SIMCOE CHAPTER
CPC Heritage Club
SummerNewsletter –August 2015
Presidents Message
As I write this newsletter it is hard to believe that the CNE is only days away from opening and this is a sure sign that summer is drawing to a close. Less than 20 days and the schools open for the next school year. It has been a very busy time here in Toronto this summer with hosting the PanAm and Parapan Games. For those of you who are avid sports fans, how about those Toronto Bluejays.
Our Mandarin Luncheon - June 18, 2015
We again enjoyed a nice lunch with a total of 33 people attending. 14 Pineridge members and 18 Simcoe Members, as well as 1 friend. A raffle was held for Tim Horton Gift Cards. We continued to collect money for our Thanksgiving donation to the Daily Bread Food Bank. The current amount of this donation is $100. The final opportunity to contribute to this donation will be at our September luncheon.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the attendees of our luncheon for your continuing support. Our members can continue to support Canada Post and your pensions by patronizing Canada Post through using the Mail and Parcel service.
Friday, June 12, 2015, 09:00: Annual Pineridge Golf Tournament
Once again, George and I attended this golf tournament and other than a little rain, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to attending the Trent-Severn Golf Tournament on September 26, 2015. More information about this tournament can be found in upcoming events.
Saturday July 18, 2015: WINE ME AND DINE ME IN NIAGARA
We had 9 participants for this tour. We enjoyed the winery tours with a total of 10 samplings at the three wineries visited. A delicious lunch was served and a short shopping tour of Niagara on the Lake. A wonderful Greek dinner followed on our way home. If interested pictures of this event are on the Simcoe Heritage page, at heritageclub.ca
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015: Peterborough Lift Lock Luncheon Cruise plus Kawartha Downs Slots Casino
There were 9 participants that attended this tour. Unfortunately the Hydraulic Lock was broken and we were not able to experience the trip through. We instead had a scenic tour of the Trent Severn Waterwaywhile enjoying a chicken lunch. The boat Captain was very informative about history of this area. The boat did travel through Lock 19 which is a smaller original Lock, still manually operated.
Upcoming Events
September 17, 2015 at 12 Noon: The Mandarin
We meet at The Mandarin Restaurant, 2206 Eglinton Ave East at Birchmount, in Scarborough for our buffet luncheon We are asking that you all bring a cash donation that will be given to The Daily Food Bank in Toronto. Seniors please bring along your identification. The cost is $12 for Active paid Members and $15 for Non-members. Simcoe Chapter will subsidise for the buffet, drinks (non Alcoholic), taxes and tip. Register early to reserve your spot by phoning: Marcella Drover at 416- 690 - 7695
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 13:00: Trent Severn Heritage Chapter
Charity Golf Tournament.
Trent Severn Chapter is holding a golf tournament at the nearby Deer Run Golf
Course, 10 Brook St., Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0. Tel: 705-328-3781.
Directions: 8 km south of Hwy. 7 on Elm Tree Road, south of the flashing light.This includes 12 holes of golf with cart, steak dinner, and many prizes. The
price is $65 per person. The putting contest is 3 balls for $5. 50/50 draw.
Contact: Les Kimmerer @705-320-9480, or . Please
reply by September 4.
Thursday November 5, 2015 at 12 Noon: The Mandarin
We meet at The Mandarin Restaurant, 2206 Eglinton Ave East at Birchmount, in Scarborough for our buffet luncheon We are asking that you all bring aunwrapped toy donation that will be given to Toy Mountain. Seniors please bring along your identification. The cost is $12 for Active paid Members and $15 for Non-members. Simcoe Chapter will subsidise for the buffet, drinks (non Alcoholic), taxes and tip. Register early to reserve your spot by phoning: Marcella Drover at 416- 690 - 7695
Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, 12:00-16:00: Christmas Banquet
Our Christmas Banquet this year promises to be even better and bigger than last
year as we partner up with our sister Chapter, Pineridge for a joint effort. We meet
at the Royal Canadian Legion, Highland Creek Branch, 45 Lawson Rd.,
Scarborough, at noon for some cocktails and chatting in the lobby, then have a
sit down full course turkey breast luncheon with all the trimmings in the banquet
hall at 1 PM. There will be prizes and good times as you share some quality time
with your friends.
You must reserve your spot at the latest by November 15th by contacting Marcella Drover at 416-690-7695and sending in your payment toSimcoe Heritage Chapter P.O. Box 20059 Leslie/Nymark, Willowdale, On, M2J 2K0 . Member price is $15, non-members $18.
What Benefits are there to becoming an Active(paid) Member
By becoming a paid member of the Simcoe Chapter for the low cost of $10 for the year 2015, you will continue to receive the Quarterly newsletters and information about the dates and times of activities that will be offered to our Membership. You are charged a reduced rate for your lunch at our Mandarin Luncheons. You will also be eligible to join Goodlife Fitness( new 2015/16 application is attached) and qualify for Johnson Insurance.
WorkPerks program discontinued
Canada Post’s WorkPerks program was discontinued effective April 10, 2015 and is no longer available.
