Fall 2009 Newsletter - RTO/ERO District 7 Windsor-Essex

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EDITOR
John McLaughlin
Fall 2009
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Past President
Al Linnell
734-1538
President
Gord Miall
944-1061
President-elect
Simone Rickerby
979-4094
Vice-President
Jim Sparrow
972-0826
Secretary
Judy Bowden
948-5214
Treasurer
Jim Sparrow
972-0826
Asst. Treasurer
Ann Cotter
733-3266
Newsletter Editor
John McLaughlin
736-5761
Where have
the Summer
and early Fall
months gone?
Poof! Do you
find the days
just flying by? I
do – but being
busy doing
what I want to
do is quite
different from
doing what I
have had to do
in the past. I
enjoyed my
teaching and
administrative experiences but have
moved into a new positive lifestyle. It is
great to be able to “smell the roses” again.
What a delight it was to see almost 100
of you at our “Hell With The Bell”
breakfast at Dominion Golf Club on
September 8 th . This was a great way to
welcome new retirees to RTO/ERO. Good
food and good fellowship will do it every
time. The free mugs helped too.
The Fall Senate in Toronto will be held
in the last week of October. Six members
of the Executive will be attending. We
hope to have some good news to share
after Provincial Executive elections are
over. Two members of District 7, Jim
Sparrow
(Political Action) and Norm Renaud
(Project Service to Others) are on
provincial Committees. Margaret Clarke
has just relinquished the Chair of the
Member Services Committee at the
provincial level as well. These three
people in particular are very active at
both the Local and the Provincial levels.
Their experience and expertise are very
much appreciated by our Local Executive.
Our Fall Luncheon on November 19 th
promises to be a very interesting gettogether.
We hope to have a presentation
from a group who received a Grant from
this District. Did we ever get value for our
money! Come to the luncheon and see
how imagination, ingenuity and a talented
RTO/ERO member’s husband turned
$500.00 into a priceless project.
The Crafters are back! These artistic and
very busy RTO/ERO members will be
setting up their tables, and will be open
for business before and after lunch. Ken
Friesen (pottery) and Sue Rumball
(jewellery) along with Bev McKay
(quilting goods…) and Mary Lou
Nowitsky (glass/crystal jewellery) have
committed to our luncheon. There is still
room for more crafters. Just look up the
application form in the Summer issue of
the newsletter and send it on to me.
We will be collecting canned goods at the
luncheon as well. There are a number
RTO/ERO members who volunteer at the
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University of Windsor with associations who
help out students who run into difficulties. A
Food Bank has been established on campus and
students (and their families in some cases) can
draw on these supplies when needed. Please
bring a non-perishable item that you think a
university student would appreciate to tide
them over in leaner times. The Executive has
also decided that the proceeds from the sale of
the centerpieces will go to the Downtown
Mission.
Last words …District 7 has Grant money
($1500.00) to give away to deserving groups for
projects they initiate. Check the Newsletter for
the appropriate Grant request form.
The Provincial RTO/ERO Project Service To
Others Committee can grant up to $4000.00
for individual group requests as well. These
requests come to the local District Executive,
and then are passed on to the Provincial
Executive. Access the RTO/ERO website
(www.rto-ero.org) to find the 2010 Grant
application form (Project Service To Others).
Whew – That’s enough for now. See you at the
November luncheon…
Gord Miall
President
At the “Hell with the Bell”
Breakfast, President Gord Miall,
Past-President Al Linnell and
Provincial Project Service to
Others Committee Member Norm
Renaud present a cheque for
$3500 to Marlene Crawford to
help equip the “Snoezelen” Room
at the Hospice of Windsor-Essex
County. This money was donated
through the RTO/ERO’s
Provincial Project Service to
Others Committee
REMINDERS
Please bring canned goods or non-perishable foods to the November
lunch. These will be distributed through Iona College to University of
Windsor students in need..
Watch for further news on our 2010 RTO/ERO 25 th Anniversary
Dinner and Dance.
Plan to bring books for “A Book of My Own” to the spring luncheon.
Bursary Application Deadline!! February 25, 2010
Visit http://www.rtoero-district7.org for complete information

