Travel Fair

McMaster House was the site of a Fall Travel Fair hosted by the RTAM Travel Committee on October 16, 2013, from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.,

Norman Wiebe with approximately 150

Chair, Travel people coming to take in the various sessions. There were a variety of display tables and presenters including the following: Snowbird Association, Discovery Tours, Journeys Travel and Nurse, The Good Sam Club, Getaways with Bernice, Road Scholar, Johnson Insurance, Collette Vacations, CARP, The Great Canadian Travel Co., MB Motor League (CAA), Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, Carmick Products and Centre Holidays.

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Johnson Insurance reps and winners

Based on the evaluation forms, the majority of respondents felt that the Fair was worthwhile and would like to see more of them in the future. There was also considerable interest shown for RTAM - sponsored tours. A big thank-you to my Committee members: Doreen Sage, Carol Pelton, Joan Rink and June Slobodian. Thank you also to Barb McDole and the website committee; Carol Gillis at the RTAM Office; Ken Pearce and David Johnson and the Staff at McMaster House; Doreen Sage (KIT Editor); Judy Olmstead (Board Member); Yvonne Petrinov; Maureen Wiebe, Bernice Stebbing for their support and advice; John Sushelnitsky (Sound system).

The Johnson Insurance draws were won by Doug Fowler (Winnipeg) and Sandra Van Steelant (Lac du Bonnet). Getaways with Bernice draws were won by: H. DeSmet--Blount Small Shop Adventures / bag, cap and small travel essentials; M. Gardner--Collette Vacations / back pack and folding bag. n