BC Association of Retired Telecommunication Workers  BCARTW

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Last Archived Aug 11, 2007

First/Last Name :   Glen A. Cairns

Home Town :   Kamloops,B.C.

BCARTW Member? :   Of course

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Much credit has to be given to the concerned BCARTW membership.

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   gacairns@telus.net

First/Last Name :   Don Craik

Home Town :   North Vancouver

BCARTW Member? :   very soon

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Im glad to see I have a union [of sorts] after I retire. We will need all the solidarity we can get in order to protect and support the right decisions concerning our pension.Im looking forward to meeting all of you.

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First/Last Name :   Peter Smith

Home Town :   Victoria

BCARTW Member? :   yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   smithpeter@telus.net

First/Last Name :   Mimi Williams

Home Town :   Edmonton, Alberta

BCARTW Member? :   No

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Wishing you all of the best with thanks for the solidarity and support I have received from your members. While it was too short, it was gratifying. I wish you all the best!

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   mimi.williams@twu-canada.ca

First/Last Name :   Linda Fox

Home Town :   New Westminster

BCARTW Member? :   soon

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   I am leaving telus August 31, at age 60 and am looking for the next part of life

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   rfoxlinda@telus.net

First/Last Name :   Dan Olson

Home Town :   Maple Ridge

BCARTW Member? :   not until 2013

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Great idea! Looking forward to joining in 83 more months. Dan Olson currently CAW 111 past TWU 31,7,5

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   dolson@cruiseshipcenters.com

First/Last Name : Keith Kusted

Home Town :   kelowna

BCARTW Member? :   in the process

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   just heard about this assc. today on vfc.i also got my first pension check today.

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First/Last Name : Dennis Watson

Home Town :   Surrey, B.C.

BCARTW Member? :   No

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :   www.cupwnewvision.org

Comment or Concern :   Great organization. I am CUPW and have been helping out with the TWU dispute. I assume your organization is open to them as well. Retired members should be utilized more in the labour movement!

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   cupwnewvision@hotmail.com

First/Last Name : Gordon Duplisse

Home Town :

BCARTW Member? :   yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   bgdupe@telus.net

First/Last Name : Harold Biollo

Home Town :   Penticton B.C.

BCARTW Member? :   Yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Have been retired 10 yrs.Pension increase long overdue.

Comment or Concern (contd) :

E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   harold_biollo@telus.net

First/Last Name : Patrick Byron

Home Town :   Coquitlam

BCARTW Member? :   not yet

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   I am still working at Telus as of this date but if and when we go back maybe I will get the chance to retire then I will join with you.

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   l03p02@telus.net

First/Last Name : Larry Manser

Home Town :   Courtenay

BCARTW Member? :   Yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   We must preserve and improve what we have worked for.

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   larry_manser@telus.net

First/Last Name : Del Iggulden

Home Town :   Surrey

BCARTW Member? :   No

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Question, I was wondering how many members are there in your association and are you helping in anyway with th efight against TELUS on behalf of the TWU Thank You Del Iggulden

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   del_iggulden@telus.net

First/Last Name : Wayne Babcock

Home Town :   pender harbour b.c.

BCARTW Member? :   soon

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   wbabcock@telus.net

First/Last Name : Tom Faull

Home Town :   cranbrook

BCARTW Member? :   yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   tomfaull@telus.net

First/Last Name : Ron McGhie

Home Town :   Chilliwack

BCARTW Member? :   Not yet-soon tho

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   That DE doesnt get his hands on the Pension Plan...

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   ron.mcghie@telus.net

First/Last Name : Ken Stahl

Home Town :   cluculz lake b.c.

BCARTW Member? :   yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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First/Last Name : Art Johnson

Home Town :   nelson

BCARTW Member? :   yes

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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First/Last Name : Wilma Lambden

Home Town :

BCARTW Member? :

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Comment or Concern :   Just received application will mail cheque.

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First/Last Name :  L.  Bogan

Home Town :   Penticton

BCARTW Member? :   joining

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Will gadly join BCARTW.

Comment or Concern (contd) :

E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   geebog@yahoo.com

First/Last Name : Harry Hutchinson

Home Town :   Summerland

BCARTW Member? :   in process

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Just found out about the association. Was shocked but dot unbelieving that Telus wants to take over the pension!

