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BRANCH: ___________________________________
of the
Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, NS B3L 4L7
http://rto.nstu.ca
Revised: November, 2017
SECTION 1
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Brief History
Aims of the Organization
The Retired Teachers' Legacy Foundation
Acronyms and Definitions
RTO Executive Members 2017-2018
Provincial Officers Position Descriptions
Standing Committees
Travel Expense Policy
RTO Cancellation/Change in Meeting Dates Policy
Standing Committee Members 2017-2018
RTO Affiliations
Geographical Regions
Names and Addresses of RTO Committee Members
RTO Meeting Schedule 2017-2018
RTO Branch Presidents 2017-2018
Appendix A: Treasurer Roles and Responsibilities
Appendix B: Treasurer Timelines
Appendix C: RTO Communications Committee Chair Responsibilities
Appendix D: RTO Membership Committee Annual Action Sheet Appendix F:
Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (ACER-CART) Appendix G:
Seniors Advisory Council of Nova Scotia (Group of IX)
SECTION 2
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RTO Constitution — Revised June 2016 RTO
Operational Procedures — Revised July 2016
RTO Retired Teachers Legacy Foundation
NSTU Pre-Retirement Schedule 2017-2018
RTO Pre-Retirement Seminar Power Point Presentation
Some Pre-Retirement Considerations
Accomplishments since 2005
SECTION 3 ____________________________________________________________________________
Guidelines / Suggestions: Branch Officers and Operations
Sample Branch By-Laws / Operation Procedures
Guidelines: Regional Returning Officer
Rules of Order: Re Motions
Branch Grant Guidelines
SECTION 4
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Group Insurance: Questions and Answers
Premiums Renewal — Effective May I, 2017
NSTU Medoc Group Travel Plan and Medoc Trip Cancellation
Interruption Renewal Effective September 1, 2017
Travelling Soon? Don't Leave the Country / Province Without Travel Insurance
How to Submit a Medoc Travel Claim
Out of Province / Canada Travel Presentation March 1, 2016
Total Care- Dental — Enhanced Major Restorative Services
Critical Illness Insurance for NSTU Members
Voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
CAREpath — The Cancer Assistance Program
CAREpath pamphlet
The Seniors' Care Assistance Program
The Seniors' Care Assistance Program pamphlet
Paramedical Practitioner Coverage NSTU Total Care Medical Plan What Happens
To My Benefits When I Retire?
Mental Health Practitioner Coverage Available to Active and Retired Teachers
Nova Scotia Pharmacare Programs April 2016
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: Pensions
RTO BRANCH PRESIDENTS 2017-2018 Rev b. 10.28.2017
ANNAPOLIS Wendy Rodda 902-825-6295 81 Victoria Street PO Box 863 Middleton NS B0S 1P0 [email protected] COLCHESTER-EAST HANTS Peter Mattatall 902-257-2328 RR#2, 14888 Sunrise Trail Malagash NS B0K 1E0 [email protected] DARTMOUTH Judy Knowlton 902-434-5966 18 Gertrude Drive Dartmouth NS B2X 3S4
[email protected] HALIFAX CITY Bob Hayter 902-455-6476 3259 Robie Street Halifax NS B3K 4R4 [email protected] KINGS Peter Sheppard 902-681-5262 497 Burgess Mountain Road Woodville NS B0P 1G0 [email protected] NORTHSIDE-VICTORIA Cathy Anderson 902-544-0704 40 Birchwood Drive Sydney Mines NS B1V 3G6 [email protected] RICHMOND Marlene Boyd 902-625-3096 35 Philpott Street Port Hawkesbury NS B9A 2G8 [email protected] WEST HANTS Phil Van Zoost 902-798-3881 673 Sangster Bridge Road Falmouth NS B0P 1L0 [email protected]
ANTIGONISH/GUYSBOROUGH Penny Hemens 902-867-2618 PO Box 55 St Andrews NS B0H 1X0 [email protected] CPX Mary Hammond 902-852-3146 339 Prospect Bay Road Prospect Bay NS B3T 1Z7 [email protected] DIGBY Debby Trask Cushing 902-837-5936 RR#1, Hwy 101 Plympton Digby Co. NS B0W 2R0 [email protected] HALIFAX COUNTY Beth Raymond [email protected] LUNENBURG Deb Featherby 902-521-7791 4923 Highway 10 New Germany NS B0R 1E0 [email protected] PICTOU Fred Jeffery 902-923-2965 PO Box 25 Hopewell NS B0K 1C0
[email protected] SHELBURNE John MacKay 902-875-7808 RR#1 Middle Ohio Shelburne NS B0T 1W0 [email protected] YARMOUTH/ARGYLE Brian Noble 902-761-2569 5235 Highway 340 Forest Glen NS B5A 5P9 [email protected]
AER – BAIE SAINTE-MARIE André Turbide 902-769-3006 RR#1, 3734 Second Division Road Church Point NS B0W 1M0 [email protected] CUMBERLAND Lawry MacLeod 902-447-2652 344 Hansford Road RR#2 Oxford NS B0M 1P0 [email protected] GLACE BAY DISTRICT Reg Johnston 902-849-8037 33 Bathgate Street Glace Bay NS B1A 1A3 [email protected] INVERNESS Roy Sturmy 902-631-0151 12 Birchwood Court Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 3H9 [email protected] NEW WATERFORD Ambrose White 902-862-8673 3153 Sunset Avenue New Waterford NS B1H 1L1
