Canadian Snowbird
Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North York, Ontario
3 November 2003

The CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence E. Barker, RPR as the association's new executive director.

Mr. Barker brings over eighteen 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 as well as with the Ontario government.

Founded in 1991, the Canadian Snowbird Association is a national not-for-profit advocacy organization of over 80,000 members. It is dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of Canadian travellers within Canada and around the world.

For further information, please contact:
Canadian Snowbird Association
180 Lesmil Road
North York, Ontario M3B 2T5
Telephone (416) 441-7062 or 1-800-265-3200
Fax (416) 441-7007
E-mail - CSAWRITEUS@snowbirds.org