{"id":480,"date":"2021-01-27T16:04:17","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artabranches.net\/okarta\/?p=480"},"modified":"2021-01-27T16:04:17","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T21:04:17","slug":"okarta-zoomed-meeting-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artabranches.net\/okarta\/okarta-zoomed-meeting-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"OKARTA Zoomed: Meeting Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to all who participated in our first ZOOM meeting. There will be more!<\/p>\n

Here is a summary of the proceedings.<\/p>\n

ZOOM Meeting: Tuesday Jan 19, 2021 (10am-12)<\/p>\n

1. Welcome and Zoom Etiquette
\n– Few problems were experienced
\n– Future meetings will be recorded to be viewed at any time<\/p>\n

2. Introductions
\n– Great to see and hear a short teaching bio from everyone
\n– Names on each zoom screen help to meet\/remember each other<\/p>\n

3. New & Additional Business
\na. Easy access important websites:
\nOKARTA: artabranches.net\/okarta \u2026..for pertinent information from our meetings and more
\nARTA: http:\/\/www.arta.net<\/a>\u2026..learn to navigate this comprehensive website
\nRegister for the ARTA Benefit Plan: http:\/\/www.myarta.net<\/a>
\nARTA Benefit Plan: https:\/\/www.arta.net\/member-services\/<\/a> \u2026..for general info and to make claims
\n– Self-Administration
\n– Retiree Benefits
\n– Forms & Documents
\n– Premiums
\n– Know Your Cards
\nARTAfacts: https:\/\/www.arta.net\/?s=ARTAfacts<\/a> \u2026.ARTA\u2019s Monthly Newsletter<\/p>\n

b. Membership update by Treasurer Carl McColl
\n– We have over 100 names on our contact list
\n– At present 51 paid members
\n– No fees are being collected at this time. In future, Branch fees may be covered by an ARTA Grant
\n– \u201cWho\u2019s who in the Okanagan\u201d Sharing your name requires your permission. You will receive an email with a request for your approval in the near future.<\/p>\n

c. BC Recovery Benefit Plan
\nhttps: www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/economic-recovery\/recovery-benefit<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply now for the BC Recovery Benefit, a one-time, tax-free deposit into your bank account of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents and up to $500 for eligible individuals. You have until June 30, 2021 to apply.
\nThis website has all the necessary information for eligibility and application.<\/p>\n

* Discussion arose regarding the donation of this benefit to a charity of your choice\u2026\u2026both a generous act and a tax deduction.
\nA separate News item will include a list of charities suggested by our members.<\/p>\n

d. Our Pension – The Alberta government has legislated the hand over of control of our pension from ATRF to AIMCo. We encourage everyone to send a letter of objection to an Alberta MLA and\/or other government official.
\nGo to handsoffmypension.ca<\/a> for information and a way to do your part.
\nList of Alberta MLA\u2019s:
\nhttps:\u00a0 www.assembly.ab.ca\/members\/members-of-the-legislative-assembly<\/a><\/p>\n

e. ARTA Benefit Plan Rollover
\n– On January 1, 2021, ARTA took over the administration of our Benefit Plan
\n– The new plan is now partnered with Green Shield Canada (Blue Cross is no more)
\n– Before using, we must REGISTER for the plan at myarta.net<\/a>
\n– your previous ARTA Membership number and Benefit ID number are required
\n– Download your own card from this site
\n– Make all claims online (as far back as Jan 2020)
\n– doing so regularly helps to remember the process
\n– Contact your pharmacist\/therapist\/dentist etc. ahead of time to assure all is in order when needed
\n– Garry Hoffart, a former ARTA Benefit Plan Committee Chair and new Okanagan resident was present at our meeting.
\nMany questions were asked of him\u2026\u2026the answers will be in a followup email.<\/p>\n

We hope this information has been helpful. Any questions? Ideas for our next meeting?
\nStay tuned, more information is on the way!<\/p>\n

Cheerios,
\nMarilyn & Fred<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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