CSA update
 Introducing your new President
The Canadian Snowbird Association would like to take this opportunity to formally announce their President for the 2004 2006 term, Mr. Gerald Brissenden.
Gerry has been serving the membership of the Canadian Snowbird Association since 2000 and has held critical posts on the executive committee, including Treasurer and Chairman of the Special Events Committee.
 CSA Appoints New Executive Director
The CSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence E. Barker, RPR as the Association's new executive director.
Mr. Barker brings more than 18 years of association management experience to the CSA. His previous association work includes serving as executive director with the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA), executive director with the Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA) and director of member services with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). Prior to his career in the non-for-profit association sector, he was employed in both the private sector and with the Ontario government.
AGM Report
The Canadian Snowbird Association Annual General Meeting was held in Lakeland Florida on January 14, 2004 in the Lake Hollingsworth Room at the Lakeland Centre.
This year's meeting was a memorable event. From the passing of the gavel from outgoing CSA President Ellen White to CSA President Gerry Brissenden; to the retirement of several directors who dedicated years of their time and effort to protect and improve the snowbird lifestyle for Canadians who travel south each winter; to the recognition of retiring past CSA President Bob Jackson.
Read on in the magazine and review the CSA Financial Statements and the Government Relations Report. Be sure to take a look at what our new President and executive director have to say in their respective columns.
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