President-elect Report
Simone Rickerby
RTO/ERO District 7 wishes to address the needs of our members. If you have any concerns
pertaining to health care, investment concerns or would like to have more social activities, please
make one of our executive members aware of your wishes.
We are always looking for speakers on topics that would appeal to our members . If you have had the
pleasure of hearing a speaker or would like a presentation pertaining to a certain topic, we would appreciate
the names of speakers or topics.
I am also looking for someone to assume the responsibility of Social Activities. Please let me know if you
are interested in sharing your time and talent.
Working together will guarantee the success of RTO/ERO District 7.
Social Committee Report
Simone Rickerby
Golf Tournament
Our annual golf tournament took place on September 27 th . Amid the gale winds and rain, 23 avid golfers
trudged through the Dominion Golf Course for the very challenging 9 holes of golf. Kudos to those who
faced the elements and were successful in their attempts despite the terrible weather conditions. Many
thanks for hanging in there everyone.
November Luncheon
The November luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 19th, at the Fogolar Furlan Club. Please
mark this date on your calendar and reply to Ann Cotter. We are having our crafters again this year. Many
have expressed an interest in having the crafters back. This gives our members an opportunity to exhibit
their talents and to our attendees to purchase some wonderful creations for home or for Christmas gifts.
25th Anniversary 2010
The committee is busy organizing for this momentous event. Many of our members have volunteered to
assist us and we will be contacting you soon . Suggestions are always welcome.
Tours
Bill Bowden has worked diligently to organize several trips as well as breakfasts. Please join us on these
outings.
RTO/ERO Workshop for Potential Retirees Bob Lamoureux
This is an early notice for all practising teachers who may be retiring in 2010 (or in a year or two).
Current retirees who are NOT members of RTO/ERO and are interested in joining may also attend.
More information will be forthcoming re: location and agenda but mark it on your calendar NOW!!!!
To get on our e-mail list please contact me: lamoureuxbob@aim.com.
Please include RTW2010 in the subject line. Enjoy the winter.
Visit our RTO/ERO District 7 website at http://www.rtoero-district7.org

RTO/ERO District 7
FALL LUNCHEON 2009
You’re Invited
Vous Êtes Invités
Place:
Date:
Fogolar Furlan Club
1800 E.C. Row Avenue
Thursday, November 19th
Times: 10:45 a.m. Arrival
Cash Bar
12:15 noon Luncheon
Luncheon Ticket Price
Members $20.00
Guests $23.00
MENU
Minestrone Soup
Penne in Meat Sauce
Tossed Salad
Breaded Chicken Breast
Roasted Potatoes
Green beans with butter and garlic
Apple pie with ice cream on the side
Bread and Butter
Coffee/Tea
Vegetarian meals available upon request
Arts and Crafts Display from 10:45 a.m. and after lunch
FALL LUNCHEON
Thursday, November 19, 2009
NAME ADDRESS RTO/ERO MEMBER/GUEST AMOUNT
Do you require a Vegetarian Meal? Yes ______
Are you a New Retiree? Yes _____
Please pay by cheque, payable to: RTO/ERO District 7 and return this form and your cheque by
Thursday, November 12, to:
Ass’t Treasurer, Ann Cotter, 90 Harbourview, Kingsville ON N9Y 2J2
(For further information please call 519-733-3266.)

