1. Skål Introduction

2. AGENDA What is SKÅL International? When and why was SKÅL created?
Who should join?
Benefits of membership
How you can participate
Resources
How to become a member
Open Discussion
Thank you - SKÅL Toast

3. BE A TRUSTED VOICE IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
SKÅL VISION
BE A TRUSTED VOICE IN TRAVEL & TOURISM

4. SKÅL MISSION Through leadership, professionalism
and friendship, work together to
achieve our Vision, maximize
networking opportunities and develop a responsible tourism industry

5. WHAT IS SKÅL
Organization of tourism leaders and senior executives around the world - 15,500 members clubs nations
Only international group uniting all branches of the travel & tourism industry

6. SKÅL HISTORY First club established in 1932 in Paris
Association formed in 1934
Florimond Volckaert first president
SKÅL International governed by Executive Committee/ International Skål Council
Skål Canada governed by National Board representing 16 Clubs

7. WHY WAS SKÅL CREATED
Industry executives gather locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to network & do business in a social environment
Promote international goodwill and friendship
Promote tourism and travel between countries

8. WHO SHOULD JOIN Industry leaders who want:
To do business amongst friends
Promote business regionally, nationally & internationally
Make a difference
Network and travel ‘the Skål way!’ Enjoy personalized service and value added experiences

9. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Connect with new lifelong friends
Expand your network
Benefit Regionally, Nationally & internationally
Clubs in Canada - monthly social events
North American Skål Congress - spring
Skal International World Congress - fall
World wide market places & trade fairs
Enrich your life personally & professionally

10. HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
Host an event
Share your knowledge & experience with colleagues
Attend events at other Clubs
Attend a Congress

11. RESOURCES Fellow Club members Financial assistance Global network

12. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER You are invited to join by a SKÅL member
Attend Club events
SKÅL members sponsor you

13. Skål Canada support Annual congress travel subsidies
Club web site – member database management , event registration, member profiles, tourism travel for Skål Members

14. SKÅL To Fellow Skålleagues everywhere Happiness Good Health Friendship
Long Life
SKÅL

15. Open Q & A