[email protected] QUEENS Peter Fountain 902-354-5988 PO Box 344 Milton NS B0T 1P0 [email protected] SYDNEY & AREA Bernadette Hollohan 902-562-2724 64 Cottagedale Crescent Sydney NS B1P 6T8 [email protected]
Revised June 2016
CONSTITUTION
Retired Teachers Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
MISSION STATEMENT:
The RTO is the official body representing the retired teachers of Nova Scotia and will advance, promote and protect the welfare of its members.
RTO Constitution Pg. 2
Revised June 2016
RETIRED TEACHERS ORGANIZATION of the
NOVA SCOTIA TEACHERS UNION CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I – NAME The name of the organization shall be the Retired Teachers Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (hereinafter referred to as “Organization” or “RTO”).
ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Organization shall be to:
i. Maintain a liaison with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (hereinafter referred to as “NSTU”);
ii. Be a strong voice for education in Nova Scotia, speaking in support of the principles and actions of the NSTU;
iii. Maintain and increase professional and social contacts; iv. Keep informed on educational issues/topics and areas of concern to retirees; v. Furnish recommendations and advice to the NSTU on matters affecting the welfare of
retired teachers; vi. Be knowledgeable of the rights and benefits of retired teachers; and vii. Have authority to appoint representatives to provincial and national
organizations/agencies that have a mandate to promote the interests of retirees and keep the NSTU apprised of any and all representation made to these bodies.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP A. Active Member: To qualify as an active member of the Organization, a person must pay the annual fee and meet one of the following criteria:
i. Be in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Act; or ii. Been in the Faculty and Professional Support bargaining units of the Nova Scotia
Community College and be in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Plan; or
iii. Been employed as a teacher pursuant to the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Act and in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Plan.
B. Affiliate Member: A retired teacher shall be eligible for Affiliate Membership in the Organization if that person is in receipt of a pension from outside Nova Scotia.
RTO Constitution Pg. 3
Revised June 2016
C. Associate Member: i. A retired teacher shall be eligible to Associate Membership in the Organization, subject
to the approval of the RTO Executive; or ii. Any surviving spouse/partner of a retired teacher shall be eligible for membership in the
Organization.
D. Life Member: A person who has held the office of the President of the RTO shall be granted Life Membership in the Organization.
E. Honorary Member: An Honorary Member is a person upon whom the honour has been conferred by the resolution of the Annual General Meeting for outstanding service to the RTO.
F. Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities: The rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership shall be extended as follows:
i. To Active and Life members the full rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership; ii. To Affiliate members the full rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership, except
to hold provincial office in the Organization; iii. To Associate members the full rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership
except in matters of voting and holding office; and iv. To Honorary members the right to attend the Annual General Meeting as an observer
and the right to receive RTO publications.
G. Membership Fees: i. Membership fees shall be established by resolution at the Annual General Meeting of
the Organization and approved by the NSTU Provincial Executive. The fee set shall endeavour to allow the Organization to become self-sufficient;
ii. Life and Honorary members shall be exempt from membership fees; iii. Affiliate and Associate members shall submit membership dues annually by September
30; and iv. A revision of membership fees requires a thirty (30) day notice-of-motion to the
membership and a 2/3 vote during the Annual General Meeting of the Organization.
ARTICLE IV – FINANCIAL
A. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year shall extend through the calendar period defined by the Operational Procedures. B. Membership Year: The membership year shall extend through the calendar period defined by the Operational Procedures.
