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HISTORY
On the evening of April 6, 1951, thirty-one retired teachers from Saint John and vicinity met in the Royal Hotel. Mr. Harold Ricker was elected president, and the following motions were adopted:
- that this group of retired teachers be called The Retired Teachers Association
- that the annual dues be 50 cents
- that the association have two general meetings a year, and that the executive deal with business between general meetings
- that the Provincial Pension Board be asked to discontinue with the use of monthly pension application forms (abolished 1953 )
- that the teachers present levy themselves sufficient money to pay the $4.00 rent for Salon A ( $8.15 was collected )
Further business consisted of forming a visiting committee, and a special vote of thanks to Mr. Harold Ricker and Miss Ethel Coles for their untiring efforts in instigating the formation of the Retired Teachers Association.
By May 1954, in just three years, the Retired Teachers Association had accomplished the following on behalf of its members:
- Blue Cross for members
- Surgical and medical aid
- Monthly application form for pension discontinued
- Minimum pension raised
- Pension increased from 50% to 75% of salary
- Five highest consecutive years salary to count for pension
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MISSION STATEMENT
To work effectively to improve the welfare, security, and general well being of retired teachers in the Saint John area as well as province wide.
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CONSTITUTION Amended - May 15, 2008
Constitution (click)
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APPLICATION FORM
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PEWTER RETIREMENT PINS
Pewter Retirement Pins may be purchased ($12.00) from Larry McPhee. Contact by email, Larry McPhee or by phone at 849-8276.
Any branch wishing some for resale may obtain a quantity by contacting Larry.
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To receive information via e-mail – for example, notice of meetings, special events, etc, – send your name and e-mail address to Lynne White (click)
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Become a Member Pewter Retirement Pins Get Connected! Home Page
On the evening of April 6, 1951, thirty-one retired teachers from Saint John and vicinity met in the Royal Hotel. Mr. Harold Ricker was elected president, and the following motions were adopted:
- that this group of retired teachers be called The Retired Teachers Association
- that the annual dues be 50 cents
- that the association have two general meetings a year, and that the executive deal with business between general meetings
- that the Provincial Pension Board be asked to discontinue with the use of monthly pension application forms (abolished 1953 )
- that the teachers present levy themselves sufficient money to pay the $4.00 rent for Salon A ( $8.15 was collected )
By May 1954, in just three years, the Retired Teachers Association had accomplished the following on behalf of its members:
- Blue Cross for members
- Surgical and medical aid
- Monthly application form for pension discontinued
- Minimum pension raised
- Pension increased from 50% to 75% of salary
- Five highest consecutive years salary to count for pension
Back to Top
To work effectively to improve the welfare, security, and general well being of retired teachers in the Saint John area as well as province wide.
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(Please click on form to print)
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Pewter Retirement Pins may be purchased ($12.00) from Larry McPhee. Contact by email, Larry McPhee or by phone at 849-8276.Any branch wishing some for resale may obtain a quantity by contacting Larry.
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To receive information via e-mail – for example, notice of meetings, special events, etc, – send your name and e-mail address to Lynne White (click)