CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order by Gerry Boyce at 7:37 pm 

INTRODUCTIONS: Gerry Boyce, Collin Brown, Al Armstrong, Ed Duncan, Martin Schoones, Bill Smirle, Ray Godard, Ken Arsnault, John Ralko, Sandy Johnston, Owen Shortt, Connie Gruich, Robert Foster, Eric Duncan and Heather Erwin. 

OLD BUSINESS:

Minutes of the last meeting passed, no business arising from minutes. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

PRESENTATION: John Ralko from the OPP spoke about how to avoid NSF cheques and how to recognize counterfeit money.

Very good presentation, the Chamber thanked John and he stayed for the rest of the meeting.

Martin Schoones showed a video on Business Retention and Expansion, very interesting but waiting to see if it is still available and if Council will back it. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

1) All Candidates Meetings: Hall rental at South Mountain for all Candidates meeting was waved , suggested by Gerry Boyce that we make a donation to the Mountain Ag. Society for the amount of $75 also to the Chesterville Legion for the same amount seconded by Connie, passed, Suggested by Gerry Boyce that we give Nick Zrymiak something for being the mediator, Heather Erwin suggested a $75 gift certificate from the LCBO, seconded by Ed, passed.

Gerry said to also hand deliver the thank you. Heather will take care of it.

Al Armstrong will check and see if the Winchester Hall was at no cost. 

2) Advertising: It was decided to run an ad in the Winchester Press and Chesterville Record promoting everyone in the Chamber for Christmas.  Heather will take care of the advertising. Eric will write a News Release to submit to both papers. 

3) Calendar: Discussed having a calendar made to run May 2004 to May 2005.

Al suggested we design a flyer that can be given to real estate agents and the welcome wagon.  More info is needed, will discuss at next meeting. 

Next meeting: Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30 am
                        Country Kitchen Restaurant


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