Bulletin of the Former ITU Staff Association

July 2014Bulletin No 32

Dear friends, I have written this

article in an effort to keep you up to date with what has been happening to our organization, to which many of us have devoted the best part of our working lives.

The difficult economic situation in many countries, especially in Europe, could have the effect of encouraging direct agreements at the expense of the multilateral organizations. With the introduction of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), moreover, an organization must, amongst others, make sure it is in a position to comply with all its future obligations in the event of dissolution. This takes the form, for instance, of an actuarial deficit for future medical insurance benefits, and the member

States could require the organization to offset that deficit over a given period (such as 40 years).

The retirement age has been extended to 65 years for newly recruited staff, in order to prepare for a possible actuarial deficit (although the financial situation is currently sound). This is a really a return to former practice (the retirement age earlier dropped from 65 to 60, then rose again to 62).

Another negative feature has been the split from the joint sickness fund shared with ILO as from 1 May 2014, following an ILO study showing that the ITU insured cost much more than those of ILO, so that if we had stayed in the fund we would have had to pay a considerable sum in compensation (you

can read some of the details elsewhere in this Bulletin). We can only hope that the new insurance scheme will prove satisfactory for all of us and that the changeover will be as smooth as possible.

Fortunately there are also a number of positive features to report, such as the success of the recent World Telecommunication Development Conference, that was held in Dubai from 30 March to 10 April 2014 and brought together more than 1600 experts from over 140 countries, several Sector Members, other organizations and observers. It is worth noting that all plenary meetings were open to the public and the press.

The discussions were conducted in the true spirit of our organization, with

Summary

1 Editorial

2 General Assembly

5 Article by M. Rolland concerning the change of medical insurance

5 Complementary insurance fund

6 Membership statistics for January 2014

7 Autumn lunch 2013

10 Via Jacobi outing

18 Our Website

18 They have passed away

19 Committee mugshots

20 Staff Association Committee

EDITORIAL

Light and Shade

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Sector will need to undertake over the forthcoming period.

The high level statements made by over 60 ministers and directors general present at the Conference show that our organization is still held in high esteem and fully appreciated on the international scene.

Now let us be optimistic; let us look to the future and extend our best wishes for the success of the next Plenipotentiary Conference, which is to be held in Busan

(Republic of Korea) from 20 October to 7 November 2014. Let us also hope that the new team elected to head our organization will continue to lead it skilfully through whatever hard times may lie ahead and that they will not forget the situation of ITU’s retired staff.

Fabio Bigi

(Editorial translated by Peter Whiting)

the emphasis on the search for compromise solutions and avoiding the need to vote as much as possible. As a result the following texts were adopted unanimously:

- The Dubai Declaration, which gives the outline of the political and technical way forward for the Development Sector for the forthcoming period;

- The Dubai Action Plan, which details the programmes, regional initiatives and studies that the

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ITU FORMER STAFF MEMBERS’ ASSOCIATION

12 February 2014

The meeting opened at 10 a.m. with 60 participants present.

of the Association and the situation of the ILO/ITU health insurance fund.

Mr. Rolland, representing the health insurance fund, explained that the Staff Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) had worked hand in hand with ILO for 60 years without any snags. However, a recent ILO study had found that ITU insured members cost much more than ILO members and that ITU’s contribution to SHIF would therefore need to increase substantially to offset the discrepancy. ITU then set up a working group to consider possible solutions.

Ms. Wilson, giving an account of the working group’s activities, said that ITU had been looking for a way of improving the management of expenditure in the future, while at the same time simplifying the reimbursement process. After a great deal

On a proposal by the President of the Association, Mr. Fabio Bigi, the agenda was adopted.

Ms. S. De Peic was appointed Rapporteur.

Mr. Bigi welcomed participants and briefly introduced the members of the Committee and outlined their duties. He also thanked all those who had helped the Committee in the course of the past year (see Committee page on our site or the relevant page of Bulletin No. 31).

He said that the Association had a membership of 417, who were living in all parts of the world but tended to be concentrated in the region of Geneva or neighbouring France.

He noted that the main items of the agenda concerned the recent amendments to the Statutes

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of searching, the working group had come to the conclusion that the Vanbreda insurance company, which was already looking after the health insurance funds of other international organizations, could offer a worthwhile solution to ensure continuity.

The representatives of Vanbreda International then gave a Powerpoint presentation of their proposal, after which they answered questions.

It was agreed that SHIF and Vanbreda would exchange practical information prior to the new health insurance coverage becoming effective.

