Toronto chapter: a timeline of our history and noteworthy milestones.

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The Tax Executives Institute is a remarkable organization that was founded in the summer of 1944 by Paul Smith, Stephen Greenwald and ten other New York Managers. The organization's focus was on professional development, networking and tax advocacy.

The Toronto Chapter was chartered in 1956. A lot has happened since 1956. We have grown as a chapter and we have experienced significant milestones. We continue to be a thriving, vital chapter because our focus is still on professional development, networking and tax advocacy.

Let's take a look back at our chapter's noteworthy milestones and reminisce with some special points of interest relating to the city of Toronto's history.

Please note that some items may have inadvertently not been included in this document. Therefore, please contact the Toronto Chapter if there are items that you feel should be included and they will be incorporated in an updated version.

1956-1957

* The TEI Toronto Chapter, the first international chapter of TEI, was established in recognition of the expanding numerous interconnections between U.S. and Canadian business interests. This serves as an acknowledgement of the international significance of Canadian tax.

* The Chapter's Board of Directors consisted of Bernard Diekman (President), Calvin Hartline (Vice President), George Abrams (Secretary) and Harold R. Rickey (Treasurer). Our chapter had 28 members.

1960's

Throughout the 1960's

* Reginald Kowalchuk, Past President of the TEI Toronto Chapter and Past TEI International President, received his Commission as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve in 1962.

The TEI Toronto Chapter experienced consistent growth in membership numbers throughout this decade.

Special Points of Interest

* The Toronto Maple Leafs enjoyed a Stanley Cup win in the years 1951, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1967.

* In 1957, Mayor Nathan Phillips persuaded City Council to have a design competition for the new City Hall. Hundreds of designs were entered into the competition and the winner was Viljo Revell, a Finnish architect. Construction began in 1961 and the building opened in 1965.

* The Sony Centre opened in 1960. The Sony Centre was formerly known as the O'Keefe Centre as well as the Hummingbird Centre.

1970's

1970-1971

* Alexander B. ("Mac") McKie, Past President of the TEI Toronto Chapter, become the first Canadian to serve as TEI International President.

* The 100-member threshold was crossed in this year. There were 101 members in the 1970-1971 roster versus 93 members in the year before (1969-1970).

Special Point of Interest

* Construction on the CN Tower began in 1973 and was completed in 1976.

1980's

1981-1982

* Celebrated our chapter's 25th anniversary.

1982-1983

* Alexander B. McKie, Past President of the TEI Toronto Chapter and Past TEI International President, was designated an Honourary Member.

1985-1986

* The 200-member threshold was crossed in this year. There were 219 members in the 1985-1986 roster versus 191 members in the year before (1984-1985).

1986-1987

* David L. Burn, Past President of the TEI...

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