President’s Message, Bill Sparks INSIDE THIS ISSUE: April 2017 President’s Message 1 E-News Editor 1 Hava*Java 2 Book Club 2 Goodwill Cards 2 Goodwill Telephone 3 Goodwill Cards 3 Health 3 Home Security 4, 5 Activities 6, 7, 8 AGM 7, 8 Pole Walking 9 Retirement Workshops 9, 10 FYI 10, 11 Executive Meetings 11 Executive List 11, 12 Waiver 13 Well, March was an interesting weather month! Let's hope that April brings us lots of sun and warmth as well as the traditional showers. Our two Senators, Gary FIck and George Denny and I attended a provincial meeting to discuss more information on governance for RTO. There will be motions presented at Spring Senate in May to officially begin the process. Our spring luncheon and annual meeting is fast approaching so get your reservation in early. Remember that attending the meeting before lunch gets you a full refund of your meal cost. I hope to see you there. Congratulations to the program committee for a splendid variety of trips and activities for the spring. We are fortunate to have so many fine choices. One of the concerns that the RTO/ERO Foundation has identified as a priority is social isolation of seniors. We can each do our part, not just with a donation to the Foundation, but by reaching out to a senior acquaintance we haven't talked with recently. Enjoy the return of spring. Bill Sparks http://district24.rto-ero.org Scarborough / East York 24 RTO 24 E-NEWS April 2017 E-News Editor Annemarie McKee E-News Editor, Annemarie McKee Our schedule for Beyond the Blackboard is as follows: Spring/Summer Edition - June Fall Edition – October Winter Edition – January E-News notification is sent BCC to those who subscribe. It is posted on the website in January, February, March, April, June, August, September November and December. If you have recently changed your e-mail address, please contact Provincial office (and me) to inform them of the change. This will ensure that the change is official. Protection of Privacy legislation requires that changes at the Provincial level be made through personal contact. The local districts cannot make those changes. Contact Dianne Vezeau, membership Database Administrator at 416 962 9463, ext. 223 or [email protected]
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President’s Message, Bill Sparks I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
April 2017
President’s Message 1
E-News Editor 1
Hava*Java 2
Book Club 2
Goodwill Cards 2
Goodwill Telephone 3
Goodwill Cards 3
Health 3
Home Security 4, 5
Activities 6, 7, 8
AGM 7, 8
Pole Walking 9
Retirement Workshops 9, 10
FYI 10, 11
Executive Meetings 11
Executive List 11, 12
Waiver 13
Well, March was an interesting weather month! Let's hope that April brings us lots of sun and warmth as well as the traditional showers. Our two Senators, Gary FIck and George Denny and I attended a provincial meeting to discuss more information on governance for RTO. There will be motions presented at Spring Senate in May to officially begin the process. Our spring luncheon and annual meeting is fast approaching so get your reservation in early. Remember that attending the meeting before lunch gets you a full refund of your meal cost. I hope to see you there. Congratulations to the program committee for a splendid variety of trips and activities for the spring. We are fortunate to have so many fine choices. One of the concerns that the RTO/ERO Foundation has identified as a priority is social isolation of seniors. We can each do our part, not just with a donation to the Foundation, but by reaching out to a senior acquaintance we haven't talked with recently. Enjoy the return of spring. Bill Sparks
http://district24.rto-ero.org Scarborough / East York 24
RTO 24 E-NEWS April 2017 E-News Editor Annemarie McKee
E-News Editor, Annemarie McKee
Our schedule for Beyond the Blackboard is as follows: Spring/Summer Edition - June Fall Edition – October
Winter Edition – January E-News notification is sent BCC to those who subscribe. It is posted on the website in January,
February, March, April, June, August, September November and December. If you have recently changed your e-mail
address, please contact Provincial office (and me) to inform them of the change. This will ensure that the change is
official. Protection of Privacy legislation requires that changes at the Provincial level be made through personal contact.
