FROM THE BRANCHES
FROM THE BRANCHES
HARTA ’ s Coming Events
RON THOMPSON | President , HARTA
The coming year promises to be a busy one for the HARTA branch of ARTA . In September we host our annual general meeting followed by a pancake brunch with our past president , Robin Stuart , as our chief cook , shopper and bottle washer . The meeting ends with an update of the ARTA Benefits Plan .
As a rule , we hold six luncheons a year , two each in Leduc , Drayton Valley and Wetaskiwin , with a program at each . In February , as well as our executive meeting , there will be a luncheon followed by a workshop in the afternoon with a topic yet to be decided .
HARTA hosts an annual mini-conference in May . This year , the conference will be in Wetaskiwin , with a specific location and conference topics still to be decided . The date has been tentatively set as May 16 , 2017 . Stay tuned for more information . Updates will be available in HARTA ’ s newsletter .
SWARTA : Thank Goodness I ' m Retired
BY DOREEN PAWLOWSKI | President , SWARTA
SWARTA is the South West Alberta Retired Teachers ' Association , and our first big event of the year is Thank Goodness I ' m Retired , a special welcome for newly retired teachers .
BREAKFAST IN PARADISE
Friday , September 16 at 9:30 a . m . Paradise Canyon Golf Course Clubhouse Tickets are $ 20 for SWARTA members and guests ; $ 15 for newly retired teachers
Send cheques to Rose Matlock at Box 22 , Fort Macleod , AB T0K 0Z0 Then give her a call at 403-553-3867 before Sept 12 to confirm that your cheque was received .
Come join friends for a full buffet breakfast . There ' s also a chance to book a post-breakfast tee time !
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