YOUR GOODWILL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!
HELP HELP HELP
We are in desperate need of people to help with visiting in: Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Harrow,
Amherstburg, LaSalle, Belle River and Windsor.
If you are able to help, or would like more information, phone one of the committee members listed below.
We will attempt to have you visit someone close to your address. We also pay mileage.
Thanks to Ruth Burgess, Jeanne Stocks and Freddie Beekhuis who continue to help us.
Devonshire Residence (Crawford Building) is in need of old, complete, working computers for use by their
residents. If you have a computer to donate, please drop it off at the front desk with an attached notice
“Attention of the Activities Director”.
Thanks for your help.
Glenna Hemphill Val Luscott
519-735-7022 519-839-5128
Mary Mason
519-735-1766
KINGSVILLE CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR
Come and visit a selection of Kingsville’s most beautiful homes professionally decorated for the season.
Tickets are $20 per person and are available the day of the Tour at Migration Hall, 170 Main St. E.,
Kingsville.
Refreshments are served at Pelee Island Winery, 455 Seacliff Dr. East, Kingsville.
Everyone 12 and up is invited to attend.
Saturday 21 November, 2009 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 22 November, 2009 - noon to 4 p.m.
This is a self directed tour....travel at your leisure. The Pelee Island Winery will be the site for
refreshments served during tour hours. Our guests enjoy savouries and sweets, hot coffee and tea
and cold apple cider. A glass of wine and a free tour of the facilities will also be available.
Please check our new website : www.kingsvillechristmashousetour.ca for more details.
This is a Migration Hall fundraiser.

Our
deepest
sympathy
to
their
families
and
friends
In Memoriam
January 09 - September 09
Delia Arel Adele Kreling
Harold Bain Samuel Krewench
Alice Bezaire Sister Mary of Loretta
Marguerite Bodaly Alexander MacFie
M. Doris Brinacombe J. Ross Robinson
Antoine Gagnon Jacob Unger
Jacqueline Gregory
WELCOME NEW RTO/ERO MEMBERS
The following 58 retirees have joined RTO/ERO between July 2009 and September 2009 We look forward to
them becoming active members of District 7, RTO/ERO.
Ruth Airriess
Roger Amlin
Elaine Astles
Chris Belair
Theresa Bezaire
Ralph Blacklock
Margaret Booze
Theresa Bracken
Carol Briese
Eleanor Buchanan
James K Byrne
Karen Clark-Lauzon
Marion Colenutt
Paula S Dawson
Linda Fraser
Noemi Friend
Leena Frost
Sharon Gibb
Robert Gilbert
Lucille Grenier
Robert Hale
Paul Hopkins
Patricia Janisse
Dale Jones
Marion Kenny
Gail E Kwaitkowski Fisher
Florence Lapadat
Maria LeFave
Claudette Lemire
Michael Lemire
Margaret Little
Veronica Manolakos
Anne Marie Brode
Frank Mazzara
Megan McCabe
Deborah McGivney
Mary Middleton
Sharron Minto
John K Mogyorody
Paulette Neill
Timothy Nighswander
Bernadette O'Mahony
Katherine Peifer
Sheila S Prieur
Kathryne Pylypiw
Peter Quick
Susan Recker
Judith Renaud
Elizabeth Sabara
Ian J Samuel
Elizabeth A Scott
Celia Silva
Tina Stagno
Telford Steele
Ted Symonds
Franco Torti
Cynthia Walstedt
(Nina) Maria A Williams

A Happy Group of Newly Retired Teachers Enjoyed Food and Friendship
at the 2009 Hell with the Bell Breakfast
Pension Chair Keith Robertson
(L to R ) Jo Dipierdomenico, Howard Pillon,
Receives a Warm Welcome Mike Murphy, Nick Dipierdomenico
If your ship, doesn’t come in, swim out to it..
Old teachers never die, they just grade away.
The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.
I’m retired — goodbye tension, hello pension.

Email Communication at District 7
An increasing number of members access the District 7 newsletter online!
About 140 of our members now access the newsletter online. That is, when the three
newsletters of the year are published, these 140 members receive an email from the
webmaster, informing them that they can now access the newsletter on our website
http://www.rtoero-district7.org.
At District 7 we want to give you timely information via emails to your mailbox.
Our new communication emails were announced in our summer newsletter. In case you
may need a refresher about these emails, the purpose of these emails is to send out timely
information to our members about District 7 activities between the three (spring, summer
and fall) newsletters. Such information may include travel opportunities, RTO-ERO
senate resolutions, or health information. Those members already accessing the
newsletters online will automatically be receiving the communication emails, since we
already have their email address. Any questions or concerns with this protocol - please
feel free to contact me by email or phone (519-733-3266).
Would you like to be added to our email list?
Just send your webmaster Ann Cotter an email! In the subject line, please put “Email
List”. Send your email to ann_cotter@teksavvy.com . When your email address is
added to the email list, that means that you will be receiving both the newsletter email
notifications and the communication emails.
See sample email to me below:

UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN 2009
“Together, we’re changing lives.”
Retirees in Essex County have a strong tradition of supporting the community. Thanks to the generosity of the
members of RTOERO District 7, $23,000 was raised towards local programs and services through United
Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County. Your United Way contribution has a direct and lasting impact on the
lives of people right here in Windsor and Essex County.
I wanted to share this inspiring story about your donation at work:
Carlos, a 6 year old child from Windsor-Essex County recently took part in the ABC Literacy Project through his
After-School Program. Carlos’ reading improved and his confidence level soared. At United Way’s 2009 Annual
General Meeting, Carlos stood fearlessly in front of a room of over 200 people and read a passage from a book. He
read with confidence and poise, and when he finished the reading, the crowd jumped to their feet and cheered.
Carlos’ life has been changed. We know that children who read well will be more successful in school. We know that
children with confidence will work well with others and exhibit positive self-esteem. We know that because of the ABC
Literacy Project, Carlos has the skills to thrive in school, both academically and socially.
That’s an excellent example of why the United Way and other partners designed the ABC Literacy Project in 2007.
The project helped Carlos and many other children from Windsor and Essex County. What made this and other lifechanging
programs and funding possible? The generosity of people like you, retirees who – together – donated over
$200,000 to United Way last year.
United Way is dedicated to helping individuals, everyday in their community.
Do you have a question about social, health, government or community services?
If so, 211 Windsor-Essex is here to serve you. 211 is a shared commitment of United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex,
City of Windsor and County of Essex. By dialing 211 or visiting www.211windsoressex.ca, you can learn more about
the social and community services available to you.
Your dedicated support helps to improve reading levels of our children. It provides venues where the unemployed can
learn and grow. It ensures that senior citizens have a place where they can socialize and stay active. Your
commitment to United Way means that people in our community – friends, neighbours, family and even strangers –
will continue to be supported.
Thousands of people in our community need help, and the number is growing. Your donation to United Way, big or
small, will help us write more success stories.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’re changing lives.
Sincerely,
United Way Windsor-Essex County
Sheila Wisdom, Executive Director

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County
300 Giles Blvd. East, Unit A1, Windsor, ON N9A 4C4
Tel: 519-258-3033 Fax: 519-258-2346
Website: www.weareunited.com
e-mail: united@weareunited.com
DONATION FORM
54321
Name:
Phone:
Address: Prov. Postal Code
Or place your address label here
There are three easy ways to donate to United Way:
1. MAIL: Complete and mail this form in the postage-paid envelope to United Way
Please note: How you can help keep our costs down? By putting a stamp on the return envelope.
2. ONLINE: Visit our new website, www.weareunited.com, and donate online today
3. PHONE: Call the United Way Office at 519-258-0000 from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
To help reduce waste and save costs, may we contact you by email? Yes No
Email Address:
Yes, I want to support United Way/Centraide of Windsor-Essex County for 2009:
This year I would like to invest: $250 $200 $150 $
($4.80/week) ($3.85/week) ($2.88/week)
I have enclosed a cheque for the above am ount.
I would like to pay by credit card. My information is listed below.
I want to give a monthly gift of:
$25 $20 $15 $________/month
I have enclosed a cheque marked VOID. Please withdraw the above amount each m onth from my bank account.
Please charge my credit card with the above amount each month.
Terms and conditions of pre-authorized bank withdrawals and credit card payments are available
at www.weareunited.com or on request.
Tax Benefits
Donation amount $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 $1,000
Total tax savings $21.05 $42.10 $82.26 $122.42 $162.58 $202.74 $242.90 $283.06 $323.22 $363.38
Net cost to donor $78.95 $157.90 $217.74 $277.58 $337.42 $397.26 $457.10 $516.94 $576.78 $636.62
A tax receipt for your total year’s contribution will be sent in February of the next calendar year.
Credit Card Information
Please charge my: Visa MasterCard American Express
I understand that I may change, pause or cancel this arrangement at any time by notifying United
Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County in writing.
Card No._______________________________________________ Expiry__________________________
Cardholder’s Name______________________________________ Phone__________________________
Signature________________________________________________ Date______________________
United Way is a registered charity. Our charitable business number is 10816 0334 RR0001

