To The Superannuated Teachersof Saskatchewan

Volume 34, Number 5 • May-June 2012

President’s ReportMargaret Martin

Superannuates know that whenMay arrives, June and another yearend will soon be here. It has indeedbeen an honour and a privilege tohave served as STS Presidentduring these past two years.

The 39th Annual General Meetingof Superannuated Teachers ofSaskatchewan, co-chaired by ElaineBroughton and Doug Haroldson,was held on May 8 to 10, 2012, at the Travelodge Hotel in Saskatoon.Delegates from 42 of our 43Chapters attended and were provid -ed with information, entertain ment,good food, and many opportunitiesto socialize. Three recipients, JimSego, Elizabeth Sport, and AgnesZeleny, received Honorary LifeMemberships in SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan. From allindications a good time was had by all!

The membership of SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan has nowreached more than 9,850 members. Iknow that our membership willcontinue to grow as many moreteachers are considering retirement.

Membership in the STS GroupBenefits Plan also continues to growas teachers want to continuereceiving Extended Health andDental Plan Benefits after retiring

from the STF Plan or a spouse'sgroup plan. During this past yearwe negotiated another three-yearagreement with Saskatchewan BlueCross to be the carrier of our GroupBenefits Plan. This agreement meansthat the premiums that have been inplace since February 1, 2012, willremain until January 31, 2015. As Ivisited with members of our LocalChapters, I noted that the Out-of-Province Travel Benefits, that are apart of the STS Extended HealthPlan, are an important part of our Plan. Our members have anopportunity to travel out of theirprovince of residence to visit withfamily or friends or to see the worldwith medical coverage from thisbenefit if needed.

As an organization, SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan remainsin a financially secure position.With on-going scrutiny from theSTS Provincial Executive and, mostimportantly, from the work ofColleen Bailey, the STS OfficeManager, Heather Hase, the STSAssistant Office Manager, and Fred Herron, the STS ExecutiveSecretary, we continue to find ourannual audits to be clean. I wouldlike to thank each member of theSTS Provincial Executive and ourSTS Office Staff, Colleen, Heather,

and Fred, for your ongoing work on behalf of all STS members. I also want to thank each of you, as members of SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan, for your efforts to make this OUROrganization. You have takenownership for the work that is doneby your Chapters and for the STSGroup Benefits Plan. Thank you foryour efforts and your support ofour organization!

President Margaret Martin welcomed thedelegates to the 39th Annual General Meeting.

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As I look back at the more thantwenty-five Chapter visits I havemade during each of my two years as your President, I know that Superannuated Teachers ofSaskatchewan members and ChapterExecutives provide a support systemto your colleagues along withinformation, activities, and socialfunctions that are an importantaspect in the lives of your membersand to your communities. I thankeach of you for the warm welcomethat I received and the delicious foodthat I was served. The variety ofprograms and activities that Iparticipated in can only be describedas fantastic! I have travelled to manycommunities in this province that Ihad never visited before and, inmany cases, I never knew werelocated in this beautiful province ofSaskatchewan. My visit to the

Okanagan Chapter this past Octoberprovided me with the opportunity tomeet many STS members whoretired from careers in Saskatchewanbut have chosen to live in or nearKelowna. I also noted that many of these members do belong to our Group Benefit Plan, and theChapter provides the same supportsystem to colleagues who live in this Okanagan area as those inSaskatchewan.

I know that Superannuated Teachersof Saskatchewan as an organizationis alive and well, and that each of ourforty-three Chapters will continue toprovide a warm welcome to all ofour new STS members. I extendcongrat ula tions to our new STSPresident Robert Wuschenny and toeach of the elected members of the2012-13 Executive.

Thank you Laura Dubois and JimSego for your work on the STSProvincial Executive and for STSmembers this past year.

Thank you again for this privilegeand for your support!

