ty to become a part of elect-
ing the board of directors
and the ability to shape the
agenda and where resources
are allocated. Members are
also able to run for office as
board member where they
have a direct impact on the
priorities and actions of the
organization. CIPMA mem-
bers are kept up-to-date with
regulatory updates and are
provided with briefing books
in terms of what is going on
in the industry. Networking is
a crucial part of the industry
and members are able to en-
joy the full advantages of that
through their membership.
For example, they receive a
discount on industry func-
tions.
“We have three events that are
very well attended and mem-
bers have discounts on that.
We also do a considerable
amount of outreach, talking
to potential members,” says
Anderson. Full information
relating to the process of be-
coming a member is available
on the CIPMA website.
One of the most well-attend-
ed events hosted by CIPMA is
the Canadian Fuel Marketing
Conference, which has been
taking place over the past
several years every April. This
year, the event will take place
in Ottawa.
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