Welcome to the BC Retired Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association
The year 2016 marked the 20th anniversary of our association during which we’ve grown from 14 to over 700 members. Once you are a member, the annual fee is deducted from your July pension. The fee is currently $20.00 per year. Please note that you must apply to be a member – it is not automatic upon retirement.
The purposes of the BCRPVPA are:
- To maintain an active affiliation with the B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association
- To promote the interests and the welfare of its members
- To communicate with members regarding issues of common interest and the activities of the Association
- To encourage and foster liaison among Association members and Principals and Vice-Principals
Given that many of our members travel and live throughout the world we post all our communications on-line, however we do offer paper copies of our newsletters to members without internet access. We offer a variety of benefits including a choice of Extended Health/Travel plans, savings on buying vehicles, travel, and more.
We invite you to join the BCRPVPA community – a community of diverse interests and shared experiences.
President’s Message, November 2019
Welcome To Our Newly Retired Principals & Vice-Principals:
We are privileged to welcome 22 new members who have dedicated their lives to promoting educational opportunities to our BC students. Retirement from education does not mean we retire from family expectations. Do enjoy your new role possibly as a grandparent babysitter, as a volunteer for a favourite association, or travelling to an exciting destination!
BC PRINCIPALS & VICE-PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION:
We have a very close partnership with the BCPVPA, such as support with our Association’s financials; the membership list of 752 to date; scholarships of $1,000 awarded to 5 BC students; the Mentorship program exceeding 44 members, & the province-wide Chapter Council.
BC RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION:
The BC RPVPA & the BC RTA work together with affinity benefits; pension updates; the Medoc insurance & Prestige coverage. Please refer to this newsletter for more detailed information on Pensions & travel opportunities.
THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM:
Now in its third year, the Mentorship Program was developed by the BCPVPA in conjunction with the BCRPVPA. The goal is to have retired Principals & current Principals, become mentors for newly appointed Principals & Vice-Principals throughout BC. Finances this year allowed Mentors & Mentees the opportunity to meet in person at the BCPVPA Board office. The mentorship program has received very positive feedback after its first two years.
THE BCRPVPA WEBSITE:
Please refer to our website for further information about affinity, insurances, pensions, scholarships, & reports from committees, under the section “Meetings”. A committee is currently updating our website.
The BC Retired Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Executive wishes all BCRPVPA Members a super year of health & restful days.
Ted St. Pierre, BCRPVPA President 2018-2019