Winnipeg Conference
The Winnipeg Conference
University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba
May 26-28, 2004
Program
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Building Relationships: The University Retiree in Action
Conference Session
Wednesday May 26
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Reception for attendees and volunteers (Faculty and Staff Club, University of Winnipeg)
Reception
Thursday May 27
8:30 – 8:55 a.m.
Opening and Welcoming Remarks
Peter Russell (University of Toronto), CURAC/ARUCC President
Robert Kerr, Vice-President and Provost, University of Manitoba
Patrick Deane, Vice-President and Provost, University of Winnipeg
Amanda Goldrick-Jones, President University of Winnipeg Faculty Association
Mark Gabbert, President, University of Manitoba Faculty Association
Debbie Bowe, President, AESES
9:00 a.m. – noon
Building Relationships
Chair: John Hofley (University of Winnipeg)
I. Relationships with Government Agencies
from Veterans Affairs Canada: The Canadian Seniors Partnership: Its Role, Mandate and Achievements
Patti Chiappetta, Director, Policy Development, Manitoba Seniors Directorate: Manitoba’s Advancing Age Strategy: Promoting Older Manitobans
Questions and discussion
II. Relationships with Non-Profit Seniors’ Organizations
Alf Chorney, Canadian Association of Retired Persons
Peggy Prendergast, President, Creative Retirement Manitoba
Nora Drosowech, Chair, Manitoba Council on Aging
Pam Hadder, Membership Coordinator, Manitoba Society of Seniors
Panel Discussion
12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (Rideau Hall Cafeteria, University of Winnipeg)
Thursday Lunch
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
CURAC Issues: Round-up of Member-Association Concerns
Peter Russell, CURAC/ARUCC President (University of Toronto)
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Retirees’ Health Benefits Programs and the CURAC Insurance Initiative
Chair: Bruce McDonald, University of Manitoba
Michael Byrne, Director, Warren Centre, Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba: General considerations in respect to retiree health benefits
Douglas Creelman, University of Toronto: CURAC Supplementary Insurance Initiative: A Progress Report
Discussion
3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Annual General Meeting
7.00 p.m. – 09.30 p.m.
Conference Dinner: University Club, Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba.
Speaker: Lloyd Axworthy, President, University of Winnipeg.
Lloyd Axworthy
Friday May 28
9:00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.
Personal Information Protection, Electronic Document Act: Effects on Non-Profit Organizations
Chair: John Hamerton, University of Manitoba
Brian Bowman, Pitblado: Barristers and Solicitors
10.00 a.m.- 10.30 a.m.
Coffee
10.30 – 12 Noon
Retirees’ Working Relationships with the Universities
Chair: Germaine Warkentin (University of Toronto)
Emoke Szathmáry, President, University of Manitoba: What retirees can contribute to the University
Howard Fink, Vice-President CURAC (Concordia University)
Clement Kent (Lakehead University)
Nora Losey (University of Manitoba)
Peter Russell, President CURAC (University of Toronto)
Discussion
12 noon
Closing remarks
Peter Russell, CURAC/ARUCC President (University of Toronto)