MEMBERSHIP FACTS

The IVSA is the largest body of beverage alcohol import agents in Canada - A proud distinction we earned in 2009. As of July 2010, in British Columbia we have 78 Agent members, 8 Associate members and 7 Consular members. In Alberta, 37 Agent companies and 2 Associates have joined the new IVSA Alberta. These agents represent approximately 85% of all imported beverage alcohol in both provinces.

THE IVSA BOARD

The IVSA Board of Directors is made up of 20 members, 10 from Alberta and 10 from British Columbia. Terms for these positions are two years, with an election of officers held at the Annual General Meeting. There are presently two vacancies on the Alberta Board. The executive meet regularly to discuss issues which are brought to liaison meetings held quarterly with the Liquor Distribution Branch in BC. Between such meetings, specific committees within the executive meet with the LDB and political leaders to work on various projects and report back to the executive. The Alberta IVSA Executive also meets regularly, and liaises with the AGLC and Connect Logistics. General meetings are annually but members are free to contact any member of the executive anytime to bring forth issues for discussion and, hopefully, resolution. The IVSA works hard to promote new products which have been introduced into BC and Alberta. To that end, the IVSA holds New Product Salons 5 to 6 times a year in Vancouver and Victoria. Only IVSA members are invited to participate with any new products they have. The cost in Vancouver is $35 per item (SKU) poured and if a second table is needed and available, an additional $200. In Victoria, the price is $25 per item (SKU). There are rules for participation in the New Product Salons in order to give all members an equal exposure to the industry guests. The IVSA is also committed to hosting 3 New Product Salons a year in Calgary and Edmonton.

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Current Executive Members are:

BRITISH COLUMBIA Carmen D'Onofrio, Jr. - Past President Paul Martin - Director Richard Loewen - Director Jack Segal - Director Vicky Ainley - Director Art Kendall - Director Ted Latimer - Director Scott Adair - Director Jay Garnett - Director Dean Medwid - Director ALBERTA Ken Fraser - Director Dave Gordon - Director Mark Kuspira - Director Paul Lymer - Director Tony Perri - Director Todd Ramsey - Director Chris Stewart - Director Paul Charabin - Director