FSNA Quarterly Newsletter
Nanaimo & Area Branch
PO Box 485, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
Email: [email protected]
June 2013
Tel: (250) 468-0260
Website: http://www.fsna-nanaimo.org
Next Meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, June 27, 2013 , General Meeting starts 1100 AM.
Location: Bayside Quality Inn, 240 Dogwood St. Parksville
Directions: Dogwood St. is 0.9 km West of the intersection of Alberni Hwy. and W. Island Hwy. Turn
right onto Dogwood St. The meeting Room is about halfway between the parking and the main entrance. Look for the FSNA signs to guide you.
Meeting/Lunch: Doors open at 10:00 AM. There will be a short business meeting followed by the
presentation concluding at about 12:30. Lunch will be served at 1:00 PM in the restaurant. The lunch
will be chicken breast a la Swiss, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, tea or coffee. Cost, including gratuities
and tax will be $20.00 for members, $21.00 for guests, payable at the door on arrival
Presentation - Penny Kanigan, our new Health Services Officer, recently vacationed in Turkey and
Europe. Unfortunately, she returned with a broken ankle and had her passport stolen. She and Ken
Jones will speak about “Dealing with Bureaucracy from Afar”.
Reservations/Cancellations: Your local FSNA volunteer will phone you to ask whether you plan to
attend the lunch. If you confirm your attendance, please be aware of our new cancellation policy.
The Branch is required to pay for all meals ordered on your behalf; therefore, if you subsequently are
unable to attend, you must cancel your reservation to avoid being charged for the meal. To cancel,
please call Susanne Body at 250-729-9588. The last date for cancellation to avoid billing is
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Don’t Forget to Wear
Confirmed FSNA Nanaimo Events 2013
DATE
June 27
EVENT
PLACE
General Meeting Parksville
September 19 General Meeting Nanaimo
November 21
General Meeting Parksville
VENUE
MEMBER $
GUEST $
Bayside
$20.00
$21.00
Coast Bastion
$21.00
$22.50
Tigh Na Mara
$22.00
$24.00
President’s Report June Newsletter
for training sessions and updates from the Ottawa
National Office. Vic Ashdown, our Data Base
Manager, Membership Director (acting), and
WMS Co-coordinator, also travelled with us to
Chilliwack as he conducted WMS (Web-based
Membership System) training to FSNA representatives from across British Columbia.
We did come away with some new ideas and
methodologies of engaging our members in the
operation of our Branch. More information will
follow at a later date.
First of all, thank you all for
your support in my election as
President at the March 2013
Annual General Meeting.
Our (your) Executive Committee is a dedicated group of volunteers who strive to ensure
that your rights and needs are
identified and acted upon in a
timely manner.
Pres. Bob Willis I need to ask all of you to help
in identifying individuals who
can join our Executive Committee and continue
our goals of serving you, our members.
We encourage anyone wishing to join us to come
forward as a “Director-at-large” and see how you
might fit with the various positions on the Executive, and also note that the Registrar position will
also need to be filled next March.
Simply put: We need your help! Please join
us so that we can continue as a vibrant branch of
FSNA.
As I mentioned in my opening statement, we held
our Annual General Meeting on the 28th of March
to elect Officers to your Executive Committee.
On the 13th of May we had our annual Volunteer’s
Luncheon and a total of 70 attendees were at the
luncheon.
Then, on the 15th of May, Treasurer Ken Jones,
Health and Benefits Officer Penny Kanigan, and I
attended the Tri-Regional Meeting in Chilliwack
I will be attending the Annual General Meeting
(AGM) to be held in Ottawa June 18 to 20, and
will report on the proceedings at our General
Meeting on June 27th at the Bayside in Parksville.
So to recap, remember that we are a volunteer organization, and when we lose a volunteer, it helps
all of us when someone steps forward to fill that
void.
Have a safe, healthy summer, and I look forward
to seeing all of you at our General Meeting in
June, and again in September.
Respectfully submitted:
Robert (Bob) Willis
President BC05
Nanaimo and Area Branch
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Annual General Meeting, March 28, 2013
Election of Officers
Cecile Turnbull, our Regional Services Officer for Coastal Islands, installed four volunteer officers of the
FSNA Nanaimo Branch at our Annual General Meeting, February 27,
2013. From left to right:
Vic Ashdown - Membership Data,
Bob Willis - President,
Cecile Turnbull - RSO,
Ken Jones - Treasurer,
Penny Kanigan - Health and
Benefits Director.
Barry Bonfield (absent) Telephone Director
One hundred and twenty seven (127) people attended the Annual General Meeting held at the
Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo.
tance of the financial report as circulated, seconded by Harold Goodman. Carried.
