Both annual RTO social events of the winter were very well-received by those in attendance. The food was particularly singled out for compliments to the caterer/chefs.
The musical entertainment provided before and after the Valentine’s meal warranted many positive compliments too.
Plan to join us next year!
The Lindsay Curling Club was the venue for the 2017 RTO Bonspiel this year. There were 12 teams entered and a great day was had by all the participants. The bonspiel consisted of 2 – 6 end games with a delicious lunch served in between.
Special thanks to Karen Brentnell for getting all the prizes and to Pat Lovsin who paid the rental fee for the spiel.
The winners this year were:
Next year’s bonspiel will be on November 7th in Lindsay. Mark your calendars.
The convenor will be Jerry Ford. jerryford@sympatico.ca to register
Here are some images, click on any image to view them in a larger size.
Flavours of Fall, a combined birthday/anniversary party to mark milestones for both Canada and RTO, brought together members from all parts of District 18 to enjoy an evening of camaraderie, fine food representing regions across Canada, and sublime music by harpist, Angelica Ottewill.
Guest speaker Sharon Laurence, author and retired teacher, shared stories from her life helping to protect wolves at the Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre. Lucky door prize winners were able to take home copies of books about wolves written by her late husband, one of Canada’s leading naturalist writers, R.D.Lawrence, as well as copies of her 150th project: Canadian Culinary Treasures 1867-2017.
May 26th, 2016
Max Radiff leaving District 18 Executive posts. Thank you for many years of service.
In spite of the blustery day, all was light and friendly inside the Lindsay Golf and Country Club at the A.G.M. The regular business meeting was smoothly conducted by our out-going President,Wayne Cooper, with the able assistance of Max Radiff. The current executive were all thanked for their many on-going efforts on behalf of District 18, with particular thanks to Max for his many years of service on both the Executive and as a Senator for RTO, and to our retiring Communications Officer Bruce Peck. Bruce and his wife Debbie have done a wonderful job with our standard-bearing newsletter Bell Free and our expanded website http://www.rtoero-district18.com/ . Thank you and congratulations to both Max and Bruce on jobs very well done.
The unit meetings were brief, and resulted in several vacant positions being filled. Thanks to all who volunteered. The position of 1rst Vice-President for the Kawartha Lakes unit is still open. If you’re interested in working on the Executive with a great group of people, contact our new President, Roberta Fuller. She’ll be happy to hear from you.
With all reports given and received, and motions carried and passed, we got down to the serious business of eating a fabulous lunch prepared by the LGCC staff.
Rick Fines, provided delightful entertainment at our Spring AGM
The highlight of the day was the entertainment provided by Rick Fines, a talented musician, songwriter and historian from Peterborough. We were treated to a finely tuned history of the 12 Bar Blues music traditions in North America, from the call-and-response hollers of plantation workers in the South through the Blues, Ragtime, Swing, Jazz and the global phenomenon of Rock and Roll. We could have listened for hours! Thanks to Pres. Roberta for arranging this delightful addition to coffee, tea and dessert. Rick was the icing on the cake.
Many thanks to all who participated in the A.G.M.to make it such a successful day. ~ by Cheryl Cohoon, 2nd Vice President
I am enclosing the latest Liaison Report from the Pension and Retirement Concerns Committee. In it you will find some interesting bits of information about defined benefit plans, the OTF Pension Forum, Teachers’ Annual Meeting and old age security. There is also information about a really practical resource – McMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal. If you get an opportunity, visit the website where you will find authentic and reliable resources about aging.
While Marilas McInnis, one of our regular hosts for this popular and fun get-together was absent this year… “Absent,” {defined by those of us who wished we were there as well,} as lolly-gagging in the Arizona sun! Our other two very capable organizer/hosts did their usual remarkable job of putting on another excellent event. Thank-you to Sheila Davidson and Kathleen Nesbitt for your superb effort… a job very well done!
The good folks from the Historical Society made a fine presentation regarding the planned activities for the 100th Anniversary of when the 109th Battalion of Victoria and Haliburton Counties gathered in Lindsay before departing by train for participation in World War I. These activities will have occurred by the time you receive this Newsletter, but the event was very well organized and advertised. Our thanks to David Wesley of The Olde Gaol Museum, and his staff for sharing with us.
There was a good turn-out for the luncheon, a lovely meal, and how nice it was to have three of our members over the age of 90, in attendance this year… Mrs. Doreen Roadhouse; Mrs. Rosella Moore; and Mrs. Mary Moher. Please visit our “Photo Gallery” for photos of various events held over the past while.
The 10th annual RTO spiel was once again held at the Lindsay Curling Club on Wednesday, November 4th, 2015. It was attended by 40 curlers and welcomed the return of several teams and individuals. We also welcomed some newcomers who we hope will return next year as well.
A wonderful day was had by all with learning new skills, applying old skills and renewing friendships throughout the day. Lots of conversation and laughter was enjoyed by all.
Following 2 games and a filling lunch, one team emerged victorious for 2015.
This team was skipped by Paul Pinkney and capably assisted by Suzanne Reading, Bruce Beatty and Floyd Walden. They earned the honour of having their team names added to the trophy. This trophy is the original “Bates Bonspiel” which began many years ago and then remained dormant until 10 years ago when the RTO bonspiel started.
I have organized this event for the past 10 years and decided it was time to pass the event on to others. The winning team was suggested to be the organizers for next year. Paul Pinkney agreed to this, so mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 9th, 2016. Paul’s contact info will appear in a newsletter prior to the event. I agreed to continue to be responsible for the prizes.
This year again, there were people who helped me with the event and without them, the event would not happen. Thanks were extended to the curling club staff, Mark West, Dave Nigh and Bob Widdis. The caterer, Lee Smith, again supplied us with coffee, a morning snack and a delicious lunch. Bruce Peck once more acted as the registration guy who welcomed everyone and collected the money. We gratefully extended many thanks to Pat Lovsin for generously paying for the rental of the Curling Club!!
This event has been enjoyed by all who have attended and it truly has been and continues to be a “FUN” spiel. Please consider participating next year! Karen Brentnell (Convenor)
The executive, based on direction and feedback from the membership, has sought to provide past service in three major areas:
During my term of service (2007 – 2014) on the executive of District 18, Haliburton/Kawartha Lakes, I have held the positions of Secretary, Health Service Insurance Committee Rep, Political Advocacy Rep, 1st and 2nd Vice President and most recently Senator, Treasurer and President. (Yes I do have a life outside of RTO that is not impacted by this time commitment.) I have been the beneficiary of having two persons who have fulfilled the position of Newsletter Editor, Mike Catling and Pauline Johnson – both of whom have provided you with informative as well as nicely designed and presented information on the happenings in and around the district that would be of interest and benefit to you.
