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March Executive Notes

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Dear members, you will find attached the communications from the March Provincial Executive meeting called Executive Notes.  Committee reports are distributed from the Executive meetings via this Executive Notes email allowing us to communicate information from the Executive meetings in more timely way.  The Executive Notes are intended to be sent out about a week or 10 days after Executive meetings.
March Executive Notes

Upcoming Events

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The days are finally starting to get longer, and it feels like spring is around the corner. I have a few things I would like to share with you.

Our next event is soon coming up.  We invite you to join us for the annual President’s Luncheon on Thursday, April 3rd.   Our provincial STS president, Sue Amundrud, will join us that day.  Both Chapter members and their spouses are welcome to attend this event.  The cost will be $15 a person, with the STS Yorkton Chapter subsidizing the remaining costs.  The event will start at 11:00 am in the Birch Room at the Good Spirit School Division Office. Please register for the luncheon by March 25th by contacting one of the following people.

Dianne Maloney: 306-621-2637
Betty Anne Irving: 306-621-9221
Claudette Tessier: 306-621-1089
Jacquie Barton: 306-621-5612
Secondly, as executives, we are asking how many members might be interested in attending an RCMP presentation on scams and how to protect yourself. We will set something up with our local RCMP if we get enough interest. Please email me at teneycked@gmail.com and let me know if you are interested. Also, indicate whether you would prefer an afternoon or evening presentation. Please email me by Sunday, March 9th.
Finally, our members have been invited to join Melville Chapter’s annual March Coffee and Conversation series.   Should you be interested and open to a road trip to Melville, a representative of St. John Ambulance will be speaking and answering questions on Tuesday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Melville Community Works, North Meeting Room.  They will be touching on key first-aid strategies and emergency preparedness.  Refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP Yvette at 306 730-9934 as this helps to prepare the room and the refreshments. However, walk-ins would be no problem for this particular event.
Take care for now.
Darran Teneycke
STS Yorkton Chapter President

Health Plan-Updated Information

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As a result of a number of resolutions passed at the Annual General Meeting in May 2023, and given the current positive financial situation of the STS Group Benefits Plan, the Provincial Executive has authorized the implementation of a Health Spending Account (HSA) for members (Primary Plan Holders) of the Extended Health and/or Dental Plan to be utilized between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026.

 

A Health Spending Account allows individuals the flexibility to apply the allocated funds as they wish for any health expenses allowed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) incurred between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026 which are not included in, or completely covered by, the STS Extended Health and Dental Plan.  Please see the CRA website under Eligible Medical Expenses.

 

The allocations to the HSA are as follows:

  • $200 if the Primary Plan Holder has “Single” coverage
  • $400 if the Primary Plan Holder has “Couple” coverage
  • $460 if the Primary Plan Holder has “Family” coverage

 

These allocations may be used by anyone covered by the Plan Holder.  The overall cost to the Plan, should the allocations be fully utilized, will be approximately $2.9 million.

 

Please see these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for additional information and clarifications.                                                                                                                            Chapter President Memo – December 6 2024

Fall 2024-STS Information

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As the summer months edge towards a close, we trust you are getting excited about the fall season and the opportunities and events occurring in the provincial organization and local Chapters!

 

Provincial Recreation Events

 

Stitch ‘N Quilt

Stitch ‘N Quilt will be hosted by Mainline Chapter on September 23-26 in Grenfell.  Please see attached information or the STS website for details.

 

Kaiser

Kaiser will be hosted by Wakaw Chapter on October 10 in Bruno.  Please see attached information or the STS website for details.

 

Curling

Curling will be hosted by Saskatoon Chapter on November 4-6 in Saskatoon.  Please see the attached information or the STS website for details.

 

 

2024 Chapter Presidents Meeting

 

Please mark on your calendars November 15, 2024 as a Chapter Presidents meeting to be held in Saskatoon.  More information will be distributed in the coming weeks.

2024-25 Special Projects Grant

 

The STS Provincial Executive has identified two themes for this year’s Special Project Grant.  The themes will be “Celebrating Older Persons” or “Truth and Reconciliation”.  The Provincial Executive has authorized a grant application process, similar to the 50th Anniversary Grant application process, to support and kickstart Chapter plans in recognizing and / or celebrating these themes.  Please see the attached Application Form and Information!

2024 Provincial and School Board Elections

The fall issue of the STS Outreach magazine has a number of articles regarding the fall elections.  The fall issue is currently available on the STS website and will soon be mailed to those currently receiving a paper copy.  This will be followed in late September with a pamphlet designed to assist members in having good conversations with candidates or neighbors.  The STS encourages members to be involved in advocacy and the political process, even though as an organization we are distinctly non-partisan.

Regina Chapter Advocacy Committee has been working with End Poverty Regina to formulate some election questions for candidates as well.  Please see the attached questions and consider forwarding your members.

School Board elections will also be occurring this fall.  We encourage members to consider running for these important leadership positions.  Good people are always welcome in elected positions and retired teachers with experience in education are a great asset.  More information is available from the Saskatchewan School Boards Association website: Nominations & Elections – Saskatchewan School Boards Association (saskschoolboards.ca)

STS Office Hours

 

Lastly, we would like Chapter Presidents and members to know that beginning in September 2024, until the end of June, the STS office will be open to the public or via phone until 1:00 p.m. daily.  We hope this extension of office hours will be helpful for those occasions you may need to call or drop by.  Of course, we are always available via email or by leaving a message on the office answering machine.

Chapter President Memo – June 13 2024Regina Advocacy_End Poverty ReginaChapter President Memo – August 22 2024Special Project Grant Application 2024-25Provincial+Kaiser+Tournament+Ad+for+Presidents+20242024+Stitch+Registration+Form2024+Curling+poster

STS Liaison Information

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Attached are 2 documents from Terri Mitchell. Terri is  our STS Liaison and a member of the provincial Executive. She has done a masterful job of summarizing all the important information we need to know from the Fall Executive and committee meetings.
I also want to take a moment to remind you of one very important piece of information, the Health Spending Account. If you have not already spent your amount please do so before the deadline date of June 30,2023. There is more information about this account in Terri’s information and in Outreach.Group liaison report Oct 2022(1)    Group liaison additions