Vic Ashdown circulated the membership report prior to the meeting. The recruitment campaign, held every two (2) years has commenced
which accounts for the high number of new members. Members on DDS (Direct Deduction) will
not receive a recruitment package. Those members that paid by cheque/cash will receive a package. Vic encourages those members not on DDS
to sign up – it makes his life easier. The names
of the nineteen (19) deceased members were read
and a minute of silence observed. Vic has been
the Membership Director for 10 year’s, he is now
taking on a new role as the Database Director.
Lost members, George and Beth Summers have
been found – thank you Harold Goodman. Vic
concluded his report with a much appreciated
joke.
Meeting was called to order by Bob Willis,
Interim President and Chair. All new members
were acknowledged. Bob introduced himself, Cecile Turnbull, our Regional Services Officer and
Bill Turnbull, President of the North Island
FSNA.
Minutes of the AGM held March 22, 2012 were
circulated. With no errors or omissions noted, a
motion to adopt was made by Michelle Ashdown, seconded by Helen Williams. Carried.
The President acknowledged the death of Doris
Grieves, our Membership Secretary stating that
she will be missed. Bob will be attending the National meeting in Ottawa in June where the main
discussions will be on Bill C-4 – the Not-for-Profit
Act.
Charles Scrivener, the Awards-SpeakersHistorian Director, indicated that three (3) members will receive their 5 Year Volunteer Awards in
2013, two (2) of which were in attendance at this
AGM. Any ideas or suggestions for speakers are
always welcome. The motion to accept this report
was made by Charles Scrivener, seconded by
Harold Goodman. Carried
Treasurer Ken Jones circulated the financial
statements prior to the start of the meeting. Ken
then provided an explanation. It is anticipated
that we will exceed the 2013 budget by approximately $1500.00 due to the extra meetings and
training required as a result of Bill C-4. An audit
of the financial books has taken place and forwarded to the National Office – anyone wishing
to view the books are welcome, Ken has them
available. Rene Marchand moved for accep-
"The secret of longevity is to keep
breathing."
Sophie Tucker
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Al Tully, Program Director was absent. President Bob gave a short report saying that the Volunteer Luncheon will be held on the 13th of May,
2013, at the Bayside Hotel, Parksville, 11:00 - 1:30
PM.
then says they have an emergency, would you
please call them back. When you call back they
try and keep you on the line for as long as they
can. Telus then bills you what they paid the caller
- $2425.00/minute. Advice: Hang up. Two
other scams are Microsoft and Ben Ladin’s gold.
The next General Meeting will be held on the
27th of June 2013 at the Bayside Hotel in Parksville.
Medoc
The phone numbers on the back of the Medoc
membership card are for travel 40 days or more.
For travel less than 30 days – call Medoc and verify the 1-800 number.
Ian Williams, newsletter-web officer said that
any items/suggestions, including “suitable” humour, is most welcome.
Advice: call Medoc before you travel
Harold Goodman reported that he has had no
requests for hospital visits but Harold does have
a number of name tags to hand out.
Election of Officers – Vic Ashdown
We need volunteers to fill the following vacant positions - Secretary, Membership Secretary, Vice-President, Membership Director, Assistant Health & Benefits.
Barry Bonfield, Telephone Director was Absent. President Bob reported that the Phoner’s
training session held in February was a success,
the only downside was that only about one-half of
the phoner’s attended. There were volunteer sign
-up sheets on each table – we can always use
phoners.
Thanks to all our volunteers. Become a Director
at Large and see how your Executive works or
simply attend a Board Meeting. We welcome all
members. Bob Willis thanked all the Executive
members for their work and assistance over the
past nine (9) months while he was the Interim
President.
Unfinished Business
Conference – Ottawa – A report on this conference will be included in the General Meeting held
in June at the Bayside, Parksville, BC
The Oath of Office was administered by Cecile
Turnbull, RSO, after which she spoke to the membership on volunteering and the continued need
for members to participate.
New Business
Telephone Scam
This is a call back scam – calls are originating in
the Dominican Republic. Someone calls you and
Meeting adjourned at: 11:55 by Rene Marchard, Past President.
Volunteer Luncheon
President Bob Willis welcomed the volunteers and Ken Jones recorded the attendance at the Bayside, Parksville, May 13, 2013
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Carolyn Fyfe, Alvin Solmie both 5 yr volunteers are bracketed
by President Bob and Charles Scrivener at the AGM.
Presentation - Project Lifesaver
Ruth Buchanan received her 5 yr.
award from Pres. Bob at the volunteer’s lunch.
