MURANews Winter 2018 issue in PDF format
In this issue:
![]() President's ReportAs I write this, we have finally had a welcome January thaw after the deep freeze of the last few weeks. The 2018 year started off on a positive note for MURA members with a pension increase. You can read details regarding how the increase is determined in the "January 2018 Pension Plan Increases" article by Brian Beckberger and Cliff Andrews. Our annual Christmas luncheon held December 5th was a great way to finish off 2017. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and see everyone reconnecting. Over 180 members participated with about 22 new retirees attending. Kudos to Gail Britton and everyone on the Christmas Lunch committee on their efforts to make this MURA event a success. Thanks also to the President’s Office for subsidizing some of the cost of the luncheon, and welcoming new retirees by fully covering the cost of their lunches. You can read about MURA’s new web site. We are indebted to the efforts of Nora Gaskin and members of the Communications Committee for the many, many hours they contributed to the design and content of the new web site. Let us know what your impression or experience is once you have tried it. The next large MURA gathering will be the Annual General Membership Meeting and Luncheon on June 6th. The AGM will include election of the MURA president, vice-president and four council members. In addition to the executive, you have nine elected representatives on the MURA Council, with each Councillor elected for a three-year term. The terms are staggered so that vacancies are filled every June. Council manages the affairs and projects of the retirees’ association; acts as the official voice of the retirees of the University; and sets MURA’s budget. See more of what we do on our Council Activities web page. In addition to attending Council meetings once a month from September to June, Council members sit on one or more MURA committees. You can find out more on our Council Members web page. If you would like to get involved or know someone who would be a good candidate for Council (or perhaps as a member of a committee), please see the Call for Nominations. All nominations are welcome. MURA especially welcomes individuals who have recently retired. More details will be announced in the Spring newsletter. Mark the AGM in your calendars now and plan to attend. Until the spring, best wishes for 2018.
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