To The Superannuated Teachersof Saskatchewan

Volume 33, Number 5 • May-June 2011

President’s ReportMargaret Martin

The 38th Annual General Meetingof the Superannuated Teachers ofSaskatchewan held in Saskatoon onMay 10-12, 2011, was again verysuccessful. We had delegates inattendance from all 43 Chapterseager to discuss and vote on the 22resolutions that provide direction tothe Executive and to learn moreabout the STS organization. We alsohad the opportunity to celebrate ourgrowing membership of now over9450 members and to have somefun. Thank you to Shirley Dyck andDoug Haroldson for co-chairinganother successful event for ourorganization.

In my address to the delegates at the AGM, I made someobservations based on my 21 visitsto Chapters in Saskatchewan duringthe past year. I would like to sharethese with all of our members.

• STS members know how to havefun! Whether you are meeting inMurphy's Bar in Melfort orenjoying lunch and tea at Adelle'sTea House in Carrot River orcelebrating a curling victory oreven a loss in Shellbrook, yoursmiles and enthusiasm have beencontagious.

• STS members are very knowl -edge able and talented people! Ihave been given insight into theconstruction of instru ments thatare capable of being played bysymphony musicians at theMelville Opera House andlistened to excellent presenta -tions given to your fellowChapter members such as one ongenealogy in Gravelbourg and ahistorical presentation to markthe 125th Anniversary of theNorthwest Resistance of 1885 inLloydminster and highlightsfrom a member’s trip to Africa inSaskatoon. Not only are you veryknowledgeable and talented, butyou are all very happy to shareinformation with others.

• STS members are eager to learnmore about our organization! The many comments after mypres entations about our Extend -ed Health and Dental Plan, ourTravel Benefits, our Teachers’Superannuation Plan and theSaskatchewan Teachers’ Retirement

Plan, and our Group LifeInsurance indicated that ourmembers are anxious to receiveup to date information especiallyabout matters that affect our lives.

• STS members are excellent chefsor know just the right places to go for good food! I had anopportunity to sample manyexcellent dishes in Wakaw, Craik,Tisdale, Greenwater, Saskatoon,Churchbridge, Maple Creek,Swift Current, Prince Albert,Regina, Kindersley, Bankend,Weyburn, Biggar, and Yorkton, as well as, the locations I havealready noted earlier. There have been so many deliciousluncheons and dinners that Irealize my exercise routine mustbe mandatory!

• STS members provide invaluableassistance to their communities!Not only are SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan com -mitted to and supportive of theirlocal Chapters but they alsoprovide many hours of work orvolunteer assistance to theircommunities. I believe that with -out the countless hours ofassistance that we provide, mostwithout remuneration, manycommunity organizations orservice groups would be unable toprovide the services they now do.

President Margaret Martin welcomed thedelegates to this 38th Annual General Meeting.

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Highlights of the 38th Annual General Meeting Shirley Dyck/Doug Haroldson

The 2011 Annual General Meetingheld in the Travelodge Hotel inSaskatoon on May 10 to May 12 wasa huge success.

Registration began at 5:30 pm onTuesday, May 10th under thedirection of the office staff of ColleenBailey and Heather Hase, assisted bydelegates from the Prince Albert andthe Regina Chapters.

There were 205 registered delegatesand Executive members represent -ing 43 Chapters, our ExecutiveSecretary and two office staff. TheseChapters included 5 delegates fromour British Columbia Chapters ofFraser Valley, Okanagan Valley and Victoria.

We again had corporate sponsor -ship for our AGM. We sincerely

I wish to thank each of our Chapters

for inviting me to visit, providing a

very friendly welcome and such

wonderful hospitality. I look

forward to six more scheduled visits

during the month of June.

Thank you to the very hard working

and dedicated STS Provincial

Executive members who have

worked with me during this past

year. At the AGM Honorary Life

Memberships in the STS were

presented to Shirley Dyck who has

served on the Provincial Executive

for 21 years and to James Slough

who has served for 5 years. I know

that all of our members appreciate

the work that our provincial

Executive members do.

Thank you to Colleen Bailey, ourOffice Manager, Heather Hase, ourAssistant Office Manager, and FredHerron, our Executive Secretary. Allof your support to me personally

thank the Travelodge Hotel,Greystone Managed InvestmentsInc., Saskatchewan Blue Cross, andESTI for their generosity.