Families and caregivers can contact D'Arcy
Falkiner at 250-594-5488 for information on
signing up their loved ones.
Project Lifesaver is a programme to track and rescue seniors and others
with cognitive issues
who tend to wander
away
from
their
homes. The client is fitted with a wristwatch
sized transmitter set up
with its own unique frequency. If the person
wanders away, their
caregiver can notify the
RCMP, who in turn call
Demonstration of the
Arrowsmith SAR. They
Tracking Receiver
then respond using a
special tracking receiver, which picks up the signal that is constantly transmitted from the person's wristband.
Three ladies were discussing the travails of
getting older. One said, "Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand, while
standing in front of the refrigerator, and I can't
remember whether I need to put it away, or
start making a sandwich."
The second lady chimed in with, "Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs
and can't remember whether I was on my way
up or on my way down."
The third one responded, " Well, ladies, I'm
glad I don't have that problem. Knock on
wood," as she rapped her knuckles on the table,
and then said,
"That must be the door, I'll get it!"
Payment Dates for Government Pensions
The following are dates that pension payments
are transferred in pensioner's account, via Direct
deposit or that regular pension cheques (paper)
can be cashed.
June26
July 29
August 28
September 26
Following the presentation members enjoyed fellowship
over a buffet lunch
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October 29
November 27
December 27
Membership Report
As of May 16th, 2013, the Nanaimo and Area Branch had 1983 members comprising 1331
retirees and 652 spouses. Of the 1331 retirees, there are 1169 on DDS and 166 pay at Branch.
Since the last Report (February 21st), the following changes have taken place:
New or Reinstated Members (108)
Brian & Loretta Adams
Carmela Ariello
Elspeth Baker
Wally Barner
Lewis Bohmer & Linda Banerman
Diane Bonner
Marion Brown
Roy & Arleen Carswell
Gloria Clarke
Gayle & Stuart Collins
Godfrey & Jean Cotton
Jill & Ted Coulthard
Garry Cox
Daniel & Irene Creally
Thelma Danielson
Judith Driver
Michael & June Dunn
Penny & Roy Dutton
Michael & Shauna Elliott
Barbara Etheridge
Jeffrey Fargo
Brian & Penny Ferris
Norah Fuller
Lyse Godbout
Verna Goriak
Douglas & Patricia Griffith
Marjorie Hammond
Wayne & Barbara Harling
Clayton Hartley
Derek & Diana Harvey-Smith
Nancy Holliday & Craig Oliver
Jean Hopper
Vivian Ives
Jennie Irvine
Marguerite Keigan
John & Linda Kennington
Ida & Bernard Kespe
Victor & Terrilynn Klassen
Donald & Sharon Kleim
Hiro & Pauline Koga
Peter & Faith Kyashko
Clement & Valerie Laforce
Real & Janine Langford
Richard & Marianne Lynch
Margo MacKenzie
Eric & Olga McCharles
Gwendoline & Alan McLeod
Transferred In (11)
Gary & Audrey Best from BC08 Vancouver
Ken Birkeland from SK24 Regina & Area
Alex & Kim Borthwick from BC08 Vancouver
Bob & Judy Fergusson from BC12 Kamloops
Graham Marrion from BC04 Fraser Valley West
Ward Palmer from BC09 Victoria-Fred Whitehouse
Juanita Reid & Michael Hatcher from
BC09 Victoria-Fred Whitehouse
Transferred Out (2)
F Hodgkins to BC09 Victoria-Fred Whitehouse
Patricia White to BC09 Victoria-Fred Whitehouse
Membership Cancellations (20)
Jack & Pauline Bartlett
Doreen Cowie
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Joyce Meacock
Gordon Mebs
Terry & Debora Moore
Darcy & Jennie Muloin
Merv Osler
Bonnie Patterson & David Frayn
Ingrid Pongratz
Edward & Anita Razzell
Roy & Bev Reber
Craig Reid & Barb Hunter
Karl & Marilyn Schuler
Romer & Janice Shewchuk
Judy Skates
Glenda Sorochan
Paul & Frances Sprout
Phyllis Stock
Marguerite Thompson
Don & Diane Tobin
Barbara Touchie
Michael Wansink
Martin Wedam & Wendy
Stander
Duane West & Timothy Bruns
Carl Westby
Membership Cancellations cont’d
Vera Davies
Norah Fuller
Bob Kabata
Patricia Laing
James Lockhart
Tim & Dianne McNeil
Dawn & Ron Neufeld
Barbara Rich
George & Beth Summers
Dorothy Thompson
Dennis Webb
Jergen Westrheim
Doreen Willis
Arlene Woods
Membership Report cont’d
In Memoriam
Nicole Neeve, survived by husband Ron
Karl Radom, survived by wife Edith
Kenneth Rowe, survived by wife Dale
John Smith
Eileen Watson
Ann Zielke, survived by husband Fred
Harry Bezanson, survived by wife Janet Banks
Joyce Bird
Thora Butcher, survived by husband Marshall
William Campbell
Arthur Clarke, survived by wife Gloria
Betty Drew-Brook, survived by husband Bob
William Hamilton
This Newsletter is Available on Our Website!