6.
July 2002

THE RETIRED TEACHERS OF ONTARIO
LES ENSEIGN ANTES ET ENSEIGNANTS RETRAITES DEL'ONTARIO
DISTRICT 7 WINDSOR & ESSEX COUNTY
Grant Requests to District 7. Windsor-Essex RTO/ERO (revised January, 2009)
District 7 of the Retired Teachers of Ontario sets aside approximately $1500.00 yearly for special grants
to non-profit groups and organizations who have projects or who would like to initiate a project that
would benefit children, seniors or the community in general. Grants are awarded on a one time basis.
Please complete the form below and return to Gord Miall, President, RTO/ ERO District 7, 870
Patrice Drive, Windsor, ON, N8S 2R8, by November 12, 2009 for events scheduled to take place during
2010. Grant requests will be considered at the December Executive Meeting and your Organization will be
notified shortly thereafter.
Name of Group or Organization ____________________________________________
Contact person (s) _______________________________________________________
Contact address, e-mail, fax and phone number _______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Amount requested ______________________________
Is this for an ongoing project _____ or a special event ______? Date of Event:_______________________
Describe how the grant would be used. Be specific. Use an attachment, if necessary.
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
What other groups are contributing, or will be asked to contribute to the project?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
How much will your organization be contributing to the project? ________________________________
How will RTO/ERO District 7 be recognized or what publicity will RTO/ERO receive?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Please attach a financial statement, showing expected revenues and expenditures. A follow-up
report would also be appreciated.

SEASONAL and H1N1 FLU SHOT PROGRAMS
A Three Phase Approach in Ontario
First seniors 65 years and older are to be
vaccinated against the seasonal flu in October. In
phase two the H1N1 vaccine will follow in early
November. In phase three the seasonal flu vaccine
will be for Ontarians six months of age and older.
Over 65 and under 65 Years Old
People 65 years or older are generally less likely
to become infected with the H1N1 flu virus.
People under 65 years old will be offered the
seasonal flu shot in December and January.
Symptoms of H1N1
Typical symptoms can include fever, cough, sore
throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
Like seasonal flu, the H1N1 flu may cause a
worsening of underlying chronic medical
conditions.
Age Seems to Matter
H1N1 flu appears to affect younger people more
than the seasonal flu. People born before 1957
appear to have some degree of immunity to the
virus.
Vaccines
Vaccines are the most powerful public health tool
for the prevention of influenza. The H1N1 flu
vaccine will be ready in late fall. The Government
of Canada has placed an order for more than 50
million doses.
Ontario will be getting enough vaccine to
immunize 75 per cent of our total population with
two doses per person,
Can I get Flu from a Flu Vaccine?
The flu vaccine was specially designed to make
it impossible to transmit influenza from an
influenza vaccine. In those cases where people feel
that they have contracted the flu from the vaccine,
it almost always turns out that they are
experiencing another illness.
Southern and Northern Hemispheres
Most countries in the southern hemisphere have
experienced increased numbers of cases, but that
is because they are experiencing their winter
influenza season. Ontario is keeping a close watch
on countries in the southern hemisphere. Scientists
believe there is a strong likelihood that our
experience with the H1N1 flu this coming winter
will reflect the experience of countries like
Australia.
Is It Safe to Eat Pork?
While it is a variant of swine flu, the H1N1 flu
virus is not transmitted through pork or any other
food. Influenza and other respiratory viruses are
transmitted from person to person when they
enter the nose or throat because of sneezes and
coughs. Viruses also can be picked up from
commonly touched surfaces and objects and then
transmitted through the respiratory tract when
people touch their mouths or noses.
Seasonal Flu Shot Protection
The regular seasonal flu shot will not offer
protection against the H1N1 flu. The overall
picture is one of declining transmission in the
temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.
Australia is now starting to report decreases in the
number of cases, as well as in the number of
people seeking care. The virus is still circulating
and continuing to move into areas not affected
earlier, but the overall national trends are
downward. The WHO has advised that although
the impact and severity of the season in the
southern hemisphere are still being evaluated, it
appears to have been slightly worse than a regular
influenza season.
All in all, the H1N1 flu remains one of moderate
severity. The overwhelming majority of patients
worldwidecontinue to experience mild symptoms.
Most recover within a week. The H1N1 flu virus
remains unchanged. The fact that the illness is
affecting mostly younger age groups and that
certain groups with underlying conditions appear
to be at increased risk of complications and death
remains a concern. But overall, jurisdictions
everywhere are coping well.
The preceding information has been extracted
from information provided through the Ministry
of Health in Ontario. For more information and
updates on the H1N1 flu virus, visit the
Provincial government website listed below:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca

