On behalf of the RMA Board, I would like to thank everyone who attended our recent AGM at Deer Creek golf course this year. We had a great turnout in 144 golfers and many others for the AGM. Even though the weather did not cooperate this year it was still a fantastic opportunity for us to get together as a group to catch up and network. Special thanks to Tony Pampena and the AGM/Golf Tournament committee for a well put together event!

I would like to thank our departing board members Anthony Sabatelli, Mark Daprato and Frank Bodzay their many years of service. I would also like to thank our out-going President Lindsay Kirk for a job well done. She has done a fantastic job leading our association over the last 2 years and will continue to support the board as Past-President.

I would also like to take this time to welcome in our new board members. This year we had an unprecedented eight applications this year to fill the four. It’s great to see the enthusiasm from our membership to get involved and I look forward to working with everyone.

We had a great year and looking forward to another in which will expand on all the great work that has been done. We will continue to be the voice of the industry and engage stakeholders across the country to make changes for the betterment of our association members. We look forward to seeing you at the fall conference as it will be better than ever. The conference committee is working hard to finalize the agenda which should be out soon. Register early so as you won’t want to miss it!

I look forward to serving as your President for the next two years and continue the great work that this organization has accomplished for all our members!

Thank you.

Kevin Pretty

President RMA Canada