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WELCOME TO THE 38th ANNTIAT. TONVENTION
The members of the Board of Directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador
50 + Federation extend a warm welcome to the Delegates and members
attending the 38th Annual Convention in Gander.
We hope that your deliberations will be successful and rewarding and
the decisions made at this Convention will benefit seniors ail across the
province.
Members of the Board of Directors of the Federation
President Robert J. Rogers
1st Vice President Theresa Greeley
2nd Vice President Linda Oldford
Secretary David Fowlow
Treasurer Kevin Thorne
Past President Don HoUoway
Director, Area 1 - Avalon North Zee Kopetsky
Director, Area 2 - Avalon South Ellen Moore
Director, Area 3 - Burin-Clarenville John Hanrahan
Director, Area 4 - Terra Nova-Bonavista Samuel Saunders
Director, Area 5 - Gander-Fogo Island Edward Combden
Director, Area 6 - Grand Falls-Connaigre Peninsula Margaret Card
Director, Area 7 - Northern Peninsula Vacant
Director, Area 8 - Corner Brook-Port Aux Basques Joan Bowen
Director, Area 9 - Labrador Shirley Letto
In Memoriam
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FREEMAN PITTMAN
Jacksons Arm, NL
Director Area 7 - Northern Peninsula
Passed away June 7th 2013 at the age of 68
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
It is my privilege and pleasure to extend a warm and
cordial welcome to the delegates who have gathered
again in Gander to participate in the 38th Annual
Convention of the Newfoundland and Labrador 50 +
Federation.
The Board experienced a difficult time during this year
with the passing of Freeman Pittman our Area Director
for the Northern Peninsula and the sudden illness of Em
Greeley, the husband of our 1st Vice President Theresa Greeley.
It is my understanding that we have recorded 119 Clubs, the highest number
registered with our organization since 1974 and a membership of more than
6000. Over the past several years a special effort has been made to increase
our presence in Labrador. 1 am happy to report that there are six clubs in this
area, and a number of communities on the coast of Labrador have indicated an
interest in the establishment of a club.
We have improved and increased our Newsletters to six, in an effort to keep
our members well informed regarding club activities, grants, and govemment
services of interest to seniors.
Concern was raised at our last convention regarding the update of the
Federation's and suggested Member Club's Constitutions and By-Laws. Early
this year both constitutions were updated, printed, and copies mailed to the
presidents of all clubs in the province.
Again this year we would like to thank many of our Clubs, and sponsors,
especially Lions Clubs in District N-3 & N-4 for their financial donations
toward the convention.
1 would like to take this opportunity to thank all board members and clubs for
their support and confidence during the year.
Robert J. Rogers
President
Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation
P. 0. Box 407
Glovertown, NL AOG 2L0
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MESSAGE FROM THE PAST PRESIDENT
It has given me great pleasure for having been a member of this federation
for so many years. I joined the local Seniors' Club when I became 65 years
of age. Later I became President of our Marystown Golden Age Club.
While attending the annual Conventions of the Federation, I was eventually
nominated and elected to the Board of directors in 1990, and remained with
pleasure, as a Board member for the past twenty three years. During that
period I served as Federation Secretary for eight years and your Provincial
President for twelve years. In the past three years I have been fortunate to
serve you as the Federation's Past President.
While attending many annual meetings of our National Pensioners and Senior
Citizen Federation, on your behalf, to which our Federation is a member,
I was fortunate enough to serve you and the Senior Citizen of Canada, as
the National Federation President for five years. A great honour for NL. I
traveled all over Canada, meeting with Seniors everywhere, listening to their
problems, then advising governments and the appropriate agencies of how to
alleviate the problems of Seniors who "fall through the cracks".
Over the years I have been involved in Senior's affairs on many fronts. I
have been leading with educating older persons to live richer and fuller lives
through involvement with one another and each other's concerns. Thereby,
reducing the "AT RISK" factors in their lives. And, encouraging older adults
to join others of their age in getting "Granny off her rocker", thereby relieving
the stress of loneliness, depression, and the "closing in of those 4 walls". It
was all to encourage a healthy lifestyle and promote social inclusion for those
who have retired from an active working life. The idea is, "don't hide away
- instead live a little.
1 became a member of the National Advisory Council on Aging through an
Order-in-Council, and also a member of the Premier's Council on Social
Development. I helped develop the NL Strategic Social Plan, also becoming
a member of the Health Care Board of Directors. Then a member of the
"Home Care Committee of the Department of Health. ALSO, A member of
the Supportive Housing for Seniors Committee of the Department of Health.
I also served a term on the Canada Customs and Revenue Senior Advisory
Council. Then I served on the Public Advisory Committee of Health Products
and the Food Branch, of Health Canada. Also, served on the University of
Victoria B.C.'s Mobility aids Project, and the Memorial University of NL
Natural Resources Depletion and Health Project.
This has been a busy "retired" life for me and I enjoyed every minute of it
and, I am not finished yet. I still act as a Seniors' advocate for those who have
no where else to turn. May I advise you all to serve one another as you enjoy
your retirement years. It will be, as great a pleasure for you, as it has been for
me. Thank you all for the opportunity to serve.
Kindest regards to all of you at this Convention. Love one another.
Don Holloway, Past President
P. O. Box 900, Marystown, NL AGE 2M0
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MESSAGE FROM THE 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the 38th Annual Convention of the Newfoundland and Labrador
50 + Federation. My participation in the Federation this year was very limited
due to spending so much time in St. John's with my husband Em who was
undergoing treatment for cancer. I would sincerely like to thank all those who did
a magnificent job in my absence.
