The questionnaire demonstrated that 'the majority of present directors have an amazing amount of experience and background education which encourages the formation of a professional society'. (from the report to the O.C.A. Annual Conference, March 9, 1968.)

In December 1968, the O.C.A. president John Latimer called a meeting of all camp directors interested in forming a Society of Professional Camp Directors. Twenty-one persons were present, fifteen indicated interest but were unable to attend, and seven did not reply (a total of 43 persons had been contacted because they had shown interest previously). There followed a meeting, December 5, 1968, at Labbett's home, chaired by Mr. Cliff Labbett. Three temporary committees were formed: I. Steering Committee: Cliff Labbett (chairman), John Gilchrist, Ralph Raymer, Harry Ebbs, Stan Wild (Secretary). II. Programme Committee, to plan a meeting January 17 - 18, 1969 at Holiday Inn, Hwy #27: Harry Ebbs (Chairman), Jack Pearse, Elsie Palter, and Bill Babcock. III. Forms Committee (for application for Membership): Elizabeth Raymer (Chairman), David Palter and Keith Smith.

The minutes of this meeting were sent to 45 directors, of these twenty-five attended the two day organizational meeting of the proposed Society of Camp Directors. Following this a ballot to elect an interim committee was sent out, the result of which was announced to the next meeting, February 21st: elected were Harry Ebbs, Ron Johnstone, Cliff Labbett, Elsie Palter and Jack Pearse.