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Magrath and District Chamber of Commerce General Meeting Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Covered Wagon RV Park

Highlights: Chamber Benefit Plan Features (Jack Salmon) - All Candidates Election Forum Tue 2 Oct - Hometown Christmas Thu 2 Dec - Spring Trade Show - Extended Membership - Upcoming Events - Future Plans

reference: see www.chamberplan.ca or presentation at buychambers.ca
  1. 7pm Welcome by Board President Jay Mackenzie (Roosters) - reported on status of chamber bylaw submission(s). After several submissions, may have to include the word 'Society' at the end of our official name and revise two sections (48 and 49) in Article X. Lance  Miller (Surex Insurance) offered to assist with name revision. To be discussed at next General Meeting (Oct 21, 2010 at SASH building) so that we can be officially recognized.
  2. Minutes of last General Meeting (10-Jun-2010) read and approved. All in favor. Also read minutes from last board meeting (9-Sep-2010) for information.
  3. Jay Mackenzie noted item per 9-Sep meeting on extension of memberships sold in 2010 to continue on through 2011 approved by board. No need to wait to join in 2011.
  4. Ross Moore (Canadian Security Systems) reported on proposal for a Spring Trade Show. Called for volunteers to assist. Will focus on home business in Magrath and plan to provide table space at [an estimated] $50 per table.
  5. Heather Johnson (SASH) passed on request from Tom Spackman (Town Council) to consider organizing and sponsoring Hometown Christmas event. The proposed date of Fri Dec 3 conflicts with Zenith Basketball Tournament. Thu Dec 2 suggested as an alternative event date. Discussed what event has been and objectives. Krista, Jay, Duane (Keyline), Richard (Spencer Plumbing) and Roger (SSDirect) willing to help organize. Moved to have Chamber sponsor this event. All in favor.
  6. During prior discussion it was noted that Board had approved concept to request a non-voting board member to be nominated by the Town of Magrath. Tom Spackman is currently designated. Roger is to prepare a letter requesting a representative from the town sit with our board.
  7. Duane reported on Chamber sponsored event for an All Candidates Forum for the Town of Magrath upcoming election on Tue Oct 2 at the Tom Karren Gym. Will need help for moderators, timers, etc.
  8. Duane reported on status of town database of local businesses. Over 150 enterprises on the current list. He will also be preparing a 2011 Business Directory for Magrath and District. Chamber members will be offered a 10% discount and special notation as being Chamber members.
  9. Guest Presentation: Jack Salmon of Sun Life on Chamber of Commerce Benefit Plans. see www.chamberplan.ca or presentation at buychambers.ca. Jack can be contacted at (403) 752-4556 or jack.salmon@sunlife.com
  10. Thanks to Hazeldean's (Covered Wagon RV Park) for use of Covered Wagon building for our past meetings (it will be closed in colder months).
  11. Next General Meeting to be held Thu 21 Oct 2010 7pm at SASH building. Next Board Meeting will be Thu 14 Oct 7pm at Roosters.
  12. Moved to Adjourn at 8:30 pm
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