Chronicles & Capers
Issue 98
In this issue:
- 2024-2025 Executive & General Meetings +AGM
- President’s Report
- 2023 – 2024 BCRPVPA Executive
- 2024 – 2025 Executive
- Past President’s Report
- Applications on the website
- Scholarship Report
- Speakers’ Presentation
- Educational Resources
- Keeping Your Mind Active
- Dementia Resources
- Indigenous History Month
- Affinity & Benefits
- Travel
- Amazing BCRPVPA Member
- Exercising during Retirement
- Inviting New Retirees to join BCRPVPA
Meetings Agenda
UPCOMING GENERAL MEETING:
THURSDAY, October 17, 2024 @ BCPVPA Office
Articles for First Newsletter of 2024-2025
Fiscal Year: November, 2024
Articles are sent to: info@bcrpvpa.ca
2024-2025 Executive & General Meetings +AGM
Executive Meetings:TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER – 17, 2024THURSDAY, NOVEMBER – 28, 2024THURSDAY, FEBRUARY – 20, 2025 – ZOOMTHURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 –
President’s Report
Ted St. Pierre Summer is here as well as Canada Day celebrations.Our fiscal year comes to an end after great
2023 – 2024 BCRPVPA Executive
Thank you to the 2023-2024 Executive:We pay tribute to this year’s Executive members who once again, have dedicated their time
2024 – 2025 Executive
WELCOME TO THE 2024-2025 EXECUTIVE (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025): Please find below the results of the newly elected BCRPVPA
Past President’s Report
Newsletter, June 2024 I’d like to start off by saying a big THANK YOU to Ted St. Pierre who is
Applications on the website
Some highlights of applications on the website: Applications for grade 12 scholarships no longer have to be sent by mail.
Scholarship Report
by Jeff Larcombe BCRPVPA Scholarship/Bursary Committee Report. Submitted by:- Jeff Larcombe Over the years we have tried to direct scholarships
Summary of Speakers’ Presentation
2023-2024 General Meetings In 2023-2024, the speakers at General Meetings were: (thanks to Christine Johnson who worked hard to sponsor
Educational Resources
Delivering high-quality educational resources The Castle Rock team is looking to create a team of retired senior educators who will
Keeping Your Mind Active
Our Summer Arts Series is back in July 2024, with workshops and lectures focusing on art and the urban landscape. Learn from
Dementia Resources in B.C.
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is your connection to a variety of resources and information about Alzheimer’s disease and other
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of
Affinity & Benefits
Find more at: Benefits – BCRPVPA Important information if you are in a fire zone and have or are thinking
Get to Know Our Amazing BCRPVPA Members!
Spotlight on Christine Johnson After coming to Canada from Scotland, where I got my BA degree and teacher training, I
Inviting New Retirees to join BCRPVPA
Members who are retiring from BCPVPA as of July 2024 BCRPVPA waives the $30/annual membership fee to applicants who are
Exercising during Retirement
Exercising as we age can be fun, relaxing, and necessary to keep those muscles, heart and lungs, strong.Early morning exercises
Contact Information Issue 98
Please continue to update changes in email and mailing addresses by contacting: info@bcrpvpa.ca No phone number available currently. Please email:
2023 – 2024 BCRPVPA EXECUTIVE
President: Ted St. Pierre
Past President: Christine Johnson
Vice-President: Marsha Arnold
Treasurer: Lanny Young
Secretary: Ian Kent
Benefits/Affinity/Pension: Marsha Arnold
Membership: Deborah Luporini
Newsletter mail out: Christine Johnson
Scholarships: Jeff Larcombe, Christine Johnson, Yolande Martinello, Ian Kent
Speakers: Christine Johnson, Lanny Young (AGM)
Technology & Website: Ted St. Pierre
June 2024 Newsletter Editor: Ted St. Pierre
Articles for next year’s first newsletter are due Mon., November 4th.
Articles are sent to: info@bcrpvpa.ca