RTO Constitution Pg. 4
Revised June 2016
ARTICLE V – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE A. Executive Committee:
i. The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the immediate Past President, a President, a Vice-President, a Treasurer, seven (7) Members-at-Large and the elected RTO Pension Representative on the Nova Scotia Teachers Union Pension Committee for the 2016 – 2017 year and the Secretary;
ii. The Table Officers of the RTO shall be the President, the immediate Past President, the Vice-President, the Treasurer and the Secretary;
iii. If a vacancy occurs in the Executive Committee through any cause, the Executive Committee shall name a member to fill the vacancy until the next Annual General Meeting;
iv. Service by an RTO Executive member as a result of a by-election shall not be applied to the term of office when the same member is elected through a regular election;
v. Should a Past President be unable to serve, the Executive shall assign his/her duties to one or more members of the current executive; and
vi. The Executive Committee shall be the decision making body of the RTO between Annual General Meetings.
B. Election of Executive Committee Members:
i. The election for President and Vice-President shall be held at the Annual General Meeting in 2014 and every two (2) years thereafter;
ii. The election for Secretary for a one year term shall be held at the Annual General Meeting in 2016 by calling nominations from the floor;
iii. The election for Treasurer and Secretary shall be held at the Annual General Meeting in 2017 and every two (2) years thereafter; and
iv. All elections will be for a two (2) year term with the exception of Secretary in 2016. No one shall hold the same position for more than two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms, except under exceptional circumstances.
C. Election of Members-At-Large:
i. Presidents (or designates) of each Branch will form a Regional Nominating Committee in each of the seven (7) regions;
ii. The seven (7) regions comprising the following Branches are as follows: Cape Breton-Victoria Glace Bay District
New Waterford Northside Victoria Sydney and Area District
Strait Antigonish/Guysborough Inverness Richmond
Chignecto-Central Colchester-East Hants Cumberland Pictou
Halifax Metro Dartmouth Halifax CPX Halifax City Halifax County
RTO Constitution Pg. 5
Revised June 2016
Valley Annapolis Kings West Hants
South Shore Lunenburg County Queens Shelburne County
South West Shore AER- Baie Ste. Marie (Clare) Digby Yarmouth-Argyle
iii. One member of the Regional Nominating Committee will be designated by the group as
Chairperson and Returning Officer at the winter meeting of the Branch Presidents; iv. Those Branches that opt to nominate a Member-at-Large will conduct an election that
will be overseen by the Branch President and one name only will be submitted by that Branch to the Regional Nominating Committee no later than April 30;
v. If more than one Branch in a region nominates a candidate for the position of Member-at-Large, an election will take place no later than May 15;
vi. Voting will be conducted by the Returning Officer; vii. A Selection Committee consisting of three (3) members selected by and representing
each Branch in the region will cast a vote; viii. In the event of a tie for the lead, the number so tied would be involved in a run-off
election; ix. If a subsequent tie ensues, the Returning Officer would draw the name of the successful
candidate from those tied for the lead; x. The Member-at-Large must be elected by the region prior to the Annual General Meeting
of the Retired Teachers’ Organization; and xi. The names of the elected Members-at-Large will be presented to the Annual General
Meeting of the RTO by the Chairman of the Nominating Committee of the Provincial RTO for information only.
ARTICLE VI – GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Committee RTO Representative: The Executive Committee shall appoint the required number of representatives to the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Committee following the Annual General Meeting, for the term specified by this Committee’s Term of Reference. B. Annual General Meeting: All RTO elections shall be decided by majority vote. C. Affiliations: Any representation by the Organization to external organizations, Government Departments, or agents thereof, shall be consistent with NSTU policy. D. Annual Reports: The Organization shall submit an audited Financial Statement annually to the Provincial Executive of the NSTU.
RTO Constitution Pg. 6
Revised June 2016
E. Representation At NSTU Council: Upon invitation, the Organization shall appoint a member or members to attend the Annual Council as Associate Delegate(s) with the rights of same. F. Retired Teachers Legacy Foundation: The Retired Teachers’ Legacy Foundation, as established by the RTO Executive in 1994, shall support sick and/or challenged children of the Province of Nova Scotia. G. Constitutional Amendments: A revision to the Constitution shall require a thirty (30) day Notice of Motion to the membership and a 2/3 vote during the Annual General Meeting of the Organization or at a Special General Meeting called for that purpose. H. Quorum:
i. To constitute a meeting of the Executive the quorum shall be 50% of the Executive as outlined in Article 5A; or
ii. A quorum for an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting shall be twenty-five (25) active members in addition to the Executive members in attendance.
