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CANASA Update: CANASA members giving back
November 26, 2023 By Patrick Straw
Volunteers are the heart of our organization and I want to take this opportunity as the year is winding down to thank each and every one of them.
The help we get from our Regional Councils, Committees and our Board of Directors is immeasurable. These people come from all facets of our industry and we could not do what we do without their commitment.
Giving back
Our Security Canada shows again demonstrated amazing vendor support and rising attendance starting in Laval, Que., then in Vancouver and last month in Toronto. At Security Canada Central this year, we launched a new partnership between the Central Ontario Regional Council and Food Banks Mississauga. I am happy to say that over a ton of food was donated as well as a generous cash donation. We learned a lot and intend to expand on the program next year.
All of our golf tournaments this year had a charity represented and the generosity of our attendees was evident at each one. It is very rewarding to all when we can have a great networking event and help out those less fortunate than ourselves.
Education priorities
A priority for CANASA is to work with educational facilities to help populate the shortage of technical people in the security industry. We are talking to several colleges about “micro credential” courses which are focused training programs available in a shorter period of time than a full college course. CANASA members in any province who have information or contacts in the local colleges or technical schools, please share them with us so that we can get involved and assist.
Volunteering
This year also saw a lot of new and existing members joining our committees and councils. I encourage all of you to get involved. I think I can safely say that volunteers value their experience — it opens up a whole new perspective on our industry outside of the daily routine.
During the holiday season, I hope that everyone is able to spend some quality time with family and friends. Thank you all for your support.
Patrick Straw is the executive director of CANASA (www.canasa.org).
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