Many thanks to all those members who expressed their best wishes for Em's
recovery.
Thank you all very much. Have a safe trip ho
Theresa Greeley
1st Vice President
6 Medcalf Street, Gander, NL AIV ISl
MESSAGE FROM THE 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
As 2nd Vice President, Acting President for 2 months and as President of the
Bumside 50 + Club, I am very happy to welcome everyone to our 38th Annual
Convention. 1 love attending our Conventions and always look forward to seeing
old friends, making new ones and learning something new.
This past year has been a busy one. During the time that I acted for Robert, I
received many telephone calls from Clubs and I did my best to provide assistance.
When unsure, I contacted other Board members and 1 am grateful for their help.
I was invited to the Glenwood Club to conduct their elections and thank them
for that opportunity. I attended Board meetings and got to know other Board
members better and have acquired much more knowledge about the Federation. 1
was also appointed to the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors and
look forward to the work I can do in this capacity.
Thanks everyone for your support and I look forward to working with you for
another year. Have a great Convention great a safe journey home.
It's all good!
Linda Oldford
2nd Vice President
20 Griffin Place. Gander, NL A1V2L3
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MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY
It has been a pleasure for me to be your secretary for the past four years. I
would like to welcome you to this 38th Annual convention. I hope you get
involved and have a very pleasant and enjoyable four days.
It has been an enjoyable experience serving the many seniors and 50 +
Clubs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. My wife and I have taken
great pleasure in meeting so many wonderful people. I hope I have helped
someone in some way over the past four years.
My term as secretary is over but I will be looking for your support so that
I may serve you for another term.
Again I hope you have a highly informational, fun filled, and memorable
38th Convention.
David Fowlow, Secretary
P. O. Box 18
Heart's Delight-Islington, NL AOB 2A0
This is the fourth year (2nd Term) as treasurer of the 50 + Federation. I
enjoyed working on behalf of the member clubs of the Federation. It was
quite an experience.
The audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012
shows the Federation to be in a sound financial position with no significant
liabilities.
The work load of the Federation has increased substantially over the past
four years because of increase in clubs and members, increase in lottery
ticket sales and related club donations and work involved with HST rebates.
I hope the Federation continues to prosper.
Have a good convention. V >^
MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER
Kevin Thome
Treasurer
11 Pond Side Road
Chapel Arm, NL AOB ILO
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REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 1
Avalon North
This is the report for the Avalon North District for the year 2013. It has
been a fairly active year for myself, and, for many clubs in the area;
socially and otherwise. Some have had to have their meetings in different
venues, due, to renovations to their buildings but, very pleased with the
end results.
There are now nineteen clubs in.this area, which belong to the
Federation. This year we welcomed the club from Flatrock. Welcome! To
all the members from that club.
I had the privilege and the pleasure, of visiting many of the clubs, thus
far this year. Others, I hope to visit in the Fall, and in 2014. Many thanks
for your warm welcome. I want to commend you, on so many successes,
due, to the dedication of many people. Hopefully, we are also reaching
out to people who may feel isolated.
Stay well, and, keep on helping each other. May you enjoy the 38th
Conference.
Zoe Kopetsky
Director Area 1
Avalon North
P. O. Box 238
Winterton, NL AOB 3M0
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REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 2
Avalon South
Welcome to our 38th Annual Convention.
As I come to the end of my second term as your Area Director, I sincerely
thank you, the club members who gave me the vote of confidence, to serve
you. There are fourteen 50+ clubs in the Avalon South Area which take
in eight communities from Colinet to Calvert, five communities between
Placentia and Long Harbour plus Dildo, which are operating all well and
very active.
On September 1st, 2013 Freshwater Seniors 50 + Club sponsored a dinner
and dance (Music supplied by Brain Finn for a large group of Acadian
Seniors from New Brunswick, on a stop over in Placenta on their way to
Marystown then to St. Pierre.
This is the first time in thirty-five years that Glad Greeters Senior Club,
Calvert will not be represented at the Convention it is also the first time
in twenty-four years that Bride Drew, President of that club will not be
attending. She is moving to a Personal Care Home in Witless Bay.
I was invited to set up an Age Friendly Senior Advisory Committee to
organize Placentia Bay Age Seniors Friendly 2-day Fair to be held on
October 23rd & 24th, 2013 a first time event for the Avalon Region
sponsored by Placentia Chamber of Commerce.
Arrangements have been made with R & E Transportation to bring delegates
from Avalon South and areas in between to and from the convention.
A sincere "THANK YOU" to the members of the clubs that I have visited
for the warm welcome you extended to me also thank you to Paddy for
accompanying me on my trips.
In closing I wish you all an enjoyable Convention and a safe trip home.
Ellen Moore
Avalon South
Director 2
P.O Box 185
Jerseyside, NL AOB 2C0
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REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 3
Burin-Clarenville
I'd like to welcome all members, both new and returning, to the 38th
Annual Convention at Hotel Cander. It is great to be able to get together
again this year, to see familiar faces and discuss the past year of club
events.
The areas encompassing the clubs I direct are from Clarenville to
Lamaline. While I try to attend as many functions as possible, due to
distance and late evening meetings, it is sometimes difficult to attend
some club functions due to hazards such as moose, fog, snow and
sometime lack of cell phone service.
