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CUPA/ARUC serves to bring together retirees of Concordia University, both for social gatherings and to promote our interests as Concordia retirees, pensioners and golden-agers in general.
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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.
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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, CUPARUCDownload 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, CUPARUCCUPARUC 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
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Dear members,
It is time to renew your membership in the Concordia University Pensioners’ Association for the 2022-2023 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 2022-23. 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 2nd 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 but, as a reminder, you can pay by Electronic Transfer Payment OR by mailing a cheque.
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
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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
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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.
Save The Date! Spring General Meeting & Reception: June 8, 2023
Dear members,
-The 2023 CUPARUC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, June 8.
-The AGM will be held 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. Doors will open at 10:30 and light morning refreshments will be available for attendees. Prior to the meeting, a representative from Human Resources will be available to answer questions and address issues from retirees. A Zoom option will be available for those who either cannot attend or are uncomfortable attending.
-The AGM will be followed by a catered reception from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., providing 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.
-More information about the event will be coming over the next few weeks. Watch your inbox for updates.
Best Wishes,
Garry Milton
President, CUPARUC