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• Shuffle 34 Update
  
  Dear members,
  The Shuffle is only one week away… and, as this is released, the CUPARUC team - The Pace Makers – has raised the most money to date!
  A big thank you to all the team members and everyone that has donated. If you haven’t done so yet please consider joining the team, sponsoring one of the team members or donating to the team. There is still time… and every dollar counts, regardless of amount!
  You can register on the team page by clicking on the following link: https://advanceconcordia.ca/ui/shuffle34/t/fee508f44a574c3591e156dc4c2904bc ;
  Remember, every dollar raised goes directly towards the Retired Faculty and Staff Endowment, which awards $36,000 annually in graduate and undergraduate scholarships and bursaries.
  Let’s stay number one and show the University the continued involvement of Concordia retirees as an integral part of the Concordia community!
  If you require additional information, contact our team captain, Kathleen Perry at mkperry@sympatico.ca .
  
  GO TEAM PACE MAKERS!
  
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC
  
  Ps: If you prefer to donate by cheque rather than online, please make the cheque payable to “Concordia University” and in the memo field, please write “Shuffle 34 – Kathleen Perry”. Cheques should be mailed to:
  Concordia University

• Lifelong Learning Opportunity – E.N.C.O.R.E.
  
  Dear members,
  CUPARUC is continually on the lookout for lifelong learning opportunities for our members. To that end, one of our members, Sylvia Ruby, has recently notified us about the work of E.N.C.O.R.E (Encountering the Challenges of Retirement).
  E.N.C.O.R.E. is an English non-profit organization for seniors. Among its activities, it offers a wide variety of interesting courses for intellectual development and personal well-being.
  Registration for new members is currently underway for Fall courses. Information about E.N.C.O.R.E. and the courses being offered can be found at www.encoreseniors.com . Please note that the late registration fee noted on the registration page will be waived for new members and the registration deadline will be extended until courses start.
  Sylvia will be happy to answer any questions you may have about ENCORE. You can contact Sylvia at smruby@sympatico.ca .
  
  Best wishes,
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

• Concordia Shuffle 34
  
  Dear members,
  September 22, 2023 will mark the 34th year of the Concordia Shuffle and CUPARUC has reason to be proud. Over the last 6 years, Team Concordia Pensioners – now known as The Pace Makers – has raised more than $15,000 and has awarded many scholarships and bursaries at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Last year alone, The Pace Makers raised over $7,000!!
  Under the successful leadership of The Pace Makers’ returning captain, Kathleen Perry, let’s make Shuffle 34 even more successful than last year’s.
  
  It’s easy:
  • mark your calendar – Friday, September 22;
  • register on the team page online at https://advanceconcordia.ca/ui/shuffle34/t/fee508f44a574c3591e156dc4c2904bc ;
  • encourage your family and friends to sponsor you;
  • dust off those favourite running/walking shoes;
  • and pray for good weather!
  Don’t hesitate – join The Pace Makers! And, if you can’t do the Shuffle, please consider sponsoring the team or one of its members via the link above.
  
  If you require additional information, contact Kathleen Perry at mkperry@sympatico.ca .
  
  GO TEAM PACE MAKERS!
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

• Dear members,
  
  It is time to renew your membership in the Concordia University Pensioners’ Association for the 2023-2024 year. The fee is $30.00, with $5 going directly to our retired faculty and staff scholarship and bursary program. The dues renewal forms are included below.
  Some members have already paid their membership fees for 2023-24. If you are one of these individuals, please accept our thanks and disregard this notice.
  If you have not yet renewed your membership, I encourage you to do so. As mentioned in our recent Newsletter and at the June 8th Annual General Meeting, membership levels are important. The more active members we have, the greater our influence when discussing matters with Concordia. A larger membership base also supports the possibility of a wider range of activities and reinforces our place in the larger Concordia community.
  All the membership renewal information is included on the attached renewal forms. Our preferred method of payment is by Interac e-Transfer but you can also renew by mailing a cheque.

  Annual Dues

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  If you have any questions or comments, please telephone us at 438-772-9119 and leave a message or send an e-mail to: cuparuc@concordia.ca
  
  Warmest regards,
  
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

• Summer Update

  Dear members,
  
  I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer!
  Please find below a few items that may be of interest to CUPARUC members.
  
  2023 Annual General Meeting
  The 2023 CUPARUC Annual General meeting was held on June 8th at the Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre on the Loyola Campus. The meeting was followed by a catered reception/lunch, which was very much enjoyed by all present. The AGM was well attended with 74 people attending in-person and another 15 via Zoom.
  The meeting was recorded and is available for members to view. If you would like to receive a link to the recording, please send an email request to cuparuc@concordia.ca or leave a voicemail at 438-772-9119.
  