During the past year, some activities I did have the privilege of attending
include dinner and Election of Officers in Clarenville, Fortune and
Marystown. I also attended a Christmas dinner and dance in Rushoon.
Although I did not have the opportunity to visit all the clubs in my area, I
have been in contact with most presidents to discuss club operations and
all clubs seem to be doing well.
I thank you for your support this past year and I hope you enjoy this
year's Convention.
John Hanrahan
Director Area 3
Burin - Clarenville
P. O. Box 403
Marystown, NL A0E2M0
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REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 4
Terra Nova - Bonavista
Area 4 runs from Lumsden to Bonavista with fifteen clubs included in
the area. Some of these clubs do not meet during the summer months and
will starting regular meetings and indoor activities again in September.
However, most clubs in Area 4 have had summer activities such as road
trips to other clubs and overnight trips to other area of the province.
The clubs in Area 4 are doing well. Some of them will be electing a new
slate of officers this year. I want to wish both the present officers, as well
as the new officers and all members a very happy and healthy year.
As many of you are aware a 50 + Club is very beneficial to any community
and its citizens. One of the benefits are grants from both Federal and
Provincial Covemments that are more readily available to 50 + clubs. If
you are aware of any community that would like to form a club and join
the Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation, I would be glad to help.
You may contact me at (709) 533-2550.
Enjoy yourselves at the Convention. I hope you will be able to say when
it is over that you have learned something from the different speakers/
presenters. Take this information back to your clubs and I trust that it will
be beneficial to you and your members.
Have a great Convention!
Sam Saunders
Director Area 4
P. O. Box 307
Clovertown, NL AOC 2L0
REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 5
Gander - Fogo Island
Greetings and a warm welcome to all members attending the 38th Convention
in Cander. It has been a pleasure and a great experience working with the
Executive of the Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation.
As this is the end of my two year term as Director Area 5, I would like
to thank the clubs that I have visited, your warm welcome is greatly
appreciated.
Looking forward to seeing some of you at the convention. Remember this
convention is yours, so participate and enjoy.
The Fogo Island Roaring 50 + Club send greetings to all attending.
Edward Combden
Director Area 5
Candcr-Fogo
P. O. Box 47
Joe Batts' Arm ,NL AOC 2X0
REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 6
Grand Falls - Connaigre Peninsula
Greetings to you all from Central Newfoundland. Welcome to our 38th Annual
Convention. The year as gone so quickly.
This year has been a very enjoyable one for mc. I visited most of my clubs
and of those I didn't, 1 kept in touch with them. Many of our clubs have been
doing projects throughout the winter. Point Leamington and Leading Tickles
have made 50 Quilts between them and donated them to the Children's Hospital.
What a wonderful job they did.
Wc have had a lot of deaths in all our clubs and I would like to send my
condolences to all the families. There was a few clubs who needed help and
advice, and 1 did my best to be of service. This is what 1 enjoy doing most. Going
to the clubs and helping in anyway I can. 1 also installed a few officers for some
of the clubs.
Going down the Bay dc Espoir Highway is always a thrill. The country is so
beautiful, and when you get to your clubs you arc made so welcome. But most
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of all 1 would like to thank Ruth Priddle for welcoming mc into her home. Words
can't thank you enough Ruth, You arc one of a kind.
The highlight of the year is when 1 get a call from some of the clubs inviting my
hubby and mc to their annual dinners. This makes mc feel like I have indeed
accomplished something.
Next year is the last one of my four year term and if all goes well, over the winter,
I will consider running for another two years, (where has the time gone) if you
will have mc back. I have enjoyed your clubs and am looking forward to seeing
you all again in the new year.
So please sit back and enjoy this year's convention and all the fiin things wc have
planned for you.
With God's speed have a safe drive home, wc will meet again next year.
Margaret Card
Director Area 6
Grand Falls-Connaigrc Peninsular
P. O. Box 1025
Botwood, NL AGH lEO
REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 8
Comer Brook - Port Aux Basque
Greetings and welcome to the Convention.
This past year has been a busy one. In October I attended the National Convention
in Vancouver. It was much different from ours with only 80 people in attendance,
but a real eye opener for mc.
There arc 18 seniors clubs in area 8, seventeen of those I have visited and all
working well. Several clubs have great projects on going.
A new club was formed in Stcphcnvillc Crossing which President Robert and I
attended.
I attended a meeting in Woody Point where they wanted to know about the
benefits of becoming a member of the Federation. After some discussion it was
voted unanimous and elections were held, also spoke with the President from
Hampden and visited Pollards Point.
On a sad note I attended the funeral for Freeman Pittman (Director Area 7) in
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Jacksons Arm. Also for Minnie Vallis of Meadows, she will be sadly missed as
she was very out spoken on seniors' issues.
A very heartfelt thanks you to all clubs for your Kindness and Friendship over the
year and I look forward to visiting with you again.
Joan Bowen
Director Area 8
Comer Brook - Port Aux Basques
84 Main Street, Unit 27
Pasadena, NL AOL IKO
REPORT FROM DIRECTOR AREA 9
Labrador
It gives mc great pleasure to welcome you all to the 38th Annual Convention.
I have completed my first year as Area Director for the "Big Land" Labrador.
It has been an interesting year for mc, learning about the benefits of the 50 +
Federation was a real eye opener. I tried to pass on to the 50 + people here in
Labrador how important these clubs arc for the seniors in our communities. It
gives them a great opportunity to socialize with others and to be active in their
community. This enhancement to their lifestyle can only be for the betterment of
their overall health and well being.
