Wednesday, May 14, 2008
WHAT WE DO:
Our Goals and Beliefs
Our Goals
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To provide a strong communication network and opportunities for social
interaction among retired women teachers at both the local and provincial
levels.
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To provide interesting and challenging programs for intellectual
stimulation, information about issues of particular interest to retired
women teachers and opportunities for cultural enrichment.
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To provide support for colleagues especially in times of illness,
loneliness, stress and sorrow.
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To provide a unique form of hospital & home care insurance exclusively for
members and their spouses at a reasonable cost.
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To formulate an organized plan to increase membership in RWTO.
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To ensure that RWTO is a financially well-managed organization both
provincially and locally.
VISION STATEMENT
We Believe...
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That RWTO is an organization which meets the special needs of retired
women teachers from all parts of the world.
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That RWTO will foster small group interaction among retired women teachers
to help them establish new friendships and maintain those with former
colleagues.
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That RWTO will provide interesting, stimulating and supportive programs
not only to attract the many women teachers who are retiring at an earlier
age but also to sustain the interest of current members.
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That RWTO will nurture and support retired women teachers who are ill,
shut-in, bereaved, stressed or elderly.
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That RWTO will encourage retired women teachers to use their excellent
leadership, communication and creative skills within both the organization
and local community groups.
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That RWTO will work to establish a visible, outward-looking image in the
community, among teachers in particular and the public at large.
GOVERNANCE
RWTO is divided into 12 Areas across the Province, each with an Area Director who represents her Area on the Board of Directors. Within these Areas are 52 Branches, each with its own Executive, programs and activities. The Provincial Board of Directors is comprised of an Executive and the Area Directors. Actions of the Board of Directors and Staff are governed by a Constitution and Policies and Procedures. To see the CONSTITUTION of RWTO, click here.
The Policies and Procedures Handbook is available, on request, from Provincial Office, either electronically or in hard copy.
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