Chapter Award Recipients 2012Membership Growth Awards 2011

Chapter Name Award

Assiniboine Chapter Plaque

Humboldt and District Chapter Plaque

Kerrobert Chapter Plaque

Lloydminster Chapter Plaque + 3rd Base

Mainline Chapter Plaque

Melville Chapter Plaque

Okanagan Valley Chapter Plaque

Outlook & District Chapter Plaque

Potashville Esterhazy Chapter Plaque

Rosetown Chapter Plaque

Shaunavon Chapter Plaque

Souris-Moose Mountain Chapter Plaque

Sturgis Chapter Plaque

Assiniboine ChapterCertificates of Merit:Mike Kaminski Allan Kondratoff (will receive theCertificate of Merit in June)

Prince Albert ChapterAwards of Distinction:Marie KeirArleen KoshmanGail Syverson

Regina ChapterAwards of Merit:Jack HarrisAmber MacLeod

Saskatoon ChapterSpecial Service Award:Nettie White

Chapter HLM Award Lindsay Fast (will be presentedthis award in June 2012)

The Battlefords and District ChapterChapter Awards:Laura LawsonWilliam Lewchuk

Tisdale Chapter(ten year membership)Dorraine HaywardRichard HildebrandDarlene McRae-Hunt

(twenty year membership)Jim BillyHelen ClarkeBob DonnanVal FurberJune StaceyEileen Norby

WadenaChapter Award:Marvin Mackie (will be presentedthis award at the next Chaptermeeting on June 4)

Passing of gavel to incoming President, Robert Wuschenny

On April 25 to 28, 2012 our eight STS Councillors, Calvin Bachmeier,Doug Haroldson, Joyce Hoffman,Mike Kaminski, Margaret Martin,Jim Sego, Maxine Stinka, and RobertWuschenny, attended the 79thAnnual Meeting of Council of theSaskatchewan Teachers’ Federation at the Radisson Hotel in Saskatoon.As Councillors we discussed andvoted on twelve Notices of Motionand fifty-six Resolutions submittedto this Council meeting. Councillorsreceived updates on the STFContingency Fund, the SaskatchewanTeachers' Retirement Plan, and theSTF Income Continuance Plan.

Elections for the 2012-13 STFExecutive were held. Colin Keesswas elected as STF President, SonjaSusut was re-elected as VicePresident, and two Executivemembers, Pamela Beatty and RandyCline, were elected for two-year

terms beginning July 1, 2012.

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, theSaskatchewan Educational Partners,Minister of Education, the Honour -able Donna Harpauer, SaskatchewanSchool Boards Association Presi -dent, Sandi Urban-Hall, LEADSPresident, Doug Robertson, and CTFPresident, Paul Taillefer, were giventhe opportunity to address theCouncillors. As well, STF PresidentSteven Allen and STF GeneralSecretary Gwen Dueck addressedthe Councillors.

At the dinner on Friday, April 27,2012, Arbos Award Presentationswere made to Joyce Hoffman, anSTS Provincial Executive Memberand STS Councillor, forContributions to Education and theTeaching Profession, to GaryFerguson, an STS member andformer STF Assistant GeneralSecretary, for Contributions to the

Professional Organiza tion; and, toVerna St. Denis, an associateprofessor at the Uni vers ity ofSaskatchewan Collegeof Education, for Dis -tinguished Sup portof Educa tion and theTeaching Profession.

Congratulations toJoyce, Gary and Verna.

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OutreachMargaret Martin

The Outreach Committee met four times during the 2011-12 year in conjunction with each STSExecutive meeting. The OutreachCommittee members were ShirleyHenderson (Editor), Fred Herron,Joyce Hoffman, Kate McCorriston,Jim Sego, and Margaret Martin(Chairperson).

The Committee continued to monit -or the printing and distri bution ofOutreach during this past year. Wenow have more than 800 memberswho receive electronic notificationwhen Outreach is available on line.Please contact the STS Office byemail (sts@stf.sk.ca) if you would

like to receive Outreach on linerather than by paper copy.