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   harryhutc@netscape.net

First/Last Name : Reg Belzac

Home Town :   Cranbrook

BCARTW Member? :   money sent

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :   http://www3.telus.net/findNchoose/index.html

Comment or Concern :   Any improvement to pension is welcomed

Comment or Concern (contd) :

E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   rdel@telus.net

First/Last Name : Al Grundy

Home Town :   Nelson

BCARTW Member? :

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   al_grundy@telus.net

First/Last Name : Donald LeComte

Home Town :   New Westminster

BCARTW Member? :   no

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   I receive a T.W.P.P. pension & want to observe & ensure the health of the plan

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   donlecomte@hotmail.com

First/Last Name : ART JOHNSON

Home Town :   NELSON

BCARTW Member? :   NOT YET

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   GREAT IDEA. I WILL BE SIGNING UP.

Comment or Concern (contd) :

E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   art.donna@telus.net

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First/Last Name :  Drina Latrace

Home Town :   Scotch Creek, BC

BCARTW Member? :   money is in the mail

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   Thanks Don Bremner for your membership fee info - /year. Great value - lets organize and improve the lives/benefits of retired union workers. Everyone - tell your friends who are TWPP earners & also have them join this worthwhile organization.

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   hugh&drina@telus.net

First/Last Name : Lauren Embury

Home Town :   Victoria

BCARTW Member? :

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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First/Last Name : Tom S

Home Town :   Long Island

BCARTW Member? :   No

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :   www.verizonscrewedme.8m.net

Comment or Concern :   Looking for contact/web page for Long Island retired telecom workers. Can anyone help? My email is thsenterprises@aol.com

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   thsenterprises@aol.com

First/Last Name : Croft Randle

Home Town :   Campbell River

BCARTW Member? :   Yes - Director

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

Comment or Concern :   If you have a question or concern that requires an answer please use the email link on the main page. We cannot answer a question left here unless we have an email address. Thanks!

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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   crandle(at)telus.net

First/Last Name : Kim Thirlwall

Home Town :   Calgary

BCARTW Member? :   No

Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :

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First/Last Name :   Giorgio Rescigno 
Home Town :   Vancouver
BCARTW Member? :
Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   Job well done
Comment or Concern (contd) :
E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   giorgio@telus.net

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First/Last Name :   Keith Hutchison
Home Town :   Kamloops
BCARTW Member? :   Yes
Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :
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E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   keith_hutchison@telus.net

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First/Last Name :   Cliff Brougham
Home Town :   Campbell River
BCARTW Member? :   Mailed App 3 days ago
Home Web Page URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   Great organization! Hope to hear more from you soon.
Comment or Concern (contd) :
E-Mail Address (USE SPAM CAUTION) :   cc-rider@telus.net
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First/Last Name :   Denny Davis
Home Town :   Victoria
BCARTW Member? :   No
URL (if applicable) :   N/A
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 First/Last Name :   John Bett
Home Town :   KAMLOOPS, B.C.
BCARTW Member? :   YES
Comment or Concern : NEVER HEARD IF YOU GOT MY MEMBERSHIP FEE.
WE WANT SOME FEED BACK.
Comment or Concern (contd) :
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 First/Last Name :   Peter Smith
Home Town :   Victoria
BCARTW Member? :   yes
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 First/Last Name :   Belfit
Home Town :   Victoria
BCARTW Member? :   Yes
URL (if applicable) :   reb@islandnet.com
Comment or Concern :   Why do we not ask the pension committee
for an annual payout based on a percentage of the surplus.

As you can see above you can add your email address
in the URL line if you want
just be prepared to receive Spam after doing so.
It is not recommended by the Web Editor
unless you change your email address
such as dougNOSPAM@telus.net
The URL line is for those that have personal
web pages, it is the web address of their home page.
When time I will add an email address line
with a warning about Spam included.

