ACTA wraps up another successful year at their AGM

ACTA's Annual General Meeting was held at the International Centre in Mississauga on May 12th and wrapped up with outgoing Chair Rob Durant being presented with a gift of appreciation following a successful term. During this meeting David McCaig, President and COO reported to those in attendance that professional certification continues to be a top priority for the association and the success rate since aquiring CITC has exceeded expectations.

David stressed that consumer awareness, education, and advocacy for agents continue to be focal points within ACTA's strategic objectives. He also shared insight into an omnibus survey from TICO that showed that in Ontario ACTA increased consumer awareness by 3% to 18% in the past year. David maintained that raising and encouraging consumer awareness is key for the association, with initiatives such as ACTA's consumer website bookwithatravelagent.ca, launched in May 2015.

ACTA's new Board of Directors has been elected as follows:

Mary Jane Hiebert | Manitoba/Nunavut Region | Chair
Marilyn Long, CTC/CTM | Atlantic Region | Vice Chair
Louise Blanchette | Quebec Region | Treasurer
Lindsay Pearlman | Appointed | Secretary
Anthony Tonkinson | Alberta/NWT Region
Sharon Kaendo | Saskatchewan Region
David Elmy | BC/Yukon Region
Mike Foster | Ontario Region
Michael Thompson | Appointed
Arend Roos | Appointed
Norman Payne CTC/CTM| Director at large
Rita Polegri | Director at large

Back Row: Rita Polegri, Norman Payne, David Elmy, Louise Blanchette, Anthony Tonkinson, Arend Roos, Sharon Kaendo, Lindsay Pearlman
Front Row: Marilyn Long, Mary Jane Hiebert, David McCaig
Regrets: Mike Foster & Michael Thompson

ACTA President and COO David McCaig and outgoing Chair Robert Durant