Tuesday Evening – Galaxy Ballroom

President Margaret Martinwelcomed the delegates to this 38thAnnual General Meeting.

Colleen Bailey and Heather Hase (office staff) Delegates from the Prince Albert and ReginaChapters assisted at the registration desk.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of theMcDowell Foundation we had as our guestspeaker Michelle Prytula.

and to our membership is so verymuch appreciated.

It has been my pleasure to work as your STS President during thispast year!

Front row (from left): Robert Wuschenny (Vice President), Fred Herron (Executive Secretary), Kate McCorriston (Provincial Executive), Margaret Martin (President)Back row: Jim Sego (Past-President), Shirley Dyck (Provincial Executive)

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Maxine Stinka, STS representative tothe McDowell Foundation, intro -duced our guest speaker MichellePrytula. Michelle was a 2010recipient of the Dr. Stirling McDowellFoundation award. She spoke on thetopic of action research, a researchmethod she feels holds the greatestpotential for transforming educationin Saskatchewan.

Action research is so effectivebecause it involves teachers’learning in order to bring aboutimproved student learning.

Past President Jim Sego, Chair of the Nominations Committee,introduced the candidates for the2011-12 year.

Margaret Martin introduced “NoHurry” the trio of Greg Hoiness,Brad Ehr, and Greg Solie fromSaskatoon brought back by populardemand. They delighted theaudience with their tremendousvoices, great harmony and humour.Again we have heard nothing butpositive reviews.

Entertainment: No Hurry

Wednesday, May 11

President Margaret Martin chairedthe Plenary Session held in theGalaxy Ballroom.

Kate McCorriston playing the flute

accompanied the singing of ‘O Canada’.

Kate McCorriston then gave theInvocation. This was followed by aminute of silence to remember ourfellow superannuates who havepassed away.

Vice-President Robert Wuschennyreviewed the announcements and introduced President MargaretMartin, who delivered herpresidential address.

Jim Sego, Chair of the NominationsCommittee, then brought forwardthe slate of nominees.

Fred Herron, Executive Secretary,presented the budget. He movedwe table the committee reports untilThursday.

Shirley Dyck, AGM Co-Chair,discussed the Annual GeneralMeeting format.

Delegates broke into five groups todiscuss the resolutions.

Following lunch the ArchiveCommittee of Robert Wuschennyand Jim Sego presented Member -ship Growth Awards to 9 chapters.Margaret Martin read the list ofsuperannuates that had received aChapter Award in 2010-11.

In the afternoon delegates couldattend three of the five interestsessions offered:

• Bird Watching – Gordon Taylor • Out of Country Travel –

Saskatchewan Blue Cross – Mary Szunyik

• Saskatoon Horticultural Society –How does your Garden Grow? –Bill and Marj Meger

• The STS Benefits Program – Fred Herron

• Retirement Decisions 65 andBeyond – Karen Tzupa TCUFinancial Group

Wednesday Evening

On Wednesday evening, thedelegates, Honorary Life Members,Past Presidents, and guests enjoyedthe banquet held in the GalaxyBallroom. President Margaret intro -duced the head table, the Executive

and office staff, the Honorary LifeMembers and the special guests.

Kate McCorriston, Chair of theHonorary Life Membership Com -mittee, bestowed this prestigiousaward on candidates Shirley Dyckand James Slough.

Entertainment: Cash Back

Cash Back performs the music ofJohnny Cash, one of the world’sgreatest music icons. The Cash Backtrio consists of Dave Norman as the“Man in Black” who plays the leadelectric or acoustic guitar, his wifeDebbie who plays the bass guitarand joins in the vocals and DaveWickett who plays percussion. Theyentertained us with authenticversions of songs that made JohnnyCash legendary. The tribute showthat Cash Back delivered appealedto many and definitely showcasedthe group’s reverence and genuinelove of Johnny Cash’s music. Wereceived many accolades aboutCash Back.

Thursday, May 12 –Plenary Session

STF President – Steven Allen

President Margaret Martin intro -duced Steven Allen, President ofSaskatchewan Teachers Federationwho brought greetings on itsbehalf.

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In his address, Mr. Allen commend -

ed the delegates for their many

years of serving students and their

communities. The following quotes

were given:

“Serve Others. The unfailing recipe

for happiness and success is to want

the good of others.” Desmond Tutu

“One of the secrets of life is that all

that is really worth the doing is

what we do for others.” Lewis Carol

Mr. Allen gave a brief review of the

history of the STF as well as an

update on the present bargaining

situation.