During the year I have visited all the communities along Eastem Labrador trying
to encourage each community to consider setting up a Club. I am happy to report
wc have a very active group in Cartwright who saw the benefits in the Federation
and joined up. Others arc in different stages of setting up. In the Straits wc have
active clubs in Red Bay, L'Anse au Loup, Fortcau and L'Anse au Clair. Labrador
City has been active for a number of years. In my second year as Director I shall
work on seeing if I can get some interest in central Labrador.
1 wish you all an enjoyable Convention and a safe journey home.
Shirley Letto
Director Area 9
Labrador
3739 Main Highway
L'Anse au Clair, NL A0K3K0
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100 EliubeUi Dr.
Gander, NL, Canada
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TOWN OF GANDER Tel:(709) 651-2930
Fax: (709) 256-5809
lnfo@ganderc3nada.com
A Message from the Mayor of Gander
Claude Elliott
On behalf of my fellow Councillors and the Citizens of Gander, I would like to take this opportunity to
welcome you to the Town of Gander and to the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation 38"'
Annual Conference.
We are very excited to have you visit us and are honoured that you have once again chosen Gander to
host your conference.
We trust that you will enjoy our hospitality and hope that your time In Gander Is both enjoyable and
rewarding.
Congratulations to the Conference Committee and to all the volunteers who have worked countless
hours to make this convention an enjoyable one tor all those attending.
Sincerely,
Town Council of Gander
Claude Elliott
Mayor
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GREETINGS FROM MP SCOTT SIMMS
As the Member of Parliament for Bonavista-
Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor, I welcome all
delegates to the 38th Annual Newfoundland and
Labrador 50+ Federation conference in Gander.
We are very fortunate to have such a vibrant
and growing population of senior citizens in our
province who continue to be an integral part of
our social and economic life. I salute each and
every one of you for your contribution to our
communities and to our province.
I commend the Federation for the excellent work it carries out for seniors
and for putting together this conference with such a well rounded agenda.
I'm sure there will be plenty of discussion on the many important issues
that affect our seniors.
Enjoy your weekend in Central Newfoundland.
Sincerely,
SCOTT SIMMS, MP
Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor
Office: PolarisBuilding, 61 Elizabeth Drive, Gander, NL AIV 1G4
Phone: 709-256-3130 • 1-866-663-2626 • Fax: 709-256-3169
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Message from the Premier
On behalf of the Provincial Government, 1 am delighted
to welcome you all to the 38th Annual Convention of
the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation. It is
my privilege to join you for this important event which
provides a valuable opportunity for networking and
collaboration on how to advance the health and well-being
of older adults In Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our government Is firmly focused on building age-friendly
communities throughout our province where residents
of all ages can live energetic and healthy lives. We
have made significant advancements in developing a
more age-friendly province by investing in grant programs and campaigns with a focus on
seniors and aging, including the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Grants Program;
the Provincial Wellness Grants Program; the Seniors of Distinction Awards; and, our new Age-
Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Transportation Project.
Through Budget 2013: A Sound Plan, A Secure Future, we are investing over $42 million
for initiatives that support the needs of older adults, including the provision of a refundable
tax credit for those with a low income; and, a 35 per cent reduction on driver's license and
vehicle registration fees.
Healthy aging remains a priority for our government, and we will continue to work with this
Federation and its member groups to develop innovative programs and services designed to
improve the lives of our province's older adults.
Best wishes for a successful convention.
Sincerely,
Kathy Dunderdale
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
www.gov.nl.ca
Wewjbimdland
Labrador
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Minister of Health and
Community Services and Minister
Responsible for Aging and Seniors
GREETINGS FROM
THE HON. SUSAN SULLIVAN
^Jew[olJSiiciland Labrador
Congratulations on your 38th Annual Convention. This event is a valuable
opportunity for participants to come together and engage in important
discussions regarding the well-being and healthy aging of older adults.
Your federation and its strong network of member clubs play a significant
role in representing the interests of older adults and encouraging them to
get involved with their community and to live healthy, active lives.
Supporting older adults is extremely important. Through your work, the
work of other seniors' organizations and retiree groups, and the Provincial
Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors, we are preparing for an aging
population by ensuring the perspectives of older adults are reflected in
planning for future service delivery.
Through an investment of approximately $175,000 in the last three years,
our govemment is pleased to support the efforts of your federation and
its member clubs in the delivery of innovative programs and services that
focus on building age-friendly communities.
Congratulations once again on your 38th Annual Convention and very best
wishes for another successful and informative event this year.
Honourable Susan Sullivan
Minister of Health and Community Services
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GREETINGS FROM
THE HON. KEVIN O'BRIEN
Minister of Municipal Affairs
As the MHA for the District of Gander and Minister of Municipal Affairs
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all the delegates attending
the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation Conference in Cander.
Congratulations to the Federation and all the volunteers for all their hard
work. You are to be applauded for all the services you provide to our communities
and our province.
I'm sure you will enjoy the warm and friendly hospitality that our town has
to offer. Best wishes for a successful convention.
Enjoy your stay!
Sincerely,
Kevin O'Brien, MHA, Cander District
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Cander Constituency Office, 133 Airport Blvd., Cander, NL Al V 1V2
Telephone: 256-3729, Fax: 256-1410, Email: kevinobrien@gov.nl.ca
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GREETINGS FROM
SANDY COLLINS, MHA
Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister of Health & Community
Services
I'd like to welcome everyone to the 38th Newfoundland and Labrador 50+
Federation's Annual Convention. Your organization provides a vital public
service to many seniors throughout our province. In my current role as
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health & Community Services
I have had the opportunity and pleasure of dealing with many senior's organizations,
including your own. I have seen firsthand the great work you
do and want to thank you for it. Our government is committed to the health
and well being of all our seniors. Through partnerships with the province's
50+ Clubs it makes our job easier and the benefits even greater.
