Active Retired Members (ARM) - Chapter 22

The 2010-2011 District 22 ARM Chapter Executive

Ray Marshall - President/ARM Council Rep
Tom Parkins - Secretary/Treasurer
George Hanes - Audio/Visual
Garry Lemon - Social Convenor
Jim Collacott - Newsletter Editor

Should you wish to speak to a Chapter 22 ARM rep please email RayMar23@cogeco.ca.

What is ARM?

In 1996, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) established a new type of membership specifically for Active Retired Members (ARM). For a $50 annual fee, ARM allows retired members to remain actively involved politically and socially with their colleagues. The fee is charged by OSSTF each January. If you join ARM mid-year, the fee is waived until the following January.

Active retirement offers an opportunity for continuing involvement with the educational community at both the local and provincial levels. 

Local chapters of ARM have been or are being organized to provide members with opportunities to gather for social events and/or political action activities.

The experience, skills and abilities of retired members are valuable resources that should be utilized to further goals in areas such as political action, legislative lobbying, crisis assistance, research, communications, and public relations.

Why join ARM?

Access to health, travel and dental insurance.
Provincial mailings, including OSSTF Education Forum, Update and the Pocket Planner.
Newsletters to inform members about pension, legal and financial matters.
Retirement information.
Pension information.
Local social and other community activities.
Stay in touch with former colleagues!
Access to the Edvantage Program.

How to join ARM?

To join ARM simply complete an online form at http://www.osstf.on.ca/arm-application-form-en or contact the OSSTF Provincial Office at 1-800-267-7867. If you choose to purchase an ARM Health Plan, you are automatically enrolled in the ARM organization. The ARM Organization Fee is waived for the rest of the calendar year in which you retire (first enrol in an ARM health plan). The $50 annual fee is then deducted annually with your January health plan premium payment.

The active retired members of D22 Niagara have created a beautiful garden dedicated to all who have enriched the lives of students.  ARM members work very hard in keeping the garden beautiful as a calming place to sit and relax. Their next garden clean-up date TBA.

- Wed., June 16, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - Cora's, Niagara Square, Montrose Rd., Niagara Falls

- Wed., July 21, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - Butterballs, 2980 Regional Rd 81, Jordan

- Wed., August 18, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - Meet at Tim Horton's, Exit 38B on QEW in St. Catharines - 10:45 Strewn Winers for 11:00 Tour - 12:30 Lunch at the Whirlpool Golf Club - 1:30 Discover former rail line at the Whirlpool & the mystery of the Gorge.

- Wed., September 15, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - Angel's Diner, 395 Ontario St., St. Catharines (for new Retirees)

- Tues., June 22, 2010 - Waterloo-Central Railway to St. Jacob's Market - 9:00 a.m. meet at Tim Horton's at Merrittville Hwy/Hwy. 20 - 9:30 Departure. Arrive in Waterloo for the noon train.

- Mon., July 12, 2010 - Port Dover Outing - 9:30 a.m. meet at Tim Horton's, Merrittville Hwy/Hwy 20 - 12:00 Lunch at Erie Beach Hotel - 1:15 - Tour the Harbour Museum - 2:30 - Drive to Port Ryerse

- Thurs., August 5, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. Showboat Festival Theatre Musical Comedy "Sitting Pretty" - $26/person - RSVP Garry by July 28th.

- Wed., August 18, 2010 - Wine Tour and Luncheon - Information listed above with Monthly Breakfasts.

* Don't forget about our monthly breakfasts listed above!

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