The President’s Message
Fall 2005

It is with profound sadness I announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend Jim Etherington – (Past) Director of Membership who served this Branch in exemplary fashion. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Stella and family.

Our Past President, Bill Wornes, was recently appointed to the position of FSNA Deputy- Regional Director. His new responsibilities include the supervision of the Eastern Ontario Region – Kingston, Oshawa, Peterborough, Belleville, and Trenton Branches.

For 2005, recruitment is a high priority in our marketing play-book. This branch surpassed the 3000 membership level making us one of the larger branches in the Region. This represents an 18% increase over the same period last year.

Your executive team was invited to the Annual Retirement Seminar at the Staff College for Corrections Canada, at which time we presented how FSNA protects and preserves federal benefits and pensions. The reaction from the participants to becoming Associate Members was overwhelming.

The membership growth, coupled with the volume of member activities, justifies the opening of a first-ever Branch office. We are now housed in the Commissionaires Building at 737 Arlington Park Place in Kingston. In our next report, we will provide the new telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and other necessary coordinates.

In August, our annual BBQ was held at Rideau Acres with some 75 members enjoying seasonal delicacies of – chicken, steak, various summer salads and ice cream, all for 10 $. This was an ideal venue for such an event. The outdoor atrium, surrounded by large mature trees, provided plenty of shade from the bright sunshine on a really warm day.

Prior to the Annual General Meeting, Welch & Company performed their annual audit and found our financial activities, records and transactions to be in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and standards. This Branch offers its membership good governance, transparency, and accountability.

Jack V. Julian

An early reminder

For our members who pay their dues annually by cheque, I’m sending out this early reminder, especially for all our “Snowbird” friends. Your membership for the current year, 2005, expires 31 December 2005 and renewal fees are due on or before 1 January 2006.

Please check your membership card, there are some who have already paid for 2006.

Federal Superannuates National Association Kingston and District Branch PO Box 1172 Kingston, ON K7L 4Y8 Attn: Membership Director

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
Please renew my membership for the year 2006.
I have enclosed my cheque, in favour of Kingston and District Branch, in the amount of:

___ $40.20 for a double membership;
___ $30.00 for a single membership; ___ $10.00 for an associate membership.

(Members are encouraged to mark the back of their cheque “Deposit Only”)

Membership # ______________________ Name ________________________________

(Complete the following only if there have been changes in the information that you have not already informed me of.)

Spouse/partner:_________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________
City ________________________________ Prov ________ Postal Code _____________
Telephone number: ________-________-______________________
E-mail address: ____________________________________________

A Helpful Suggestion:
For those of you who may not be aware, we offer a simple, convenient way of ensuring your membership is
always current and up to date. It’s referred to as “Dues Deducted at Source” and it means never having to
worry about whether or not you have paid for the current year. If you choose this method, Public Works &
Government Services Canada (Pension Office) will simply deduct the small amount of $3.35 for double
membership or $2.50 for single membership, each month from your superannuation (pension) cheque. Many of
our members have already chosen this method of payment and I would encourage you to switch as well. Plus, it
reduces our costs by eliminating mailing and the unnecessary waste of paper. For your convenience, a
“Deduction of Dues at Source” form was included on page 4. If you have any questions, or wish more
information, please call me at 544-0663.

Your membership is important to you and your association
Donna Henderson, Membership Director

 

Please note that members of the Branch Executive are volunteers and work from their homes!

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of these valuable members since our last
report. Through their membership, we have all benefited, for together we are strong.

Robert Conroy
James Etherington
Douglas Hargreaves
Harriot Joyce
Hugh Taylor
Frank C. Asselstine

Dues Deduction Authorization
Branch: Kingston & District
Dear Member:
Thank you for adopting this method of payment.
Please send this application form directly to the National Office at:
FSNA, 1052 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON K1K 3B4

You are required to complete the authorization area ONLY if you would prefer the convenience of having your
dues deducted monthly directly from your pension payment. Members whose dues are already paid for 2005,
will see their deductions start at the beginning of the next membership year (January 2006).

Members already on DDS do not need to reapply every year.

I authorize Public Works and Government Services Canada to deduct FSNA dues from my
pension payments and to remit those dues to FSNA. I understand that I may revoke this
authorization at any time by notifying FSNA.
Signature: _____________________________________ Date:______________
Pension Number:_________________FSNA Member Number:_____________
(NUMBER ISSUED BY PENSION SOURCE INDICATED BELOW)

Pension Source: (Check only one superannuating plan)(DDS not available on Judges Plan)
Canadian Forces     Public Service Royal     Canadian Mounted Police
AND
It is a retirement pension      OR     It is a survivor’s pension
FSNA Membership Category:
Single ($2.50 per month      OR     Double ($3.35 per month)

Name: ____________________________ First Name: _________________________

(PRINT NAME EXACTLY AS SHOWN ON PENSION STATEMENT) Spouse’s Name: ____________________ Spouse’s first name: _______________________
Address:_______________________________________________ Postal Code: __________
Phone Number:_______________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________
Provision of pension information requested on this document is voluntary. You may, without prejudice, decline
to respond. This information is being collected to enable deduction of membership dues from your pension payments or survivor’s allowance.* This information will not be shared with anyone other than Public
Works and Government Services Canada. *DDS METHOD OF PAYMENT NOT APPLICABLE TO RCMP SURVIVORS, TO FEDERALLY APPOINTED JUDGES, NOT TO ASSOCIATES

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