In his address to the STS AGM, STF

President Steven Allen indicated

that it would be helpful to active

teachers if STS members were to

consider the following:

1. Become knowledgeable about the

matters in dispute.

(Access the STF website at

www.stf.sk.ca)

2. Contact Members of the

Legislature including the

Premier, Minister of Finance and

the Minister of Education.

3. Talk to family, friends and

neighbours to provide accurate

information about the dispute.

In closing, Mr. Allen personally

thanked everyone for the valuable

support that the Superannuated

Teachers of Saskatchewan have

shown consistently to the teachers

of this province.

Displays

We were pleased to have displays

from the McDowell Foundation,

the TCU Financial Group,

Saskatchewan Seniors’ Mechanism

and the STF. The Saskatchewan

Blue Cross draw was won by

Irma Kittelson.

The Annual Meeting

The report on elections is printedlater in this issue of Outreach.

Committee Reports presented andadopted were:

• Executive Secretary – Fred Herron• Office and Staffing Committee –

Fred Herron• STRP Advisory Committee –

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

Robert Wuschenny• SSM – Robert Wuschenny• Archivist – Robert Wuschenny• Councillors – Margaret Martin • Outreach – Margaret Martin• Group Benefits –

Shirley Henderson• Support Services –

Calvin Bachmeier• Recreation – Calvin Bachmeier• McDowell Foundation –

Maxine Stinka• Retirement Lifestyles Planning –

Shirley Dyck

Robert Wuschenny, Chair of the Resolutions Committee, andMargaret Martin, President present -ed the resolutions.

This year the Canadian Associationof Retired Teachers will mark thetwentieth anniversary of itsfounding, during the proceedingsof its June Annual General Meeting.

George Georget proposed that thisAssembly express to ACER-CARTour heartfelt congratulations on itstwentieth anniversary

Fred Herron, Executive Secretary,presented the 2011-12 budget. Healso presented the fee by-law andthe appointment of an auditor for 2011-12.

Robert Wuschenny presented thecourtesy resolution.

President Margaret Martin thankedeveryone for attending and thenadjourned the Thirty-eighth AnnualGeneral Meeting.

2011-12 STF DiaryPre-order online at www.stf.sk.ca until June 30, 2011.

The 2011-12 STF Diary will be available by individual pre-orderonly. Your STS chapter president will not be completing the

ordering process on your behalf this year. Superannuatedteachers are required to pre-order through the Federation website.

To access the order form visit the Federation website, www.stf.sk.ca andclick on the STF Diary feature box located in the bottom right corner of thescreen. You will then be prompted to provide the following information:

Last nameFirst nameMailing addressTelephone (no spaces)Teacher’s certificate number

Once you submit the form, a confirmation page will be displayed.

If you require additional information, contact the STF at 306-373-1660 or 1-800-667-7762.

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The Retirement Lifestyles PlanningCommittee members are:

Daryl Nordick STF liaison, BertGordon Vice-Chair, Calvin Bachmeier,Elaine Broughton, Darlene Kidd,Dianne McLeod, Shirley Henderson,Doug Haroldson, George Georget,Gerald Mamer and Shirley Dyck,Chair.

Our committee met on September16th in the STF Building. BertGordon shared a brief history ofRetirement Lifestyles Planning. Wedecided that our advertisingcampaign would include an ad inthe Bulletin as well as a letter to alldirectors, assistant directors, and

Group BenefitsShirley Henderson

Retirement Lifestyles Planning Shirley Dyck

Points to keep in mind:

• We have completed the secondyear of the Extended Health andDental Plan contract withSaskatchewan Blue Cross. TheCommittee continues to monitorthe plan experience.

• Every member was sent astatement of premiums paidwhich can be used for income taxpurposes.

• If your dependent turns 21 and isstill a full time student please

notify the STS Office to have thedependent remain on yourGroup Plan.

• As a cost-saving issue, you may

choose to have the claim reim -

burse ment electronically deposited

into your bank account. Please

notify Saskatchewan Blue Cross

with regards to direct deposit.

Thank you for the opportunity to be

the Chair of this Committee.