Mr.Bigi thanked Mr. Rolland and Ms. Wilson, as well as the Vanbreda representatives, for their comments. He said the presentation would be available on the Association’s website.

(The presentation is now available on the Association’s website but in view of its confidential nature entry will be protected by a password, which will be notified to members on request. It must be understood that the Association is not committed with respect to the presentation. Discussions with Vanbreda will continue in order to work out operational details and other practical aspects. The new system should has entered into effect on 1 May 2014.

Mr. Traub, in accordance with the agenda, asked Mr. Bigi to present the Committee’s report.

Report of the Committee

Mr. Bigi said that the membership of the Committee remained unchanged (see Committee page on our site or the corresponding page in Bulletin No. 32).

He called on all volunteers who were prepared to assist the Committee to come forward. There was a lot of work to be done and newly retired staff were particularly welcome to give some of the old hands a rest. The Committee met once a month and published the Association’s Bulletin once a year with the summary record of the General Assembly’s meeting. Committee members also attended meetings with other associations, such as AFICS, who shared the same concerns regarding pensions and medical insurance benefits.

Pension Fund

Ms. Wilson confirmed that the retirement age for those joining the organizations in 2014 would be 65.

The possibility was raised that the remaining 0.5% of the freeze applied at the time of the actuarial deficit might be refunded, but, despite the currently sound situation of the Pension Fund, the half per cent would remain frozen for the time being.

Complementary insurance

Mr. Augsburger said that MSPINT had been taken over by another company, headed by the Allianz Group. Mr. Orsel would remain in touch with the new company for a year. Administrative procedures would remain the same. The question of the deductible would need to be discussed, since the introduction of a deductible was included in the terms offered by our potential new insurer Vanbreda.

Ms. C. Debroye, President of the ITU Staff Union, said that until 2015 retirees’ health insurance contributions would remain the same (1/3 for retirees and 2/3 for the Administration). She also confirmed that the terms of the complementary insurance would remain unchanged and, as soon as Vanbreda had notified the amount of the deductible, discussions could begin with a view to negotiating whether the complementary insurance would assume the cost of the annual deductible or not. She added that the Staff Union’s lawyer was prepared to assist our Association regarding all legal aspects relating to acquired rights. She made it clear, however, that such aspects did not include financial matters.

Leisure activities

Mr. W. Justrich, on behalf of Mr. Estero, reported on the activities of Rando Plaisir, which organized walk outings of one or two days as well as trips lasting a week or so. The programme for 2014, together with details of activities, comments and photos, were available on the site http://life.itu.int/rando/accueil.html. He added that this programme of outings and trips had been running for a number of years already and had so far been very successful.

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He thanked the members of the Committee warmly for their help and Ms. Cécile Estero in particular, who was always present and provided invaluable assistance. He also thanked Mr. J.-P. Berthet for updating the website and outing participants for their articles and photographs. He concluded by quoting the Rando Plaisir slogan: “One day’s walk, eight days’ good health”.

Mr. Traub thanked the members of the Committee, the representatives of the Administration and those of Vanbreda for their participation. He also thanked Ms. C. Debroye, the President of the Staff Union, for looking after the interests of both active and retired staff.

Presentation of the accounts and budget forecast

Ms. P. Clerc said that the situation of the Fund was sound, thanks partly to the subsidy received and partly to the large number of staff retiring this year who had decided to join our Association. Expenditure remained relatively low, thanks to the volunteer work undertaken by the team, to a careful watch over expenses and to members’ contributions to our various activities. Lunches would continue to be held in France because the costs were lower.

Although the accounts showed an annual surplus of CHF 9,522, the Association intended to apply for the same subsidy as last year in order to cover any rise in expenditure. In addition, she advised setting up a legal costs fund in order to be able to cope with any problems that might arise in the future – such as those related to health insurance and pensions.

She then thanked the auditors, Mr. W. Justrich and Mr. C. Sanchez, for their help.

Mr. Traub in turn thanks Ms. Clerc for her extremely clear presentation of the accounts.

Auditors’ report

Mr. C. Sanchez read out the audit report and concluded that the accounts were in order. He requested the approval of the accounts for the Treasurer and the Committee, which was granted unanimously by the Assembly.

Appointment of auditors

Mr. W. Justrich and Mr. C. Sanchez agreed to continue as auditors for the following year.

