Two Items of Note by Evelyn Morin

When ARTA members receive new ARTA cards , the left-hand side of the page shows the name and address . This is the receipt for payment , and may be used for income tax purposes .

ARTA members can pay memberships online . After making a payment , select ‘ Continue ,’ or ‘ Submit .’ The screen will then show an order number , and indicate that the transaction was completed . An emailed receipt will follow that will show name , address , date , order number and amount paid .

If you do not receive a card and receipt from the ARTA office within two weeks , please contact the office at 780-822-2400 .

Rockin ’ Retirement @ Your ATA Library

by Sandra Anderson , BA , MLIS

It is a little-known fact that lifetime members of the ATA can still access the ATA Library after retirement . Even better , did you know that the library will send out books , videos and articles to you anywhere in the province free of charge ? And the library will even pre-pay the shipping back ! How cool is that ?

Interesting … but what does the library have that would be of interest to retired teachers ? Well , if you are curious about the online world , your ATA Library has books and videos about using Facebook , Twitter , Linked In and other Web 2.0 web tools . We have materials on how to get started blogging and podcasting . We have books like Life after Teaching : Road Map To Retirement Happiness , How to Love Your Retirement , and How to Retire Happy , Wild , and Free . We also have books about the history of teaching in Alberta and across Canada . You will be surprised by all of the interesting things you can find at your library !

You can visit the library online at http :// library . teachers . ab . ca and browse through the catalogue . But do not miss our amazing webpages full of links to great websites on many different topics . Visit http :// bit . ly / Rky9qQ to access these pages at home .

Did You Receive Your New Provider Information Letter and ID Cards ?

If you are a member of the ARTA Health and Wellness Benefit Plan , you should already have received a letter notifying you of the change in ARTA partner providers , along with a new ID card for health and travel benefits . Also included are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about the ARTA partner provider changes that will occur effective January 1 , 2013 .

If you did not receive your letter from ARTA , go to the ARTA website at : http :// www . albertarta . org or call the ARTA service line at 1-855-212-2400 to ensure we have your most up-todate mailing information .

It is important that we have your address ( and email address too !) on file so that you will receive your full Welcome Package in December . You will also receive further updates in 2013 with more information about the new ARTA health- and benefits-related tools and services that you will be able to access later in 2013 .

ALBERTA RETIRED TEACHERS ’ ASSOCIATION News & Views Volume 19 21 , No . 32