Honorary Life MembersKate McCorriston

Congratulations!Shirley Dyck

• Served on the Provincial Executive

and on many committees since 1990

• Co-Chaired the AGM Planning

Committee for several years

• Organized the first Retirement

Lifestyles Planning Seminar in Swift

Current

James Slough

• Served on the Provincial Executive

since 2006

• Chaired the Honorary Life

Membership Committee and the

Archives Committee

• Created and maintained a power-

point presentation for the 35th STS

AGM that featured Past Presidents

and Honorary Life Membership

recipients

CongratulationsCarol Moen, Phyllis Fowlerand Ken Moore this year’s

recipients of the STF Arbos Awards.

Budget, Finance and Audit Robert Wuschenny

P.D. chairpersons of each schooldivision. We reviewed the evalua -tions of the nine presenta tions madelast year and the program we willpresent this year.

This year we made two presen -tations: one at the Prairie ValleyTeachers’ Association Conven tionheld in Regina on March 18th andanother at North Battleford Teachers’Association Convention on May 2nd.A sincere thank you to thecommittee members for makingthese presentations and to all whoparticipated and assisted in making2010-11 another successful year forRetirement Lifestyles Planning.

The proposed budget as presented in the last issue of Outreach was ratified.

The STS membership fee for the year 2011-12 will be $30 with an annual

rebate to chapters of $8 per person.

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STS Resolutions 2011Robert Wuschenny

Resolution TenBE IT RESOLVED that Policy 10 – Dr.Stirling McDowell Foundation Grantbe amended by adding thefollowing:

2. The STS will make memorialdonations to the Dr. StirlingMcDowell Foundation inaccordance with the followingschedule:

Death of an active STSExecutive Member – $1,000

Death of the spouse of anactive STS ExecutiveMember – $500

Death of a former STSPresident or an HonoraryLife Member – $500

Referred to the STS Executive.Carried

Resolution ElevenBE IT RESOLVED that the Super -annuated Teachers of Saskatchewanrecommend that all Chapters andmembers take appropriate action(including financial donations) to commemorate the twentiethanniversary of the McDowellFoundation.

Carried

Resolution TwelveBE IT RESOLVED that candidates forSTS Executive positions be providedan opportunity to speak briefly to theGeneral Assembly at the beginningof the AGM.

Carried

Resolution ThirteenBE IT RESOLVED that Honorary LifeMembers who attend the AGMreceive the same rights andprivileges as Delegates.

Tabled

Resolutions Directedto the STF

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

Carried

Resolution TwoBE IT RESOLVED that STS requestthe STF to negotiate indexing ofsuperannuation allowances in theTSP which is 100% of the CanadianCPI for the first $25,000 ofallowances, until such time as fullindexing is achieved.

Carried

Resolutions Directedto the STS

Resolution ThreeBE IT RESOLVED that the STS GroupBenefits Health Plan cover the costsof cardiac rehabilitation when pre -scribed by a physician, to a yearlymaximum which is the same as theyearly maximum for ParamedicalServices under the STS Plan.

Carried

Resolution FourBE IT RESOLVED that THAT the STSinvestigate the costs of increasing theyearly maximum to $350 in the STSGroup Benefits Health Plan for thefollowing paramedical services:psychologist, speech therapist,podiatrist/chiro podist, acupuncturist,physiotherapist, chiropractor, naturo -path, massage therapist.

Defeated

Resolution Five

BE IT RESOLVED that our GroupBenefits Health Plan increase themaximum allowed benefit forprescription eyeglasses and contactlenses to $200 every 2 calendar years.

Defeated

Resolution Six

BE IT RESOLVED that THAT ourGroup Benefits Health Plan increasethe current maximum allowedbenefit of $1700 per person percalendar year for prescription drugsto reflect the effects of inflation.

Defeated

Resolution Seven

BE IT RESOLVED that the STSExecutive investigate amending theparamedical services clauses toprovide for a maximum per memberper calendar year, rather than perspecialty per calendar year and,further, that the STS Executive reportto the next annual meeting regardingthis investigation.

Carried

Resolution Eight

BE IT RESOLVED that the STSconsider implementing a namechange from Superannuated toRetired to more closely reflect themakeup of all its membership.

