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Board of Directors ElectionsHave your say in electing the 2013 Executive Board of Directors of the Cosmetology of Association of Nova Scotia!

ThECANDiDATES CANS is very excited to announce the first

electronic/phone vote for the 2013 Board of Directors held by Intelivote Systems Inc., beginning Tuesday, August 6 at 9 am and ending Tuesday, August 13 at 5 pm.

Members can vote anytime during this voting window on any computer, phone or mobile device. Current Members will receive a Personal Identification Number (PiN) by email or delivered in a letter through Canada Post.

information regarding the voting process can be found at nscosmetology.ca or by calling toll-free 1 (800) 765.8757 or the Association office (902) 468-6477.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical

order, promoting a just election to advocate

impartiality and to denounce favouritism.

Click a candidate’s name & view their bio!

Sheena ButlerSarkis FinianosSusan FraserJanice hall-NicholsPamela hanseniris harnishLori LangilleAlicia MelansonJocelyn MelansonMalcolm NortonLloyd PetrieSusan Rivera-hebertTracy SamsonTracy ThomasJoyce TreenPatricia TwastBonnie Williams

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My mission with the new Act finally in place is to create a modern platform for school and educators that will allow Nova Scotia College’s to deliver the most essential fundamentals combined with all the current trends and techniques.

Using technology to take us to the next level of delivery utilizing e-learning and web-based components, social media training for networking and business building. Allowing new talent to hit

the road running which will, in turn, help salons, spas and clinics prosper.

I sincerely ask for your vote to allow me to see this mission through. Thank-YOU!

“I find it hard to believe my job is to teach people how to make others look and feel beautiful, smart and confident...what a dream job!” - Sheena Butler

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Here we go again...shaking things up at the Cosmetology Association! I’m a small town girl, born and raised in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I started my career at the ten-der age of 3 when I was able to hold the kitchen scissors, but at 19 I made it official, enrolling at Breton Beauty College in Sydney.

I am both a Master Stylist and Esthetician. Coming from a large background of teachers, I soon found the same interest and applied it to my portfolio. I have been a Master Educator in both my trades since 1996. I taught in other colleges before launching Concepts Career College in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2000. Still plugging away but slightly older than 19 now.

I have been a member of the board of Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia for many years so WHY VOTE FOR ME AGAIN?

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conventions, trade shows, and Trainings; allowing me to strengthen my skills. During my time in Dubai, I also Co-Owned a salon as well as Ran a distribution with a well known Hair Care Company based in New York.

I have since returned to Halifax, an I am currently located at Cosmo Salon, where I have maintained a full loyal clientele for the past two years. I still own complete Distribution rights in North America as well as the Middle East for Rejuvenol, and

maintain that business, as well as my work with the Chair.

Being involved in my Association would give me a lot of pride, and allow me to share some of my experiences and knowledge; allowing me to apply some of my acquired skills, and work side by side with fellow Hairstylists and Estheticians to better our association, regulations, and trainings that take place in this province.

My career as a Master Hairstylist began 20 years ago when I attended Dante’s International School of Hair and Beauty. Certificate in hand, my entrepreneurial spirit took over and led me to open a Salon on Sackville St., downtown Halifax with by Business Partner at the time.

After working in this city for a few years, the urge to travel became evident and I took off in search of different experiences abroad. I arrived in my native land of Lebanon and remained there for a few years; until a position with L’Oreal Professional in Dubai summoned me to become an Educator Manager and technical trainer throughout the Emirates. My time with L’Oreal Professional Dubai led me to travel throughout most of the Middle East as well as Europe, providing trainings, seminars and personally attending many

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of where we need to take this association so we can continue to strengthen our position in the job market and our communities.

Additional educational assets include certifica-tion for teaching adult training in vocational and technical education, and courses in psychology, management, sales and negotiation.

I live and work in Dartmouth and can be reached easily.

My enthusiasm for the industry and commitment to working hard for this new board will make voting for me an easy choice. Let`s join our minds together and help this new board to be everything we hoped for. We can be the envy of the other provinces.

My fellow Cosmetologists;

We are entering a new era for our association. The new act will give the members the necessary tools to enact the changes that our industry needs to move forward and unlock the potential of this career path we have all chosen.