This year our “Spotlight on Super -annuates” page highlighted the40th Anniversary celebrations of the Regina Chapter and an articleon the late Dr. Stirling McDowell, in honor of the McDowellFoundation’s 20th Anniversary.

The Committee and Executive alsoapproved the publication of articlesin a new column “SuperannuatesMaking a Difference” that willhighlight the activities of STSmembers and Chapters to beincluded in Outreach when space

STS Provincial Executive member, MaxineStinka (left) accepting the McDowellFoundation Award on behalf of the STS from Saskatchewan Teachers’ FederationGeneral Secretary Gwen Dueck.

permits. We request submissionsfrom Local Chapters or from any STS member for our “Spotlighton Superannuates” page or “Super -annuates Making a Difference”column. Please send these to Colleenand Heather at the STS Office.

Councillors’ ReportMargaret Martin

Budget, Financeand Audit Robert Wuschenny

The Budget as presented in the lastissue of Outreach was ratified. TheSTS membership fee for the year2012-13 will be $30 with an $8rebate to the Chapters.

Joyce Hoffman

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Highlights of the 39th Annual General Meeting Elaine Broughton and Doug Haroldson

The Travelodge Hotel in Saskatoonwas the location of anothersuccessful Annual General Meetingheld on May 8, 9 and 10.

Tuesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. reg -istra tion began under the directionof Colleen Bailey, STS OfficeManag er and Heather Hase,Assistant Office Manager. Theywere assisted by members of theBattleford and District, Regina andPrince Albert Chapters.

Two hundred delegates from 42 of our 43 Chapters, Executivemembers, our Executive Secretaryand STS Office Staff were registered.Delegates also included representa -tion from our three B.C. Chapters:Victoria, Okanagan Valley andFraser Valley.

We sincerely thank our corpor atesponsors; Travelodge Hotel, GreystoneManaged Investments Inc., Sask -atchewan Blue Cross, ESTI andTCU Financial for their generosity.

During the entire AGM, a newinitiative was undertaken by JudyBuzowetsky and Elaine Broughton,STS Executive Members. A raffle in support of the McDowellFoundation for Research intoTeaching, was held and raised over $1,000.00.

Tuesday Evening

President Margaret Martin wel com -ed the delegates and guests. JimSego, Past President, introduced thecandidates running for Executivepositions. Each candidate had the privilege of addressing theassembly. This was a change fromprevious Annual Meetings as per thewishes of a 2011 AGM resolution.

Margaret Martin then introducedthe entertainment, Two Dudes and

Dan, who had evolved into TwoDudes and Gerard. Guy Duplin,Gerard Hunter and Reese Nelsonprovided the audience with greatentertainment and dance music.

An informal social followed.

Wednesday, May 9

President Margaret chaired theplenary session. The AGM wasopened with O’Canada accompani -ed by Kate McCorriston on theflute. Kate then gave the Invocationafter which there was a Moment ofSilence in remembrance of super -annuates who had passed away.

AGM Tuesday entertainment –Two Dudes and Gerard

AGM Wednesday entertainment –Roberta Nichol

Past President Jim Sego reviewedthe steps of electing members to theExecutive.

Vice-President Robert Wuschennyreviewed announce ments andintroduced President MargaretMartin, who delivered thePresident’s address.

Fred Herron, Executive Secretary,presented the budget and movedthe Committee Reports be tableduntil Thursday.

Doug Haroldson, AGM Co-chair,presented information on theAnnual General Meeting format.

Dean McMullan, Western Repre -sent a tive of ACER-CART, addressedthe group.

Delegates then broke into fivegroups to discuss resolutions and budget.

Following lunch, Robert Wuschennyand Margaret Martin presentedMembership Growth Awards to 13Chapters. Margaret Martin alsoread the list of 21 superannuateswho had received a Chapter Awardin 2011-12.

