CAA Saskatchewan Fall 2017 | Page 6

Chair’s message Fred Titanich, CAA Saskatchewan president and CEO, CAA Member William Yea Der, and Heather Laing at the CAA Celebrates 100 Years party at CAA’s Saskatoon East Store Thanks for the Memories! In fact, what a century it’s been. And what an excellent two years it has been for me to serve our valued Members, as chair of the CAA Saskatchewan Board of Directors. Looking back over my term, which comes to an end in October, I admit it has been an exciting ride. I’ve worked alongside our board of directors and CAA Saskatchewan staff to help keep our Members and clients safe and secure with the many services we provide—from insurance and travel to automotive. And let’s not forget CAA’s Regina Battery Depot and Car Care Centre (which you can read more about on page 41), plus our much-loved WestWorld Tours. In 1917, the goal of the Saskatchewan Motor Club was to advocate for road construction and improvement. The vision of those pioneers set the stage for the ongoing development of uniform regulations and standards. Their instincts about the need for automobile clubs and joint action for good roads, safe driving and better vehicles are still relevant today. One hundred years later, CAA Saskatchewan is proud to maintain our role as a dedicated advocate for Members and the travelling public in our province. We work diligently to address Member needs with innovative and reliable services that enhance the value of a CAA Membership, which truly is rewarding. CAA Saskatchewan also represents Member interests to governments, decision makers and industry leaders. Our advocacy issues include consumer education andprotection, road and travel safety, highway infra- structure, and the environment. What a year it has been! 6 fall 2017 caa saskatchewan Air passenger rights and driver safety are two key advocacy areas we continue to monitor. Earlier this year, CAA released a poll showing almost two-thirds of Canadians are concerned our roads will become more dangerous with the legalization of marijuana. Research also indicated a lack of public education about the effects of marijuana on a driver’s ability to safely control his or her vehicle. Members can trust CAA to stay on top of these issues in the coming months. Infrastructure and road safety are also top of mind for CAA Saskatchewan