  Concordia University Memorial Golf Tournament
  After a three-year absence, courtesy of COVID, the ever-popular Concordia University Memorial Golf Tournament is back!! The tournament was started in 1993 as a way to commemorate the memories of Matthew Douglass, Michael Hogben, Aaron Jaan Saber and Phoivos Ziogas. Each year the tournament raises $1,200 in undergraduate scholarships for each of the four faculties, one graduate scholarship, and one athlete student scholarship.
  The tournament takes place on Wednesday, August 16 at the Hemmingford Golf and Country Club. For information and to register, click on the following link: https://www.concordia.ca/cuevents/main/2023/08/16/concordia-memorial-golf-tournament.html
  For any questions or inquiries, please contact Lisa Williamson at lisa.williamson@concordia.ca .
  
  Brian Counihan
  Brian Counihan, Concordia’s first Dean of Students and a CUPARUC member passed away recently in Toronto. An excellent story about Brian can be found on Concordia’s website
  https://www.concordia.ca/cunews/main/stories/2023/07/11/brian-counihan-1939-2023-an-educator-in-every-sense-of-the-word.html .
  A celebration of life for Brian Counihan will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Loyola Chapel, 7141 Sherbrooke St. West.
  A special photo montage is being created in Brian’s honour, so if you have any pictures of Brian, please send them by email to Jane Hackett at naneyrm@gmail.com . Also, if you are planning on attending the celebration of life for Brian, please email Jane Hackett in order that appropriate accommodations can be made for the event.
  
  CURAC
  CUPARUC is a member of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC). As a CUPARUC member, you are eligible to take advantage of various offers negotiated by CURAC, such as travel planning and trip cancelation/interruption insurance, retiree medical insurance, home and car insurance, etc. You are also able to attend later life learning events from other member organizations.
  To find out more about CURAC and member benefits, click on the following link: https://curac.ca .
  
  Wishing you all the best for a wonderful summer,
  
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

• New Newsletter
  The Spring issue of the Newsletter (vol 33, no 1 - full version) is now available online. This newsletter contains some of the reports that will be discussed at the upcoming Sprint General Meeting on Thursday. For earlier Newletters, follow the "Newsletter Archive" link on the left-hand menu.
  

Spring General Meeting & Reception: June 8, 2023

Dear members,

Please find below the Notice of Meeting/Agenda for the 2023 CUPARUC Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Reception.
The AGM will be held on Thursday, June 8 in the Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre, located in the Refectory Building on the Loyola Campus.
The meeting is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and will be in-person. A Zoom option will be available for those who either cannot attend or are uncomfortable attending. Doors will open at 10:30 and light morning refreshments will be available for attendees.
Michaela Ciarma from Human Resources will be available starting at 10:30 to answer questions and address issues from retirees.
The AGM will be followed by a catered reception from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., featuring sandwiches, salads, desserts, wine, beer and soft beverages. If you are unable to attend the meeting but are available for the reception, please feel free to join us. The reception will be casual in nature and provides an opportunity to catch-up with friends and colleagues, discuss issues of interest with the CUPARUC Executive and, perhaps, make some new friendships and acquaintances.
To ensure adequate food and materials are available for the AGM and reception and to provide Zoom links for those attending virtually, we are asking for people to register for the event. To finalize numbers with the caterer, it would be appreciated if registrations could be received by days-end Wednesday, May 31.
To register, please send an email to cuparuc@concordia.ca or leave a message on our voicemail line (438-772-9119). In either case, please leave your name and indicate whether you will be attending the meeting and/or reception. For those attending the meeting, please indicate whether you will be attending in-person or by Zoom videoconference. If you have already indicated attendance through the CUPARUC Facebook page, you do not have to re-register.
I hope you will join us this year for the AGM and/or reception.

Best Wishes,
Garry Milton
President, CUPARUC

Please download or print the Agenda for the AGM (as pdf).

• New Newsletter
  The Fall, 2022 issue of the Newsletter (vol 32, no 2 - full version) is now available online. This newsletter contains the annual reports submitted by various members of the executive, as well as preliminary reports for the Fall General Meeting (December 2). For earlier Newletters, follow the "Newsletter Archive" link on the left-hand menu.
  

