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7:30am Thu 20 Oct 2011 General Meeting Minutes
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Business News/Kudos:
- Thank you to Roosters! for use of their meeting area. Attending: J Mackenzie, D Thomson, R Spencer, R Davies, R Moore, A Quinton, S Sabey, W Hazeldean, B Jackson
- Discussed Citizen/Business/Youth of the year. Suggested 'Chamber of Commerce Gala' with focus on ages 12 and up - with sit down dinner, entertainment, presentation, dance to follow. Revised date set for Sat [28 Jan] 2012. Struck committees as follows: Dinner - S Sabey, D Thomson, B Jackson; Nomination/Advertizing - A Quinton, R Spencer, R Davies. Committees to provide budget and timing/plan requests for next meeting. Discussed Go Big concept for the event. Approved. CYB website has information on how to nominate for this event magrath-ab.net/chamber/index.php/vote-2011.html Need contact at school to coordinate advertising there re Youth of the Year. Suggest a portion of proceeds to Trail System or other Charitable event. Approved.
- Discussed HomeTown Christmas event plans for Thu 1 Dec 2011. Entertainment - D Thomson, J Mackenzie reported on plans so far. Tables - R Moore reported Seniors will book own tables but plan on joining Chamber. R Davies will assist booking and has information from last event. R Moore will approach Museum and other locations on main street for number of possible bookings.
- Discussed Spring 2012 Trade Show date. May wish to move event to Fri 4 May and Sat 5 May 2012.
- 8:30am Motion to Adjourn D Thomson
NOTE: Next Meeting: 7-8 am at Roosters Wed 2 Nov 2011
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Business News/Kudos:
- Dr Anderson and Associates - new dental office is nearing completion across the street (north) from Town Hall.
- Magrath Paint and Body has installed new roof over their entire building on Civic Ave.
- Roosters has Dance Art Studio in their space behind store.
- ATB Financial has completed a major upgrade to their internal and online banking systems.
- K Roe Home Hardware looking to move north to newly acquired former 'Tanco' Building possibly in 2012
- M Olsen recently completed another successful Kids Show display at the Magrath Ice Arena
- D Thomson of Keyline Publishing has upgraded his offices (next to Magrath Pharmacy).
- Arndt Garage has sold sign on it. Congratulations to all