Defeated

Resolution Nine

BE IT RESOLVED that Policy 10 – Dr.Stirling McDowell Foundation Grantbe amended to read as follows:

1. The STS will award an annualgrant of $2 000.00 in support ofthe activities of the Dr. StirlingMcDowell Foundation.

Carried

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Resolution Fourteen

BE IT RESOLVED that theSuperannuated Teachers ofSaskatchewan recommend thatChapters and members continuetheir efforts to encourage the federalgovernment to persuade theCanadian International Develop -ment Agency (CIDA) to restorefunding to the Canadian Teachers’Federation (CTF) for InternationalDevelopment Education Projects toensure that the existing Inter nationalCooperation Program of CTF can becontinued or amended as deemednecessary by CTF beyond theextension September of 2011.

Carried

Resolution Fifteen

BE IT RESOLVED that the STSannual fee for 2011-2012 be $30 perperson.

Carried

Resolution Sixteen

BE IT RESOLVED that the STSannual rebate to Chapters for 2011-12 be $8 per person.

Carried

Resolutions Directedto ACER-CART

Resolution SeventeenBE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequest ACER-CART to activelylobby the Government of Canada tomake Canadian adult passportseffective for ten years.

Carried

Resolution EighteenBE IT RESOLVED that the STSrequest ACER-CART and SSM toLobby the Federal and Provincialgovernments to allow tax deductionsfor fees associated with seniors’physical activity-based programs.

Carried

Late Resolutions

Late Resolution OneNotice of Motion:BE IT RESOLVED that Bylaw 3 (1.4)be repealed and replaced by “votingshall be secret ballot, and

representatives may vote for as manycandidates as there are vacancies”.

Defeated

Late Resolution TwoBE IT RESOLVED that the STSinstitute the singing of a teacheranthem at STS assemblies tocelebrate or accentuate positivessuch as teacher spirit, teachertogetherness and teacher pride.

Defeated

Late Resolution ThreeNotice of Motion:BE IT RESOLVED that the STSincrease the provincial recreationevents grant to $350.00 per activity.

Carried

Late Resolution FourBE IT RESOLVED that the STS(Superannuated Teachers ofSaskatchewan) convey in whatevermanner appropriate, its support ofthe STF (Saskatchewan Teachers’Federation) members in theirattempt to negotiate a fair andreasonable contract for teachers.

Carried

Prince Albert ChapterBarry Hollick (Award of Distinction)

Regina ChapterJulia EckertDenis HarrisGlen Thompson

Saskatoon ChapterHerman Berg (Special Service Award)

Margaret Cooper (Honorary Life Member)

Margaret Leaker (Honorary Life Member)

Swift Current ChapterLaurel Krause (Special Chapter Award) (Laurel passed away on December23, 2010)

Tisdale Chapter(ten year membership)Winnifred AndersonGwenne DegensteinBob PriceKen Thurston

(twenty year membership)Audrey DahlsjoTherese MahussierDarlene McCulloughEarl McNair

The Battlefords and District ChapterLouise Bohn (2008-2009)Barb Sealy (2008-2009)Audry Blais (2009-2010)Ruby Rafuse (2009-2010)

Victoria Chapter(15 years of attendance and service)Gaynor ReesLaurie Simpson

Chapter Award Recipients 2011Membership Growth Awards 2011

Chapter Name Award

Biggar Chapter Plaque

Estevan Chapter Plaque

Northwest Chapter Plaque

Red Deer River Valley Chapter Plaque

+ 3rd Base

Regina Chapter Plaque + 3rd Base

Shamrock Chapter Plaque + 3rd Base

South Central Chapter Plaque

Swift Current Chapter Plaque + 3rd Base

Wadena Chaper Plaque

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Councillors’ ReportMargaret Martin

On October 14-16, 2010 our eight STSCouncillors, Calvin Bachmeier,Shirley Dyck, Doug Haroldson, MikeKaminski, Margaret Martin, Jim Sego, Maxine Stinka, and RobertWuschenny, attended the STFCouncillors' Conference and SpecialMeeting of Council in Saskatoon.Councillors received STF organiza -tional updates regarding governance,administration, provincial collectivebargaining, and Federation advocacyinitiatives.

Because the STF Bargaining Team hasbeen in negotiation with theGovernment-Trustee Team sinceJanuary, 2010, two Special Meetingsof Council were called on November27, 2010, and April 2, 2011, to update STF Councillors onthe negotiation process. Our STSCouncillors were also invited toattend, and several were inattendance at these two meetings.

On April 13-16, 2011, our eightCouncillors, with Gerald Mamersubstituting for Jim Sego, attendedthe STS Annual Meeting of Council inSaskatoon.