The local districts cannot make those changes.
Contact Dianne Vezeau, membership Database Administrator at 416 962 9463, ext. 223 or [email protected]
Hava*Java District 24 invites all district members to get together, at Calabria Bakery, 1770 Midland Avenue in Scarborough (between Lawrence Ave. E. and Ellesmere Rd. on the west side). It provides an opportunity for District 24 members to meet, socialize, and renew past friendships, as well as network with members and convenors of various activities. We hope that you will join us for a coffee and pastry which will be subsidized up to $3.00 by RTO/ERO District 24. There is parking at the front and back of the bakery.
Upcoming Hava*Java Events (from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon) held on the last Monday of the Month
Book Club, June Bourdon & Gloria Courtney The book club is a roaring success and we are at full capacity with just over thirty enthusiastic participants. We are unable
to accommodate any more people, but we will add names of interested readers to a wait list. However, we will publish the
titles and brief descriptions of books so that everyone can enjoy these selections and read along at home. Perhaps
someone might just want to start a second group.
Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder and One Man’s Fight for Justice by Bill Browder
(2015) April 26, 2017
A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his
principled young tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin’s corruption. A
financial caper, a crime thriller, and a political crusade, “Red Notice” is the story of one man taking
on overpowering odds to change the world.
The Golden Sun by Shilpi Somaya Gowda (2015) May 31, 2017
Anil is the cherished son of a large family in rural India. As the eldest boy, he is expected to inherit the
role of leader of his clan and arbiter of its disputes, dispensing wisdom and good advice. Anil leaves
India, attends college and becomes a doctor experiencing all the freedoms and temptations of
American culture.
Goodwill Cards, Marilyn Hodge In January 2017, 34 members have celebrated an over 80 birthday. Since January 22 sympathy, get well or thinking of you cards have been sent out. If you know of anyone who should receive a get well or thinking of you or a family of a District 24 member, who should receive a sympathy card, please let me know. Thank you!
Our annual Goodwill Telephone Campaign for 2017 is underway. The phone lists have gone out and 250 cards have been sent to members who do not live in the GTA and those who reside outside the Province of Ontario. We have twenty volunteers who have offered to help us with these calls and we have had many positive responses to our calls and cards so far. Please remember to update your information if you move or change your phone number, as this will assist us in contacting our members. Thank you!
Health, Marilyn Tregwin The RTO Provincial office received a few enquiries regarding reports that the federal government was considering the tax status of employer contributions to an employee’s health and dental insurance. The following is for your information for reassurance, should you receive a similar inquiry.
1. Prime Minister Trudeau announced in the House of Commons on February 1, 2017, that the government would not consider such a tax.
2. Even if the federal government considered such a change, RTO/ERO’s Group Insurance Plans would be unaffected as our premiums are 100% paid by our members – there is no employer contribution whatsoever.
3. Premiums that our members pay toward our Group Insurance Plans are eligible toward Canada Revenue Agency’s medical expense tax credit.
Did you know? The HSIC committee made a decision to waive the medical evidence requirement and implement an open enrollment window for any individual insurance plan policyholders wishing to transfer their existing coverage into the RTO/ERO Group Insurance Plans (subject to RTO/ERO membership eligibility). The window will remain open until April 30, 2017. Please relay this news to anyone you know who could take advantage of this opportunity to improve their benefits. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference.
