Edna Gagne (centre) with Steven Van Alstine, CPA Vice-President (left) and Patrick Culhane, CPA President (right) at her 2011 retirement dinner.

Highlights

Edna joined the CPA in October 3, 2005 and for the 5 years has continued to grow and develop the Quebec Region's professional development seminars, networking events, Quebec Regional Council and regional Subject Matter Experts.

At the end of 2005, the CPA had just over 1,000 members in Quebec - today (2011) the association has over 1,750 members.

Along with her excellent event planning skills, attention to detail and member-oriented service, Edna understands the Quebec market place. She successfully coordinated over:

• 60 PDS annually with over 1,300 participants
• The Montreal Certification Recognition event with over 140 newly certified PCPs/CPMs, alumni and special guests, and
• 3 National Payroll Week events each September with over 275 participants.