On Thursday, April 14, theeducational partners addressed themore than 200 Councillors. TheMinister of Education, DonnaHarpauer, Saskatchewan SchoolBoards Association President SandiUrban-Hall, LEADS President RobCurrie, and CTF Vice PresidentDianne Woloschuk all broughtgreetings. We also heard theaddresses presented by STF PresidentSteven Allen and STF GeneralSecretary Gwen Dueck.

On Friday, April 15 all Councillorsspent time reviewing the 42resolutions and eight notices ofmotion in four small groups:Governance, Administration, EconomicServices, and Social and PoliticalAdvocacy/Professional Stewardship

and Responsibility. As well, we tookpart in re-electing STF PresidentSteven Allen and STF Vice-PresidentSonja Susut for the 2011-2012 year. Areception and dinner followed onFriday evening where Arbos Awardsfor contributions to the professionalorganization were presented to Carol Moen and Ken Moore and an Arbos Award for contributions to education and the teachingprofession was presented to PhyllisFowler, a Saskatoon educator.

On Saturday, April 16 Councillorsvoted on the 42 resolutions and eightnotices of motion. Among these

resolutions were six STS resolutionsthat were submitted to the STF. Ofthese resolutions three were passed,one was referred to the STFExecutive, and two were defeated.Please note all of the resolutions andnotices of motion and the votingresults in the May 11, 2011, issue ofthe Saskatchewan Bulletin.

Because Shirley Dyck will not be aSTS Councillor for 2011-2012, I wouldlike to thank her for her many yearsof service as STS Councillor and forthe many years prior as an STFCouncillor.

Election ReportJim Sego and Fred Herron

Executive Positions for 2011-2012:

President/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 Chapter

Doug Haroldson Maple-Creek Medicine Hat Chapter

Joyce Hoffman Swift Current Chapter

Mike Kaminski Assiniboine Chapter

Maxine Stinka Assiniboine Chapter

Members at Large:

Elaine Broughton Saskatoon Chapter

Judy Buzowetsky Weyburn Chapter

Laura Dubois Regina Chapter

Shirley Henderson Prince Albert Chapter

Gerald Mamer Saskatoon Chapter

Roger Marchand South Central Chapter

Kate McCorriston Nipawin Chapter

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The Saskatoon Committee did a great job. Yorkton Chapter willhost the tournament in May 2012. See you there!

Bowling Report

First Place: Tournament Team - NightersSTS Saskatoon Chapter Bowling Plaque L to R- Dot Junor, Art Stricker, Peter Rolston, Terry Gabriel, GloriaLeniuk

First Place: Home Team Yorkton - PintasticsFlora Henderson Trophy WinnersL to R- Orest Machushek, Brian Beck, Paula Beck, Ed Machushek(missing Norma Hrynchuk)

Ladies’ High Average – Vyonne Foley (Regina) – 180Mens’ High Average – Art Stricker (Regina) – 205

Ladies’ High Triple – Gloria Leniuk (Moose Jaw) – 533Men’s High Triple – Tom Brophy (Saskatoon) – 643

Ladies’ High Single – Stella Kuc ( Moose Jaw) – 213Mens’ High Single – Dennis Kittelson (Saskatoon) – 265

Ladies’ Consolation – Ann Young (Saskatoon)Mens’ Consolation – Vic Lavellee (Moose Jaw)

A very successful provincial bowling tournament was hosted by the Saskatoon Chapter on May 5 and 6,2011. Nine teams played three games on Thursday afternoon and three more on Friday morning. Adelicious banquet on Thursday evening was enjoyed by all, followed by entertainment by "Jean andDoreen" from Saskatoon. The following teams won:

Home team First Place: Yorkton - Pintastics: 3665Flora Henderson Trophy & Gold Medal, gifts

Brian BeckPaula Beck Norma Hrynchuk (substitute)Ed MachushekOrest Machushek

Second Place: Saskatoon - Saska - toons: 3503Silver Medal, gifts

Bob ChabenRose YaworskiTom BrophyStella ShulhanWally Carbno

Tournament TeamFirst Place: Nighters:STS Saskatoon Chapter Bowling Plaque & GoldMedal, gifts

Gloria LeniukDot Junor Art StrickerTerry GabrielPeter Rolston

Second Place: Bright LightsSilver Medal, gifts

George ExnerDennis KittelsonMaria TatarniukVyonne FoleyStella Kuc

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Upcoming EventsRecreational Activities Participation STS Style . . .