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 First/Last Name :   Brian Hansen
Home Town :   Courtenay
BCARTW Member? :   no app. in mail
Comment or Concern :   I am concerned over the possibility
of not receiving my pension cheque if twu goes out on strike.
I am not striking against my twu
so why am I going to be penalized?
if there is a strike will I get strike pay along with everyone else?
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First/Last Name :   Bob Ashton
Home Town :   Kamloops
BCARTW Member? :   yes
Comment or Concern :   What is the latest
on the strike notice to the Pension Office?
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 First/Last Name :   Bob Ashton
Home Town :   Kamloops
BCARTW Member? :   yes
Comment or Concern :   BCARTW is having a meeting
on APR 29 /4 at 5pm in the Plaza Hotel on Victoria St.
Call Bob Ashton for info. (250)573-4115.
Anyone collecting a TWPP pension is welcome.
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 First/Last Name :   Ted Loudon
Home Town :   Kelowna
BCARTW Member? :   Money in mail
Comment or Concern :   The BCARTW was formed in Nov last year.
How come a member in Kamloops had to send me your web site?
I hope there will be someone who is willing to try
to get the word out and sign up members here in Kelowna,
Kamloops seems to be organized and has already.....
Web Editor's Note-Please complete the 2nd comment screen next time
there is a limit to # of characters (250) in each field----
Web Editor's reply- Now is your chance to let everyone
in Kelowna know, please print the BCARTW notice
from the main index screen and post it at the Telus Office.
We can only do so much with limited funds in start-up!
Spread the word in the coffee shops etc.
Print some extra notices to distribute.
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 First/Last Name :   Bob Ashton
Home Town :   Kamloops
BCARTW Member? :   Yes
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   Long overdue.
All of us who belong to BCARTW should let anyone
we know who is retired know about the Asociation.
Especially in the Lower-mainland. We need to get those numbers up.
Comment or Concern (contd) :
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First/Last Name :   KRIS OLESON
Home Town :   KAMLOOPS
BCARTW Member? :   FEB. 2004
Comment or Concern :   A group of at least 30 retirees
met in Kamloops and only then did we find out about BCARTW.
Good job friends. Best regards Kris Oleson
Comment or Concern (contd) :   Do we have representation
on the pension board?
Guestbook Answers to Your Questions
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First/Last Name :   Bill Evans
Home Town :   Parksville
BCARTW Member? :
Comment or Concern :   Are all twu retirees on the same
medical plan with Blue Cross
Guestbook Answers to Your Questions
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First/Last Name :   Bob Haslett
Home Town :   Smithers
BCARTW Member? :   Yes
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   About time that the retired members
had a say in the pension plan.

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First/Last Name :   Frank Pennimpede
Home Town :   Port Hardy B.C.
BCARTW Member? :   no,app in mail
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   I retired on the 1st of May 1993,
and have not had any increase in my pension that's TEN years!

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First/Last Name :   Peter W. Riley
Home Town :   Campbell River BC
BCARTW Member? :   in the mail
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   This idea is long over due thank you..

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First/Last Name :   Robert DEtcheverrey
Home Town :   Kimberley
BCARTW Member? :   not yet
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :

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First/Last Name :   Donald McRobb
Home Town :   Terrace B.C.
BCARTW Member? :   Yes
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   Thanks Doug for hauling us into the 21st Century
with your excellent Web Site!!

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First/Last Name :   Gordon Cromer
Home Town :   Campbell River
BCARTW Member? :   not yet
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :

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First/Last Name :   Alec Telfer
Home Town :   Nanaimo
BCARTW Member? :   YES
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   Thank you for helping. It is time to take an active roll
in asking Questions regarding Our pension plan.
As an active member I hope that may be achieved.

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First/Last Name :   Gord  (Barb) Duplisse
Home Town :   Salmon Arm
BCARTW Member? :   sending it in
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   This page is fine, but the page that I got the info
from was this blue but with black writing.
This I can read really well. Gord will be sending in his membership this week.
It has rained here so hard for 3 days off and on
that I dont remember it raining ....
(Note- it seems the guestbook limits your entry
 to this many characters!)
Removed the blue background,
hope no problem with this new color

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First/Last Name :   Croft Randle
Home Town :   Campbell River
BCARTW Member? :   You Bet  (Founding Member)
URL (if applicable) :
Comment or Concern :   This is just what we need!
So far it has been impossible to have any input into the Pension Plan.
Lets get the membership numbers up and get on with improving conditions
and communications for us retirees! Ten dollars a year is a bargain.

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First/Last Name :   Doug Gent
Home Town :   Terrace BC
BCARTW Member? :   Not on Pension Yet
URL (if applicable) : http://www.gent-family.com
Comment or Concern :   Web Editor testing the guestbook

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