I have been a hairstylist for over 30 years and I still feel passionate about it. I hold a master instructor`s license. I’ve worked in Halifax for most of my career, but also worked in B.C. and Alberta. I was a Director on our cosmetology board for several years, but stepped down to work internationally at sea.

I ended my cruise ship career managing the spa on Holland America’s Maasdam. Working across Canada and with an international team, has given me knowledge and understanding

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She has always had the desire to educate herself to the highest level within her grasp. She has worked hard to achieve awards and achieve-ments from around the world including Toronto’s Martin Parsons Designer Award, Advanced Colour Technology with Toni and Guy in London England, education with Artec in New York, and British Columbia’s AG in San Diego California.

Julie Smith, formerly of Pure Evolution in Kamloops British Columbia recalls “As a stylist I joined Pure Hair Design Studio in 2006, (in Ber-wick, N.S.) spending a year in Janice’s environ-ment showed me how to stay a true professional in a small town, and how to offer a real experience for a client like no other. Janice works with such a passion, she is a real designer and every client is a work of art.”

Meet Janice Hall Nichols, a Master Sylist and Hair Designer, who was introduced to the Beauty Industry by Wayne Drew, pioneer of Unisex Hair Styling and founder of “The Head Shoppe” and “The Golden Clipper”.

Beginning in the fall of 1979, Janice worked in Halifax and later established Hairwave Studio in Berwick. Hairwave Studio grew into one of the first full service salons with the Day Spa concept in the valley. In 2001 Janice moved on and started a new salon which she called Pure Hair Design Studio.

She has a passion for the beauty industry that runs very deep, and from the beginning she has taken her career very seriously.

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She spends her spare moments researching and integrating current material into her unique training experiences for her College. Pamela has been a color platform artist and a member of the Master Judges Program. She continues to do guest judg-ing when the opportunities arise.

The continuous forward momentum of the Cosme-tology Industry keeps Pamela alive in her efforts. She thrives in high energy, fast paced environments with a keen ability to think on her feet! During her

career, she has successfully married both her military and cosmetology lifestyles thus creating the perfect balance between structure and discipline with creativity. She believes she has found her work-life balance.

Provided this insight, it is clear as to why Pamela would appreciate the opportunity to serve on the Board for the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia. She feels she has much to offer and even more to gain by this experience.

Pamela Hansen – Loyalty, professionalism, mutual respect and integrity; these are all core values that she has committed to and being a part of an Association, all of these are essential among its members.

Pamela brings forth 20 plus years of experience in various leadership and instruction roles within the Canadian Forces and Cosmetology Industry. Pamela was the past 1st Vice President of the Board and provided insight and collaboration from her extensive experience with the variety of Cosmetology Associations across Canada. She has owned and operated salons in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and now Nova Scotia which she now calls home!

Pamela has been fortunate to have held positions on National writing boards for the development of training programs and policies. Pamela also is a Human Rights Advisor and provides training in Harass-ment and Abuse Prevention for the Department of National Defense.

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laundry detergents we us to every chemical we use in the salon and as well we all are required to have eye wash stations. This is not even addressing the requirements of Labor Standards that we need to be fully aware of. Gone are the days of being able to say, “sorry,I didn’t know”. There are consequences that can be imposed upon us and in this age and economy none us need extra dollards coming out of our profits. These points barley scratch the surface of work that needs to be undertaken by your chosen Executive, I am willing to work for you the Members. I have been around for a long time ( thus my picture tells the truth of my age) but I have valueable knowledge that has been gathered over the years that could be used to put us in a stronger position in the future. I have

worked behind a chair, I was a Salon owner, a School owner and an Educater as well.

