HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-11Newcastle BIA MINUTES August 11th, 2022
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Attendance: Angela Booth, Lina Schmahl, Valentine Lovekin, Jane Black, Doug Sirrs,
Marni Lewis
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Janeen Calder, Tracey Yates, Marg
Zwart
1. Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m.
2. Approval of June Minutes
Motion by: Lina Schmahl
3. Business Arising from Minutes:
n/a
Seconded by: Doug Sirrs Carried
4. President's Report: What can the BIA do differently?
- Strategic Planning?
- How do we get more community engagement?
- Municipality help to plan/facilitate?
- invite BIA members to an evening networking - a Thursday in September at
the Snug patio, 5-6:30, appetizers available, cash bar. Details to follow
5. Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is approximately $89,432.82.
6. Council Report: n/a
7. Committee Reports:
Safety Et Decor:
n/a
Advertising: Angela Booth reported as follows:
Facebook: Total reach 13,360
Engagement was up over June/July
Page growing steadily
#1 post: Perogies for Uk
#2 post: Canada Day
#3 post: Perogies for UK
Special Events:
a) Harvest Festival (Oct 1st 2022 9:00-4:00)
Vendor applications are coming in and are close to being full. Everything is
coming together. The BIA will set up a table and have Newcastle merchandise
available for sale, Tracey has purchased various items for sale and to order.
The road will be closed from North St to Beaver St. Lina will be around on
Tuesday to confirm businesses participation and sponsorship.
b) Perogies for Ukraine
After 2 successful Perogie fundraisers a donation for $3000.00 has been made to
the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Humanitarian Appeal. Thank you to everyone that
helped and supported this cause.
c) Santa Parade (November 20th at 5:30pm)
Permits have been approved. The committee is currently looking for volunteers, if
you or anyone you know is interested in getting involved, please contact us.
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9. Chamber News: A new business directory is being printed and will be ready
in the Fall, if your office would like extra copies to hand out please contact
US.
10. CIP: n/a
11. New Business: n/a
12. Next meeting, Thursday, September 8th, 2022, gam at Community Hall
13. Motion to adjourn meeting by Marni Lewis Seconded by Lina Schmahl