April has been traditionally designated as Cancer Month. During April, Canadian Cancer Society Volunteers raise vital funds for the fight against cancer. Find out how you can get involved and make a difference. Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/get - involved/events-and-participation/find-an-event-near-
you/daffodil -month/?region=on#ixzz4ar2cwxHq
Fresh Cut Flowers
When you buy a bunch of daffodils, you’re supporting people living with cancer and helping to fund research to fight all cancers for all Canadians in all communities. Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/events-and-participation/find-an-event-near-you/daffodil-month/?region=on#ixzz4aqzwje00
Make a Donation
Money raised during Daffodil Month helps people living with cancer and their families. Donations fund life-saving research and information and support services. Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/events-and-participation/find-an-event-near-you/daffodil-month/?region=on#ixzz4ar00vF3l
When it comes to the protection of your family and the security of your property there are some simple steps you can take to increase both. Most burglaries happen during the day when the occupants are not at home. The thieves are often young men looking for expensive items that are easily carried away and sold. They are looking for a house that is easily entered, has a good amount of privacy and has an easy escape route. Use the information below to complete a security audit of your home. Some local police services will complete an audit of your home. When you call, ask for the community services department. If they do not offer the service they may be able to refer you to a company that will. The cost will be worth it.
B. Giving Away Personal Information Never leave a message on your answering machine or door advising you’re away. If you’re a female, and have an answering machine with a male pre-recorded message, it’s a good idea to use it. Don’t give any personal information to strangers including service providers. Talking to a barber or clerk about an upcoming trip can give away information a thief could use. Don’t leave notes for service people or family members on the door. These act as a welcome mat for a burglar. Answer the door if someone knocks. If you don’t answer you may run into an unwelcome visitor in your home who thought you weren’t there. C. The Outside of Your Home Keep the entrances to your home clear of shrubs and trees so the doorways are clearly visible. Locking up your home but leaving the tool shed open is an invitation to thieves to use your tools to break in. The same applies to ladders; keep them locked away so thieves can’t use them to access upper levels. D. Doors and Locks Change all the locks and tumblers when you move into a new house. The door must have a solid core or be made of metal or fiberglass. If you have windows in the door ensure they are difficult to break. Install a peephole to identify who is at the door. Ensure your locks are secure. An excellent lock with short bolts is useless. Similarly, an excellent lock with a weak door jamb is no deterrent to an experienced thief. The door frames must be strong enough to withstand a kick or pry bar. There are many styles of locks available and some are definitely superior to others. You do not want a lock that can be reached from the outside with a hanger through the mail slot or pet door. Invest in keys that can’t be easily duplicated at a hardware store. Consult with a reputable locksmith to ensure your door locks are secure. Sliding patio doors can be pried or lifted to open. There are a number of devices that can be added to a patio door to make it more secure. Check with a locksmith or quality hardware store for options. Needless to say, if a patio door is in a secluded location the glass can be broken.
E. The Garage Keep your garage door closed unless you are in eyesight of it. If you frost or cover your garage windows, burglars won’t be able to tell if your car is gone. Install a peephole in the door separating the house from the garage. If you hear suspicious sounds, you can check without opening the door.
F. Windows Windows come with latches and not locks. Some latches are easier for a thief to open than others. Again, there are anti-lift devices that can be added to your window to make it more secure. Basement and main floor windows are most at risk because of their accessibility. Second floor windows can be reached if you leave an unsecured ladder outside. Pull the blinds or curtains shut at night so thieves cannot see inside.
G. Lighting There are many styles of interior and exterior light timers that will always give your home the appearance of being occupied. Motion or infrared detectors can provide as much as 100 feet of lit visibility in the area of front or side entrances. Good lighting makes a burglar very visible.
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H. Personal Goods
Do not keep your car keys or purse near the garage door. Most people do and most burglars know it. Thieves have learned that the master bedroom is the best place to find valuables such as jewellery and smart phones. Keep your valuables inside cereal boxes and fake soup cans in the kitchen. Thieves won’t expect to find valuables there. Do not leave keys hidden anywhere outside of your home. Don’t put your name on your mailbox. If a burglar can find out your name they can find your number and call your home to see if you are there.
I. Identification If you are the victim of a burglary having your belongings labelled with your identification could help having them returned to you. Whenever possible, engrave your license number on valuable items. Do not use your social insurance number for this purpose. It is also a good idea to photograph your possessions, room by room. Be sure to keep the photos in a fire proof safe or separate location in the event of fire.
