NSTU PreRetirement Seminar Presentation By means different things

NSTU Pre-Retirement Seminar Presentation By:

… “means different things to different people”

RTO Focus: TRANSITION

From: NSTU Membership

To: RTO/NSTU Membership

Mission Statement The RTO is the official body representing the retired teachers of Nova Scotia and will advance, promote and protect the welfare of its members. n

Vision Statement n The RTO of Nova Scotia will be recognized and acknowledged by its members, the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, the Government of Nova Scotia and the citizens of Nova Scotia as a respected leader in protecting and advocating for retired teachers and for a quality education for students in Nova Scotia.

Vision Statement n The RTO will support members through its role as advocate and through programs and branch grants that provide for the needs articulated to the organization.

Vision Statement n The RTO will keep members informed and will maintain open communication to enable members to become more involved, to provide input in all decisions and feedback on all actions of the organization taken on behalf of the members.

Vision Statement n The RTO is well informed of the issues and opportunities for seniors in Nova Scotia through contact with members and is positioned to initiate responses, alone or in partnership with regional, provincial and national organizations, that engender a healthy, active and engaged life in retirement.

Why Join the RTO? n n Up to date retiree information Deals and Discounts Fellowship and leisure activities at Branch level And , together we’re stronger…. your support and membership assist the organization to advance, promote, and protect the welfare of our members

Communications n n RTO Newsletter RTO Website [www. rto. nstu. ca] n n Facebook Branch Newsletter

Branch Activities n Contact by telephone / email n Dinners with guest speakers n Social / leisure activities n Volunteer possibilities

RTO Programs n n Branch Programs / Initiatives Retirement Journey Advance Care Planning Fountain of Health

Provincial RTO Activities n Golf tournament (September) n Curling tournament (March) n Bowling tournament (April)

Affiliations - NSTU n Liaison Committee n Staff Liaison Officer n NSTU Pension Committee Representative Meetings with Insurance Trustees n RTO Legacy Foundation n

Affiliations Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network (NSCTN) n Seniors Advisory Council of Nova Scotia (Group of IX) n [Provincial health / pharmacare issues] n Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (ACER-CART) [Federal health / retirement income issues] n Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA)

Upon your retirement we invite you to Join Us !