Election of National Board of Directors
February 6, 2026
To all members of TMAC:
Your National Board has begun planning for our Annual General Meeting. As in recent years, it will be held virtually, with the election of officers also happening virtually, prior to the AGM.
Our bylaws dictate all members must have equal opportunity to participate in the AGM, including being able to communicate with all other members.
Here is the timeline concerning our elections and AGM:
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Nominations for National Board of Directors opens.
INFORMATION SESSION FOR INTERESTED CANDIDATES
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST via Zoom
Hosted by Jerry Grymek. Learn more about the positions, opportunities, roles and expectations.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Nominations for National Board of Directors closes.
ELECTION VOTING OPENS
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Elections, if required will be conducted electronically, with voting taking place between March 12 – 26, 2026.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Thursday, March 12 2026 at 1:00 -3:00 PM via Zoom
Hosted by Jerry Grymek. Meet this years’ nominees. Registration required.
ELECTION VOTING CLOSES
Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
AGM PACKAGE DISTRIBUTED
Monday, April 20, 2026
The AGM package will be distributed electronically to members, including 2025 financial statement; 2026 budget; minutes from 2025 annual meeting; statement from accountant re. 2025 financial statement; committee reports; and the 2026-2027 Slate of Officers.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
The 2026 AGM and election of directors will be held virtually to allow every member to participate. Please register by Friday, May 15, 2026.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that nominations for the National Board of Directors is now open. We are extending an invitation to TMAC members to consider nominating someone – or standing for office yourself. These are volunteer positions.
TMAC is a healthy, vital, growing organization. Credit for this goes in very large measure to the volunteers who step up to make this the amazing association that it is. That includes the committed members who serve on the National Board. This may be your opportunity to serve your colleagues and friends by accepting a nomination to the board.
With a maximum capacity of 14 positions on the Board of Directors, we are seeking nominations for four (4) positions in total:
- Four (4) Directors-at-Large for a two-year term (from among media or industry members), beginning June 1, 2026 until May 31, 2027.
These positions will join the current Board of Directors’ members who are in the midst of two-year terms, namely
- Jerry Grymek (industry), based in Ontario, in the midst of his two-year term as President, after which he is required to take a 1-Year absence from volunteering as a Board Director.
- Katie Conklin (industry), based in Nova Scotia, in the midst of her two-year term as Vice-President, after which she automatically assumes a two-year term as President.
Entering the second year of their first two-year term, are the following Director-at-Large Board Members; they continue on the board:
- Jody Robbins – Media Member (Alberta)
- Kevin Wagar – Media Member (Ontario)
- Nadine Robinson – Media Member (Ontario)
- Nancy Bordeleau – Media Member (Quebec)
- Tania Kedikian – Industry Member (Ontario)
- Vladimir Jean-Gilles – Industry Member (Ontario)
One current board member has completed their first two-year term; they have the opportunity to seek nomination for re-election to the board to serve a second term.
- Andrew Hiscock – Industry Member (Newfoundland & Labrador)
TMAC continues to be in great shape, with a healthy membership including folks from the entire spectrum of travel media, as well as a terrific group of national and international industry representatives. And the success of TMAC rests in many ways on the work of your National Board.
I encourage each member of TMAC to consider serving as a Director on the National Board. March 13 will bring your opportunity to be nominated as a candidate for election to the Board. Please consider nominating a colleague, or standing for office.
Prior to the opening of nominations, there will be an information session concerning the role of TMAC directors. We will also be sharing this information on line. More details will be forthcoming about the schedule and the process of nomination, election, voting, and attending the AGM.
BEFORE YOU NOMINATE, OR ACCEPT A NOMINATION…
Please review the full information package prior to nominating a member – or accepting a nomination. You can find these details within the link below.
As you consider potential nominees or accept a nomination, please review the Director-At-Large responsibilities carefully. You can review all position descriptions on our website here:
- Governance and Leadership Expectations
- Board of Directors Code of Conduct
- Mandate of the Board of Directors and all position descriptions
- National Committees for which each Board Member shall chair one committee
- TMAC By-Laws which guide TMAC
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Nominees and the nominator, must be TMAC members in good standing.
- Using the Nomination Form, nominations must include naming of the nominee, a nominator, a seconder, and the submission of a nominee bio (250-300 words).
- Nominations will only be received by TMAC National Board Secretary, Vladimir Jean-Gilles and CAO, Christine Painter via completion of the online nomination form. Questions regarding the Call for Nominations and Elections can be directed by email to secretary@travelmedia.ca.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Director-at-Large includes the following responsibilities:
- Elected by the membership for a two-year term (2026-2028) effective June 1, 2026 with official office being assumed at the first meeting of the Board of Directors.
- All directors are expected to attend monthly and special meetings of the National Board (typically via Zoom with up to two meetings in person per year).
- All directors are expected to chair a National Committee, and are responsible for executing the strategic plan for the National Committee they are leading.
- Directors will attend the National Conference and take on key leadership roles and responsibilities for the duration of the conference.
Benefits
As part of the Volunteer Engagement Program, National Board Director-at-Large members receive:
- Membership Dues waived.
- Conference Registration Fees waived, and subject to budget approval accommodation and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
- Media Members receive seven (7) – ten (10) Volunteer Points towards requalification depending on their roles.
Thank you to our current Board of Directors, and thank you in advance to those who step forward as nominees. With your assistance and engagement, you help us ensure that we have a strong and dedicated National Board for 2026-2028, and beyond.
Your contribution of time, expertise and engagement are appreciated and valued.
Jerry Grymek
President
Travel Media Association of Canada