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Next Meeting Noon 12-1pm Thu 18 Apr 2013 at Keyline

Meeting Minutes:
Magrath and District Chamber of Commerce Meeting held on Thu 28 Mar 2013 7pm at SASH.

Agenda:
  1. Attending: President Jay Mackenzie, Vice President Duane Thomson, Secretary Roger Davies, Ross Moore, Treasurer Richard Spencer, Allen Quinton, Bruce Jackson (7)
  2. Last meeting minutes reviewed and accepted. Noted front page coverage for our Youth of the Year in the 28 March issue of the Westwinds. They covered Business and Citizen of the Year in prior issues.
  3. Roger Davies reported that we currently have 24 paid members for 2013. See magrathchamber.com/members.html for the current list (and please let us know if anyone was missed). Membership payments can now be made online (or even the old fashioned way). See magrathchamber.com/membership-application.html for the how to.
  4. Richard Spencer reported on plans for upcoming 3rd annual Chamber Tradeshow on Sat 13 Apr 2013. On track as expected. We are just over 50% booked with potential for 32 booths and 32 tables with 3 weeks to go. Ross  Moore commented that this was similar to last years bookings. Roger Davies has updated website information and is fielding inquiries, many via Kijiji .. Richard is continuing to contact potential vendors - Raymond Chamber will send out an email to their contacts for us (Thanks, eh).
  5. Duane Thomson presented a motion to prepare for a public Town Hall style meeting in May 2013 re Economic Development in Magrath and other current business issues. All in favor. Next meeting (18 Apr) will be dedicated to identification of issues: eg (a) how to attract more Doctors to Magrath, (b) availability of suitable property for business development/business park, (c) business tax/fee issues, (d) enforcement of licence/permits, etc. Discussed possible dates for event - Wed 8 May or Sat 25 May. Wed evenings conflict with Town meetings, Seniors night and youth programs. Thu evening conflicts with stake meetings. Sat 25 is available. To be discussed at next meeting.
  6. Next meeting set for (noon) on 18 Apr 2013 at Keyline. Meeting Adjourned 8:30pm
    //rdd
Both Roe and his wife Cindy were recently named the Magrath Business of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce and were honoured earlier this year at the Magrath Community Gala. “Thanks to the town of Magrath for their support, this wouldn’t have happened without them,” said Roe of his designation.
In addition to being thrilled about her nomination Murphy is also appreciative of the Magrath Chamber of Commerce for choosing her, she said.
Centered around the celebration of the Citizen, Business and Youth of the Year, the celebration also aimed to raise funds for the Magrath Trail in conjunction with the event.  This year almost $5,000 was raised to be put towards finishing the paving of the Magrath Trail
As with any organization volunteerism is at the heart of the chamber. Businesses who question what the chamber does for them need to realize, they are the chamber. The benefit they receive from membership is directly related to what they give to the chamber.
  • The 2013 Chamber Tradeshow is coming .. Sat 13 Apr 2013 10-4 pm: 
    • Free public admission! Demonstrations, Entertainment, Concessions. Invite your customers to attend .. Need a poster for your business? See Richard Spencer.
    • see the trade-show-bookings page for lists of confirmed vendors .. 17 days and counting .. 
      We still have both tables and some booths still available. Tell your friends and (business) neighbours ..
      The main information page is at magrathchamber.com/chamber-trade-show.html This page includes all current information and a map to the trade show site.
    • To book a spot just fill in the request form on our website at: magrathchamber.com/trade-show-booking-form.html
      A 5x8 ft table (table included) area is $50 and the 10x10 ft booth area (you supply booth) is $60. 10x10 ft booth with table rental included is $70. Power access for Table or Booth is $10 extra. Magrath Chamber members get $20 off .. join now and save!
      Some options: TABLE = $50 TABLE WITH POWER = $60 .. or you can book the larger BOOTH area with TABLE for $70
    • You can view current assignments and arena layout on our website at magrathchamber.com/trade-show-bookings.html If you have a general preference for your table or booth location (East West North or Center) just let me know on the booking form or by subsequent email.
      Remember, confirmation is not complete until payment is made. Your payment can be mailed to Magrath Chamber at Box 152 Magrath, AB T0K 1J0 or dropped off at Magrath Pharmacy M-F 9-6 (to Roger Davies) or made online at magrathchamber.com/trade-show-payment-information.html
    • Arena will be open for setup on Fri 2-8pm and Sat 8-10am, Event runs Sat from 10-4pm with takedown Sat from 4-6pm
      Hope to see you there!
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