Marg Derbyshire

2011

Marg Derbyshire, a retired teacher from Medicine Hat and a member of MHADRTA, was inducted into the Alberta Schools Athletic Assoc. Hall of Fame.

Originally from small-town Saskatchewan, Derbyshire moved to Medicine Hat in 1975 where she coached volleyball and other sports while at McCoy High School. She began serving as Southeast Zone secretary and continued with this position when the new South Zone was formed.

She is already a recipient of the Robert H. Routledge Award in 1994 and an award of merit in 2003, two of ASAA's top honours. Derbyshire also has the 1A and 2A girls team golf trophy named after her.

Behind the scenes, she's always there, always the one you can trust to make an event run without a hitch, and always with a smile to greet you.

Congratulations, Marg.

2012

Madeline Fischer Honoured

by Donna Mae Goldade

· Madeline was a long time member of MHADRTA

· She retired in June 1994 and joined MHADRTA that Sept.

· She has served in a number of roles simultaneously; always assisting and promoting MHADRTA and ARTA

· She was our branch President from 1996-98 and past president from 1998-2000

· Also ARTA secretary for 2 terms

· Served 3 years on the ARTA Representative Committee which later became the Governance Committee and continued for 4 yrs.

· Smoothly got Donna Mae involved in ARTA much to her surprise

· Was the assistant to News and Views Editor, then became co-editor, and then editor

· Our MHADRTA pin was designed by her. The significance of the objects on the logo were well chosen.

The Book: We have closed the book on this part of our lives.

The Bell: We have no need to listen for the bell so it is laid down. As well the old brass bell symbolizes our connection to educators of the past.

The Red Pencil: We have retired the red marking pencil, the unique symbol of many hours spent doing schoolwork outside of the classroom.

The Red Apple: Thanks for a job well done (The traditional apple for the teacher saying) and for good health and happiness in the days ahead.

- Madeline was awarded “Honoured teacher of the year for SD # 76 in 1998".

She has always been and still is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator.

· She has served as the ARTA Trustee on the ATA (Alberta Teachers’ Assoc.) Educational Trust Fund Boards for 10 years.

It gave Donna Mae great pleasure to present Madeline Fischer honourary membership in MHADRTA on behalf of our association.

· And she called her to the podium and presented her with a gift (bouquet).

Rita Hof presented Cathryne Cooney with an Honorary Membership in MHADRTA. Cathryne was honored for all the great work she has done for the Retired Teachers’ Association past and present. Rita presented Cathryne with a bouquet of flowers with angels. Cathryne thanked everyone for bestowing this honor on her.

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2012

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