April 13, 2005
Canadian practitioners of herbal medicine are finally united. History was made on February 19 & 20th 2005 when the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations (CCHA) was officially formed in Vancouver BC.
Founding Members:
President ~ 1 year term: Michael Vertolli, Ontario Herbalists Association
Vice President West ~ 2 year term: Gillian, Leverkus CHAofBC
Vice President East ~ 3 year term: Valérie Lanctôt-Bédard, Guilde des herboristes du Québec
Secretary/Treasurer (term undecided): Capucine Chartrand, Guilde des herboristes du Québec
Directors at large:
Amanda Howe CHAofBC
Terry Willard Alberta
Annette Bossert Alberta
Savayda Jarone Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia
Danette Steele Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia
Rick DeSylva Ontario Herbalists Association
Flo Lavallie Saskatchewan Consultant Herbalist Association Inc.