J. Alarm systems Alarm systems can be a very useful part of a complete home security system. The window decals and lawn signs alone will cause many burglars to bypass your home. An effective alarm will make it necessary for burglars to act more quickly than they might prefer, so your home is more likely to be spared a break-in. There are many kinds of alarm systems with many different features. Ensure that your system has an audible horn or bell that automatically resets after a few minutes. Tell your neighbours about your system so they know what is happening when they hear the alarm. Video surveillance systems are a strong deterrent for thieves. Make sure those alarm signs, stickers and placards you decorate your front and back yard with, note that you have an alarm system and video surveillance equipment. For the most effective alarm system, conceal all wiring. Professional burglars look for places where they can disconnect the security system. K. Home Safes Home safes are becoming more affordable and therefore more popular. They are particularly effective in protecting you from smash and grab thefts, dishonest babysitters or cleaners. Some models can also protect your valuables from heat and fire damage. Ensure the safes are secured to the floor or wall so they cannot be carried away.
L. Be a Good Neighbour Create your own neighbourhood watch program. One of the best protections for your home is a friendly neighbour who understands your home and your habits. Establish trust with your neighbour on either side, behind and two or three across the street. An observant neighbour can see suspicious behaviour and will know what you would want them to do. It is also useful to leave a key with a neighbour instead of hiding one where it can be found by a savvy burglar.
M. Apartment Living There are some special precautions that apartment dwellers should consider. Before buzzing callers in, be sure they are who expect them to be. When entering the building, do not admit people you do not recognize. On the intercom list in the lobby indicate your name as an initial and last name. Keep your doors and windows locked. Do not assume the building is secure from the inside or outside. If you are not comfortable with the occupants of the elevator do not get in or get off at the next floor. Try to use the laundry room with a partner. When entering the underground parking area, be alert to other cars following you inside. Watch the garage door closely to ensure no strangers entered with you. If you see someone in the garage or building you believe is genuinely suspicious, contact the superintendent.
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Breakfast For Kids Golf Tournament The Breakfast for Kids Golf Tournament will be held At Mill Run Golf Course on
Tuesday September, 12th, 2017.
Registration details will appear in the upcoming edition of Beyond The Blackboard.
Les Coombs
RTO 2017 Trips and Events, Paula Chambers
When filling out event coupons please follow the guidelines below: 1. A separate cheque postdated to the Cut-Off date is required for each event. Be
sure to carefully follow the “Make Cheques Payable to” portion of the event coupon.
2. The name of each person participating in the event must be included on the coupon.
3. When applicable, an RTO/ERO member may bring guests. 4. All participants must sign the event coupon to indicate that they have read and
understood the RTO/ERO Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release. 5. Ensure that an e-mail address or stamped, self-addressed envelope is provided with your cheque and event coupon,
and that “Release of Contact Information” box is checked in order to receive a receipt. 6. Ensure that your postdated cheque and event coupon are sent to the contact/facilitator indicated in the event
description. All in your party must sign the trip coupon to acknowledge that they have read and understood the waiver on page 14. All attending must agree to provide contact information to Mary Morton Tours. They will be issuing receipts directly to participants as per new TICO regulations.
Guys and Dolls - Wednesday, June 21, 2017 – Festival Theatre, Stratford Departure: 9:00 a.m. Kennedy Commons Expected Return: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $165.00 Lunch: Festival Inn Buffet Program: Guys and Dolls is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. The opening has every gambler in New York and across the country waiting for Nathan Detroit to announce the location of his craps game. There’s only one problem: Detroit doesn’t have the $1,000 needed to start the game. He comes up with the idea to bet a $1,000 that fellow-gambler Masterson couldn’t convince a girl of Detroit’s choosing to
go with him to Havana by the next day. Detroit selects Sarah, an upstanding member of the Salvation Army. As Masterson plans to seduce Sarah and get her to Havana, Detroit figures he’s made a bet he can’t lose. Facilitator: Marilyn Tregwin – 41 Ravencliff Cres., Scarborough, ON M1T 1R7
Phone: (416) 493-3757 E-Mail: [email protected] Make Cheque Payable to: MARY MORTON TOURS. Send cheque and coupon to Marilyn Tregwin. Deadline: May 5, 2017. Please postdate your cheque to this date.
