comprend les mêmes

lettres.• « Endolori » est l’anagramme de son antonyme « indolore », ce qui est paradoxal.• « Squelette » est le seul mot masculin qui finit en « ette ».• « Où » est le seul mot contenant un « u » avec un accent grave. Il a aussi une touche de clavier à

lui tout seul !• « Oiseaux » est, avec 7 lettres, le plus long mot dont on ne prononce aucune des lettres : [o], [i],

[s], [e], [a], [u], [x] .• « Oiseau » est aussi le plus petit mot de langue française contenant toutes les voyelles.

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Be PreparedLittle if anything has changed! Transfer from hospital to home is still fraught with inconveniences, difficulties and, yes, even dangers.We believed that being well informed about new protocols, as they were announced and implemented, would make all the uncertainties surrounding the aftermath of a serious medical intervention easier for the patient and, as importantly, the family caregiver. We were wrong.One positive and essential aspect of going into our hospital remains true. The health professionals at all levels will do their utmost to save your life. The hours following your life saving intervention, seem to focus solely on getting you out of the bed, out of their care, and out of the hospital.The Minister of Health, Dr Eric Hoskins, reminds us that the elderly want to remain in their homes and that the health care system must find ways to give them what they want; that idea was stated in the 2015 Patients First Action Plan. But, that statement ignores the fact that when patients enter the health care system, they expect the professionals to respond to what they need to recover their health or some quality of life. The required level of care, for many, cannot be found in their homes.The stories of the hours, days, and weeks after a medical intervention are many and may contain information which could help others to be better prepared to deal with similar problems.Here are a few examples: • Your father can stand now; today, he will be sent home to his apartment in a wheel chair by handi

transit. It is Good Friday.• Why do you want to place your parent in a nursing home?• After a major surgery in Toronto, a patient opens her eyes; a nurse helps her to stand, tells her that

her husband was sent to get medication; she needs to get ready to leave the hospital. The patient is led to the bathroom and left to find her way back to her room alone, in a confused state, in a strange environment.

• An elderly woman is in the emergency unit alone; after hours of waiting, neither food nor comfort has been offered.

It is evident that families need someone who can advocate for them, the patient and the family caregiver. These examples come from events lived by our members or members of their family. You will find more details on RTO/ERO District 4 website, in Newsletters and at meetings. Monique Taylor (705 853 4772) moniquetaylor@xplornet.comSoyez prêts Peu a changé! Le transfert de l’hôpital à la maison promet des désagréments, des difficultés et même des dangers. Nous avons cru qu’être bien informé sur les nouveaux protocoles annoncés et mis en œuvre serait utile pour palier les incertitudes et les conséquences suivant une intervention médicale grave. Nous avons eu tort.Un aspect essentiel et positif de faire un séjour dans notre hôpital reste vrai. Les professionnels de la santé à tous les niveaux feront tout leur possible pour sauver votre vie. Les heures après votre intervention médicale semblent se concentrer sur l’importance de vous mettre hors du lit, hors de leurs soins, et hors de l’hôpital.Le ministre de la Santé, le Dr Eric Hoskins, nous rappelle que les personnes âgées veulent rester dans leurs domiciles et que le système de soins de santé doit trouver des moyens de leur donner ce qu’ils veulent; cette idée a été indiquée dans le Plan d’action, Les patients d’abord, 2015. Mais, cette déclaration ne tient pas compte du fait que lorsque les patients entrent dans le système de soins de santé, ils s’attendent que les professionnels répondront à ce dont ils ont besoin pour récupérer leur santé ou une certaine qualité de vie. Le niveau de soins requis, pour plusieurs, ne peut pas être trouvé dans leurs domiciles.

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Les anecdotes des heures, des journées et des semaines après l’intervention médicale sont nombreuses et contiennent des informations qui peuvent aider les autres à être mieux préparés à faire face aux problèmes. Voici quelques exemples : • Votre père peut se tenir debout; aujourd’hui, il sera retourné à son appartement en chaise roulante par autobus. C’est vendredi saint.• Pourquoi voulez-vous placer votre mère dans une maison de soins de longue durée?• Après une intervention chirurgicale majeure à Toronto, la patiente ouvre ses yeux; l’infirmière l’aide à se tenir debout, lui dit que son mari a été envoyé pour obtenir des médicaments et qu’elle doit se préparer à quitter l’hôpital. La patiente est conduite à la salle de bains mais elle doit retourner à sa chambre seule, dans un état de confusion, dans un environnement étrange.• Une femme âgée est seule à la salle d’urgence ; après des heures d’attente, ni nourriture, ni réconfort ne lui ont été offerts.Il est évident que les familles ont besoin de quelqu’un qui peut plaider pour elles, le patient et le soignant. Ces exemples proviennent d’événements vécus par nos membres ou des membres de leurs familles. Nous partagerons plus de détails sur le site d’ERO/RTO district 4, dans notre journal et aux réunions.