I have common sense, a strong sense of fairness and a love for this wondefful industry that continues to drive me in this direc-tion. We are a member driven organization and we can achieve much together. I would appreciate your vote in the upcoming elections. Thank you for taking the time to read this Bio. God bless us all and may you have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013. Iris Harnish

Hi, my name is Iris Harnish and I am asking for your vote to be part of the Board of the Cosmetology Association. I have worked for you in the past and now that we have a “New Act” to work with I would like to see us move in some new directions. We are so privileged to work in this wonderful profession, we are extermely talented people offering services that make people look and feel better. My vision for the future is seeing our Association as a resource and to support to you our Members in different ways. For example we should work on providing continuing education at a reasonable cost, this should be provided to all members, hairstyling, esthetics, make up, and artificial nail enhancements. This should be planned ahead on a calendar year starting in January thus making it easy for us to schedule for professional development. In my opinion, professional development should be made available to those outside the metro area as well. Students and schools have special needs that should be addressed as well. We work in sync with the Department of Education but there are many ways we could better support our schools, educators and students to help further their success rate, this is a particular passion of mine. This is a new day and we are required by Government to follow new rules in the work place. For example, on every shift we are now required to have a staff member to be fully trained in first aid, we are required to have MSDS sheets on every product in our shops, from the

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but to the many amazing schools and Instructors we have in our province.

This inspired me to register in the long awaited upcoming Train the Trainer course being offered at CANS in April. Also recently, I attended the Judging Seminar at CANS and enrolled in the Master Judges training.

I hope to win your vote as we elect a new Board. I have great enthusiasm not only for this industry, but for our Association. My previous experience with the PELC has prepared me for the responsi-bilities and tasks that Board incurs. I look forward to representing our Membership with your vote.

Respectfully, Lori Langille

My name is Lori Langille from Truro, NS and I am seeking a position on the Board. I bring with me 24 years experience in the hair industry, am recently a new salon owner and am currently Chairperson of the Provincial Examing and Licensing Committee.

I have been actively involved with CANS since 2009 when I had the privilege of twice being elected as a Provincial Examiner. The experience and the knowledge I gained during this time is invaluable as I was taught and guided by some of the best in our industry.

Serving my terms on the PELC was a fulfilling experience for me as I was introduced to not only incredible, new, upcoming talent,

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Alicia has been an active member of CANS over the past eight years, holding a Master Stylist and Makeup Artist License. From graduating with High Honors, placing in competitions, and putting in her time in the salon, she is now the President and CEO of Alicia Melanson Hair & Makeup Inc.

Alicia currently works part time behind the chair, which keeps her in tune to the current needs of the industry and staff. She is a full time Mother and business owner/operator. She feels that her experience in business is new and relevant to the future stylists, cosmetologists and small business owners of the near future and would love your vote to become a Board Member.

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She has served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors at CANS for the past year and a half. In her role as Treasurer, she has worked closely with the Executive Director and the President to ensure a balanced budget and she has actively

participated in decisions at the board level while keeping the best interest of the members as a whole during each process. She is asking for your continued support as she seeks reelection to the Board.

Jocelyn Melanson (BA) has worked in the industry for 30+ years. Her experience includes working behind the chair as a Master Stylist and also as an educator for companies such as Redken and Goldwell.

She has participated in numerous competitions and photo shoots. Her years as stylist led her to developing the studio at Spirit. She currently works as Spa Director for Spirit Spa in downtown Halifax.

She is actively involved in numerous charities including Bust A Move, Laing House and Burn Treatment Society as well as being the mother of two busy children.

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everyone benefits; I think it’s fair to say that we’ve modernized the Association from the bottom up.

I’m proud of what we’ve done, from little things like a friendly voice on the phone in the office, to big things like ensuring our members are free to move and work anywhere in the country; from member discounts, to ensuring that our legislation is a true reflection of who we are. Not the least of these being this online vote for the Board by the whole membership, one of the first associations to do this.

Things have changed for the better, and I’m so happy to have been part of that historic change. I also have a vision for the future.

I see that there is more to be done, and I want to be part of it. I have learned so much from all of you in the last six years and I sincerely believe that supporting one another will make us all stronger.

My name is Malcolm Norton. And I’m asking for your vote to continue what I’ve helped to begin.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last six years, it’s that nothing worth doing is easy.

My name is Malcolm Norton. And I’m asking for your vote.I moved to Nova Scotia as a young man of 19, having trained with one of the top five salons in London, England. I knew a lot about hair and not much about business. Today I own one of the most successful salons in the Region, and I continue to practice my craft behind the chair. Because I love this business.

Our industry is constantly changing. It was my honour and passion over the past six years to be involved with your association, most recently as President and before that Treasurer. It was a very busy time but it’s also been very gratifying and time well spent. Look at what we’ve accomplished together!