Approval of the Statutes of the Association adapted to the new ITU rules

Article 8 of the Statutes would be amended to read: “These Statutes were adopted by the General Assembly on Wednesday 12 February 2014 and entered into force on the same date. They cancel and replace the Statutes adopted by the General Assembly on 26 June 2013”.

The Statutes of the Association, as amended, were unanimously approved.

Any other business

Mr. P. Kalezic asked why activities should be subsidized at a time when we needed to save on expenses. Mr. Bigi replied that the purpose was to encourage members to join in to the Association’s activities.

Ms. P. Clerc reminded the Assembly that the greater part of the expenditure arising from activities was paid for by those who took part and that the Association’s own contribution was negligible.

Mr. Bigi called on all members to take a greater part in the Committee’s activities.

Mr. Traub thanked the members of the Committee for defending the interests of retirees and closed the meeting at 1 p.m.

(Translated by Peter Whiting)

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Despite all the explanations given in writing, at ITU presentations or at specially arranged meetings, a number of insured have still not come to realize or admit that we find ourselves in a critical situation.

As was repeatedly made clear at the meetings of the management committee of the ILO/ITU Staff Health Insurance Fund and as demonstrated in the papers on the subject circulated by the Secretary General, it had become financially impossible for ITU to continue to work hand in hand with the ILO administration.

Therefore without losing time we had to come up with some solution, which, however imperfect, would allow us to go on enjoying health insurance coverage on terms that were close to those we were accustomed to. Unfortunately, over the last few months the situation has further deteriorated and the health care expenditure of ITU insured members has literally exploded. Even after having to introduce an annual deductible, we are still facing a very difficult situation and only if we all are prepared to make a major sustained effort will we be able to produce a significant and hopefully sufficient dent in the amount of our reimbursements.

CHANGE OF MEDICAL INSURANCE

COMPLEMENTARY INSURANCE

If we do not manage, we run the risk of curtailing our benefits as the only way of staying within the prescribed budgetary limits. If the worst comes to the worst, we may have to accept the sort of drastic decisions that would suit none of us.

We are convinced that the solution that has been chosen is the least bad of a poor bunch. The CIGNA/Vanbreda group enjoys a solid reputation, backed by considerable experience, and is widely recognized in the field of medical insurance among international organizations.

Instead of complaining, we would be better advised to face the facts and to make every effort to safeguard our interests and ensure the survival of our medical life raft.

Michel Rolland

(Translated by Peter Whiting)

After the major change the ITU retirees have experienced with the transition to a different basic medical insurance, contributors to the complementary insurance scheme may have been wondering whether the terms of their present cover would be affected by the upheaval.

Fortunately, the answer is no. MSPINT ORG’s managers have carefully studied the terms offered by Van Breda (our new insurer) and they have concluded that the benefits would remain the same as under the

former SHIF (ILO-ITU Staff Health Insurance Fund). It has been decided that the Complementary Insurance subscription rate would remain unchanged in 2014 and probably again in 2015.

However, the new Van Breda insurance system suffers from a major drawback, in the form of an annual deductible that applies to all insured members. That raised the problem of how much was to be repaid by the complementary scheme, in

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other words, how was the deductible to be taken into account in the new terms of reimbursement ?

After careful consideration it was agreed that the Complementary Insurance scheme would bear the cost of 25% of the deductible at the 2014 rate for all insured, without any increase in subscription. For insured members who have 85% cover, only 15% of the deductible will be reimbursed. In addition, insured members are offered the possibility if they wish of buying back either 50% or 100% of the deductible against an increase in their monthly premium. All they need to do is to send in a request to MSPINT ORG at the usual address. Before any final decision is made, the insurers will notify the insured of what extra premium would be payable depending on the option chosen (either 50% or 100% cover).

At the General Assembly of the ITU Former Staff Members Association, which was held on 12 February 2014, it was announced that Mr. Eric Orsel had

handed over his MSPINT ORG firm to a team which has been specializing in collective personal insurance for more than 40 years, Vigny Depierre Suisse SA, which will carry on activities under the same name of MSPINT ORG, with the current address and contact details.

Mr. Orsel will supervise the activity of the new company with the title of Chief Executive, which should be an excellent guarantee of continuity for the insured.

It may further be noted that it is the HIC-ALLIANZ company which has the overall responsibility for overseeing administrative and financial activities.

We are grateful to Mr. Orsel for ensuring such a smooth transition, for which all our insured retirees have every reason to be thankful.

