HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-12Newcastle BIA MINUTES September 12, 2019
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Attendance: Marni Lewis, Janeen Calder, Helen Vatandoust, Donna Wood, Ken Easey, Lina
Schmahl, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Jane Black, Debbie Miller, Bonnie Wrightman (CBOT), John
Thistle, Valentine Lovekin, Granville Anderson, Marg Zwart, Tracy Yates
Regrets: Leslie Ray, Greg Lewis, Ann Harley, Karen Bastas
Attendance taken.
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Approval of August Minutes:
Ken Easey Seconded by: Janeen Calder
4. Business Arising from Minutes: n/a
5. Council Report:
Marg confirm the MOC will look into the mess around the planter boxes at King Ave./
Beaver St. Corners when they are doing their cleanups. There is a report coming out
next month about the old Firehall, that will advice us of the plans for the building.
6. President's Report:
Valentine suggested we have a Budget 2020 meeting following our October meeting.
Anyone in a committee that would like to have a say and add input to the budget should
submit a request at this meeting.
7. Treasurer's Report:
n/a
8. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
Theresa is waiting to hear from Sheard Display for a wreath quote.
Advertising:
Facebook likes are up to 1522, posts are reaching 4500. Top posts are: Home
Hardware, Studio 37, Old Newcastle House, Benny the Barber -about the Snug,
Vatandoust - Narrow staircase post
Website stats- 4300 page views
Special Events:
a) Town Hall Lighting - Looking for donations from local businesses. A fundraiser is
planned for a Paint n' Pour ladies night on October 17th. A letter will be sent to
the BIA looking for participation at the Town Hall Lighting on November 15th, its
an opportunity to open your business and provide a craft/treat/activity for families
to come in and do between 6-8pm. There is also a decorate your business
contest, the theme is "Christmas Lights". A poll will be on facebook to determine
the winner.
b) Breakfast with Santa- Hall is booked for November 30th. Plans are coming
together, the historical Society and the Early Years will be open that morning.
c) Santa Parade - They have a website they are trying to access and update,
Donna Wood will help them troubleshoot that.
d) Harvest Festival - They are ordering the lawn signs to promote the event. One of
the over street banners will be installed in front of Algoma on the grass and they are
looking for a second location to promote it in the port. They are ordering volunteer t-
shirts.
e) Canada Day - The Heritage Canada report was submitted. Expenses were paid
with the grant money and local donations. The Gift of Art has offered to run this event
next year and will apply for the grant under their name.
9. CBOT:
Lots of upcoming events:
The Mayor's Address - September 19
What the heck is Al - September 25
CPR & First Aid - October 8&9
Storytelling 101 - October 10
Raising your Business - October 24 (Home Base Business)
Retail Roundtable - end of October
Editorials in "On the House" - July & October
Clarington Connects is a space to post job listings, space to rent see our website for
more details.
10. Chamber News:
October 5, Dinner and a Show - Hospice fundraiser at the Town Hall. $50 tickets
available at the Massey House.
11. CIP:
n/a
12. New Business:
Ken from Gold Reflections is looking into a new event for 2021, he will follow up
once he confirms dates. They are having a Grand Opening, Thursday October 3rd at
5pm.
James Printing has offered us a quote to install 4 event banners next year for $4900
+tax/year. This will be something that needs to be discussed at the 2020 budget
meeting.
Another fundraiser would be to sell "Newcastle" t-shirts.
13. Next meeting, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 9am.
14. Motion to adjourn meeting by Helen Vatandoust seconded by Jane Black