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History of IFTA
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| Chair | Robert Robar | 2006-2008 |
| Vice Chair | PDG Russ Daggett | Canada |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Rosey Wong | USA |
| Director | Roslyn Callao | Australia |
| Legal Advisor | PDG John Eberhard | Canada |
| Past Chair | Brian King | 2004-2006 |
| Past Chair | PDG Russell Daggett | 2001-2004 |
| Past Chair | Rtn Bob Gopee | 1998-2001 |
| Past Chair | Rtn Rosey Wong | 1995-1998 |
| Founder (deceased) | Rtn Jay Weerarathna | 1992-1995 |
Regional Directors 2006-2008
| Canada | Barbara Fisk |
| Denmark | Peer Kjaer |
| Ghana | Pak-Wo Shum |
| India | Rahul K. Wadhwa |
| Malaysia | A P Tai |
| Mexico | Alejandro Canedo |
| Nigeria | Adebisi Oyewo |
| Nepal | Tek Chandra Pokharel |
| Pakistan | Shirin Walji |
| Philippines | Maria Vida Konst |
| Singapore | Jimmy Ooi |
| Sri Lanka | George Perera |
| South Africa | PDG Michael Johnson |
| U K | Ian Black |
| USA | Sandi Waryck |
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IFTA Fellowship Chairpersons
| Jay Weerarathna | Colombo | Founder 1992 - 1995 |
| Rosey Wong | USA | 1995 - 1998 |
| Bob Gopee | Trinidad & Tobago | 1998 - 2001 |
| Russ Daggett | Canada | 2001 - 2004 |
| Brian King | Australia | 2004 - 2006 |
| Robert Robar | USA | 2006 - 2008 |
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BYE-LAWS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF TRAVEL AGENTS
Article I. Election of Directors and Officers
Section 1. At least one month prior to the annual meeting of the Fellowship any member in good standing can submit a name or names of members of the Fellowship for election by members to the position of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Director, and Regional Director. The nomination duly made shall be placed on a ballot under each office and shall be voted on at the annual meeting of the Fellowship to be held at the Rotary
International Convention each year at a time and location set by the Chairman and advised to the membership by a newsletter known as the Window to the World. The candidates for Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Director, or Regional Director receiving the majority of the votes shall be declared elected.
The Officers elected shall assume their office on July 01 following the election.
Section 2. The Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and immediate Past Chairman shall constitute the board.
Section 3. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by action of the remaining members of the board.
Article 11. Board of Directors
Section 1. The governing body of the Fellowship shall be the board of directors consisting of up to seven members. A vacancy by any of the mentioned board members can be filled by one of the three directors.
Article 111. Duties of Officers
Section 1. Chairman-- shall preside at meetings of the Fellowship and the Board and perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to the office of Chairman.
Section 2. Chairman-Elect (Vice Chairman)--to serve as a member of the board of directors and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the chairman.
Section 3. Secretary--it shall be the duties of the secretary to keep the records of the membership, record attendance at meeting of the Fellowship and the Board, record minutes of such meetings. Report and advise RI of any information required by them concerning the operation of the Fellowship.
Perform all duties usually pertaining to the office of secretary.
Section 4. Treasurer--it shall be the duty of the treasurer to have custody of all funds, accounting for same to the Board of the Fellowship. Upon retirement from the office the treasurer shall turn over all income, books and accounts of the Fellowship to the incoming Treasurer or Chairman.
Article IV. Fees and Dues
Section 1. The admission fee shall be US$ 25.00 for one year, $45 for two years and $60 for three years to be paid before the applicant can qualify as a member.
Article V. Voting
Section 1. The business of the Fellowship shall be transacted by viva voce vote except the election of officers and directors, which shall be by ballot, mail or hand delivered.
Article VI. Changes to Board Membership
Section 1. The Chairman shall, subject to approval of the board, make appointments to the board to replace a member of the board found not to be in good standing. Such appointment to last until the next general meeting.
Article VII. Term of Elected Officers
Section 1. The election of the Chairman shall be for a period not to exceed three years. All other members are re-elected annually.
Article VIII. Finances
Section 1. The Treasurer shall deposit all funds in a bank to be named by the board.
Section 2. All bills shall be paid by checks signed by the treasurer to an amount and including US$ 500.00. Any amounts exceeding US$500 will require the signature of any two board members.
Article IX. Membership
Section 1. It shall be the responsibility of the Regional Directors and all members to promote and encourage other Rotarians in the Travel Industry to join the Fellowship.
Article X. Commit the Fellowship
Section 1. No resolution or motion to commit the Fellowship on any matter shall be considered by the Fellowship until it has been considered by the board. Such resolutions or motions if offered at a meeting, shall be referred to the board without discussion.
Article XI. Amendments
Section 1. These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a vote of two thirds of the members present, provided that notice of such proposed amendment shall be notified to each member by way of the "Window to the World" at least ten days before such meeting. No amendments or additions to these bylaws can be made which is not in harmony with Club constitution and with the constitution and bylaws of Rotary International.
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Membership in our Fellowship is open to all
Rotarians in good standing and who are or have been professionally involved
in the Travel industry.
Rotarians who are not professionally involved with the travel industry but would like to network with IFTA members as an 'insider', may join as Associate members.
Fees are US$25 for 1 year, $45 for 2 years & $60 for 3 years to help cover Website server, domain registration fees, newsletter production and mailing costs.
We are always on the lookout for Regional Directors for each country/region who will represent members from the same geographical territory, and pledge to bring in more members under their jurisdiction.
You can download the membership form in Adobe pdf format by clicking on this hyper link:
2008-2009 IFTA Membership Form
For Associate Membership application, please click on the following link:
2008-2009 IFTA Associate Membership Form
This site was last updated 07/28/08