CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:35 a.m. by Ken Arsenault (Gerry Boyce absent) 

INTRODUCTIONS:  Owen Shortt, Brad Pinch, Beth Pinch, Sandy Johnston, Sandie Puddephatt, Ken Arsenault, Louise Arsenault, Derrick Don, George Edwardson, Clara Edwardson, Eunice Johnson, Andrew Buchanan, Chris Durant, Chris Zabel, Bill Smirle, Colin Pring 

TREASURER'S REPORT:  $10,007.31 in bank;  $2,845.99 is ward money and $7,100.68 in main acct. (Winchester - $1,895.99/Chesterville - $400/Mountain - $550

Owen moved to pass financial statements as read, seconded by Chris Durant, all in favor.

Brad Pinch asked what the goals were for the money being raised - no formal budget as yet – Danielle is working on one but needs input from the ward chairs and the different committees. 

REGISTRAR'S REPORT:  73 businesses registered and paid; 18 are first time registrants 

OLD BUSINESS:  

1) Allowing members from outside North Dundas was brought to table again but Sandie P pointed out that the membership has voted against this so therefore it was a dead issue 

2) Owen brought up subject of budget - money in bank but no formal plans for it.  Brad Pinch made a motion that a formal working group be formed and gather information as to what committees exist, who sits on them, Chamber organizational chart and come to next meeting with a redefined focus.  The working group is to make a formal presentation at the July meeting.  This was seconded by Owen. Group consists of Sandie Puddephatt, Owen Shortt, Brad Pinch, Andrew Buchanan and Gerry Boyce. 

3) Trade Show - work on formal plan over the summer 

4) B.R.& E. - Bill Smirle reported that Council was working on this but needs a buy in from the community 

NEW BUSINESS:  

1) Bill Smirle reported that there would be an information meeting at the Winchester Old Town Hall at 9:30 am on Wednesday May 27 put on by Group Rennaissance (expertise in obtaining grants/financial assistance from various agencies).  Owen Shortt and Louise Arsenault volunteered to attend and report back to Chamber.

2) Owen made a point to Bill Smirle to take back to rest of Council that there were some concerns addressed by a new business opening up and that there should be more support from Council for new businesses.  The business is a new registrant of the Chamber.  Owen suggested that she come to the meeting and voice her feelings. 

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 am on a motion by Sandy Johnson.  The next meeting is June 17 in the evening.  More information is to follow.

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