Member Updates

JCTA Update 1. Vancouver Island Health Authority ( DR R Stanwick) calls once again for a ban on teen tanning a. Executive Director has done 2 interview already – CFAX Radio and Times Columnists (article online in the Member’s Area b.… continue reading

Does the membership want to proceed with working with governments to create regulations for the Tanning Community? a.Yes b.No Pros: Having a direct relationship with governments in creating regulations allows the association to have input on what the regulations will entail.… continue reading

There will be no vote necessary for any Directors or President this year. All have been reelected due to no other nominates coming forward to run against the existing Directors or President. Reelected – President of the JCTA – Doug McNabb The following Directors have been reelected for another 2 year term: Director of Prairie Provinces – Doug McNabb Director of Education – Steven Gilroy Industry Advocate – Frank Ingham The following voting instructions are for Members NOT attending the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Nashville October 10th 2009: 1.Vote… continue reading

JCTA Update Teen tanning update a. Sept meetings went well with both Ontario and the City of Ottawa i. Ontario still on track to accept JCTA recommendations ii. Ottawa announced on Oct 15th they will not move ahead with regulations and will work with provincial government b.Meeting… continue reading

Dear JCTA Members, Costco has run an article on the Pro and Cons of indoor tanning in the Nov/Dec issue of their magazine. Costco has put up a polling question “Should Teenagers be banned from using tanning beds?” We need to make sure the poll goes our way, just like we have done in the past.… continue reading