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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Noon. Beaverhill Museum & Nature Centre
Tofield
and District
Building a strong community
by promoting business and economic growth
OF COMMERCE
Present
Christina McEachern
David Williamson Greg Litwin
Janet Trotno
Diane Iverson Bonnie Oliver
Denise Cartwright
Lorraine Warren Nimeck
Bill Rogers
Tania Jeffrey
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Perfect 10 Nails
SDI Team
Realty Executives
Signs by Janet
ATB Financial
Home-Time Reality
Tofield Mercury
Village of Ryley
Village of Ryley
Bloomers in a Bunch
Yvonne Brown
Darren erickson
Gayleen Erickson
Harold Conquest
Cindy Neufeld
Jeff Edwards
Jennifer Blasetti
Travis Jones
Marilee Jones
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Busy B/Farmers Market
Guardian Pharmacy
Guardian Pharmacy
Town of Tofield
Town of Tofield
Town of Tofield
BMO
Thor Agencies
Thor Agencies
Welcome & Intro
Dave Williamson thanked the Town of Tofield for supplying and sponsoring the lunch. He
also extended congratulations to Harold Conquest, newly elected Mayor of Tofield, and
Lorraine Warren Nimeck, newly elected mayor of Ryley.
Adoption of Minutes
It was moved and seconded that the October 6 minutes be adopted. Carried
Small Business Gala
Greg & Christina reported that 170 attended the event, and that it resulted in approximately
a $900 profit. Additional comments were made that it was an excellent event and evening.
Suggestions for next year were to not use the event for awards (as was the case this year) ,
starting the event a half hour later, and ensuring a better sound system for entertainment.
Promenade Update
Greg asked for volunteers to form a committee for the 2014 promenade. Christina
McEachern, Tania Jeffrey and a member from Town of Tofield and Ryley have so far
volunteered. We will ask for more volunteers and develop a timeline of meetings for next
chamber meeting. Winter Festival Update
This event will take place November 29 - Dec. 1. Email list of events has been sent to
chamber members. Businesses were asked to participate in the parade and in store front
decorations. .
Downtown Beautification Update
Jeff Edwards reported that weather has halted progress. Completion of the final touch ups
will take place in spring of 2014. Christmas decorations are still to go up on main street.
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TDCC minutes November 6th, 2013
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Christmas Hamper Update
Greg reported that it is expectedly that there will be additional need for hampers this year
based on the increased use of the food bank. There have already been as many food
hampers distributed through the food bank this year as were in all of 2012. Reminder of Important dates.
Stuff the Bus — November 30 — 10 AM to 8 PM
Packing Day December 20.
Distribution Day Dec 21.
Change for Next Year
Beginning in 2014 we will not provide lunches for purchase at noon chamber meetings.
Coffee will be provided, and people can bring a bag lunch or pick something up on their
way to the meeting should they choose. BRAED Award
Mayor Harold Conquest presented this year’s BRAED award to Marilee Jones of Thor
Agencies. Congratulations to Marilee and her staff.
Membership Update
Dave reported that our membership is increasing and we are now close to 60 members.
Bylaws
Dave indicated that three positions, president, vice president, and treasurer are available
and will need to be filled at the next meeting. Terms are for one year, with a maximum
tenure of four years in one position. He asked for volunteers, but no came forward.
Adjournment
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Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 4, 2013.
Noon at Beaverhill Nature Centre
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recorded by Christina McEachern and submitted by Calvin Andringa
TDCC minutes November 6th, 2013
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