Shantilly

There was a meeting in Nashville, hosted by the newly self appointed Board of Directors of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association. There were approximately 50 Canadian represented there, mostly from the western provinces. They will be sending information to I believe all Smart Tan Salons across Canada. I will post their mission statement tommorrow.....still recuperating from the weekend.

Neon Beach

Whatever became of the Ontario Tanning Association?

Shantilly

The OTA was a group of salon owners and distributors who were all volunteers.
With any organization, it only works if the volunteers are committed, have time, and in their case have the money. It folded two years ago.
The JCTA board will have one salary paid position, at the moment that is Steve Gilroy, who like others (including Uvalux and Doug McNabb from Fabutan) have put up their own money to get this off the ground. There format is different, and wont require travel by salon owners to attend meetings, thanks to the internet.
At the show a few people made some very healthy contributions to this organization.
As I said previously, I will post Mission Statement later on today.

Neon Beach

I hope this one works out. Thanks.

TomorrowSun

Actually, there were closer to 60 people that attended that meeting. Last I herad, there was over $40,000 raise at that meeting to get this thing up and going.

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Shantilly

JCTA MISSION STATEMENT

OUR MISSION
To maintain and develop a prosperous indoor tanning industry in Canada by educating Canadians on how to maximize the benefits while minimizing the manageable risks of responsible UV exposure. We will pursur continuous improvement of the perception of tanning amongst Canadians through scientific facts and research that support indoor tanning as the intelligent, controlled choice for UV exposre.

Our Goals
Enhance member value.
It is essential that the work of the jcta is focused on those issues and activities that are important to our members. Not keen on directorship we will strive to keep the members informed with the latest information pertaining to the indoor tanning industry and endeavor to focus on the pursuit of our mission

Earn Public Trust
A successful Canadian indoor tanning industry cannot take the public and their perceptions for granted. We must address these perceptions through transparent and fact based communications. We must demonstrate that we are responsible members of our communities.

Postive Publicity
Increase awareness of the facts regarding the benefits and risks of moderate UV exposure through both mainstream media campaigns as well as improving journalistick perceptions.

Public Policy
To play a significant and influential role in all public policy matters relating to the indoor tanning industry and specifically those matters that affect our members. We will support the develpment of reasonable but workable scientifically-based legislation with the authorities while ensuring the continued health of the industry and those that choose to tan.

Scientific Research
We strongly believe that financial support for the develpment of research supporting the holistic health benefits of moderate regular UV exposure is essential as it relates to industry sustainablility.


Sorry for typos, its late.