RTO/ERO DISTRICT 7 TABLE EXECUTIVE 2009-2010
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
POSITION NAME PHONE E-MAIL
PAST PRES. Al Linnell 734-1538 alinnell@cogeco.ca
PRESIDENT Gord Miall 944-1061 gmiall@cogeco.ca
PRESIDENT ELECT Simone Rickerby 979-4094 simspal@aol.ca
VICE-PRESIDENT Jim Sparrow 972-0826 sparrowj@sympatico.ca
SECRETARY Judith Bowden 948-5214 judithcbowden@hotmail.com
TREASURER Jim Sparrow 972-0826 sparrowj@sympatico.ca
Asst. TREASURER Ann Cotter 733-3266 ann_cotter@teksavvy.com
CHAIRPERSONS & COMMITTEES
ARCHIVIST Emy McBride 945-1380 emily.mcbride@sympatico.ca
COMMUNICATION
Chair/Media Rep. Mike Murphy 736-6518 murpmike22@yahoo.ca
Newsletter Editor John McLaughlin 736-5761 jmclaugh@cogeco.ca
Assistant Editor
Web Master Ann Cotter 733-3266 ann_cotter@teksavvy.com
GOODWILL
City Mary Mason 735-1766
City Glenna Hemphill 735-7022 rhemphill@sympatico.ca
County Val Luscott 839-5128 luscotts@gosfieldtel.com
HEALTH Bill Bowden 948-5214 billben9999@yahoo.ca
MEMBERSHIP Bob Lamoureux 948-7297 lamoureuxbob@netscape.net
Member Records Glenna Hemphill 735-7022 rhemphill@sympatico.ca
PENSION Keith Robertson 948-4407 k.rob6@sympatico.ca
POLITICAL ACTION Norm Renaud 948-6859 norm.sof@sympatico.ca
SOCIAL Simone Rickerby 979-4094 simspal@aol.ca
Travel Bill Bowden 948-5214 billben9999@yahoo.ca
PROVINCIAL REPS Margaret Clarke Member Services mclarke@wincom.net
Jim Sparrow Political Action sparrowj@sympatico.ca
Norm Renaud Project- Service to Others norm.sof@sympatico.ca
RTO/ERO PROVINCIAL OFFICE
1-800-361-9888 (TOLL FREE - Canada & United States)
FAX (416) 962-1061
Website www.rto-ero.org
Office Hours 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m., Monday to Friday
ONTARIO TEACHERS PENSION PLAN BOARD
1-800-668-0105
FAX (416)730-5349
Website www.otpp.com
Office Hours 8:00a.m. to 5:30p.m., Monday to Friday
JOHNSON INC.
(RTO/ERO Health Plan Administrator)
Service 1-800-461-4597 C Claims 1-800-638-4753