In the afternoon, delegates couldattend three of the five interestsessions presented:• Managing Your Retirement

Income: Karen Tzupa – TCUWealth Management

• Heads up for Healthier Brains:Susan Price – AlzheimerSociety of Saskatchewan

• Travel Trends of the NewYoung: Shammi Rathwell –Ixtapa Travel

• Balcony and Container Garden ing: Vicky Berg –Early’s

• STS Benefits Program: Fred Herron – STSWednesday – Dean McMullen – ACER-CART

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On Wednesday evening, thedelegates, Honorary Life Members,Past Presidents and guests enjoyedthe banquet held in the GalaxyBallroom. President MargaretMartin introduced the head table, the Executive, Office Staff, HonoraryLife Members, and special guests.

Kate McCorriston, Chair of theHonorary Life Membership Com mit - tee, presented Jim Sego, ElizabethSport, and Agnes Zeleny withHonorary Life Membership Awards.

The evening was completed withentertainment by Roberta Nichol.Roberta began her singing career in1967 at the Regina Exhibition. Sheperformed at the first Regina FolkFestival and was the singing voiceof CKCK radio’s “This Week HadSeven Days”. She received herStandard “A” Certificate in teaching,taught for some time and thenresigned to continue a career inmusic. After some years of music,Roberta returned to teaching andmanaged to combine both, being a “people person” and loving to sing.

Thursday, May 10 –Plenary Session

President Margaret Martin introduc -ed Steven Allen, President of theSaskatchewan Teachers’ Federation,who brought greetings from the STF.

The Annual Business Meetingfollowed:

Minutes of 2011 Annual Meeting –Fred Herron

Election of Officers – Fred Herron,Jim Sego

Reports: • Executive Secretary – Fred Herron• Office & Staffing Committee –

Fred Herron • ACER-CART – George Georget• Budget, Finance and Audit –

Robert Wuschenny• SSM – Robert Wuschenny• Councillors – Margaret Martin• Outreach – Margaret Martin• Group Benefits – Shirley Henderson

• Retirement Lifestyles Planning –Shirley Henderson

• Recreation – Calvin Bachmeier• Support Services – Calvin Bachmeier• McDowell Foundation – Elaine

Broughton• Saskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement

Plan – Colette Fischer (presentedby Fred Herron)

Resolutions – Robert Wuschenny,Margaret Martin

Budget for 2012-13 – Fred Herron

Fee Bylaw for 2012-13 – Fred Herron

Appointment of Auditors – Fred Herron

Further Business Announcements

Courtesy Resolutions – RobertWuschenny

Winners of the McDowell Rafflewere the following:

• afghan – George Georget • shawl – Carole Sego • print – Walter Gorkoff

The raffle was a big success with$1,008.00 being donated to theMcDowell Foundation. ElaineBroughton, who is a member of theMcDowell Foundation Board askedChapters to think about doing araffle during the 2013 AnnualMeeting and possibly making it anannual event.

Raffle Winners

Steven Allen, STF President

Honorary Life MembersKate McCorriston

Congratulations!Jim Sego

• Jim has served on the Provincial

Executive since 2004. He served as

STS President from 2008-10 and on

many committees up to the present.

• Jim continues to be very involved

with the Unity Chapter.

Elizabeth Sport

• Elizabeth has been a member of the

Shaunavon Chapter for the past

eighteen years and has been the

Chapter President for the past

eleven years.

• Elizabeth is very dedicated to many

organizations in her community.

Agnes Zeleny

• Agnes has been the President of the

Midlakes Chapter for nineteen years.

• Agnes is dedicated to serving her

community and profession.

Congratulations and Thank You from

the STS to these three well deserving

recipients!

Jim Sego, Agnes Zeleny, Elizabeth Sport

Closing Remarks

Adjournment of Annual GeneralMeeting.