I. RTO/NSTU Liaison Committee: That regularly scheduled meetings be held at least three (3) times per year between the Retired Teachers Organization (President, Vice-President or designate and Past President or designate) and the NSTU (President, Executive Director or designate and the Assistant Executive Director or designate). J. Conflict Of Interest:
i. Definition: A conflict of interest exists when a situation arises in which the member has a private, personal or pecuniary interest that is not common to all members and which is sufficient to make it appear to have a possible influence on the objective exercise of that member’s duty;
ii. Members attending meetings of the Executive, Branch Presidents, Standing or Ad-hoc Committee Meetings must identify possible conflict areas once the agenda has been approved; and
iii. A conflict of interest heading shall appear on the agenda immediately following the item agenda (additional approval).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SINCE 2005
Retired Teachers Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4L7 http://rto.nstu.ca
Membership / Authorization Form
Member Information [please print, to be shared with Branch Presidents]:
Name: Retirement Date:
Professional #: Employment # (NSCC Members):
Address:
Town/City: Postal Code:
Phone (h): ( ) Phone (c): ( )
Date of Birth: Email:
Please check this box if you prefer to receive The Retired Teacher newsletter by email instead of regular mail.
Payment:
I hereby authorize the monthly approved RTO membership fee deduction from the Nova Scotia Teachers
Pension (presently $3/month). I can stop this deduction at any time by returning my card to the RTO. *A temporary
card may be issued with the permanent card to follow.
Authorization Given:
________________________________________ ______________________
Signature Date
Branch to which I prefer to belong (Please circle only one):
Annapolis Halifax CPX Pictou
Antigonish - Guysborough Halifax City Queens
AER-Baie Sainte-Marie (Clare) Halifax County Richmond
Colchester-East Hants Inverness Shelburne County
Cumberland Kings Sydney & Area District
Dartmouth Lunenburg County West Hants
Digby New Waterford Yarmouth - Argyle
Glace Bay District Northside - Victoria Out-of-Province
Please return this form to: RTO/NSTU
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax NS B3L 4L7
Retired Teachers Organization
of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4L7 http://rto.nstu.ca
Associate Membership / Authorization Form An associate member is a surviving spouse / partner of a retired teacher.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Town/City: ____________________________________ Postal/Area Code: _________________
Phone: ( ) ___________________________________ E-mail: __________________________
Branch to which I prefer to belong: _____________________________________________________
Please print the following information.
(a) Name of deceased spouse/partner: ___________________________________________________
(b) Professional # of spouse/partner: ____________________________________________________
(c) Employment # of spouse/partner if retired NSCC member: ______________________________
The Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) is committed to respecting privacy and protecting personal information. All personal information collected is managed and maintained according to the principles outlined in the RTO Privacy Principles.
Payment:
I hereby authorize the monthly approved RTO membership fee deduction from the Nova Scotia Teachers
Pension (presently $3/month). I can stop this deduction at anytime by returning my card to the RTO.
*A temporary card may be issued with the permanent card to follow.
Authorization Given:
Signature Date
Associate members have the full rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership except in matters of voting and
holding office of the Organization and are entitled to all the rights and privileges accorded to active members such as:
• Deals and Discounts
• Travel Club & Home & Auto Insurance
• Health (Medavie / Blue Cross)\
Check our website at for additional information or call 1-800-565-6788 or 477-5621 in the Metro area
(Please see reverse)
Please check this box if you prefer to receive The Retired Teacher newsletter by e-mail instead of regular mail.
RTO Branches Annapolis Halifax CPX Pictou Antigonish/Guysborough Halifax City Queens AER-Baie Sainte-Marie (Clare) Halifax County Richmond Colchester-East Hants Inverness Shelburne Cumberland Kings Sydney & Area Dartmouth Lunenburg West Hants Digby New Waterford Yarmouth/Argyle Glace Bay & Area Northside –Victoria Out-of-Province Please return this form and the $36.00 fee to: RTO /NSTU 3106 Joseph Howe Dr
Halifax, NS B3L 4L7 Revised September 2014
Retired Teachers Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4L7 http://rto.nstu.ca
Affiliate Membership / Authorization Form An affiliate member is a retired teacher in receipt of a pension from outside of Nova Scotia.