I wish you all the best and trust this conference is both enjoyable and
educational. I sincerely look forward to a continued relationship, because
in the end we ail have the same goal in mind, to create a province that is
truly 'Age Friendly'.
Look forward to seeing you ail.
Cod Bless,
Sandy
Sandy Collins, MHA
Terra Nova District
Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister of Health & Community Services n^-.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We wish to acknowledge and thank our
Sponsors for their Financial Contributions
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Roebothan McKay, Marshall,
Personal Injury Lawyers, St. lohn's, NL
The Oram Group Inc. Glovertown. NL
Newfoundland Power
Fogo Island Roving 50 + Club, Fogo Island, NL
Alexander Bay 50 + Club, Clovertown, NL
Alexander Bay Lions Club, Clovertown, NL
Happy Gang Plus Seniors Club, Castors River, NL
Evening Breeze 50 + Club, lacksons Arm, NL
Exploits Valley 50 + Club, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Yesterday's youth 50 + Club, St. Mary's, NL
Humber Valley Seniors Citizen Club, Pasadena, NL
Senior Echo Club, Comer Brook, NL
Trepassey 50 + Club, Trepassey, NL
Burin Seniors Citizen 50 + Club, Burin, NL
Straits 50 + Club, Flowers Cove, NL
New Visions 50 + Club, Centreville, NL
United Town Lions Club, Port Aux Choix, NL
St. Brendan's Lions, St Brendan's, NL
Placentia Lions Club, Placentia, NL
Cander Lions Club, Cander, NL
Botwood Lions Club, Botwood, NL 6jli^l/tCl
Deer Lake Lions Club, Deer Lake, NL
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SILVER SPONSORS
New World Island Lions Club, Hillgrade, NL
Bonavista Lions Club, Bonavista, NL
||L New World Island 50 Plus Club, Bridgeport, NL
Milltown Lions Club, Milltown, NL
St. Alban's Lions Club, St. Alban's, NL
Baccalieu Lions Club, Old Perlican, NL
Tickle Outgoers 50 + Club, Leading Tickles, NL
Curling Lions Club, Comer Brook, NL
Dunville Lions Club, Dunville, NL
Churchill Falls Lions Club, Churchill Falls, NL
Bishop O'Neill Assembly No. 625, Crand Falls -Windsor, NL
Father McCormack Council No. 5769, Cander, NL
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68, Pasadena, NL
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23, Carbonear, NL
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 41, Eastport, NL
Twillingate Lions Club, Twillingate, NL
Hermitage Lions Club, Hermitage, NL
Bishops Falls Lions Club, Bishops Falls, NL
Sunnyside Lions Club, Sunnyside, NL
Knights of Columbus, St. Ignatius Council, St. Albans, NL
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.5, Botwood, NL
Port Rexton Area Lions Club, Port Rexton. NL
Marshall Cranter 50 + Club, Creenspond, NL
Marystown Lions Club, Marystown, NL
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6lJf^U^ BRONZE SPONSORS
OPENING PRAYER
Opening of a Senior Citizens Meeting
O Holy Spirit of God, abide with us;
inspire all our thoughts; fill our imagination;
suggest all our decisions;
order all our doings.
Be with us in our silence and in our speech,
in our haste and in our leisure,
in the freshness of the beginning,
and in the weariness of the ending of our meeting.
May we be gracious
and not short with one another,
Give us your grace at all times,
humbly, to rejoice in your
mysterious companionship,
through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
AMEN
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SENIOR SONGS
We're a jolly bunch of women, and a jolly bunch of men.
They call us senior citizens, if we're three score and ten.
We never are down hearted, and we never will complain.
As the years go rolling on.
Chorus:
GLORY, GLORY, HALLELUJAH, GLORY, GLORY,
HALLELUJAH
GLORY, GLORY, HALLELUJAH, AS THE YEARS GO
ROLLING ON.
We like to come and sit a while, and tell a joke or two.
And talk with one another, when the meeting is ail through.
Shake hands with all the members, as the Lord would have us do,
As the years go rolling on.
If you're fifty years or over, and you don't know what to do.
Just join the fifty plus club, and they will welcome you,
There's lots of fun and laughter, and you never will feel blue.
As the years go rolling on.
Once more, once more we've met again, our friendships to renew.
Dear Savoir, lead us all the way, in what we say and do.
And when it's time for us to part, go with us day by day.
In joy and sorrow, life and death, be thou our strength and stay.
The love of God, with peace and joy, will each of us attend.
And guide our way through coming days, until we meet again.
Depart in peace and do God's will, walk ever in the light.
For Christ is with you evermore, to guard you day and night.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
50+ Federation 38th Convention
AGENDA
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 24TH. 2013
2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Registration at Hotel Gander
8:00 p.in. Entertainment
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2013
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration continues
9:00 a.m. O Canada
Opening Prayer
Host "Welcome to Gander Area'
Greetings
- Area Mayor's
- Area M.H.A.'s
- Area M.P.'s
9:15 a.m. Opening of the Plenary Session,
Mr. Robert Rogers, Federation President
Moment of silence for departed Seniors
and Military Service Men & Women.
