About Membership
You Worked Hard To Have A Good Retirement WE'LL HELP YOU ENJOY IT
Brochure & Application Form
BCRTA brochure & information (pdf)
Application Form (pdf)
- please note: you will need to print up the form, fill it out and mail it in.
- If you are applying after August please include a cheque for current fees as well as sign for authorization for pension deduction for following years.
Enjoy it
The BCRTA is an organization that guards the interests and promotes the welfare of retired educators throughout BC.
Our video "What's in it for you" will provide you with all the inspiration and information you need to enjoy the exciting retirement you've always dreamed of.
Sherrin Perrouault, Retired Teacher
I love my new life, and the BCRTA is a great way to connect with people of like age and interests. 
To share adventures.:
Since retiring I've climbed many mountains and cycled many kilometres.
BCRTA History
The B.C. Retired Teachers Association was incorporated as a Society in 1955 with its main objective "to guard the interests and to promote the welfare of its members."
Through the efforts of many dedicated people, the Association has grown to a large influential organization with Branches throughout the Province.
BCRTA Recruitment Ideas
A few years ago the BCRTA Membership Committee decided to add an
element of competition to encourage branches in recruiting the new retirees in
their area. Branch Presidents were asked to share their "secrets to success" to
increasing their membership...
Recruitment Ideas in Full (pdf)
The British Columbia Retired Teachers' Association Benefits
The British Columbia Retired Teachers' Association is open to all retired educators from the province of B.C., to retired educators from a jurisdiction outside of B.C., and to Post Secondary educators.
The primary value of the BCRTA is to ensure that retirees have an association, which speaks with one voice about their economic interests and concerns.
Some believe that "others" will look after them in retirement. This is not so...
Benefits of BCRTA membership in full (pdf)
BCRTA Retention Ideas
The membership committee is simply sharing ideas from many sources....
Application Form (pdf)
Contact the Office
BCRTA Calendar
BCRTA Why Join? (pdf)