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Old 09-18-2012, 07:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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ITA Election results

2012 Board of Director’s Election Results are In






The ITA is pleased to announce the results of the 2012 board elections in the Salon and Non-salon Sectors.



In Salon Sector, three candidates were running for two seats. Each seat is for a three year term beginning October 1, 2012.



The voting totals in the Salon Sector are as follows:



Rob Quinn – Tan Pro, Huron, OH 176 votes


Diane Lucas – Palm Beach Tan, Coppell, TX 124 votes


Roger Holmes- Celsius Tannery, Leawood, KS 93 votes



Congratulations to Rob and Diane the top vote-getters in this election, they will each serve three-year terms.



In the Non-Salon Sector, there were five candidates seeking a total of three seats. Each seat is for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2012.



The voting totals in the Non- salon Sector are as follows:


Marty Gallagher – Suntan Supply, Avon OH 21 votes


Kevin Apgar – Cosmedico Light, Weymouth, MA 19 votes


Hans-Juergen Kreitz –JK North America/Sun Ergoline, Jonesboro, AK 17 votes


Vince Lorraine – Island Sun Times, Flint, MI 9 votes


Matt Russell -- Smart Tan, Jackson, MI 6 votes




Congratulations to Marty, Kevin and Hans-Juergen for the vote of confidence each received from their colleagues in the industry.





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Looks like 3 more years of the same past years...............
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I agree. No independent salon owners-just mega store goliaths who will benefit from over regulation and industry consolidation. SOS-different board.They won't get any of my dough.
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I agree. No independent salon owners-just mega store goliaths who will benefit from over regulation and industry consolidation. SOS-different board.They won't get any of my dough.
I must have missed your name on the ballot.
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I thought that Diane Lucas had resigned from the board.
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Folks like me don't get on the ballot...I don't represent a mega franchise or large distributorship. And even if I did somehow get on the ballot and somehow managed to get elected, I would be marginalized by folks whose priority is not the small independent business owner.
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The ITA was a good idea that never really did what was supposed to do...and that is represent and fight for the independent salon buisness person. It is similar to the AARP; it has become corrupted by big money and politics; it is ineffective and needs to be replaced.
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it is ineffective and needs to be replaced.
Funny you should say that...
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I have to say, I'm impressed with the results that the ITA has been able to get on such a small budget, especially on the legislative front. The lobbying groups for many industries are supported by the largest players, but it takes ALL of us as paying dues members to get real work done.
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Name me 1 "win" for the tanning industry on the legislative front or in the hearts and minds of the public as it applies to indoor tanning in the last 10 years. ???

For the ITA, Its been all damage control and defensive positions. In most sports, you have to score to win. The dermatology industry has beaten the Tanning industry senseless during the last 10 years. They have been successful in shrinking the the indoor tanning market through public misinformation and legislatively through laws restricting indoor tanning ages, and added to the cost of doing business with mindless rules and regulations. They are currently winning 50-0.

And what has the tanning leadership done? They stand around on the sidelines crying "foul". And thats IT. I do not mean to put down the industry that I have been a part of for 20 years but it is TRUTH.

It is sad to read these blogs everyday with salon owners struggling and losing their stores almost every day, while the tanning Industry leadership stands around and does nothing but try to limit the damage. They deserve better.

The tanning idustry is unique-it is one of the few industries that you can get into a business without having 1 million dollars to begin with. It should be protected for future generations.
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