Eddy Augsburger (Translated by Peter Whiting)

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS FOR JANUARY 2014

Quelques chiffres

Membres 417

Hommes 180

Femmes 237

Locaux 331

Non-locaux 86

Avec adresse courriel 285

Résidant principalement

En Suisse 223

En France 129

Autres pays de résidence

En Espagne 12

En Grande-Bretagne 7

Aux USA 4

En Australie 3

En Allemagne 3

En Turquie 3

Au Canada 2

En Inde 2

En Irlande 2

En Italie 2

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Autumn lunch 19 November 2013

En Russie 2

Au Sénégal 2

Au Mali 2

En Uruguay 2

En Jordanie 1

En Belgique 1

A Chypre 1

En Colombie 1

A Fidji 1

Au Ghana 1

En Grèce 1

En Macédoine 1

En Nouvelle Zélande 1

Aux Pays Bas 1

En Pologne 1

Adhésions récentes à la Section/Association

En 2010 19

En 2011 15

En 2012 12

En 2013 27

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We were very happy to meet up again at our favourite restaurant “Le Pirate” in Ferney Voltaire on that rainy day in November. Fortunately we had a warm and cheerful atmosphere. That is because we all always pleased to meet up again to share one of our association lunches, which are often the only occasion we have to meet up with old colleagues and friends while enjoying an excellent meal.

This year, sadly, marked the departure of three of our most regular participants: Mr. Mili, who, despite his age, never missed any of our gatherings, Ms. McLennan, who had been coming with her husband for many years, and J. Maréchal, who would also never miss the occasion, even though she had to trek over from her home in far-distant Montélimar.

We were all deeply moved as we observed a minute’s silence to think of them and tell them from the bottom of our hearts how much we missed them already.

Fortunately for us, life goes on and once again we enjoyed what everyone agreed was a particularly tasty lunch: everything went off perfectly and – as on each of these occasions – we said goodbye with a certain nostalgia but happy that we had seen each other once again … and hoping that that we would all be there again next year.

L. de Michely-Jeanmonod

(Translated by Peter Whiting)

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It was on 17 October 2013. The sky was clear, the sun was shining across the whole of the Lake Geneva region, a lovely Autumn day, just perfect for a country walk. The Rando plaisir team had sensibly organized a “comfy walk”, not too demanding, one that everyone could manage without difficulty, a distance of 7 km, from Founex to Céligny and back. It started with bus tickets, but thanks to the well illustrated examples supplied by our Cheerful Guide Jean-Marie, all the walkers were able to overcome the thorny problem of extracting a ticket from one of the Geneva Transport Company’s tricky and not very popular machines (the ticket was also valid for the regional Swiss railways).

Much relieved after overcoming that brief ordeal, we boarded the train with a light heart and arrived very shortly afterwards in Coppet, where a bus was waiting to take us to Founex. To prepare for the exercise ahead, we kicked off with a coffee and croissant in the nearby friendly bistro and then set off on our walk.

Via Jacobi

From Founex to Céligny and back, 17 October 2013

A signpost for the Via Jacobi in Switzerland

A pause for the walkers at the Château de Bossey

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The path chosen was not just any path, since, led by our route master Willi, we were about to discover a short stretch of the well known Via Jacobi, which runs from Constanz to Geneva, leading pilgrims across Switzerland still today on their way to the shrine of Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Walking in the sun with a view over the lake and the mountains was lovely but we also appreciated the shade of an avenue of centenarian oak trees that led us up to a large farmyard. A very watchful guard dog had been carefully kept out of sight (when he was reconnoitring the walk some time ahead of the event Jean-Marie had fortunately requested permission to walk cross the private property). In passing we had time to admire a large construction that had a rural section in the middle and imposing and elegant residential wings at either end, which was certainly large enough to house your typical 19th century family.

After crossing an ancient bridge over the small Brassu river, our steps soon took us to Céligny. This charming village and the surrounding land constitute a real Genevan enclave in the Canton of Vaud.

Thanks to its very pleasant situation, this area has for a great many years attracted potential residents. Digs carried out between 1991 and 1994 even revealed the site of a Roman villa. The history of Céligny stretches

far back, and it has been famous more recently for its resident celebrities, whether from the field of the arts, such as Paderewski and Schelling, or that of industry, such as the Schmidheiny family. It is dotted with some beautiful dwellings, which reflect the wealth of its more distinguished inhabitants.

As the clock turned towards noon, we began to feel thirsty, so it was decided that it was apéritif time for the small band of walkers, who promptly quenched their thirst with drinks kindly brought along by our friends Willy and Jean-Marie.

