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Important Information Fact Sheet
The Retired Teachers of Ontario has a handy document about keeping your own personal documents in a safe place, and handy should you or your loved ones need them in times of fire or theft.
Change to Travel Plan Effective January 1, 2020
The RTO/ERO Benefits Committee through the Board of Directors are pleased to announce changes to your travel insurance effective January 1, 2020. Royal and Sun Alliance
Insurance Company of Canada (RSA) will replace Sun Life as the underwriter of the travel insurance. As well, Global Excel will be the new travel assistance provider, replacing Allianz Global Assistance. Your Extended Health Care, Dental and Semi-private Hospital plans will continue to be underwritten by Sun Life.
For the full article on this, please take a look at our November newsletter, page 4
We Want Your Input!
District 18’s Executive wants to hear from you, our 800+ members about
any ideas regarding communications on social media, social activities
and anything that is on your mind about how we can make this organization vital and inviting to all members. Watch for an up-coming e-blast with a link to a survey that we hope you will take a few moments to complete so we can get a better idea of what is effective, what needs to be reconsidered or what needs to be revisited as well as suggestions that you have for improvement or changes in any aspect of District 18’s activities. We want to hear it all, so please make your contribution so your organization can better serve you. ~ rtodistrict18news@gmail.com
Events at a Glance
Chickadee Luncheon – Tuesday January 28th at 11:30 a.m.
The Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House
15141 Hwy. 35, Minden
Cost (tax & tip included): (Payment at the door)
- District 18 members of Unit 1 (Haliburton) & Unit 2 (Kawartha Lakes) with voucher – $25
- District 18 members of Unit 1 (Haliburton) & Unit 2 (Kawartha Lakeswithout voucher – $30
- Members of other Districts (membership card required) – $35
- Non-members of RTO – $35
Menu: Hot and Cold Buffet
Please RSVP before January 18th by email to George Denny at havendayle@gmail.com
Valentine’s Day Luncheon
The Valentine’s Day Luncheon will not be held in the familiar way.
However, we intend to book a local restaurant and will reserve a seat for those who wish to attend. Each attendee will order from the menu and take care of their own costs. Members will be receive a small gift and be eligible to receive gift coupons by way of the random drawing. Details to follow in the new year.
Brew & Chews
The current summary is as follows:
BREW and CHEW (a.k.a. Koffee Klatch)
Brew and Chew events have resumed and remain scheduled for 9:30 AM the first Tuesday of each month from now until June. There is no need to call ahead, simply ARRIVE! Haliburton members welcome too! (No scheduled Coffee Club dates for Haliburton)
Remember, your first beverage is ‘On Us’ as we generously present each attending member of RTO with $3.00. Many members linger over a breakfast to accompany their beverage.
The dates and locations will be as follows:
| Date | Activity | Time/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tues. Jan. 28 @ 11:30 | Chickadee Luncheon | Pepper Mill Steak House, 15141 Hwy 35, Mindon RSVP to George Denny at havendayle@gmail.com |
| Tues. Feb 4 @ 9:30 | Chew and Brew | Signature Restaurant, 102 Lindsay St. S., Fenelon Falls |
| Tues. Mar. 3 @ 9:30 | Chew and Brew | St. Dave's Diner, Hwy 35, Lindsay |
| Tues. Apr. 7 @ 9:30 | Chew and Brew | Eggsmart, Bobcaygeon |
| Tues. May 5 @ 9:30 | Chew and Brew | Signature Restaurant, 102 Lindsay St. S., Fenelon Falls |
| Tues. Jun 2 @ 9:30 | Chew and Brew | St. Dave's Diner, Hwy 35, Lindsay |
| Tues. TBA via eblast | Golf Tournament | TBA |
Future Koffee Klatches
Please contact Marilas or Kathy if you have any questions. Email is preferred, but you can call if you need to. kathymnesbitt@gmail.com Kathy Nesbitt 705 878 3696 mjkokeshi@gmail.com Marilas McInnis 705 324 9587