(minutes prepared by Laurence Bertram)
Attendees
In attendance: Brandice Hollier; Heather Howdle; Kristy Vermiere; Reghan Bieber;Val Soltys; Eric Bjornson; Laurence Bertram
Minutes
Adoption of May Minutes (postponed to July 5th)
Correspondence – received from Clear Lake & Onanole Chamber of Commerce and Clear Lake Country enquiring about developing a working relationship with the Erickson & District C of C
- Tresurer’s Report – Valerie, balance $26,538.99
Approval of new memberships and renewals -no new members or renewals to be approved
Closer connection with Wasagaming/Onanole Chamber & Clear Lake Country.
Moved By Laurence, seconded by Eric that Eric investigate this further with an expression of wanting to develop said relationship. passedUpdate
Board of Governance Training - June 16th, 2022
Laurence heard that the presenter is recognized as a Provincial expert and well worth hearing. Laurence will review the membership and promote attendance and new memberships. Kristy and Heather undertook to promote the event to their contacts.
Municipal Elections. Should the Chamber take a lead on encouraging candidates to run? A very lively discussion as to the Chambers potential role to stay non political while promoting citizens to run for office and to vote. Eric will get the details for the process potential candidates need to follow to register as a candidate, the ward system and the value of having candidates informed of Chamber issues. Once Eric has his report, he will circulate it to the Chamber Board members before adding it to the Chamber social media sites.
Food Security Hub Update: Heather attaches her report
Update: Kid’s Parade/Bicycle Rodeo (Father’s Day Weekend) – Kristy reports that the Chamber bicycle parade is a go Sat June 16th starting at the Viking Ship at 1:30 following the parade route to the Jamboree grounds. Pre parade decorating will be at the Viking Ship. The event is sponsored by NorthStar Insurance
Manager job description and recruiting follow up - Eric & Laurence, a draft copy of worksheet is attached
Review Chamber Quarter Lease and Long-Term Vision - put over to next meeting
Leda Lake developments – Laurence, in addition to the Chambers walkway on the lake from the Viking Ship, Laurence mentioned a previous proposal by Jackie Grevett to develop a kayak launching and picnic area at the northeast end of the lake close to the campground. As well that DU has structures on the lake and the rainbow trout farming initiative in the 60-70s started on the lake. The lake has tremendous potential if the Chamber could coordinate all interested parties to sit down at a table an provide input to an all-inclusive plan. Laurence will continue to follow.
Main street garbage cans –Steve Langston has asked the Chamber to investigate placing additional garbage cans on Main St. Kristy gave considerable information of past thought and potential future in the plans for garbage collection and recycling. A report will be prepared by next meeting by the secretary. A link for potential containers is, https://www.barkmanconcrete.com/products/site-furnishings/waste-containers/product/waste-containers/
(FYI, there are garbage & recycling bins at: Co-op gas bar & grocery store; the hotel; the Viking Ship: there are recycling bins only at NorthStar Ins, Friendship Garden, Mountain Pharmacy & Little Hands.)
EV charging stations Eric explained about some research he has done, and Kristy added concerns and observations. This will be carried over to next meeting but is acknowledged as a step into the future of travel support and deserves consultation from all the community.
Meeting adjourned at 12:36