A fine dwelling …

The walkers listen to Willi’s instructive explanations

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We have all heard of the small French village that has two churches; well, Céligny boasts two cemeteries. It is not that people tend to die more in this corner of the earth than elsewhere; it is just that when the first cemetery became too tight for comfort, the Municipality decided to open up another, whose emplacement had already been chosen by 1894.

Under Willi’s fearless guidance, we visited the old cemetery, which was tucked away in a forest carpeted with weeds. We were astonished to come across a grave bearing the name of Richard Burton, the famous film actor, twice married to the actrice Liz Taylor. As the British actor had spent the final years of his life in Céligny, the Municipality granted his wish to be buried in the old cemetery, which came to pass in 1984. Nowadays, no one can be buried there unless he or she is married to one of the resident deceased.

Wiping away a furtive tear, we cheerfully set off again through the woods and across the fields. By now, the glass of white and the brisk walk had opened our appetites, so we turned our steps in the direction of the Château de Bossey, which was both a hotel and the site of a conference centre. It was bought in

1950 by the World Council of Churches and now houses the Ecumenical Institute.

We were warmly welcomed and quickly found our way round the self-service restaurant.

After a hearty meal, instead of a siesta we took a stroll around the property, which is beautifully situated, in the middle of the countryside and with a

The traditional sip of white wine

Richard Burton grave

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view extending down over the lake and up the Savoie Alps on the other side.

The Institute acts as the international meeting place and training centre for the World Council of Churches, and its diplomas are recognized by the University of Geneva. According to the Institute’s leaflet, thousands of men and women from all over the world and different Christian persuasions have come to Bossey to attend courses of higher learning. We were not surprised, therefore, to come across a very mixed crowd in the course of our peregrinations. It was so quiet there that it really made us want to extend our stay for a little longer.

By then the time had come regretfully to undertake the last leg of our short country walk, and with the weather still set at sunny and fair, we were soon within sight of the village of Founex. Here we found the reason why there are long queues of cars lining the motorway

towards Geneva and Lausanne every working day. It is obvious that many local dwellers who work in either of the lake-side cities have opted for the peace and quiet of the countryside and so have bought or rented flats and villas, turning the small village of Founex into a smart outer suburb.

Back in Geneva, we all agreed that everything we had seen and experienced had left us many fond memories of that lovely autumn day.

Eddy Augsburger

(Translated by Peter Whiting)

The Château de Bossey

Tucking in ...

The lord of the castle resting after a good meal in Bossey park

Tucking in ...

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At last! We’ve made it to Founex

View from the Château de Bossey

At last! We’ve made it to Founex

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The Credential or pilgrims book

Originally pilgrims setting off for Santiago de Compostela would ask their bishop for a safe-conduct, which allowed them to be recognized as pilgrims throughout their journey.

Nowadays this pilgrim’s book is known as a Credential, or pilgrim’s passport, and may be issued by a lay association or by the pilgrimage office of your diocese.

It comes in the form of a booklet, which gives details of your identity and contains several pages with boxes that you can have stamped at each stage of your pilgrimage.

This pilgrim’s passport offers several advantages:

– in France it allows you access to some Christian lodges,

– in Spain it is essential for access to the albergues (or shelters),

– on arrival in Santiago it will allow you to obtain the Compostela, a kind of certificate that proves that you have completed the pilgrimage, provided that you have collected at least two stamps a day over the last 100 km of the pilgrimage route (or 200 km if you are travelling on horseback or by bicycle).

At the same time, the booklet leaves you with a detailed log of your pilgrimage and pilgrims

are usually proud to show off their «collection» of stamps, which also remind them of the good moments they spent at each of the stages.

A stamp left available in a nook in front of the church of Céligny, which pilgrims use to stamp their passports or «credentials» on their way through.

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A stamped credential

Inside pages of the credential

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Translation of the Latin text:

The Chapter of this Holy Apostolic Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint James, custodian of the seal of the Altar of the Blessed Apostle James, in order to deliver a certificate of pilgrimage to all Faithful and Pilgrims from all over the world, under vow or promise to the Apostle’s Tomb, Patron and Protector of Spain, witnesses in the sight of all who read this document in the present that …

The name of the pilgrim is inscribed in Latin

driven by the faith has devoutly visited this Sacred church. In the name of that faith, I herewith deliver this certificate, bearing the seal of this Holy Church.