• Fall General Meeting & Holiday Luncheon: December 2, 2022
  
  Dear members,
  
  Please find below the Notice of Meeting/Agenda for the 2022 CUPARUC Fall General Meeting.
  As noted in the previous Save the Date communiqué, the meeting will be held on Friday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Concordia University Conference Centre, 9th floor of the John Molson School of Business building. Light morning refreshments will be available for attendees. A videoconference option will be available for those who either cannot attend or are uncomfortable attending the meeting.
  Tamara Krawczuk, Manager, Employee Services / Employment and Operational Effectiveness, Human Resources will be available preceding the meeting to answer questions and address issues from retirees.
  To ensure adequate refreshments and materials are available, and to provide Zoom links for those attending virtually, we are asking people to register for the meeting. To register for the meeting, please send an email to cuparuc@concordia.ca or leave a message on our voicemail line (438-772-9119). In either case, please leave your name and indicate whether you will be attending in-person or by Zoom videoconference. A Zoom link will be sent to those attending by videoconference. The General Meeting will be followed by a festive Holiday Luncheon. Please note that the Fall General Meeting and the Holiday Luncheon are separate events and require separate registrations.
  Information about the Annual Holiday Luncheon is available below.
  I hope to see you at the Fall General Meeting.
  
  Best Wishes,
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

  Download and View the Proposed Agenda (Pdf)

  Dear members,
  Kick off the holiday season by joining us for the 2022 Annual Holiday Luncheon. The announcement for the Holiday Luncheon, including the menu, can be seen below.
  The caterer for the luncheon is Traiteur G Catering and comes with high recommendations. Music will be provided throughout the event by a duo of Concordia music students, featuring classic jazz standards. A small holiday gift will be available for all attendees.
  The cost of the event is $40/person and includes wine, beer, soft beverages, and sparkling water. A portion of the event cost is being underwritten by CUPARUC. Payment can be made at the door by cash or cheque, or in advance by Interac eTransfer to Cupa.Fees@concordia.ca .
  To reserve your place, please RSVP by sending an email to cuparuc@concordia.ca or leave a message on our voicemail line (438-772- 9119). In either case, please leave your name and indicate the number of people attending. Please note that if you reserve but don’t cancel before November 27, you will be charged as we must confirm numbers with the caterer by that date.
  The luncheon will be held on Friday, December 2, starting at noon in the Concordia University Conference Centre, 9th floor of the John Molson School of Business building. The luncheon follows the Fall General Meeting and will be held in room MB 9 E/F/G, directly across the hall from the meeting location.
  
  I hope you will consider joining us this year for the Holiday Luncheon. It is sure to be a fun time and a chance to celebrate with friends and colleagues and, perhaps, make some new friends as well.
  
  Best Wishes,
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

  CUPARUC Holiday Luncheon: December 2, 2022 at Noon
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• Dear members,
  
  After two years of shuffling virtually, the Concordia Shuffle returns in person! It's time to celebrate another year of our efforts in raising funds for student awards.
  This year marks the 33rd year of the Shuffle and we pensioners have reason to celebrate. Over the last 5 years, Team Concordia Pensioners has raised more than $8,500.00, and has supported over 200 students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  Let's also celebrate the new name of our team - The Pace Makers. Kathleen Perry is the Team Captain this year. Register for the team and join Kathleen in showing the rest of the Shufflers what we pensioners are made of!
  Shuffle 33 offers you the opportunity to walk any place of your choice whether in your neighbourhood, gym, or the shopping mall, or to join our team The Pace Makers and walk to Loyola on September 23. Unable to Shuffle but still want to contribute to raising funds for student awards? Then sponsoring The Pace Makers is the answer!
  The Concordia University Retired Faculty and Staff Scholarships and Awards Endowment Fund has been providing scholarships and bursaries to students since 2002.
  We are hoping that you will join your team - The Pacemakers - and make this year the best ever.
  Registering or sponsoring a team member online is easy. Look for our team at https://advanceconcordia.ca/ui/shuffle33/t/a4077065192e48048deebb138cbfd3fc .
  If you require additional information, please contact Kathleen Perry at mkperry@sympatico.ca.
  
  Warm regards,
  
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

• Dear members,
  
  Thank you to everyone that attended the 2022 Annual General Meeting held via Zoom on Thursday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m. The event used a moderated Zoom meeting format, which allowed attendees to ask questions and participate in the discussion.
  Presentations were made by each of the Committee Chairs, which included information about the Concordia pension and benefits plans and our scholarships and bursaries program. Information was provided about the Executive Committee election process, which will occur at the Fall General Meeting. A lively discussion followed the portfolio presentations regarding the University decision to move to a twelve-week schedule for both the Fall and Winter terms.
  Tamara Krawczuk from Human Resources (Manager, Employee Services) spoke near the beginning of the meeting and provided information regarding how pensioners can contact Human Resources and Sunlife if the need arises. In addition, Tamara encouraged us to take advantage of the Lumino virtual health care service, which is part of our benefits plan. The contact information referenced by Tamara Krawczuk can be found below.
  A recording of the meeting is now available. If you wish to view the recording, please send us an email at cuparuc@concordia.ca or leave a message on our voicemail line (438-772-9119) and we will send you the link to access the video.
  
