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The Kite Trade Association, International was established in 1983 as a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(6) organization incorporated in the State of Maryland with the management office located in Otis, OR. The membership businesses consist of wholesalers, retailers and other interested parties from around the world.

The Kite Trade Association International exists to support and promote the manufacturing, distributing and retailing of kites and wind related products.

The Association operates under the direction of a Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for establishing policy for the Association and consists of six directors, each serving a three year term.

For more information about becoming a member of the Kite Trade Association International, send mail to the Executive Director at the address listed on the Contact Us page.

The KTAI Board of Directors
At the most recent KTAI Conference and Exhibition, the members of the Kite Trade Association International elected these individuals to our Board of Directors.

President:
Bill Dual
In The Breeze

Vice–President:
Daren Henderson
San Francisco Kite Company

Secretary/Treasurer:
Jim Christianson
Skydog Kites

Director:
Corey Jensen
WindPower Sports

Director:
Cath Shook
Flying Smiles Kites

Director:
Mike McEwen
Zephyr Kites


Immediate Past President:

Corey Jensen
WindPower Sports

Executive Director:
Maggie Vohs


2011 KTAI Award Winners

David Checkley Lifetime Contribution Award - 2010
David Checkley promoted international goodwill through his kite tours to the Orient, and his collection of Asian kites is the cornerstone of the World Kite Museum’s collection in Long Beach, WA.

Elaine Leitner
Second Wind
Bodega Bay, CA

Retailer of the Year - 2010

Ocean Shores Kites
Ocean Shores, WA

Wholesaler of the Year - 2010

In The Breeze
Bend, OR

Kite of the Year - 2010

Rev B Pro
Revolution Kites

Best Booth - 2011

Skydogs
Colchester, CT

Best New Product
Introduced At the Show 2011

Air Swimmers
William Mark Corp
Claremont, CA

Best New Product Not a Kite 2010

Triple Pedal Flower
In The Breeze
Bend, OR

Best Kite
Promotional Effort 2010

www.kitelife.com
John Barresi

Kite Festival of the Year - 2010

SPI Kite Festival
South Padre Island, TX