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS OR SUGGESTONS FOR A FUTURE CLUB OUTING?
LET US KNOW:
Welcome to Our New Members:
New Active Simcoe Members:
Debessai GhermatzionJoffre Arzaga Fred Stanakevitsch
Irene CamickPeter Schweigel
New Associate Members
Ingrid Arzaga
With the addition of these members our Total Active Membership is 125 Members and 14 Associate Members. There are still 18 of our 2014 Active members who have not paid their 2015 dues. We are still recruiting for more new members and I have included in this newsletter an application to join the Heritage Club. We would hope that you will share and encourage eligible Posties to join our Simcoe Chapter.
New Members to Heritage Club (Simcoe Chapter) Non-Active
Meena VohraDenisLaroche
If you wish to become a 2015 Active Simcoe Member please submit your dues of $10.00to Simcoe Heritage Chapter P.O. Box 20059 Leslie/Nymark, Willowdale, On M2J 2K0. Your 2015 dues cover your membershipfrom January to December. Cheques are to be made out to Simcoe Chapter Heritage Club.
In Memorium
Arthur HarrisonJames Drever
Our deepest sympathies go out to these Member's family at their loss.
Life Events
Have you had any life events you would like to share in our newsletter? Let me know so I can include your news. Contact me at: .
Volunteering
The motto of the Heritage Club is "People helping People". Volunteering is one of the criteria we are measured on by Canada Post as Simcoe Chapter. If you are volunteering, please let us know what activity you are involved with and how many hours you are spending each month. This does affect the funding that we receive for our Chapter from Ottawa each year.
2015 MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SURVEY
Name: ………………………………………………………. Address: ……………………………………………………………
City: ………………………………………………… Prov.: ………………………….. Postal Code: ………………………
“People Helping People” is the motto of the Heritage Club. It’s that time of year again. We must start gathering information so that we can prepare our annual report of our activities for the national office. Please complete the attached volunteer hours form to enable us to complete the report. Remember report all volunteer activities as a Heritage Club member. Every hour counts! Don’t forget your knitting hours and Christmas hours.
We must have your completed form in our office as soon as possible:
ACTIVITY / ESTIMATED ANNUAL HOURSChurch
Community
Knitting
Literacy Program/School
Santa Program
Library/Museums
Hospital
Soup Kitchen/Food Bank/Meals on Wheels
National Postal Curling
Heritage Club
Seniors Homes/Shut In Program
Income Tax Form Prep./Festivals
Fund Raising
Christmas Hamper Program
United Way
Others -
CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTICE
Name:______Heritage Club National Membership #:______
Old Address:______
New Address:______
Postal Code:______Phone Number:______
Email:______Effective Date: ______
MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWAL YEAR ______
Name:______Heritage Club National Membership #:______
Address:______
Postal Code:______Phone Number:______
Renewal for self?:______Couple?:______
Reminder: have you enclosed dues? Amount Enclosed: ______
Send completed forms and/or information to: Simcoe CPC Heritage Club, PO box 20059 Leslie Nymark, Willowdale, Ontario, M2J 2K0. Cheques for luncheons and/or Membership dues should be made out to Simcoe Heritage Club.
WebNews
Work has been underway for a new Heritage Website. You can find this new site at: heritageclub.ca. Please check out our webpage as well as the other 28 Chapters to find out what activities Heritage members are involved in.
Do you have a hidden talent, are you a webmaster, that will help us in updating and enhancing our Simcoe Chapter's new page on this site. Please contact Lea Maynard at .
Simcoe Chapter Heritage Club also have a page out on Facebook. Feel free to check us out for photos of our events and updates to upcoming events.
Changes to our Executive
Our Treasurer, Jessica Lui, has decided to step down and Ann Boles has temporarily taken on this role as well as continuing as acting in the role of the Simcoe Chapter Secretary. We are still looking for volunteers to fill these positions as well as the 1st Vice President role. If you are interested in helping us to continue to keep the Simcoe Chapter viable please contact me at 905-839-7439 or
1st Vice President will work with me to help to arrange for events that will be of interest to our membership. A lot of time this involves emails and telephone calls. My present executive get together to prepare mailing of newsletters quarterly, (April, July, August and November) this involves stuffing envelopes for mailing.
Secretary's role involves providing minutes from the meetings that we do have occasionally. We have also used this position as a contact for events to establish how many members will be in attendance to our activities.
Treasurer keeps all financial records for the Chapter. Including providing receipts to members for dues paid. Submits the Chapters annual and financial report to the National President each year.
To hold these positions you much be a paid Chapter member. These positions are for a period of two years. SIMCOE CHAPTER NEEDS YOU!
YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Lea Maynard, Chapter President, Newsletter Writer, Member’s List, Recruitment
Email: president
Email: chapter
Ann Boles, Member at Large (Acting Treasurer / Secretary), Editor, Telephone Contact
Email:
416-471-1861 please call after 6 PM
Marcella Drover, Member at Large
Alice Leung, Past President