Name: Address: Town/City: Postal Code: Phone #: ( ) Email:_________________________ Branch to which I prefer to belong: Please print the following information. (a) Name of applicant from out of province: (b) Former province: Payment:
I hereby provide the $36.00 yearly fee for membership in the RTO. *A temporary card will be issued. Authorization Given:
________________________________________ ______________________ Signature Date Affiliate members have the full rights, privileges and responsibilities of membership except to hold provincial office of the Organization and are entitled to all the rights and privileges accorded to active members such as:
Travel Club Home & Auto Insurance Health – (Medavie – Blue Cross)
Please check our web site at http://rto.nstu.ca for additional information or call 1-800-565-6788 or 477-5621 in the Metro area. (Please see reverse)
Please check this box if you prefer to receive The Retired Teacher newsletter by e-mail instead of regular mail.
RTO Branches Annapolis Halifax CPX Pictou Antigonish/Guysborough Halifax City Queens AER-Baie Sainte-Marie (Clare) Halifax County Richmond Colchester-East Hants Inverness Shelburne Cumberland Kings Sydney & Area Dartmouth Lunenburg West Hants Digby New Waterford Yarmouth/Argyle Glace Bay & Area Northside –Victoria Out-of-Province Please return this form and the $36.00 fee to: RTO /NSTU 3106 Joseph Howe Dr
Halifax, NS B3L 4L7 Revised September 2014
RTO Membership Information Update Please use this form if there is a change in any of the information the RTO has on file for you
Member Information (Please Print)
Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Professional # (NSTU) ____________________ Employment # (NSCC) _______________________
CHANGE FROM CHANGE TO
NAME: __________________________________ _______________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________ _______________________________________
TOWN/CITY: _____________________________ _______________________________________
POSTAL CODE: ___________________________ _______________________________________
PHONE(h) _______________________________ _______________________________________
PHONE(c) _______________________________ _______________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________ _______________________________________
BRANCH: ________________________________ _______________________________________
_____ Please check this space if you are presently receiving the Newsletter via mail and want, from
now on, to receive it via email. Please make sure your email address is noted above.
NOTE: The Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) is committed to respecting privacy and protecting personal information. All personal
information collected is managed and maintained according to principles outlined in the RTO Privacy Principles.
Authorization Given:
Signature ____________________________ Date _________________
Please return this form to: RTO/NSTU
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax NS B3L 4L7
(Instead, you may wish to telephone these changes in by calling: 902-477-5621/1-800-565-6788.)
Apart from a change in your Branch, it is strongly suggested that you also pass along your other changes to: Johnson Inc : 902-453-9543/1-800-453-9543
AND: Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp 902-424-5070/1-800-774-5070
Rev. April 13, 2017
of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
AGM RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION FORM
Resolutions for the Annual General Meeting of the Retired Teachers Organization may be submitted by Branches,
the Executive, or Individual RTO members prior to December 15 11' in any given year. Please check and complete
the appropriate box and provide information where necessary.
Branch (name) _____________________________________________________________________________
Executive
Individual Member (name)
Date of Submission:
RESOLUTION
Note: ALL RESOLUTIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A BRIEF OUTLINING THE
RATIONALE OF THE RESOLUTION
Forward to:
RTO Resolutions Committee Chair
John Donovan
171 James Street
New Waterford, NS
B1H 2X7
Rev. 2017
of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
Retired Teachers
FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION
Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________
Program Coordinator: ___________________________ Federal Charitable Status Number: __________________
Brief Description of Program: ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number of children involved in this program: _____________
Percentage of total number of children in the program who are sick and/or challenged: _____________________
How will this grant make a difference? ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Regular source(s) of funding for your organization: ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Note: 1. By signing this application, you will also be authorizing the Retired Teachers Foundation to
verify your business number and check any other relevant facts about your organization .
2. Please attach a one-page letter to elaborate on information requested in this form
Signature: Date: __________________________________ Please submit completed form no later than March 31 st 2018 to:
RTO Legacy Foundation Chair
Al MacKinnon P.O. Box 181, Whycocomagh NS B0E 3M0 rev 2017 see over (Objectives of Foundation)
The Retired Teachers Legacy Foundation, as established by the RTO Executive in 1994, shall support sick and or challenged children of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Objectives of the Legacy Foundation:
1. To operate a fund exclusively for the benefit of sick and/or challenged children in the province of Nova Scotia.
2. To solicit; accept; receive; acquire by grant, donation, legacy gift, bequest; or otherwise; any kind of real or personal property and to enter and carry out agreements, undertakings and conditions in connection therewith.
3. To disburse annually the interest on deposits.
Guidelines:
1. This annual disbursement is to honor the life and work of former teachers in Nova Scotia.
2. This annual disbursement is to benefit sick and/or challenged children younger than the age of 21 years.
3. This annual disbursement may benefit institutes which are defined as a society or organization founded for an educational, medical, social or similar purpose;\.
