Chronicles & Capers
Issue 89
In this issue:
- President’s Letter
- BCPVPA Chapter Council
- Executive Succession
- Six Word Biographies
- Johnson’s Scholarship Program
- Tax Tips Year 2021
- Keeping Our Teaching Certificate
- BCRPVPA Speakers’ Series
- Knowing BCRPVPA Members
- January 2022 Presentation
- Staying Physically Active
- Annual Membership $20
- Grounded By Granite A Memoir
- AGM Wednesday, May 11
Meetings Agenda
UPCOMING GENEREAL MEETING:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022, 9:45 (AM)
1) BCPVPA Boardroom, 525 W. 10th Ave.
2) Broadway Canada Line Exit
3) Zoom link forthcoming
Letter from the President’s Christine Johnson
Hello Everyone, From my front window the view of beautiful Cherry Blossoms in full splendour is absolutely breathtaking and makes
Report of the BCPVPA Chapter Council Meeting
Submitted by Celina Mau, Vice President “The harder you push a system to change, the harder the system pushes back.”
Executive Succession and Association Sustainability:
Our Ongoing Committee Work Prepared by Celina Mau, Vice President Since the amendment of our Bylaws last Spring, your executive
Six Word Biographies
Missing family gatherings, smiles, and hugs-Catherine Paton (draw winner) I hate golf! I love golf!-Bob Holman Too much Zoom. Photography
Johnson’s Scholarship Program 2022!
Johnson Insurance is proud to offer 50 scholarships, valued at $1000 each, to eligible students completing high school in 2022
Tax Tips For Tax Year 2021
TAX TIPS FOR TAX YEAR 2021 The deadline this year is May 2, 2022. Each year BCRTA presents members with
Keeping Our Teaching Certificate
Want to maintain your teaching certificate for 2022-2023? An annual practice fee of $80 is due by May 31, 2022 (This fee can be
BCRPVPA Speaker’s Series
Summary of the Presentation by KC on Creativity and Mind Set CoachingMarch 29, 2022, General Meeting Submitted by Eileen Phillips
Getting to Know Our Amazing BCRPVPA Members
Spotlight on Elaine Mcvie Elaine is one of our vibrant Victoria educators. She is mentoring five teacher candidates, while taking
January 20, 2022, Presentation Summary
Submitted by Eileen Phillips Vivian Wakabayashi Rygnestad gave an insightful and thought-provoking talk to us at the recent General Meeting. Eight
Staying Physically Active
Lower Stress and Depression: Let’s Try Exercise From Dr. Peter Linn, CBC Radio Medical Advisor Reported by Ted St. Pierre
Annual Membership $20
We’ve Got You Covered – Your annual membership fee of $20 is automatically deducted by the Pension Corporation each year.
Patti Shales Lefko’s Next Book!
Grounded by Granite A Memoir Grounded by Granite’ is a coming-of-age tale of family connection and personal resilience framed by summers on a remote
Contact Information Issue 89
Please continue to update changes in email and mailing addresses by conta info@bcrpvpa.ca Upcoming Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, May 11
2021 – 2022 BCRPVPA EXECUTIVE
President: Christine Johnson
Vice President: Celina Mau
Past President: Ted St. Pierre
Treasurer: Lanny Young
Secretary: Eileen Phillips (Minute Taking)
Benefits/Affinity/Pension: Marsha Arnold
Communications + Newsletter Editor: Celina Mau & Ted St. Pierre
Membership + Sunshine: Celina Mau
Newsletter mail out: Eileen Phillips
Scholarships: Jeff Larcombe, Allan Buggie, Christine Johnson, & Paul Taylor
Speakers: Eileen Phillips
Technology & Website: Ted St. Pierre
Other Members-At-Large: Deborah Luporini (Co-Membership) and Elaine McVie (Special Project on Supporting Members)
June 2022 Newsletter Editor: Ted St. Pierre