Coupon: Guys and Dolls Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Clip (or photocopy) this coupon and send it with your cheque made payable to: Mary Morton Tours Name (Print): _______________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Name (Print): ______________________________________ Lunch: Festival Inn Buffet No. of tickets: ________ @ $165.00 = _____________
Would you like an e-mail confirmation: ☐ YES ☐ NO If NO, a stamped, self-addressed envelope is required for confirmation. Please check the space following to give permission to share your contact information.
☐ I (we) give permission to share contact information with the travel agency organizing this trip. I acknowledge that I have read and understood the RTO waiver on page 13. Signature(s): _______________________ ______________________ Member Spouse/Guest Deadline: May 5, 2017. Please use this date on your cheque.
Annual General Meeting/Spring Luncheon, Susan Watson
Time has come, to once again be thinking about our RTO AGM and Spring Luncheon. Before we know it the cold and snow will be behind us, the crocuses and daffodils will begin to bloom and we will be thinking of old friends, with whom, we would like to visit. Our AGM and Spring Luncheon will once again be held at Qssis Banquet Hall, 3474 Kingston Rd. (Markham and Kingston Rd.) There's plenty of parking! Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017
Cost of the luncheon: $25.00[Members attending the full AGM meeting will have their $25.00 cheque returned to them.][NOTE: If you are bringing a non-member, please remember to submit a separate cheque for their meal, as the luncheon cost cannot be refunded to non-RTO guests.] Program: The day will begin with our Annual General meeting - on the second floor. (An elevator is available for your use.) There will be reports from our committee chairs, followed by the election of the Table Officers for 2017. Members attending the complete AGM will have their $25.00 cheque returned to them. 9:30: Doors open 10:00: Coffee available 10:30-11:30: AGM 11:30: Bar opens 12:20: Luncheon Looking forward to some musical entertainment that will encourage you to sing along, if you so desire! Please, remember to indicate, clearly on your form, any special needs or food allergies that you might have. Contact: Susan Watson - 18 Springbank Ave., Scarborough On., M1N 1G3 Phone: 416-698-3030 E-mail: [email protected] Make Cheques payable to: RTO-District 24 Waiver: NO waiver needed...please indicate any food allergies Deadline: Friday, May 12, 2017 please postdate your cheque(s) to this date. Looking forward to seeing you soon. May you stay healthy and content until we connect again.
Susan Watson and the Social Committee
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Coupon: Niagara Wine Tour Thursday, September 21, 2017 Clip (or photocopy) this coupon and send it with your cheque made payable to: Mary Morton Tours Name (Print): _______________________________________________ Phone #: __________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Name (Print): ______________________________________ Lunch: Niagara Culinary School No. of tickets: ________ @ $114.00 = _____________
Would you like an e-mail confirmation: ☐ YES ☐ NO If NO, a stamped, self-addressed envelope is required for confirmation. Please check the space following to give permission to share your contact information.
☐ I (we) give permission to share contact information with the travel agency organizing this trip. I acknowledge that I have read and understood the RTO waiver on page 13. Signature(s): _______________________ ______________________ Member Spouse/Guest Deadline: August 21, 2017. Please use this date on your cheque.