  On behalf of all the CUPARUC Executive, best wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy summer.
  
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC
  
  Employee Services contact number
  514-848-2424 extension 3666
  Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (please note that the office will close at 1:00 pm on Fridays during summer hours).
  
  Email address
  hr-employeeservices@concordia.ca
  
  Human Resources Department walk in
  Monday to Friday
  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (please note that the office will close at 1:00 pm on Fridays during summer hours)
  1250 Guy St., Suite S-FB 1130
  Montreal, QC, H3H 2T4
  
  Pensioner’s Corner
  https://www.concordia.ca/hr/benefits/pensioners-corner.html
  
  Sunlife FAQ
  https://www.concordia.ca/hr/benefits/pensioners-corner/FAQ.html
  
  Sunlife contact number
  1-800-361-6212
  Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  
  Sunlife Lumino Health - Virtual Care
  https://www.sunlife.ca/en/campaign/lumino-health-virtual-care/

• Fall General Meeting Recording
  
  

  Dear members,
  
  Thank you to everyone that attended the Fall General Meeting webinar held on Thursday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m.
  
  A recording of the meeting is now available. If you wish to view the recording, please send us an email at cuparuc@concordia.ca or leave a message on our voicemail line (438-772-9119) and we will send you the link to access the video.
  
  On behalf of all the CUPARUC Executive, best wishes to you and your family for a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year.
  
  Garry Milton
  President, CUPARUC

   

• CUPARUC now has a Facebook Page
  
  We are excited to welcome you to the new CUPA /ARUC Facebook group! The new group is a one-stop tool for information dissemination, queries/discussions regarding CUPA as well as a resource of offerings for its members. But, most importantly, it is a means to (re)unite all Concordia retirees in a medium that offers social connectivity (rekindling of Con U friendships as well as creating new ones); offers helpful everyday info (where to get a Flu shot; discounts for seniors, etc); provides a place to respectfully discuss and share views, recipes, stories, crafts - to name but a few.
  
  CUPA plays an important role in our retirement livelihood and it also has a role to play in ensuring that all Concordia retirees are 'taken care of' on a social level, too.
  
  Join us by clicking on https://www.facebook.com/groups/646479872619655
  
  If you do not have a Facebook page, simply Google how to set up a Facebook account. There are many sites that can direct you through the process but here is an easy one: https://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Facebook-Account

• An Important Update - July 2, 2020
  

  CUPARUC HAS A NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER
  
  To better serve our members, CUPARUC has implemented a new telephone number and voicemail service.
  
  Our new number is: 438-772-9119.
  
  The new system will allow you to leave messages of up to two minutes in length and automatically prompts the Association when messages are received, which will enable us to respond to your questions and concerns in a more timely manner.
  
  In addition to contacting us by telephone, you can also reach the Association by email at cuparuc@concordia.ca.
  
  We have received many enquiries since the last message we sent out in early May regarding membership renewals and other topics. The CUPARUC Executive will be meeting shortly to discuss how we move forward in the current environment and will be sending out a communiqué later this month.
  
  Until then, we wish everyone the best and hope you are all doing well and staying safe.
  
  Garry Milton,
  
  President, CUPARUC

• NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS
  New security measures adopted by the University in January of 2016 made it impossible for us to continue to maintain our pensioners website on a Concordia server. The decision has been made to move our website to another server. Please note NEW ADDRESS below:

  http://CuparucConcordia.ca

  Please change all your links and shortcuts. The address is very much like the old one, except there is no period between cuparuc and concordia. Please note that there are two 'c' s together, in the middle of this address. The capital letters are optional and are provided only for clarity.

  Please note that, until we can place a re-direct page at the old address, you will continue to see a Cuparuc web page there, but it no longer be updated. (If you are unsure which you are looking at, check the date at the bottom of the opening page: It should read Feburary 19, 2016 or later.

• CUPARUC Scholarsips and Awards: A photo of some of this year's award recipients has been placed on the page at the left. There is no longer a specific box to check off to contribute to our award; you must check off "other" and then write in the name of our award in full: Concordia Retired Faculty and Staff Awards Endowment Fund.

• Scholarships and Awards
  Did you know your Association funds numerous graduate and undergraduate awards? Check out the new Awards page at the left for more information.

• Did you know that the Newsletter and Annual Minutes pages at the left include the entire collection, from the very first meeting? (There may remain a few gaps, as we cannot be sure of the number of newsletters published each year. Please help us if you have any of the missing material.

• Have we got your latest email address? Check the colour of your name on the Membership List to see if we have an email address on file for you. If you fear that we may not have your most up-to-date email address, send a note to Roger@RogerKenner.ca with your latest email address.