This Newsletter (and those for the past nine years) is available on our website at the link:
http://www.fsna-nanaimo.org/html/newsletter.html
Over half our members have been viewing the Newsletter on the website rather than receiving it by
post. If you have Internet access but are currently receiving your Newsletter by ‘snail mail’, you are
urged to consider reading it electronically. The advantage to you is that the Newsletter will be available
to you in full colour about a week earlier and you will be able to access it quickly at any time (or
download it to your computer if you wish). The advantage to the Branch is that we save about $6.00
annually per household in printing and mailing costs.If you wish to view the Newsletter this way,
please email Vic Ashdown, the keeper of the membership database, at [email protected] and tell him
you wish to go on “ENEWS”. He will amend the database to cancel your mailed copy and Ian Williams, our Newsletter Editor, will send you an email notification each time a new issue is available on
the website. Save paper and stamps by going “ENEWS”
Respectfully, Vic Ashdown
Branch Financial Report - May 2013
Actual Cash on Hand
Total Cash Balance
$ 8676.01
Liabilities Per Capita 2013/Minus
Ken Jones
Liabilities Per Capita 2014/Minus
$ 37.80
2014 Dues paid at branch
$ 12.24
Minus sub total
$ 50.04
Total Cash on Hand
$ 8625.97
Canadian Western Bank Reconciliation 22 May 2013
Current Assets
Canadian Western Bank Statement
Total Cash
$ 8776.01
Current Balance
Minus Petty Cash
$ 100.00
Outstanding deposit
Sub Total
Sub total
$ 8676.01
$ 00.00
$ 9376.17
Minus outstanding cheques
Total Cash
$ 9376.17
$ 700.16
$ 8676.01
Total Cash
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$ 8676.01
FSNA Nanaimo Executive, Directors & Volunteers 2012-2013
Class
Position
Name
Executive
Phone
Email
All 250
Exe
President
Bob Willis
468-0260 [email protected]
Exe
Vice-President
Exe
Secretary
Exe
Treasurer
Ken Jones
586-5002 [email protected]
Exe
Past President
Rene Marchand
753-1657 [email protected]
Directors
Director
Membership
Director
Membership Database
Vic Ashdown
248-2027 [email protected]
Director
Health & Benefits
Penny Kanigan
760-0929 [email protected]
Director
Health & Benefits
Director
Program
Al Tully
740-0306 [email protected]
Director
Newsletter Editor / Web
Ian Williams
758-0954 [email protected]
Director
Awards/Speakers/Hist.
Charles Scrivener 758-2240 [email protected]
Director
Telephone
Barrie Bonfield
954-3780 [email protected]
Director
Registration
Susanne Body
729-9588 [email protected]
Dir. At Large
Special Projects
Coordinators
Area
Parksville
Harold Goodman
248-3269
Area
Port Alberni
Marg Pierce
723-9791
Area
Qualicum Beach
Sherwood Moore
752-1048
Area
Tofino/Ucluelet
Sandy Henry
726-7086 [email protected]
Cards
Nanaimo & Area
June Wiebe
756-4873 [email protected]
Cards
Parksville/Qualicum
Michelle Ashdown 248-2027 [email protected]
Cards
Port Alberni
Marg Pierce
723-9791
Nominations
Committee Chair
Bob Hoogerbrug
751-8735 [email protected]
Com
Special Projects
Jim Gahr
754-0989 [email protected]
Hospital Visit
Nanaimo Area
Hospital Visit
Parksville/Qualicum Area Harold Goodman
248-3269
Phone Captain
Nanaimo
Anne Elphick
751-2993 [email protected]
Phone Captain
Nanaimo
Bertha Nixon
758-0378
Phone Captain
Nanaimo
Liz Barker
756-9643 [email protected]
Phone Captain
Nanaimo
Marion Rivers
758-9783 [email protected]
Phone Captain
Parksville/Qualicum
Marjorie Rose
586-7007 [email protected]
Phone Captain
Parksville/Qualicum
Michelle Ashdown 248-2027 [email protected]
Phone Captain
Port Alberni
Marg Pierce
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723-9791