We established a partnership with industry stakeholders, staging enhanced and free AGM weekends that inspire and inform; we developed free province-wide professional development events to ensure that

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elected Chairperson of the PELC, travelling the province doing Exams, School Visits and Inspections; meeting many of the members through his travels. He always looked for new ways to improve relations with schools, students, instructors and salons.

Lloyd, a Master Hair Instructor - Owns & Operates his Business in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When Lloyd is not working in the salon or involved with

association work, he is spending time with his son Alexander, family and friends. Lloyd is readily available to Members that wish to discuss any issue or suggestion that may improve the workings of the Association and Membership. He can be contacted through email/telephone numbers on the CANS website.

Lloyd says “ Vote for me and you will have a representative of the Membership .”

Lloyd Petrie is currently known as the President of the Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia; presently very involved with the transi-tion of the new Act and Board. During the 2012 Elections he stated “ I am capable of leading us through this transitional process”.

Ideas are a dime a dozen but the implementation is important, here we are now - Election of a New Board; this certainly encapsulates Lloyd’s statements back in September 2012. He works between Halifax & Cape Breton with much commitment for CANS and its Membership .

Lloyd has been very active with CANS for years, serving on the Member Services Committee in the beginning. Then moving on to be elected as a Provincial Examiner with the PELC. Lloyd was

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Susan Rivera-Hebert - Professional Profile

Master Cosmetologist Instructor in Hairdressing

Master Award Certificate Teachers Advanced Hair Design in Cosmetology with Pivot Point International

Former Instructor at the following: Mario’s School, Transformation, Toni and Guy Academy

Stylist: Tony & Guy Sherry Lane TX, L’Image, NAKA Hair

Platform Artist - L’Oreal and L’Image

Color Rep - L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf

Pivot Point International Advanced teachers courses (five)

Certification - Men’s Advanced

I am submitting to you a copy of my Professional Profile for your consideration as a Board Member with CANS. I recently served one year on the PELC and more recently as their secretary. I believe that as a board member I can provide a fresh input and participate in facilitating and encouraging new ideas so that the industry itself, salon owners, stylists, instructors and students can interact successfully with CANS towards becoming a leading inspiration in Canada and an institution where we can work together for changes that benefit us all.

My professional career has been dedicated and I feel my versatility combined with my 30 plus years of experience and maturity makes me an ideal candidate to serve as a representative of my fellow piers.

I thank you in advance for your consideration and would very much appreciate the opportunity to serve on the CANS Board of Directors.

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Innovation, celebration and pride are some of the words I would use to describe my time as a board member.

As cosmetologists moving forward we need to be “the change” and live the ideals we require to excel. We need to take pride in everyday accom-plishments and we all need to take the time to savor the firm belief that we are all part of a funda-mental shift in this profession.

It’s ours to decide…..be the change and together we can move OUR vision of cosmetology forward.

I would be honored to stand with you and for you to ensure that your voices are heard so that we can all be proud of our association.

I look forward to moving this association forward with you and would like to thank you in advance for your support.

Hello fellow cosmetologists, my name is Tracy Samson and for the past 22 years I have been an active member of our association- first as a hairstylist, then as an aesthetician and now I am both a hair and aesthetics instructor.

With a passion for this industry and the students entering the profession, I became a member of the provincial examining and licensing committee of which I was a member for four years.

Currently I hold the position of first vice president on the board and have been fortunate to work with some amazing and talented individuals. Al-though at times we as board members don’t always agree, we all have one thing in common: a passion for this industry and its members.

Building on that passion, I would like to serve a term as a director within our new board and develop a new strategic plan to prepare us as we face the future with a strong innovative direction, unified as a professional body.

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As a master esthetician with more then 15 years experience, and the owner of a mobile esthetic spa ( www.tracythomasmobilees-thetics.com) I am able to bring both the experience of an owner and an esthetician to the board table.

Government appointed to the Provincial Examining and Licensing Committee of the board from 2009 to 2012, I have made valuable contributions to our industry. During my time with CANS I have provided leadership and perspective in a variety areas including Provincial examining, Provincial inspecting, Legislative committee, instructors in services, helped to facilitate the new AGM/LOOK event and judged competitions.

