Alan Willis

Roy is survived by his loving wife Margaret of Heart Haven Lodge, Stettler, children Bob (Kathy) Willis of Stetter, Jeannie (Allan) Zinger of Coronation, Alan (Carolyne) Willis of Stettler and stepson Fraser (Nora) Head of Calgary.

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"It is virtually impossible to think of AWNA without thinking also about Alan Willis.The two have become an integral part of each other through Alan's years of unselfish service to the community newspaper industry.

"Those who live in his community will not be surprised to learn our industry is honoring Alan for the many roles he has played so well for us in the AWNA.In Stettler they too have been counting on his personal involvement for many years.Alan has been ‘getting it done' as a director of the association for more than 16 years — and he continues to serve AWNA as a director of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.

"His leadership as AWNA president brought us through the financial crisis of 1982 and left us on sound financial footing — and this while handling the always difficult change in senior management at central office.

"Alan is a traditional newspaperman.He keeps his hand in every facet of the business.This attention to detail and his sense of history has stood the association well.It is often Alan who reminds us of those who deserve our recognition, a wonderful touch of irony in a year he has been singled out for this honour.

"Most recently Alan carried out the responsibilities of 1992 CCNA Convention Chairman with the characteristic thoroughness we have all come to expect and appreciate.

"Whether it is around the board table, in general meetings or simply over a beer in the hospitality suites, Alan has brought the voice of reason to our discussions.

ALAN WILLIS
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"It is virtually impossible to think of AWNA without thinking also about Alan Willis.The two have become an integral part of each other through Alan's years of unselfish service to the community newspaper industry.

"Those who live in his community will not be surprised to learn our industry is honoring Alan for the many roles he has played so well for us in the AWNA.In Stettler they too have been counting on his personal involvement for many years.Alan has been ‘getting it done' as a director of the association for more than 16 years — and he continues to serve AWNA as a director of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.

"His leadership as AWNA president brought us through the financial crisis of 1982 and left us on sound financial footing — and this while handling the always difficult change in senior management at central office.

"Alan is a traditional newspaperman.He keeps his hand in every facet of the business.This attention to detail and his sense of history has stood the association well.It is often Alan who reminds us of those who deserve our recognition, a wonderful touch of irony in a year he has been singled out for this honour.

"Most recently Alan carried out the responsibilities of 1992 CCNA Convention Chairman with the characteristic thoroughness we have all come to expect and appreciate.

"Whether it is around the board table, in general meetings or simply over a beer in the hospitality suites, Alan has brought the voice of reason to our discussions.

,Our numbers were down slightly,, said Alan Willis, executive director of the board of trade. ,I think that,s attributed to it not being our 100th anniversary year and probably the price of gas.,
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Willis says they are constantly looking at different marketing options to draw even more people in.,We review that and look at it and decide where we,re going with it and try to make our best effort to get the message out,, he said.Although Alan Willis at the board of trade says numbers are down overall, he also points out that the Stettler area has always been a tourist destination and has a lot to offer.,It,s the heart of Alberta,, he said. ,There,s excellent camping, fishing, hunting and we,re in the centre of the Buffalo and Boomtown trails.,

Alan Willis - Executive Director6606 - 50th Ave

Alan Willis - EDOEconomic DevelopmentStettler Business and Tourism Centre6606 - 50th Ave