Golf2011 Host: Assiniboine ChapterPlace: Madge LakeDate: June 13-14 2011Contact: Tom Jordens Phone: 306-542-3265

2012 Host: Moose Jaw ChapterPlace: Lynbrook Golf &

Country ClubDate: June 11-12Contact: Sandra Towriss – 306-692-2562Adele Owatz – 306-693-0578

FishingNo host

Kaiser2011 Host: Unity ChapterPlace: New Horizons Hall, WilkieDate: October 13, 2011Contact: Eva SchillePhone: 306-247-2004or Contact: Annette FahlPhone: 306-247-2087Entry deadline: October 7, 2011

Bridge2011 Host: Saskatoon Chapter Place: Saskatoon Bridge Club,

3041 Louise StreetDate: September 16-17, 2011Contact: Jerry MamerPhone: 306-668-3951Email: glvgm@sasktel.net

Recreation – Calvin Bachmeier

Stitch ‘N Quilt2011 Host: Moosomin ChapterDate: October 24-26, 2011Contact: Ann NorganPhone: 306-435-3139Email: r.a.norgan@sasktel.netWebsite:www.stitch-n-quilt2011.com

Curling2011 Host: Swift Current ChapterPlace: Swift Current Curling Club –iPlexDate: November 7-9, 2011Contact: Ross OrthPhone: 306-773-1055(Please see registration form below)

If Chapters are interested in hostingprovincial events please contact the STSoffice or a member of the RecreationCommittee. We would also be open toany proposals for new events.

STS 2011 Curling Registration Form

Swift Current November 7-9, 2011Open to STS members and spousesLimit: First 16 paid registrationsChair: Ross Orth 306-773-1055 or dorm@sasktel.net

Name:

Address:

Postal Code: Phone:

Email:

Skip:

Third:

Second:

Lead:

NOTE: All teams play Monday evening November 7

Team Registration Fee: $ 200.00

Extra banquet tickets: ______ X $20 = $ ________

TOTAL ENCLOSED = $ ________

Make cheque payable to STS Curling 2011 and send to:Ross Orth 1420 Elmwood PlaceSwift Current, SK S9H 5C3

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Spotlight on MembersSuperannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting

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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

2317 Arlington Avenue Saskatoon SK S7J 2H8 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

STS Executive 2010-11President/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 Chapter

Shirley Dyck Swift Current Chapter

Doug Haroldson Maple Creek-Medicine Hat Chapter

Mike Kaminski Assiniboine Chapter

Maxine Stinka Assiniboine Chapter

Members-At-Large:

Elaine Broughton Saskatoon Chapter

Shirley Henderson Prince Albert Chapter

Gerald Mamer Saskatoon Chapter

Roger Marchand South Central Chapter

Kate McCorriston Nipawin Chapter

James Slough Regina Chapter

The crocuses are popping theirheads out on the prairies andthe tulips are showing theircolors in our gardens. We haveto say a big prayer for thosewho wonder if they will have ahome or a livelihood after allthe waters recede.

Another successful AGM hasbeen completed. What a wellrun meeting. The entertainmentwas superb. I think a good timewas had by most.

On behalf of all involved aspecial thank-you goes to theballot counters: Ernie Epp,Heather Hase, Joan Herron, BillMartin, Anne Slough, CaroleSego, Betty Wiebe and LizKunetsky. Your hard work wasgreatly appreciated.

Please keep in mind the newmethod of ordering an STFDiary. Check out the method inthis issue.

On a personal note I send bestwishes and congratulations toShirley Dyck and James Sloughour new Honorary Life Members.

Shirley was one of the firstExecutive to welcome me to theOffice and “kinda” took meunder her wing and helped methroughout the years I havebeen involved with STS. (Itmust be something to do withthe name.)

Have a great summer.Shirley

From The Editor’s Desk

Publications Mail Agreement No.40017216

Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:

STS Office

2317 Arlington Avenue

Saskatoon SK S7J 2H8

Thank YouIt is with deep gratitude that Isincerely thank the SuperannuatedTeachers of Saskatchewan for thehonor bestowed on me, theHonorary Life Membership, I shallcherish it forever.

Shirley Dyck

I am very honoured to receiveHonorary Life Membership and ithas been a pleasure to serve onthe provincial Executive and toserve the members at large.

All the best to everyone in the future.

James Slough