Algonquin Valley Branch

Welcome to the website of the Algonquin Valley Branch (AVB) of the National Association of Federal Retirees. The Association is a Not-for-Profit Corporation with its headquarters in Ottawa and a membership of approximately 175,000 individuals distributed all across Canada.

Membership in the Association is open to anyone who is paying or has paid into or is receiving a pension from:

• Atomic Energy of Canada Limited,
• the Canadian Armed Forces,
• Canada's Public Service, and/or
• the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In addition, the following are eligible to join:

• federally-appointed judges,
• honourably-discharged non-pensioned veterans, and
• anyone who is receiving a survivor benefit from the pension plans mentioned above.

The AVB serves Renfrew County and organizes a diverse range of local events. The Branch has approximately 2,150 Members, and its activities are organized by a volunteer Executive and Members who serve on committees. The AVB works closely with the Association’s National Office and in cooperation with the nearby branches serving Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley, and Cornwall & District.

Broadly-speaking, the Association’s work is to significantly improve the quality and security of retirement for our members and all Canadians through advocacy and the provision of services. In addition, Members benefit from a wide range of discounts and enhanced services provided by our Preferred Partners.

For more information and to join us, please click on the links below. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

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Algonquin Valley Branch Report for the lastest Issue of SAGE

• The AVB report that appears in the Fall 2022 issue of SAGE is available here.
• AVB Lunch and Learn Survey - NOTE - the above SAGE insert indicate that the survey could be found on a new tab.  Due to limitations with the website editor, you should click on this link to the Lunch and Learn Survey.

CAA

• NOTE: CAA contact information – If you wish to take advantage of the savings, please make your query to CAA North and Eastern Ontario using their toll- free Corporate Telephone line 1-866-220-1205 or e-mail groups@caaneo.on.ca
• If you wish to take advantage of the savings, please make your query to CAA North and Eastern Ontario using their
• Toll- free Corporate Telephone line 1-866-220-1205 or e-mail groups@caaneo.on.ca

Branch Events in 2022

• The schedule of Branch events in 2022 is available here.
• Paul Ballantyne has done some digging and generated a table of the members of the AVB Board/Executive since the Branch was created in 1985. The table is available here.  Your corrections and additions to the table are welcome by sending an email to the Branch at avb.on33@gmail.com

Return to Work?

• Are you considering going back to work? For a few tips read Leo Buckley's "Returning to Work After Retirement" article on the subject.

Next Event

Attention:  Algonquin Valley Members:

• You are invited to a National Association of Federal Retirees Advocacy Information Night:
• Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022
• Place: Best Western Hotel, 1 International Dr., Pembroke, Ontario
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Guest Speaker: Amy Baldry, National Association of Federal Retirees, Advocacy Branch

Learn about the advocacy that is happening in protecting your defined pension and benefits.  Advocacy is the organization’s mandate and membership is the strong voice needed.  Please join us to become aware of the advocacy that protects our pension today and the membership voice that secures our pension and benefit’s for tomorrow’s future.

NOTE: If the event has to be canceled due to inclement weather/bad roads, an e-blast will be sent to all members with email.