4. This annual disbursement may benefit charitable organizations that work for the benefit of sick and or challenged children.
RETIRED TEACHERS ORGANIZATION
Nomination for Provincial Executive Positions Elected at AGM
Deadline for Nominations – February 28th
Nomination for: PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
Name of Nominee: ______________________________________________________________
Branch to which Nominee belongs: _______________________________________________
Address of Nominee: ____________________________________________________________
Tel #: ________________________ Email: _________________________________________
RTO Branch Activities:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
RTO Provincial Activities:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other (Including NSTU Local or Provincial activities):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature: Date
Return to:
RTO Nominations Chairperson
Jim Kavanaugh
3238 Nicholson Avenue
New Waterford, NS, B1H 1P1
rev. 2017
of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Deadline for Application — May 30th
The RTO has four standing committees. They are:
Research/Review
Communications
Membership
Pensions & Benefits
If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, please
complete and submit this form.
(Please Print)
Name: _________________________ Branch: ______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
_______________________ _______________________________________________
Telephone ______________________________ Email __________________________________
Postal Code ______________________________
Committee(s) of Choice: ___________________________________________________________
Have you served on a committee in the past? ___________
If Yes, which one(s): _______________________________________________________________
Return to:
Jim Kavanaugh RTO
3228 Nicholson Avenue
New Waterford, NS
B1H 1P1 Rev. 2017
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE? ____________________________________________________
3. THE DURATION OF THE INITIATIVE /PROGRAM?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS? ______________________________________________________
5. BREAKDOWN OF ANTICIPATED COSTS? IF THE APPLICATION HAS MORE THAN ONE ACTIVITY,
INDICATE THE ANTICIPATED COST OF EACH ACTIVITY AND THE TOTAL COST OF THE
APPLICATION.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
7. HAS THIS BRANCH RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE BIP FUND IN THE PAST? IF SO, WHEN AND
FOR WHAT ACTIVITY/ACTIVITIES DID THE BRANCH RECEIVE FUNDING?
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
BRANCH PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________
DATE: _____________________________________________________
Any Branch that receives funding is required to submit a final report as outlined in requirement 8.
Feel free to add any other information pertinent to your application and attach the same to this form.
Please submit your application to:
Peter Lewis, RTO Treasurer, 11162 Highway 6, Pugwash, N.S. B0K 1L0 OR by email to: [email protected] rev 11/2017
RTO BRANCH FINANCIAL STATEMENT
_________________________ Branch
NOTE: Please use this form. If your branch wishes to submit further information, please attach the same to this form.
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the last fiscal year from ________________ to _________________
Bank/Credit Union Balance at beginning of year: $_________________
Revenues:
Dinners, Lunches $ _______________
RTO Grant _______________
Donations _______________
Membership Dues _______________
Branch Initiative Program Grant (if applicable) * _______________
Other (Specify) _____________________________ _______________
Other (Specify) _____________________________ _______________
Add Total Revenue Sub-Total $_________________
Expenditures:
Dinners, Lunches $ _______________
Printing, Postage, Stationery _______________
Bank/Credit Union Charges/Fees _______________
Executive, President _______________
Donations, Awards, Gifts _______________
Hall Rentals _______________
Branch Initiative Program Grant (if applicable) * _______________
Other (Specify) _____________________________ _______________
Other (Specify) _____________________________ _______________
Deduct Total Expenditures $_________________
Balance - Funds Available at End of Year: $=======================s
* Any branch that received a Branch Initiative Program Grant is required to complete and submit a final report using the form provided for that purpose.
Prepared by: Date ___________________________________
Treasurer_____________________________________________ Telephone_______________________________
Address ______________________________________________ Postal Code --------------------------------------------
City__________________________________________________ E-mail __________________________________
Verified by: ___________________________________________
Please send to: Peter Lewis, RTO Treasurer, 11162 Highway 6, Pugwash NS. B0K 1L0
OR EMAIL TO: [email protected]
NOTE: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 15th. rev. 2.1.1 October 2017
RTO Membership Information Update Please use this form if there is a change in any of the information the RTO has on file for you
Member Information (Please Print)
Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Professional # (NSTU) ____________________ Employment # (NSCC) _______________________
CHANGE FROM CHANGE TO
NAME: __________________________________ _______________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________ _______________________________________
TOWN/CITY: _____________________________ _______________________________________
POSTAL CODE: ___________________________ _______________________________________
PHONE(h) _______________________________ _______________________________________
PHONE(c) _______________________________ _______________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS _________________________ _______________________________________
BRANCH: ________________________________ _______________________________________
_____ Please check this space if you are presently receiving the Newsletter via mail and want, from
now on, to receive it via email. Please make sure your email address is noted above.