Seniors Song
Introduction of the Federation Board
9:30 a.m. Entertainment
9:45 a.m. Nutrition Break
10:15 a.m. Introduction of the Key Note Speaker
Kathy Dunderdale
Premier
Newfoundland and Labrador
11:00 a.m. Introduction: Nominations Chair - Linda Oldford
Resolutions Chair - Robert Rogers
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Secretary: Reading of the minutes of the previous
Annual Meeting - Dave Fowlow
Treasurer: Reading of the Financial Report- Kevin Thome
11:40 a.in. American Income Life Insurance
Randy Stockely
11:50 a.m. Philips Home Healthcare Solutions
Catherine Connolly
12:00 NOON LUNCH
1:30 p.m. Perry Power
Citizen Services Specialist
Service Canada
1:45 p.m. Peiry Power
Citizen Services Specialist
Horizon for Seniors Program
2:10 p.m. Seniors Resource Centre
of Newfoundland & Labrador
Kelly Heisz, Fxecutive Director
2:30 p.m. Fntertainment
2:50 p.m. Twilight 50 + Club
Mary Hynes, President
3:10 p.m. Resolutions
4:00 p.m. Adjournment
8:00 p.m. Fntertainment
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 26TH. 2013
9:00 a.m. Club Activities
9:30 a.m. Resolutions
10:00 a.m. Fntertainment
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10:15 a.m. Nutrition Break
10:30 a.m. Office for Aging and Seniors
Henry Kielley
Age-Friendly Grants
11:45 a.m. Lottery Licensing Board
12:00 NOON LUNCH
1:30 p.m. Healthline - Kim Legge, RN
2:00 p.m. Resolutions
2:30 p.m. Flections: Secretary, Treasurer
Directors: Area, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
Adjournment
6:30 p.m. Banquet: Guest Speaker
Honourable Susan Sullivan,
MHA Grand Falls-Windsor-Bucbans
Minister of Health and Community Services and
Minister Responsible for Aging and Seniors, and
Francophone Affairs
Dance
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 27TH. 2013
9:00 a.m. Resolutions
Old Business
New Business
10:00 a.m. Installation of New Board Members
10:15 a.m. Next Convention Venue
Closing Prayer
Ode to Newfoundland
Farewell and Departure.
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Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation
38th Annual Convention Resolutions
Resolution; # 1 Handicapped Parking
Whereas: The number of seniors requiring handicapped parking is
expected to rise.
And
There is a common problem of abuse of designated parking
spots by people not needing them for many reasons due in
part to the ease with which the current type of permit can be
copied.
Whereas: The existing system in this province of license plates being assigned
to vehicles instead of individual causes waste of materials and
taxpayer dollars as well as a burden on the environment (each
individual on the average will use and dispose of ten to fifteen
vehicles in their lifetime with the licence plates on those vehicles
eventually ending up in land fills)
Therefore be it resolved: This Federation request the Provincial
Govemment to take the following action:
1. The motor vehicle registration system be changed to assign license
plate numbers to individuals on a permanent basis.
2. Individuals with a medical condition necessitating use of handicapped
parking be issued a license plate indicating such, as well as being
issued with an special ID card to indicate their need for that status.
3. Establish the mle or enact legislation such that a vehicle carrying a
handicapped parking designation be only allowed to use the designated
parking spaces when the person carrying the handicapped ID card is
actually traveling in the vehicle.
4. Require a renewal of the certification of the handicapped status each
year upon renewal of the vehicle registration.
5. That police forces, commissionaires, etc. across this province be
reminded to enforce these mles vigorously.
(Submitted by: New Horizons Random 50 + Club, Hillview, NL)
(Resolution amended by Resolutions Committee)
Whereas:
And
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Resolution; # 1 Handicapped Parking
Whereas: The number of seniors requiring handicapped parking is
expected to rise.
And
Whereas: There is a common problem of abuse of designated parking
spots by people not using the appropriate permit.
And
Whereas: Most businesses have only one or two designated handicapped
parking spots near the entrance of their establishments. Some
people with the appropriate permit are using these spots for
all day parking.
Therefore be it resolved: This Federation request the Provincial
Government to vigorously enforce the present rules and regulations in
their jurisdiction insure specially that a vehicle carrying a handicapped
parking current designation permit be only allowed to use the designated
parking spaces when the vehicle carrying a handicapped person.
Be it further resolved: That the Provincial Govemment be requested
to spare head a meeting between Govemment Agencies, Municipalities
Newfoundland and Labrador, large mall owners and concemed
organizations, to put in place a unified approach to designated handicapped
parking spots in the Province
(Submitted by the Resolutions Committee: Acceptance recommended)
Resolution; #2 Federation Website
Whereas: The various 50 + and seniors organization across the province
have in common many interests, problems and activities which
would benefit from improved contact between them.
And
Whereas: The Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation could be
an excellent vessel to provide a continuing source of contact
information for its members.
And
Whereas: The Federation's member organization need access to the
contact information of the Federation's Board.
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Therefore be it resolved; That the Federation establish a web site
containing all contact information for the Board, contact information for
all its member organizations including links to any websites each member
organization may have established and any other information which is
deemed important by member organizations.
(Submitted by: New Horizons Random 50 + Club, Hillview, NL)
(Resolutions Committee: Acceptance recommended)
Resolution; # 3 Input on Resolutions
Whereas: Each club is afforded two (2) voting delegates and any other
members wishing to attend at their own expense.
