Attendees
In attendance: Eric Bjornson; Valerie Soltys; Brandeis Bator; Kristy Vermiere; Laurence Bertram
Regrets: Nigil Kerr; Julietta Hardiman; Reghan Langston, Heather Howdle
Minutes
- Adoption of August 2, 2022 Minutes, moved by Laurence, seconded Val, carried
- Treasurer report, no change from Aug balance $22,970.39.
- Correspondence, nil
- There were no new member applications
- Heather has tendered resignation of her Executive duties. She will continue with her board position.
- Chamber Manager selection. There were 2 resumes received and reviewed. After discussion it was decided to offer the position to Reghan Langston, moved by Laurence, seconded by Kristy, carried.
- Eric moved and Laurence seconded that the Manager’s position budget for calendar 2022 be [amount withheld]. This would allow extra time to set up the position and systems before the year’s end. Then the anticipated annual budget would be [amount withheld] per year. Carried
- Moved by Laurence, seconded by Eric that the Zero accounting system be subscribed to at a cost of $20 per month. Carried
- Moved by Laurence, seconded by Val that the signing officers at the Credit Union and for purchases should be maintained at the Board level. Carried
- Moved by Laurence, seconded by Val that the Chamber offer to extend the hay lease to [name withheld] for another 5 years with the annual lease payment to be calculated at the same rate of $50 per acre. The new lease is to have a provision that the Chamber can claw back acres if needed for future development with the annual lease payment suitably amended. Carried
- Moved by Laurence, seconded by Eric that the Chamber offer to host a “Meet the Candidates Night” in the municipalities of Clanwilliam-Erickson and Harrison Park, carried. Eric agreed to arrange and to chair the events. Chamber prepared to committee up to $500 of costs (combined) for these events
- Valerie agreed to chair the Chamber Christmas Party. The date is set as December 3rd, 2022. The band Crossfire has accepted the gig at $1,200. Val is structuring a committee. Laurence moved, Eric seconded that the Chamber host this event, carried. Val is looking for a caterer and decorations help.
- Laurence has arranged for a Heritage committee meeting at the Erickson Legion Hall, Wed. Sept 21, 2022 at 2:00. The objective of the meeting is to gather interest in creating historic plaques to be displayed at local businesses and to create a list of historic sites for the Clanwilliam-Ericson municipality and district. All Chamber Board members and general members are welcome to attend.
- Adjourned at 3:03