NOTE: The Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) is committed to respecting privacy and protecting personal information. All personal
information collected is managed and maintained according to principles outlined in the RTO Privacy Principles.
Authorization Given:
Signature ____________________________ Date _________________
Please return this form to: RTO/NSTU
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax NS B3L 4L7
(Instead, you may wish to telephone these changes in by calling: 902-477-5621/1-800-565-6788.)
Apart from a change in your Branch, it is strongly suggested that you also pass along your other changes to: Johnson Inc : 902-453-9543/1-800-453-9543
AND: Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp 902-424-5070/1-800-774-5070
Rev. April 13, 2017
Member-at-Large Application
Deadline for Application: April 1st 2018
Name of Region: _________________________RTO Branch (Applicant):_______________
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________Email: __________________________________
RTO Branch Activities: __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
RTO Provincial Activities: _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Other Activities (Including NSTU Local or Provincial activities): ________________________
________________________________ __________________
Signature of Applicant Date
PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION TO YOUR BRANCH PRESIDENT NO LATER THAN APRIL 1st.
MAL Form A. Rev. 2.2017
Member-at-Large Nomination: Form B
A Branch President must submit this form and the candidate’s
Member-At-Large Application to the RTO Regional Returning Officer,
no later than April 30th.
Name of Region: ________________Branch: ________________
Nominee Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________ Email: ________________________
_____________________________ _____________
Signature of Branch President Date
Mal Form B. Rev. October, 2016
Member-at-Large Nomination: Form C
Following the receipt of nominations from Branch Presidents, and
following an election if more than one nomination, the Regional
Returning Officer must forward this completed form, along with the
Member-at-Large Nomination form from the successful candidate, to
the RTO Nominations Chair by May15th.
Name of Region: ________________________________________
Nominee Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________ Email: _______________________
________________________ ________________________
Signature of Regional Returning Officer Signature of Applicant
MAL Form C. Rev. October, 2016
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Retired Teachers Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4L7 rto.nstu.ca
Request to Host RTO Golf Tournament
The Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) has held a September Golf Tournament on
an annual basis since 1998. If your Branch would like to organize a September Golf
Tournament for RTO member from across the province, please complete this
application form.
Please be advised that the RTO will provide your Branch with $500.00 in "seed
money" for hosting this Golf Tournament.
1. Branch hosting tournament: __________________________________________
2. Contact person in Branch: ___________________________________________
Phone number: ___________________________________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________
3. Location of Tournament: ___________________________________________
4. Proposed date of September Tournament: ____________________________
5. Proposed fee per person if a meal is to be provided: ____________________
6. Proposed fee per person if there is not a meal provided: _________________
7. Does the proposed fee in 5 or 6 include a power cart? Yes ____ No _____
8. If not, how much extra? ____________________
Format/Divisions: ____________________________________ Continued …….
9. Accommodation for participants: _______________________________________
Cost: ___________________________________________________________
Phone number/email address: _______________________________________
10. How will the Branch promote this tournament across the province?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Teachers Plus Credit Union has been the major sponsor for the past number of years, and
Johnson Inc, as well as Maritime Travel have also been very supportive. Local sponsors
are, also, a great source for additional support/prizes. Sponsors must be thanked at the
end of the tournament, acknowledged in The Retired Teacher and in writing after the
tournament
The host Branch will be required to complete a financial statement and have the
form sent to the RTO Treasurer, Peter Lewis at: [email protected] no
later than October 31st in the same year as the Golf Tournament.
Also, we request that you submit a report and several pictures that will be considered
for inclusion in the RTO Newsletter. This report should be sent to the RTO
Newsletter Editor, Betty Anne McGinnis at: [email protected]
___________________________ ________________________
Branch President Date
The Retired Teachers Organization thanks you in advance for submitting this
application to host the RTO Golf Tournament.
Application forms must be completed no later than October 31st.
Please submit to:
Request to Host RTO Golf Tournament
c/o Bill Berryman, RTO President
5965 Highway 215, GD
Summerville, Nova Scotia
B0N 2K0
You may also email a scanned completed application `form Bill Berryman, RTO President:
rev 2 September 2017
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Retired Teachers Organization of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4L7 rto.nstu.ca
REQUEST TO HOST: RTO CURLING BONSPIEL
The Retired Teachers Organization (RTO) has held a Provincial Curling Bonspiel
on an annual basis since 2012. If your Branch would like to organize a
March/April Curling Bonspiel for RTO, please complete this application form.