Thank you for the opportunity ofbeing Co-Chairs of this Committee.

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STS Resolutions 2012Robert Wuschenny

Resolution Five

BE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewanconveys to the ASSEMBLÉECommunautaire Fransaskoise (ACF) its heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of “The Year of theFransaskois in Saskatchewan” andfurther, that the SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan recognizethe valuable contributions that themembers of fransaskoise communityhave made to the economy, educationand lifestyle of all people living inSaskatchewan and elsewhere.

Carried

Resolution Six

BE IT RESOLVED that Policy 10 – Dr. Stirling McDowell FoundationGrant be amended by adding thefollowing:

The STS will make memorial dona -tions to the Dr. Stirling McDowellFoundation in the event of the deathof an active STS Executive Member inthe amount of $1,000.00.

Carried

Resolution Seven

BE IT RESOLVED that Bylaw 3 (1.4)be repealed and replaced by “votingshall be by secret ballot, and rep -resentatives may vote for as manycandidates as there are vacancies”.

Defeated

Resolution Eight

BE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewanendorses “Save the Future of Medi care: A Call to Care” an initiativeby numerous organizations across Canada committed to ensuring that the principles of the Canada Health Actare upheld.

Carried

Resolution Nineteen

BE IT RESOLVED that the STS annualfee for 2012-13 be $30.00 per person.

Carried

Resolution Twenty

BE IT RESOLVED that the STS annualrebate to Chapters for 2012-13 be $8.00per person.

Carried

Resolutions Directedto the STS

Resolution OneBE IT RESOLVED that the STSapprove the following policy re gard ing the indexing of teachers’superannuation allowances:

1. The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan believes thatall teachers’ superannuationallow ances should be indexed at one hundred percent of theCanadian Consumer Price Index.

2. The Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan should takeappropriate action to achievefull indexing.

Carried

Resolution TwoBE IT RESOLVED that the STScontinues to examine ways ofimproving the indexing provisions ofteachers’ superannuation allowances.

Carried

Resolution ThreeBE IT RESOLVED that the STS directsall resolutions from the AGM whichdeal with superannuation allowancesdirectly in a meeting with the STFExecutive as well as to STF Council.

Carried

Resolution FourBE IT RESOLVED there be a studyundertaken to look at reducing the costof pharmacy dispensing fees.

Defeated

Elections ReportJim Sego and Fred Herron

Executive Positions for 2012-13:President/Councillor: Robert Wuschenny, Regina ChapterVice-President/Councillor: Doug Haroldson, Maple Creek-

Medicine Hat Chapter

Past President/Councillor: Margaret Martin, Saskatoon Chapter

Executive Secretary: Fred Herron, Saskatoon Chapter

ACER-CART Representative: George Georget, Saskatoon Chapter

Councillors:Calvin Bachmeier Maple Creek-Medicine Hat ChapterJoyce Hoffman Swift Current ChapterMike Kaminski Assiniboine ChapterJerry Mamer Saskatoon ChapterMaxine Stinka Assiniboine Chapter

Members at Large:Elaine Broughton Saskatoon ChapterJudy Buzowetsky Weyburn ChapterDelmer Friesen Kerrobert ChapterShirley Henderson Prince Albert ChapterRoger Marchand South Central ChapterKate McCorriston Nipawin ChapterSunil Pandila Moose Jaw Chapter

Thank you to all of those members who allowed their names to stand for election to the STS Provincial Executive.

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Resolutions Directedto the STF

Resolution NineBE IT RESOLVED that that the STSrequests the STF to continue toexamine ways of improving theindexing provisions of teachers’superannuation allowances.

Carried

Resolution TenBE IT RESOLVED that the STS re -quests the STF to negotiate, as a priority,improvements in the indexing pro - visions in allowances under the TSP.