And
Whereas: Currently only voting delegates are eligible to speak to
resolutions.
And
Whereas: the federation is missing the opportunities of possible excellent
input from non-voting delegates.
Therefore be it resolved: All members attending the Newfoundland and
Labrador 50 + Federation Annual Convention be afforded a voice if they
so wish on any issue arising from a resolution that has been submitted and
voting remain restricted to voting delegates.
(Submitted by: New Visions 50 + Club, Centreville-Wareham-Trinity, NL)
(Resolutions Committee: Acceptance not recommended)
Resolution; #4 Sharing Learned Experiences
Whereas: The Newfoundland and Labrador 50 + Federation Annual
Provincial Convention is a learning experience for those
attending.
And
Whereas: The Federation has made efforts with their contacts with other
various agencies to maintain the standard and quality of life of
seniors.
And
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Whereas: More information can be gained through interaction of
individual Clubs.
Therefore be it resolved: Two (2) hours be set aside during the
Newfoundland and Labrador 50+Federation Annual Provincial Convention
for a learning environment whereby all Clubs share information on
various topics such as: activities/games, grant applications, membership
recruitment, socials and fundraising.
(Submitted by: New Visions 50 + Ciub, Centreviiie-Wareham-Trinity, NL)
(Resolutions Committee: Acceptance not recommended)
Resolution; # 5 Seniors Rental Controls
Whereas: A great number of seniors are unable to maintain their homes
and are moving to apartment living.
And
Whereas: Some of these seniors are experiencing escalating rental rates
over initially signed contract.
And
Whereas: These seniors are on fixed incomes.
Therefore be it resolved: That legislation be put in place regulating the
frequency and amount of rental increases within contracts between seniors
and apartment owners.
(Submitted by: Humber Valley Senior Citizen Ciub, Pasadena, NL)
Resolutions Committee: Acceptance not recommended)
Resolution; # 6 Liquidation of Seniors* assets
Whereas: This province being one of the few, or maybe the only
province in Canada that requires persons entering Long Term
Care Facilities to liquidate their assets should their income
fail to cover the cost.
And
Whereas: It is an injustice for a person having to liquefy their assets,
while others having no assets can receive the same benefits.
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Therefore Be It Resolved; This Federation requests our provincial
Govemment to change the Liquidation of Seniors' Assets Policy and
consider "income only" as a charge to a person living in Long Term Care
facilities.
(Submitted by: Resolution Committee)
Resolutions Committee: Acceptance recommended)
Resolution; # 7 Conditions of Roads
Whereas: The roads in the community of Forteau, Labrador are in
deplorable conditions.
And
Whereas: It is causing serious damage to vehicles.
Therefore Be It Resolved: This Federation requests our provincial
Govemment to take the necessary action to make repairs to the roads in
Forteau, Labrador.
(Submitted by: Sunshine 50 + Ciub. Forteau. NL)
Resolutions Committee: Acceptance not recommended)
Resolution; # 8 Grants for Seniors Clubs
Whereas: Some 50 + Clubs receive grants as high as $ 25,000.00, while
other club apply year after year and are unsuccessfully in
obtaining a grant.
And
Whereas: Individual members of clubs spend hours in preparing
applications only be advised that their application was not
approved.
Therefore Be It Resolved: This Federation, to consult with the Provincial
and Federal Govemment Departments regarding the main reasons that
some 50 + Clubs have not received grants.
(Submitted by: (SugarioafSO + Ciub, Winteron, NL)
Resolutions Committee: Acceptance recommended)
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NL 50+ Federation Inc. Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31,2012
Richard Power, FCA
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Members of Newfoundland and Labrador Pensioners, Senior
Citizens/50+ Federation Inc.
I have audited the accompanying financial statements of Newfoundland
and Labrador Pensioners, Senior Citizens/50+ Federation Inc., which
comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31,2012 and
the statements of revenues and expenditures, changes in net assets and cash
flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory information.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of
these financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting
Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations, and for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on my audit. I conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian
generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I
comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from
material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers
internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation
of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
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the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate
to provide a basis for my qualified audit opinion.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
In common with many not-for-profit organizations, Newfoundland and
Labrador Pensioners, Senior Citizens/50+ Federation Inc. derives revenue
from fundraising activities the completeness of which is not susceptible to
satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, verification of these revenues
was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of Newfoundland and
Labrador Pensioners, Senior Citizens/50+ Federation Inc. Therefore, I
was not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary
to fundraising revenue, excess of revenues over expenses, and cash flows
from operations for the year ended December 31, 2012, current assets and
net assets as at January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012
Qualified Opinion
In my opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in
the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph, the financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Newfoundland and
Labrador Pensioners, Senior Citizens/50+ Federation Inc. as at December
31, 2012 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year
then ended in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-
Profit Organizations.
Comparative Information
Without modifying my opinion, 1 draw attention to Note 2 to the financial
Statements which describes that Newfoundland and Labrador Pensioners,
Senior Citizens/50+ Federation Inc. adopted Canadian Accounting
Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations on January 1, 2012 with
a transition date of January 1, 2011. These standards were applied
retrospectively by management to the comparative information in these
financial statements, including the statements of financial position as at
December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011 and the statements of revenues
and expenditures, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year ended
December 31,2011 and related disclosures. I was not engaged to report on
the restated comparative information, and as such, it is unaudited.
Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
September 1,2013
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PENSIONERS, SENIOR CITIZENS/50+ FEDERATION
INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended December 31,2012
2012 2011
Unaudited
NET ASSETS • BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 90,031 $ 97,856
Deficiency of revenues over expenses (11,203) (7,825)
NET ASSETS-END OF YEAR $ 78,828 $ 90,031
ON BEHALF OF THE FEDERATION
PrasderA
Treasurer
The accompanying notes are integral part of these financial statements
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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PENSIONERS, SENIOR CITtZENS/50+ FEDERATION
INC.
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
Year Ended December 31,2012
2012 2011
Unaudited
REVENUES
Membership fees $ 27,980 $ 26,255
Fund raising 29,593 28,813
Convention revenue 24,678 27,115
82,251 82,183
Contributions
Province of Newfoundland grant 10,000 10,000
Other donations 200 25
10,200 10,025
EXPENSES
Advertising and promotion 196 862
Amortization of capital assets 3,991 3,991
Donations 11,937 10,914
Executive travel and meetings 10,843 12,583
Fund raising expenses 4,326 4,345
Insurance 1,600 1,600
Interest and bank charges 134 113
Link director travel and meeb'ngs 9,460 7.443
National Federation expenses 7,892 12,261
Office 4,893 2,868
Professional fees 2,080 2,500
Provincial convention 32,080 31,639
Salaries and wages 13,874 6,665
Senior Voice expenses 348 2,249
103,654 100,033
DEFICIENCY OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $ (11,203) $ (7,825)
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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PENSIONERS, SENIOR CIT1ZENS/50+ FEDERATION
INC.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended December 31,2012
2012 2011
NET ASSETS. BEGINNING OF YEAR
Deficiency of revenues over expenses
$ 90,031
(11,203)
$ 97,856
(7,825)
NET ASSETS-END OF YEAR $ 78,828 $ 90,031
2012 2011
UnauiMed
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Deficiency of revenues over expenses
Item not affecting cash:
Amortization of capital assets
$ (11,203)
3,991
$ (7,825)
3,991
(7.212) (3,834)
Changes in non^^ash working capital:
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Employee deductions payable
196
137
857
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3,578
890 3,618
DECREASE IN CASH FLOW (6,322) (216)
Cash-beginning of year 76,533 76,749
CASH-END OF YEAR $ 70,211 $ 76,533
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2012
1. DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS
Newfoundland and Labrador Pensioners, Senior Citizens/50+ Federation
Inc. (the "federation") is incorporated under the Corporations Act of
Newfoundland and Labrador without share capital. The federation was
incorporated on October 13, 1978. The federation's principal activity is to
organize senior citizen clubs and pursue the interest of seniors with the
Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Federation is exempt from income taxes under the Income Tax Act of
Canada as per section 149.
2. FIRST TIME ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
During the year the federation adopted Canadian Accounting Standards
for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNFPO). These financial statements
are the first prepared in accordance with these standards. The adoption of
ASNFPO had no Impact on net assets as at January 1, 2011 or revenues
and expenditures or cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011
as previously reported in accordance with pre-changeover Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles.
Section 1501 provides a number of elective exemptions related to standards
in Part 111 of the CICA Handbook. The Federation has elected not to use
any of the transition exemptions at the date of adoption
3. SUMMARY QF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital assets are stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated
amortization. Capital assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives
on a straight-line basis at the following rates and methods:
Office furniture and equipment 5 years straight-line method
The federation regularly reviews its capital assets to eliminate obsolete
items. Govemment grants are treated as a reduction of capital assets cost.
Capital assets acquired during the year but not placed into use are not
amortized until they are placed into use.
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized when assessed and collection is reasonably assured.
Financial Instruments policy
Financial instruments are recorded at fair value when acquired or issued.
In subsequent periods, financial assets with actively traded markets are
reported at fair value, with any unrealized gains and losses reported in
income. All other financial instruments are reported at amortized cost,
and tested for impairment at each reporting date. Transaction costs on
the acquisition, sale, or issue of financial instruments are expensed when
incurred.
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian Accounting
Standards for Not for-Protit Organizations requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of
assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the period. Such estimates are periodically reviewed and
any adjustments necessary are reported in earnings in the period in which
they become known. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
4. CAPITAL ASSETS
2012 2011
Cost Accumulated Net Book Net Book
amortization value value
Office furniture & equipment $19,957 $9,978 $9,979 $13,970
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CLOSING PRAYER
Closing of a Senior Citizens Meeting
O Cod, Our Father, we ask that you will bless us,
as we leave this meeting. Help us to understand
The purpose of this Senior Citizens Croup.
Support the efforts that are made to
bring Senior Citizens
together in fellowship, and to serve one another.
Bless all the decisions that we have made
in this meeting
for the benefit of our fellowship.
Cive each one of us health, and strength,
to continue the work
and fellowship of our group,
as we depart this meeting.
Forgive any trespass, and we pray that you will
Keep us in your care, and bring us back again,
so that we may know you better through one another.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
AMEN
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\
The Ode to Newfoundland
When sun-rays crown thy pine-clad hills,
^ AM And summer spreads her hand,
^ yAx^ When silvern voices tune thy rills,
\e love thee, smiling land,
'I We love thee, we love thee,
^ ifi^ y We love thee, smiling land.
As loved our fathers, so we love.
Where once they stood we stand.
Their prayer we raise to heaven above,
God guard thee, Newfoundland,
God guard thee, God guard thee,
God guard thee, Newfoundland.
O Canada!
O Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise.
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada,
We stand on guard for thee.
Cod keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
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