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NEWCASTLE BIA MINUTES SEPT. 9, 2010
ATTEN DANCE:V.LOVEKI N,K.BASTAS,J.FOXALL,S.LAWRENCE,D.PERRINC.PETERSON
Y.&F.MAITLAND,E.VESA,J.CLARK,C.SUMMERS,J.BLACK
REGRETS:G.ROBINSON,D.MILLER,J.CLAPPERTON,T.VAN HAVE RBEKE,G.LEWIS
1. Call to order at 9:05 a.m. They recognized the recent passing of community
and business'member, Mark Hendrikx.
2. Motion to approve July Minutes: S.Lawrence Seconded: J.BLACK CARRIED
3. Treasurer's Report: Balance: $12,764.49 Outstanding cheques for $1000.
Motion to accept report: C.Peterson Seconded: D.Perrin CARRIED
4. Committee Reports:
Urban Planning: Amos will be paid for watering all the plants for the
summer season. The cost of wreath maintenance will be investigated.
Advertising: The Think Tank meetings are discussing further ways to
advertise and use the Chamber website. Any business may advertise on a
full page of the Village Voice in the Did You Know section and pay just half
the cost.
Special Events: The Fall Festival is planned for Oct. 2"d with a 3 day Midway
and in the evening --dinner with Elvis impersonator show. $35 pp. The
morning will start with the Running Maniacs from the Rec.Centre and the
Lions Dog Walk from the gazebo. Cat World Show at noon and many
activities throughout the day. Thanks to Karen Bastas, Gord Robinson and
committee for all their tremendous organization of this event.
Santa Claus Parade: Martha Hendrikx has tendered her resignation from
the parade.
Motion to accept her resignation: S.Lawrence Seconded: K.Bastas CARRIED
Motion to appoint K.Bastas as Treasurer of the Santa Claus Parade:
C. Peterson Seconded: J. Black CARRIED
A committee will run the parade and approach Martha for all the pertinent
information.
The BIA recognizes the creation, contribution and dedication of the
Hendrikx family to the Santa Claus parade. A letter will be sent by the BIA
President to the family.
A letter will be sent to Joan Kimball thanking her for her 15 years in the
community as a business owner.
S.Chamber News: Fall welcome letter on the website. Next networking is on Mon.
Sept. 26`x' at St. Georges Church at 5:30 p.m.
6.CBOT: They are working on promoting Clarington and branding our community.
There will be an upcoming Manufacturers Forum.
7.New Business: Chili cookoff in Orono: Sat. Sept. 25h.
S.Next Meeting: Thursday, Oct.14th at 6:15 p.m.
9. Motion to Ajourn: J.Foxall Seconded: S.Lawrence CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.