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Our organization had its beginnings in
1944 as part of the Credit Association of Canada. Originally, its primary objective was to
provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns to educate members on current and
proposed legislation, and to educate the public on proper use of credit.
Over the years the CAGT has gone through
several evolutions, but come the first Tuesday of February, March, April, May, October and
November, credit professionals look to our group to provide great dinners and informative
speakers. Our members represent over 75 businesses and specialize in the various credit
disciplines such as; marketing, risk analysis, granting and collections.
Our vision is to have a "thriving
informed credit community" and we do this by providing a dynamic forum in which
members can share information and expertise. We value commitment, adaptability, relevance
and effectiveness. To this end we will strive to ensure that we meet the needs and
concerns of our members.
The board composition is a maximum of
eighteen members. Responsibilities are handled through the following positions; President,
Vice President, Treasurer and committees such as, but not limited to; credit education,
logistics, membership, professional development and program.
From time to time the board may consider
granting funds to an existing credit scholarship in the industry.
The CAGT will utilize our
networking/educational sessions, the website and our newsletters to communicate to our
members on a consistent basis about industry news, pertinent legislative issues and
opportunities for continuous improvement.
Our membership strongly supports the
Tuesday evening networking, dinner and educational format. In addition, the CAGT will
continue to provide educational opportunities for member associates through our
Professional Development seminars.
Care will be taken to ensure that seminar
topics are aimed at and advertised to the appropriate level (whether executive, managerial
or associates) so that there is no confusion about the target audience. Our breakfast and
lunch workshops have been widely recognized and will continue to be an integral part of
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