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- Our next Chamber Meeting will be held 7pm-8:30pm Tue 21 Mar 2017 at Magrath Cafe
- Prev Meeting (AGM): Thu 26 Jan 2017
- Current Chamber Executive contact list can be viewed at magrathchamber.com/executive.html
Minutes:
- Attending Pres Jay Mackenzie, Guest Herb McKelvey, Secretary Roger Davies, Grant Zobell, Julia Moore, Ross Moore, Brad Sabey (regrets Shannon Sabey), Jen Sabey.
- Prior meeting minutest read and approved as posted online.
- Siwan Jeetun of Magrath's Cafe would like to added to email list so he can be advised as to when to expect us for meetings here. Roger will add him to list.
- Herb Mckelvey representing community volunteer committee headed by Lion Elizabeth Olsen wanting to assist Chamber of Commerce in preparing nomination list for the 2017 CYB of the Year. Previous decision by Chamber was to defer next award to 2019 when school available for another Gala event. However, Chamber is willing to to pay for award plaques and certificates. Town will be asked to assist in the presentation of the award at the upcoming town celebration Magrath Days. So moved. All in favor and Chamber thanks the committee for their kind offer.
- Discussion re Town of Magrath concerns over shared ownership of tables at Ice Arena (Chamber paid for 50% of cost of existing 40 plastic 8ft tables). Town wants to number tables and initiate a signout/rental system. Chamber needs to inquire if they intend us to pay to use tables we paid for. Roger inquired if additional tables need to be purchased (to replace lost or damaged tables). Jay will ask town for further details.
- Jay reported on status of Starfield greenhouse project. They now have good start on in investment and are ready to proceed with construction of prototype greenhouse and processing plant. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lethbridge's sister city in China and have agreements with College and University in training and education projects. They are working on addl financing loan with new CFO D Sabey.
- Brad reported on school renovation projects. Phase 1 nearing completion and Phase 2 starts in Jun. Innovation Building will be set up with Hair Studio, Ag Center and Starfield Training. New school will have large theater and upgraded gym.
- Discussed progress of Axia. Plans are for summer implementation but unknown status as yet.
- Grant Zobell raised issue of closure of weight room at school for 12-18 months. Brad reported after renovations the weight room would be upgraded with lockersand restrooms and possibly newer equipment. Suggested an alternative work out option in mean time might be a viable fundraiser project. Jay has space for rent above Starfield (ie above old Home Hardware) if needed at $1050/mo. Chamber unlikely to take on such a project at this time.
- Jen noted payment online was for Sabey Boys Construction and provided addl check for payment of Residential One chamber dues for 2017. Roger will update member list on website accordingly.
- Motion to adjourn. Next meeting set for 7pm on Wed 10 May 2017 again at Magrath's Cafe. Roger will update website and online calendar.
- Idea: Magrath could try to beat the World Record Shaving Cream Pie Fight. Siwan thinks 1500 would be enough and could be organized in conjunction with our Magrath Days celebration. ref guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-shaving-cream-pie-fight
- Idea: Magrath could host a 42K (26M) Marathon. Cardston to Magrath is 26.1M. Siwan knows many world class runners who would likely participate, thinks funds could be raised from advertisers, and thinks it would help put Magrath on map, especially for upcoming Canadian 150th anniversary. ref wikihow.com/Organize-a-Marathon
Agenda:
? when will next Chamber Tradeshow be held ?
? what is fee schedule for 2017 memberships ?
? when will next Gala be held ?
? who is new executive for 2017 ?
? when will new logo be implemented onto the website (roger) ?
? are any changes required to membership roster this year ?
- Prior minutes
- Chamber Reports
- Chamber emails
? when will next Chamber Tradeshow be held ?
? what is fee schedule for 2017 memberships ?
? when will next Gala be held ?
? who is new executive for 2017 ?
? when will new logo be implemented onto the website (roger) ?
? are any changes required to membership roster this year ?