Carried

Resolution ElevenBE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequests the STF to negotiate indexingof teachers’ superannuation allowanc -es to be 100 per cent of the national CPIfor the first $30,000 of allowances in the TSP.

Carried

Resolution TwelveBE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequests the STF to negotiate changesto the TSP to provide minimumallowances which are no less than$1000.00 per year of eligibility service.

Defeated

Resolution ThirteenBE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequests the STF to negotiate changesto the TSP to provide indexing ofsuperannuation allowances based on the Saskatchewan CPI or theCanadian CPI, whichever is higher.

Defeated

Resolution FourteenBE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequests the STF to add a rep resent -ative from the STS Executive to theSTF Collective Bargaining Team.

Defeated

Resolutions Directedto ACER-CART

Resolution FifteenBE IT RESOLVED that the taxationsystem be used to compensate the

surviving spouse (or equivalent)who, when filing income tax, is not ina position to take advantage of suchprovisions as pension splitting,property ownership sharing and theallocation of charitable contributionsor medical expenses as ways ofreducing their taxable income.

Carried

Resolution SixteenBE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewanurges ACER-CART to develop, amongits other lobbying work, a lobbyingstrategy to intensify communicationswith the Government of Canada and toinvite the Government to establish aconsultative relationship with ACER-CART in advance of any furtheramendments to Federal pensionprograms.

Carried

Resolution SeventeenBE IT RESOLVED that the STSconveys to ACER-CART its prepared -ness to support in whatever wayspossible, including amendments tothe fee structure of ACER-CART, anincrease in its capacity to carry out itscritical work, including researchcapacity and possible new lobbyingapproaches on behalf of all Canadianretired/superannuated teachers.

Carried

Resolutions Directedto the Government ofSaskatchewan

Resolution EighteenBE IT RESOLVED that the STS urgesthe Government of Saskatchewan tosubsidize senior citizens who areattempting to remain in their ownhome rather than moving to assistedliving or care homes.

Carried as amended

Late Resolutions

Late Resolution OneBE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewanurges the Canadian Association ofRetired Teachers (ACER-CART) to

express concern to the Governmentof Canada regarding the implicationsof raising the age of eligibility forOld Age Security.

Carried

Late Resolution Two

BE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewanexpresses their concern to theprovincial government about theincreased costs for prescriptiondrugs under the SaskatchewanSeniors’ Drug Plan, increasedambulance fees and the loss ofsupport for chiropractic services.

Carried

Late Resolution ThreeNotice of Motion:

BE IT RESOLVED that the STSapproves the following policy:

The Superannuated Teachers ofSaskatchewan believes that allSaskatchewan seniors who qualifyfor the Saskatchewan Seniors’ DrugPlan should not be charged aprescription fee.

Defeated

Late Resolution Four

BE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewandevelops a strategy with theGovernment of Saskatchewan toachieve a no fee SaskatchewanSeniors’ Drug Plan.

Carried

Late Resolution Five

BE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequests the STF to negotiate changesto the TSP to provide indexing ofsuperannuation allowances based onthe Saskatchewan CPI.

Defeated

Late Resolution Six

BE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewandevelops and publishes businesscards, available to members of allSTS Chapters, that provide pertinentinformation such as the STS officeand other telephone numbers thatwould be required by families at thetime of an STS member’s death.

Defeated

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Spotlight on MembersSuperannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting

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Upcoming EventsRecreational Activities Participation STS Style . . .