While we have accomplished much of the over past several years, there is still much to be done and I believe my unique back ground and experience will help insure that we are successful together.

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CANS and its Board of Directors, over the past several years have proven that hard work and dedication to its members, can lead to positive change. I wish to be part of this.

I have greatly enjoyed my time serving our membership as a Board member in the past and would like to put my name forward to once again serve as your representative on the new Board. I feel that I continue to have more to offer our membership and commit to put forward my full efforts and energy to moving our industry forward in a positive and professional manner.

I would appreciate your support to continue to represent you and our industry on the new CANS Board of Directors. The world is constantly changing and growing and so is our industry. We need an association that will continue to move us forward into the future. I ask for your vote to allow me continue to work for you as your elected member and ensure that our association continues in a positive direction.

Thank you for your time and interest in our wonderful industry’s future.

Yours truly, Joyce Treen

My name is Joyce Treen. I have been a fellow Cosmetology Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) member for 29 yrs and over that time have served on the Board of Directors 3 terms.

Having owned my own small salon in Eastern Passage for 27 yrs, I have seen a great deal of change in our industry, both good and bad. I am proud to have been one of the members of the Coalition that fought for change in our industry several years ago. As a result of these battles, our present Association was born. I have remained closely involved since that time. Great strides forward have been made and I hope to continue to lead further changes for the betterment of our industry.

In the fall of 2012, Government passed our new Act into law. This is a huge accomplishment on the part of our Association and an example of the type of positive change possible. It was a long road to get this new Act into reading and then acceptance. I have learned a great deal through the process and am proud to have been part of it.

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I have been a licensed and an active hairdresser since 1975. Also, I hold a Nail Technician license as well as Specific License. I am a Master Hair Instructor for 27 years with the Nova Scotia Community College.

In the past years I have served as a Director with the Cosmetology Association. The yearly AGM for CANS is to me one of the most important meetings to attend, and I have been a faithful attendee for close to 20 years.

Most recently I have run the elections for the Executive, which had been held at the AGM. The recent changes in the Cosmetology Act, from my point of view, are a positive move forward for our Association and I am very excited to be part of them.

Being from the Cape Breton area, just off the Causeway, I feel that I can give a positive representation from this area of the province.Thank you for your vote.

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Training of student’s for local hair show competitions, and ABA’s, and for Skills Canada competitions. Student’s often placing in the top 3 at the local shows, I have had 5 students win 1st. at the ABA New Talent and 3 win 1st. at the Carnival of Beauty- New Talent. One student has recently won National trend Cut in 2012 Toronto ABA.

“Progress is success, if you see you have done better work than the day before, then you’ve been successful whether it be in salon work or in competition- continue to grow both personally and professional, challenge yourself, and have FUN!!” I would love an opportunity

to be a voice for the South-West Nova region, and for anyone that needs me to speak on their behalf.

I have been attending the AGM ever since we had the conflict between the Association and the Coalition. It made me stand up and take notice. It has made me real-ize that we can make positive changes to our governing body, and that we can have a say, should we want to stand up and voice it. I can be that voice!

Please show your support for me and vote.

Bonnie Williams

Hairstylist over 30 years. Instructor of Cosmetology of Hairstyling for the past 13 years, with the last 9 being at Burridge Campus NSCC. Member of ABA Judging Panel of Canada for the past 10 years, soon to be Gold Medal Judge. Redken Associate Artist 1998-Present I have become a Redken Certified Colorist, facilitating classes in color, design, competition, and texture services.

Captain for Skills N.S. -Setting up competition and training provincial winners for Canada Skills National Competition, having students win a Bronze and 2 Gold medals at the national level.

Seasoned Competitor- 20 Awards to date in most categories of competition- latest 1st. in Maritime ABA Ladies Trend cut which earns the right to compete in the National ladies trend cut in Toronto on March 25th. 2013. Winning awards for Creative Day- Provincial Champion 2008-and 2009, Ladies Trend, Men’s Trend. I Competed in Hair Worlds 2008, in Chicago, and 2010 in Paris. I Placed 2nd. in the first and only Canada Cup and earned a spot on the Ladies technical team for Worlds in Paris, 2010.

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