My goal as President was to always be working collaboratively and put the member first. At a variety of times working with CanSPEP (& as a founding member) I’ve done a lot. Two things that stand out: Continually updating the Accessibility Guide from when I first wrote it with another planner shortly after ADA came into effect in US & before CanSPEP was an association; and the ability for members to ask for services, suggestions on what their needs are. I continue to be on the Past President's Council because history is vital to any organization to see where we’ve been, where we are and where we want to go. Because CanSPEP created something that was never created successfully before in the industry and because it is crucial that we continue to marry the past with the present with the future.During my tenure as President, we grew the organization from an initial membership of 41 to over 70 members, who were published in the second membership directory. We were being recognized in the meetings industry and grabbed the attention of other independent planners who were interested in joining. CanSPEP, continues to be an important aspect in the growth, development and success of my business. My experiences of participating on the Executive Board, working on a various Committees, what I’ve learned, and the members I’ve met (and their support), has been rewarding. CanSPEP has meant a lot to me, and is one of the main reason’s why I continue to volunteer and serve on the PPC.