Growth In Chapters

PAL Halifax was incorporated in the summer of 2006 with the late David Renton being the catalyst in that city. His work is being continued by the Halifax Board with Christopher Shore, the current president.  

PAL Calgary became a chapter in July 2004 under the leadership of Tim Koeting.  David LeReaney is the current President.  PAL Calgary plans to create a lodge in the inner city and with 30 (or so) units that will have access to transit and amenities and of course be close to the vibrant theatre scene.

PAL Winnipeg under the leadership of Wayne Niklas has applied for Chapter status became incorporated in the Spring of 2007 and is currently liaising with the community at large for support of PAL Winnipeg.   In Edmonton, PAL Canada Board Member Linda Huffman is pulling together a steering committee in hopes that there will soon be an Edmonton Chapter of PAL.

The economic rewards of a career in the professional performing arts are elusive.  The performing arts community has always recognized this and has a tradition of working together to help those of its members who are in need of support.  That is why organizations like PAL Canada exist.  That is why PAL Canada needs to be able to discharge its mandate effectively.  That is why the organizations that represent performing artists support PAL Canada as a body which will work towards the aims of that mandate on a national level. PAL Canada currently receives limited support from membership fees and organizations which represent the interests of performing artists, including ACTRA, AF of M, CAEA DGC, CFTPA and ACA. The organization has also received invaluable assistance from private donors.