Given in St. James de Compostela on the day of … Chapter Secretary

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Dans les rues de Lindau

They have passed away…

MILI Mohamed (05.08.2013)

ANDROUCHKO Vladimir (02.10.2013)

CURNICK Dorothy (16.10.2013)

MARECHAL Jeannine (09.11.2013)

LEMA Y OTERO Célia (12.12.2013)

HERREN Claude (12.01.2014)

CARRAZ Gisèle (04.02.2014)

CAPT Jean-Claude (09.02.2014)

IRMER Theodor (27.02.2014)

SERRA Anne-Marie (01.03.2014)

ROIG Y COLL Bernardo (17.04.2014)

CHAPUIS Robert (24.04.2014)

CHAABOUNI Hamed (09.05.2014)

Do you want to know the dates when the Former Staff 's office is manned, or obtain a copy of an article from an older Bulletin, or find out the year’s programme of trips,

outings and visits?

Check out the Website of ITU Former Staff Members

http://life.itu.int/retraites/

The site provides all manner of useful information. We hope you will visit the site regularly and help to improve it by sending us your suggestions

(write to: retraites@itu.int). Many thanks.

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Committee mugshots and volunteers (2014)

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Spring luncheon,21 May 2013

Comité de l’Association des anciens fonctionnaires de l’UITFormer ITU Staff Association Committee

Union internationale des télécommunications Place des Nations – Bureau V23 – CH-1211 Genève 20

CompositionPrésident d’honneur / Honorary Chairman: ........................ Jean Balfroid Président / President: ........................................................................................ Fabio Bigi Vice-Président / Vice-President: .......................................................... Eddy Augsburger Secrétaire / Secretary: ...................................................................................... Liliane de Michely-JeanmonodTrésorier / Treasurer: .......................................................................................... Paulette ClercMembres / Members: .......................................................................................... Jacques Bacaly, Pierre Johner, Lydia Scolari-Molina

Répartition des tâches / Distribution of TasksLiaison avec l’Association des anciens fonctionnaires internationaux Genève (AAFI) / Contacts with the Association of Former Inter- national Civil Servants in Geneva (AFICS): ............................ F. Bigi, J. Bacaly Questions de pensions / Pensions: ............................................... F. Bigi, E.Augsburger Caisse-maladie / Health Fund: .................................................................... J. Bacaly, E. Augsburger Assurance complémentaire / Complementary Insurance: .......................................................................................................................... E. Augsburger, P. JohnerPréparation du Bulletin / Preparation of the Bulletin: L. de Michely-Jeanmonod, assistée des autres membres du Bureau ainsi que de/with the help of the other members of the Bureau as well as F. Sala, G. Araman, P.-A. Traub, P.Whiting, M. McMahon et / and Y. SaundersActivités récréatives / Leisure Activities: ............................... B. Bourloud, L. de Michely-JeanmonodRandonnées / Hiking: ......................................................................................... Jean-Marie Estero, Willy JustrichInformatique et site web / Computer issues and website: ................................................................................................................................. G. Araman, J.-P. Berthet

Pour nous contacter / To contact usTél. / Tel.: 022 730 5584 Courriel / E-mail: retraites@itu.int Site web / Website: http://life.itu.int/retraites Permanences / Office opening hours: 1er et 3e mardi du mois – Bureau V23 – bâtiment Varembé de 14 h à 16 h / 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month – Office V23 – Varembé-Building, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Numéros utiles à l’UIT / Useful ITU numbersSecrétariat du Syndicat / Staff Union Secretariat: ....................................................................................................................... 022 730 5799 / www.syndicat.itu.orgService Social / Social Service: ........................................................... 022 730 5380 / social.service@itu.intPensions/Pensions: ............................................................................................. 022 730 5381 / pension@itu.intAssurance-maladie / Health Insurance: .................................... E-mail: shif@itu.intNom / Surname: C – L Mme E. Valauskaite: ........................ 022 730 5385 M – T Mme C. Flache: ................................... 022 730 5684 U – B Mme C. Perrin: .................................... 022 730 5824 (uniquement entre 14 h 00 et 16 h 00 / between 2 and 4 p.m. only)

Assurance complémentaire / Complementary Insurance:Mutuelle Santé Prévoyance Internationale Adresse postale/Postal address: ....................................................... MSPINT.ORG Case postale 5757 CH-1211 Genève 11 Tel.: +41 22 810 3939 Fax: +41 22 310 3434 E-mail: UNmanagement@mspint.org