The RTO will provide your Branch with $500.00 in "seed money" for hosting this bonspiel.
1. Branch hosting Bonspiel: _____________________________________________________________
2. Contact person in Branch: _____________________________________________________________
Phone number: __________________________ E-mail address: ____________________________
3. Location of Bonspiel: ________________ ________________________________________________
5. Proposed registration fee per person (4 members): ______________________
6. Additional cost per person if food is provided: ___________________________
7. Suggested accommodation for participants: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Cost: ___________________________________________________________
Phone number/e-mail address: ______________________________________
8. How will the Branch promote this Bonspiel across the province?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________
Manulife Financial has been the major bonspiel sponsor for the past number of years. Local sponsors are
also a great source for additional support/prizes. All sponsors must be thanked at the end of the event,
and acknowledged in The Retired Teacher and in writing after the event.
Note: The host Branch will be required to complete a financial statement and have the form sent to the
RTO Treasurer, c/o the NSTU address below, no later than May 31st. in the same year as the Bonspiel.
Also, we require that you submit a report and several photographs for inclusion in the RTO Newsletter.
Please send these to the RTO Newsletter Editor, Betty Anne McGinnis at: [email protected]
__________________________________________ ______________________________________
Branch President Date
The Retired Teachers Organization thanks you for submitting this application to host the RTO Bonspiel.
Application forms must be completed no later than November 30th.
Please submit to:
Request to Host RTO Curling Bonspiel
Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, NS B3L 4L7
You may also email a scanned, completed application form, to Bill Berryman, RTO President at:
Rev.1.0 2017
BRANCH INITIATIVE PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION
Requirements for an application to be considered for funding:
1. The submitting Branch shall use this application form. If this form is not used, the application
will not be considered for funding. If you need more room for your application, please submit
on additional paper and attach the same to this form.
2. The application must be submitted to the RTO Finance Committee through the RTO Treasurer.
See address at the end of this form. The Finance Committee will review the application and
forward its recommendation(s) to the Executive. The Executive will respond in a timely manner.
3. Beginning in 2018, the amount awarded to any single Branch from the BIP fund shall not exceed
$1000 in any one calendar year. Please note that funding will only be provided for activities
that occur in the current calendar year which is also the fiscal year of the RTO.
4. The BIP Fund is intended to encourage Branches to seek programs and/or initiatives that better
serve the RTO members at the Branch level.
5. At the present time, Advanced Care Planning and Adjustment to Retirement workshops can be
accessed by interested Branches and paid for by the provincial organization; the BIP Fund is
intended to provide funding for programs and/or initiatives other than these two.
6. The BIP Fund is not intended to provide funds for the operational expenses of Branches.
7. The payment for alcohol will not be considered for funding.
8. Any Branch that receives funding from the BIP Fund is required to submit a final written report
and financial statement using the form provided for this purpose. This form will be provided to
all Branches that receive funding from the Fund.
9. The application must be received by the Treasurer at least two months prior to the
commencement of activities.
BRANCH: _________________________________
NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF INITIATIVE /PROGRAM: ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
AMOUNT REQUESTED: __________________________________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. HOW WILL THIS INITIATIVE/ PROGRAM BENEFIT YOUR BRANCH MEMBERS?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE? ____________________________________________________
3. THE DURATION OF THE INITIATIVE /PROGRAM?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS? ______________________________________________________
5. BREAKDOWN OF ANTICIPATED COSTS? IF THE APPLICATION HAS MORE THAN ONE ACTIVITY,
INDICATE THE ANTICIPATED COST OF EACH ACTIVITY AND THE TOTAL COST OF THE
APPLICATION.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. OTHER RELEVANT DETAILS:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
7. HAS THIS BRANCH RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE BIP FUND IN THE PAST? IF SO, WHEN AND
FOR WHAT ACTIVITY/ACTIVITIES DID THE BRANCH RECEIVE FUNDING?
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
BRANCH PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________
DATE: _____________________________________________________
Any Branch that receives funding is required to submit a final report as outlined in requirement 8.
Feel free to add any other information pertinent to your application and attach the same to this form.
Please submit your application to:
Peter Lewis, RTO Treasurer, 11162 Highway 6, Pugwash, N.S. B0K 1L0 OR by email to: [email protected] rev 11/2017