Bridge (20th Anniversary)2012 Host: Regina and Mainline Chapters Place: Best Western Seven OaksDate: October 2-3, 2012Contact: Amber MacLeodPhone: 306-586-2785

Curling2012 Host: Saskatoon ChapterDate: November 5-7, 2012 Contact: Bill Meger Phone: 306-249-1329

Fishing2012 Host: Nipawin Chapter Place: Tobin LakeDate: June 21, 2012Contact: Kate McCorristonPhone: 306-862-3627

Golf 2012 Host: Moose Jaw ChapterPlace: Lynbrook Golf & Country

ClubDate: June 11-12, 2012Contacts: Sandra Towriss – 306-692-2562or Adele Owatz – 306-693-0578

Kaiser2012 Host: North BattlefordChapterDate: October 18, 2012Contact: Stella Ewanchuk Phone: 306-445-6721Email: gwen.laughlin@sasktel.net

Recreation – Calvin Bachmeier

STS 2012 Curling Registration FormSaskatoon November 5-7, 2012Open to STS members and spouses(Limited to first 20 teams, so register early)Chair: Bill Meger-306-249-1329 or wmeger@sasktel.net

Name:

Address:

Postal Code: Phone:

Email:

Skip:

Third:

Second:

Lead:

NOTE: All teams play Monday, November 5 in the afternoon

Team Registration Fee: $ 200.00

Extra banquet tickets: ______ X $20 = $ ________TOTAL ENCLOSED = $ ________

$50.00 down payment, Full registration must be paid by October 1.

Make cheque payable to STS Curling 2012 and send to:Bill Meger571 Adilman Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7K 6E8

Accommodations: Super 8 Hotel (Please advise that you are coming for STS curling to receive thepreferred rate)706 Circle Drive, Saskatoon SK 306-384-8989

Congratulationsto

Phyllis Mackaywho celebrated her

90th birthday

100th Birthday REMEMBERING OUR ROOTS

August 31 September 1-2, 2012

More information is available from:Marianne 306-274-2276Breeanna 306-274-2005

email: lestockv@sasktel.netwebsite: www.lestock.ca

Lestock Saskatchewan

Bowling2013 Host: Regina Chapter

Stitch ‘N QuiltHost needed for 2012-13

If Chapters are interested in hosting provincial events, please contact the STS office or a member of the Recreation Committee.We would also be open to any proposals for new events.

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Bowling Report

Championship Travelling (home) Team from Regina L to R – Art Stricker, Marguerite Stricker, Vern Huber, Geri Huber, Jim Slough

Championship Travelling Team Silver medalistsfrom Saskatoon L to R – Tom Brophy, Stella Shulhan, Wally Carbno, Cecile Martell, Rick Murza

Yorkton hosted the Provincial STSBowling Championships on May 11and 12, 2012. Opening ceremonieswere held at the Army and Navynext door to the Bowl Arena at 10 a.m. Friday. Greetings wereforthcoming from Maxine Stinka,STS liaison; Robert Wuschenny –STS Vice-President and MaureenPankoski – STS Yorkton ChapterChairperson.

After opening remarks from hostcommittee chair Brian Beck theceremonial first ball was thrown bylong time Yorkton STS BowlingLeague Executive member OrestMachushek.

The Mixed Team competition washeld Friday while the HometownTravelling Team competition washeld Saturday. The ten teamsconsisted of five bowlers each. Eachparticipant bowled a total of sixgames over the two days. Individualhandi caps were based on two of thethree games bowled on the first dayof competition as chosen by theBowl Arena staff.

The tournament saw some verycompetitive bowling, however, thegreater joy for most bowlersappeared to take place by way of therelaxed atmosphere that saw lots ofsocializing and laughter.

A lavish banquet Friday eveningwas followed by draws and prizesbeing presented in a fashion thatensured every bowler present was a“winner” walking away with one ormore valued gifts!

Teams entered included those fromMoose Jaw, Saskatoon, Regina andYorkton. As well, individuals fromAllan, Canora and Yorkton helpedfill some of the team rosters.

Thank you to all who attended and helped make this a “super”Superannuate event!