Monique Taylor (705) 853 4772 moniquetaylor@xplornet.com

RTO Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon/Reconnaissance des volontaires d’ERO (June/Juin 2016)

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Voyager et votre cerveau aura l’air d’une jungle (Paul Nussbaum)Eh bien oui, selon une étude mandatée par le U.S. Travel Association, lorsque l’on expose notre cerveau à un nouvel environnement complexe et différent, le cerveau réagit! Les défis et les nouvelles situations obligent le cerveau de germer des dendrites et ainsi augmenter sa capacité. Jouer au Scrabble, au bridge ou même aller à la symphonie sont de bonnes façons d’aider notre cerveau mais voyager c’est la meilleure façon! Selon l’étude, les bénéfices sont de niveau physique et mental et presque instantané. Après une journée ou deux, 89% des personnes avaient un niveau de stress plus bas. Les femmes qui voyagent 2 fois par année ont une chance réduite d’attaque de cœur; les hommes qui ne prenaient pas de vacance annuelle avaient 20% plus de chance de mourir et 30% plus de chance de mourir de problèmes du cœurVoyager est une belle thérapie à se donner en cadeau pour une bonne santé. En oubliant notre quotidien, en se ressourçant, notre niveau de stress diminue parce que la détente augmente. Par le même biais, les souvenirs des beaux moments sont gravés dans notre mémoire. On a l’habileté de retourné dans notre cerveau. En voyageant, on augmente nos connaissances, on développe notre capacité de s’adapter, on apprend à fixer des limites et on améliore la tolérance envers soi et les autres. Peu importe notre façon de voyager – une fin de semaine en voiture, une visite de sa communauté, la visite d’une galerie – les bienfaits sont incontournables!

Travel and your brain will look like a jungle (Paul Nussbaum)Well yes, according to a study commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association, when we expose our brain in a new complex and different environment, the brain reacts ! Challenges and new situations require the brain to sprout dendrites and increase its capacity. Play Scrabble, bridge or even go to the symphony are good ways to help our brain but travel is the best way! According to the study, the benefits are physical and mental and almost instantaneous. After a day or two, 89 % had a lower level of stress. Women that travel twice a year have a reduced chance of heart attack ; men who were not taking annual holidays were 20% more likely to die and 30% more likely to die of heart problems. Traveling is a great therapy for you and your health. Setting our daily lives aside, our stress level decreases. By the same token, the memories of beautiful moments are etched in our memory. We have the ability to go back in our brain and in that special travel moment. While traveling, we increase our knowledge, we develop our ability to adapt, learning to set boundaries and improve tolerance to self and others. Whatever way we travel - a weekend drive, a visit in your community, visiting a gallery - the benefits cannot be ignored! (Source: Travel not only is healthy, it grows the brain –tribunedigital-chicagotribune) Juliette Lavoie-Gaboury ON–4499356/4499372 | BC–34799 | Canadian owned

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FORMULAIRE D’INSCRIPTION AU DÉJEUNER RTO/ERO

LEXINGTON hOTEL, RUE BRADY Le jeudi 6 octobre, 2016

10 h 30 – 11 h 15 Accueil & retrouvailles11 h 15 – 12 h 15 Élections et réunion d’affaires 12 h 15 Déjeuner (22 $ la personne) – Bar payant ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nom : (imprimez s.v.p.)____________________________________________________Numéro de téléphone : ________________________Montant du chèque : _________________$ (Aucun chèque postdaté, merci)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Veuillez libeller votre chèque à RTO/ERO District 4 et le faire parvenir avec votre formulaire d’inscription AU PLUS TARD le mardi 27 septembre, 2016 à : Pierrette Nadeau 989, promenade Soloy Sudbury, ON P3A 1E6 (705) 524 1972

Spring General Meeting and Luncheon/Déjeuner et rencontre du printemps 2016

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***If you have a change of address or phone number please contact DIANE VEZEAU at 1-800-361-9888 or by e-mail: dvezeau@rto-ero.org***

REGISTRATION FORM RTO/ERO’S FALL LUNChEON

LEXINGTON hOTEL, BRADY STREETThursday, October 6, 2016

10:30 am – 11:15 am Meet & Greet11:15 am – 11:45 pm Business Meeting 11:45 am – 12:15 pm Guest Speaker12:15 pm Luncheon ($22 per person) – Cash Bar

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: (please print)______________________________________________________Telephone number: _______________________________Amount of cheque $ _________________ (Sorry, no post-dated cheques accepted)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please make cheque payable to RTO/ERO District 4 Send your registration form to: Pierrette Nadeau 989 Soloy Drive Sudbury (ON) P3A 1E6 (705) 524-1972

Deadline for registration is Tuesday, September 27, 2016.