Annual General Meeting and Spring Luncheon Coupon: AGM / Spring Luncheon Thursday, May 25, 2017 Clip (or photocopy) this coupon and send it to Susan Watson (address above) with your cheque made payable to: RTO – District 24 Name (Print): ____________________________________________ Phone #: ________________________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest Name (Print): __________________________________ No. of tickets: ________ @ $25.00 = _____________ (Please submit a separate cheque for non-RTO members.) Special Needs / Dietary Allergies _____________________________________________
Would you like an e-mail confirmation: ☐ YES ☐ NO If NO, a stamped, self-addressed envelope is required Deadline: Friday, May 12, 2017 Please postdates your cheque(s) to this date.
Please note corrected date!! Niagara Wine Tour - Thursday, September 21, 2017 – Niagara Peninsula, Ontario Departure: 9:00 a.m. Kennedy Commons Expected Return: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $114.00 Lunch: Niagara Culinary School Program: Last year’s trip to Prince Edward County was a great success. This fall, we will be visiting wineries in the Niagara region. Did you know that Niagara wines have won international blind taste tests? Riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir and ice wine are some of the regions finest wines. The unique micro-climate of the land bordered by the lake on one side and the escarpment on the other allows cool climate wines to mature in a protected environment with ideal soil conditions. Join us for an informative day of vineyards and tastings. Find out which wine is matched to your lunch at the Niagara Culinary School. Select VQA bottles to bring home. Facilitator: Paula Chambers – 6 Colinroy Street, Scarborough, ON M1C 5G6
Phone: (416) 208-0202 E-Mail: [email protected] Make Cheque Payable to: MARY MORTON TOURS. Send cheque and coupon to Paula Chambers. Deadline: August 21, 2017. Please postdate your cheque to this date.
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District 24 Nordic Pole Walking Club, Paula Chambers
Today, the first Wednesday of Spring, a brave group of intrepid Nordic Pole Walkers met to walk in Cedar Brook Park. The wind chill was -19ºC but this is our second winter for outdoor walks and we know how to dress. Once the group was actually on the trail, the trees sheltered us from the wind and we enjoyed the sunshine. We stopped to observe several brave ducks swimming in the creek and were happy to be warm and dry. If you would like to join us, please contact me at the information below. We walk every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for about an hour. We are now into our second year and still enjoying it.
March 2, 2017 RTO Retirement Planning Workshop, Wendy Hooker
RTO representatives from Toronto District 16, Etobicoke / City of
York District 22, North York District 23 and Scarborough / East York
District 24 form a committee to provide RTO Retirement Planning
Workshops for all educational employees who may be considering
retirement. Candidates include administrators, child and youth
workers, custodial and office staff, EAs, ECEs, educators,
management professionals and support staff of a school board, or
university/college. The workshops provide information about OTPP
and OMERS pensions, financial preparations, insurance options and
ORTO/ERO group insurance plans.
Since 2005, Mary Ellen Lawless has been coordinating these workshops
whereby at least three are offered annually across the city. The workshop on
March 2 was offered at The 519 Community Centre. Every attendee received
a Tim Horton gift certificate and a ballot for a draw on an iPad Mini. Mary
Ellen Lawless, acting as Chair, introduced Gary Fick from our RTO District 24
who provided an overview of pension information, financial planning and
personal considerations while Stephen Wong clarified Johnson health, dental
and travel insurance. There were 86 attendees of which 72 returned
evaluation forms which expressed glowing thanks for demystifying the
retirement process.
The next workshops are scheduled Thursday, April 20 at the Estate Banquet Hall at 430 Nugget Avenue at 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday, November 25 at 9 a.m. at the Weston Golf and Country Club. If you are interested in participating in this
committee in future, please contact Donna Hubel at [email protected]
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Historical Note:
Back in the early 2000’s the School Boards and Federations were withdrawing from offering workshops for retiring
employees. Additionally, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan ceased participating in RPWs, relying instead on direct-to-
member and web-based services. This left a vacuum which RTO/ERO and local Districts attempted to fill. Here in
Toronto, this Council formed a group of concerned RTO/ERO members who put
together a plan.