Competition ResultsA – Individual Medal Winners:

• Womens’ High Single – Paula Beck (Yorkton) – 272 • Mens’ High Single – Rick Murza (Saskatoon) – 330 • Women’s High Triple – Marguerite Stricker (Regina) – 1105 • Mens’ High Triple – Rick Murza (Saskatoon) – 1510• Women’s High Average – Marguerite Stricker, (Regina) – 184 • Mens’ High Average – Rick Murza (Saskatoon) – 252

B – Team Medal Winners:

Travelling Team Championship – Saturday, May 12.

• Gold – Regina Ramblers: Jim Slough, Art Stricker, Vern Huber,Marguerite Stricker and Geri Huber.

• Silver – Saska-Toons: Cecile Martell, Wally Carbno, Tom Brophy,Stella Shulhan, Rick Murza.

C – Team Medal Winners:

Mixed Team Competition – Friday, May 10.

• Gold – Team Two: Dora Machushek, Tom Brophy, Pat Hansen, BrendaZimmer, and Murray Pankoski.

• Silver – Team Seven: Stella Kuc, Art Stricker, Dennis Kittleson, MaxineStinka and Bruce Hansen.

Remember next year’s Provincialswill be held in Regina. All are invit -ed to attend!

Respectfully submitted by DonPfeifer on behalf of the Yorkton

STS Bowling League host commit -tee members: Brian Beck (chair),Sharon Pfeifer, Orest Machushekand Martin Phillips.

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To The Superannuated Teachersof Saskatchewan

To control costs, one copy is sent tohouseholds where both spouses aremembers. If this is not satisfactory, pleasecontact the STS office in Saskatoon.

The Outreach is available online. Please email the STS Office ifyou wish to receive notificationwhen it is posted on the websiteinstead of receiving a hard copy.

website: www.sts.sk.caPhone: 373-3879 Fax: 374-1122Email: sts@stf.sk.ca

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STS Executive 2011-12President/Councillor Margaret Martin, Saskatoon Chapter

Vice-President/Councillor Robert Wuschenny, Regina Chapter

Past-President/Councillor Jim Sego, Unity Chapter

Executive Secretary Fred Herron, Saskatoon Chapter

ACER-CART Representative George Georget, Saskatoon Chapter

Councillors:

Calvin Bachmeier Maple Creek-Medicine Hat ChapterDoug Haroldson Maple Creek-Medicine Hat ChapterJoyce Hoffman Swift Current ChapterMike Kaminski Assiniboine ChapterMaxine Stinka Assiniboine Chapter

Members-At-Large:

Elaine Broughton Saskatoon ChapterJudy Buzowetsky Weyburn ChapterLaura Dubois Regina ChapterShirley Henderson Prince Albert ChapterGerald Mamer Saskatoon ChapterRoger Marchand South Central ChapterKate McCorriston Nipawin Chapter

Another great AGM has takenplace. It was filled withinforma tion and many oppor -tunities to socialize.

Congratulations to Jim Sego,Elizabeth Sport and AgnesZeleny, recipients of the STSHonorary Life Membershipaward. These are three verydeserving people who havecontributed much to education,STS and their communities.

As mentioned in the last issuewe hope to start a new columntitled “Superannuates Makinga Difference”. Many Chaptersdo volunteer work or contributeto various charities. We wouldlike to hear about your workings.

If anyone has any ideas or sug -gestions to make the Outreach abetter newsletter please let meknow. I am open to new ideas.

Thank you to all who support -ed me in the election. At themeeting following the AGM I was again appointed yournewsletter editor for next year.

To all, have a great summer. Seeyou in the fall.

The final installment of “Howto Stay Young My Friend!”• Forgive now those who

made you cry. You mightnot get a second chance.

• Remember! Lost time cannever be found.

• Be kinder than necessary foreveryone you meet isfighting some kind of battle.

Shirley

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Reminder:Seniors’ Drug Plan

If you are the primary planholder of the STS GroupBenefits Plan, and are eligiblefor the Seniors’ Drug Planplease send a copy of theconfirmation letter to the STSOffice in order to have yourmonthly Extended Healthpremium reduced.