Chronicles & Capers
Issue 103
In this issue:
UPCOMING GENERAL MEETING:
Tuesday January 20th, 2026 @ BCPVPA Office @ 10 a.m.
Articles are sent to: info@bcrpvpa.ca
Sunshine Cards
If you know of a member who has recently passed, is not well or just needs a pick me up, please let us know. Bonnie Deren is happy to send members or families a thoughtful message.
Email Bonnie at: bonniederen36@gmail.com or info@bcrpvpa.ca
BCRPVPA 2025 Bursary and Scholarship Recipients
The BCRPVPA is proud to award thirteen scholarships for the 2025 school year. The students that have been selected, are connected
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
Last year we worked very hard to reorganize and improve our Association as an independent entity. We are now a registered
TECHNOLOGY – Phishing Scams
Resources ● Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm Government of Canada resources on phishing and other scams. ● Have I Been
CONTEST: Where in the World is Jessica?
Where in the World is Jessica Antosz? This is a take off from the popular 1985 children’s video game called,
AFFINITY and BENEFITS
As we close out our 50th anniversary celebrations, we’re more excited than ever about the future. With your continued support,
GET TO KNOW OUR AMAZING MEMBER
Meet David Elmore I began teaching in 1969. I taught for 33 years, 24 of those as a principal and
LIFELONG LEARNING
DRIVING TIPS – Roundabouts Roundabouts are circular intersections designed to improve traffic flow and safety. Vehicles travel in one direction (counter-clockwise
BOOK CORNER
Fifty Words for Rain This poignant historical novel by Asha Lemmie, is set in post-World War II Japan. The story
2025 - 2026
BCRPVPA EXECUTIVE
President: Deborah Luporini
deborahluporini63@gmail.com
Past President: (Vacant)
Vice-President: Marsha Arnold
mararnold@shaw.ca
Treasurer: Lanny Young
lannylfyoung@gmail.com
Secretary: (Vacant)
Membership: Jessica Antosz
Scholarships: Jeff Larcombe
Pensions/Affinity and Benefits: Marsha Arnold
Speakers: (executive members)
Communications: Marsha Arnold
Technology: Deborah Luporini, Marsha Arnold
Chronicles & Capers Newsletter Editor: Marsha Arnold
Representatives at BCPVPA Chapter Council: Deborah Luporini
Refreshments at Meetings: Lanny Young
Sunshine: Bonnie Deren
Other Members-at-Large: Sher Baerg, Heidi Grant, Ian Kent, Sandra Kinnon, Yolande Martinello, Elaine Thompson
Articles for the next newsletter are due Mon., February 2nd, 2026.
Articles are sent to: info@bcrpvpa.ca