A Retirement Planning Workshop committee was established in early 2006 with
volunteers from those present representing each of the four Districts. Very soon
plans were in place to offer three workshops each year, in the east, west and
central areas of the city. Congratulations to Mary Ellen Lawless who has
volunteered as Chair for these many years and will be retiring from this position at
the end of 2017. She has served RTO in many capacities and is a very active
volunteer in the larger community.
FYI
Walk-in Service at Johnson Inc.
Richmond Hill Office - Johnson Inc. is happy to announce that their reception area has relocated to the first floor. The new reception area is conveniently located inside the building’s front doors. Feel free to visit Johnson Inc. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Drop in with your claims and Johnson will process them while you wait. We are also there to answer any questions you have regarding your RTO/ERO Group Insurance Plans or your home and auto insurance. Toronto Office - Johnson Inc. has an office on the first floor of RTO/ERO’s building at 18 Spadina Rd, Toronto to service RTO/ERO members. Whether you wish to enroll in RTO/ERO’s Group Insurance Plans, have a claim to submit or would like information or a quote on home and auto insurance, Johnson is there to help you.
Liaison Online
All RTO/ERO members are invited to subscribe to Liaison online. Liaison shares the latest Provincial Office news, member stories, and member-related information. Available in print and electronic formats, Liaison is a great way to stay in touch with RTO/ERO. To sign up, send your name, District name/number, and membership number (if applicable) to [email protected]
Connect with your RTO/ERO community Join our growing online networks. Connect with RTO/ERO online and stay up-to-date on RTO/ERO news, events and resources.
Like our Facebook page to connect with our diverse community, share photos and stories and ask questions. Follow us on Twitter for the latest information and resources on seniors', education and pension-related issues.
Watch our videos on YouTube to learn more about RTO/ERO.
To limit confusion regarding a change in address, other contact information, or district membership affiliation, the ONLY contact is Dianne Vezeau at the Provincial Office.
In writing: 18 Spadina Road, Toronto ON M5R 2S7 By phone: 1 (800) 361-9888, ext. 223 By e-mail: [email protected]
The Provincial office does not accept notices regarding address or contact information from third parties, such as District Executive members. Changes must come directly from the member or from the member’s Power of Attorney (accompanied by a Power of Attorney form if RTO does not have one currently on file). What is my membership number? Your membership number is nine digits and can be found on your RTO/ERO membership card and, where applicable, is the same as your RTO/ERO insurance certificate number. Please note: your membership number is NOT the number listed on the back cover of your mailed copy of Renaissance. To find out what your membership number is, email [email protected].
OUR EXECUTIVE MEETINGS DATES FOR 2016 - 2017 REMEMBER: ALL DISTRICT 24 MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND EXECUTIVE MEETINGS: The Executive Meeting will be held at Cedarbrook Lodge Retirement Residence, 520 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1H 3A1. Refreshments are available beginning at 9:00 AM with the business meeting beginning at 9:30 AM. We should be finished before noon. Thursday, April 6, 2017 Thursday, May 25, 2017 A.G.M. / Spring Luncheon Thursday, June 8, 2017
The Waiver THE WAIVER: Acknowledgement, Waiver and Release… ~ Provincial Executive, January 2010 The participant in (the "Event") acknowledges and agrees that RTO/ERO, including District 24, will not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage of any nature, including death, howsoever arising in connection with this trip/excursion/event. Participants in the Event are therefore hereby advised to carry their own insurance in connection therewith. By signing the activity coupon and in consideration of the participant's attendance at the Event, the participant hereby releases and forever discharges RTO/ERO, District 24, and their respective directors, officers, members, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "Releasees") from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, and demands (collectively, the "Claims") from any loss, injury or damage of any nature, including death which has arisen or may arise from the participant's attendance at the Event, unless such loss, injury or damage has arisen as a result of the sole negligence of one or more of the Releasees. Any claims arising out of the participant's attendance at the event will be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, and the participant consents to the exclusive jurisdiction.
