Don Leonard (Chair)

Rob Vogt

Brenda Briggs

David Moore

Herky Cutler (guest)

Kathy Bantle (Recorder)

Mark Barber

Dale McLachlan

Barb Kemery

Carmelle Grant (guest)

Roxanne Thompson

1.      CALL TO ORDER:

       Don Leonard called the meeting to order at 7:04p.m. 

2.      APPROVAL OF/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:

       David moved that the agenda be accepted with additions:

7.2   CHR – Pandemic Information Session

9.1   Postcards            CARRIED. 

3.      PRESENTATION:

Herky Cutler and Carmelle Grant informed the members of the Alberta Mentorship Program for Youth.  This is a program where students are paired with a mentor.  The program has proven to be successful.  They are looking for mentors for the program, so if you are interested, you can call 1-877-627-1222.  Brochures on the program are available at the library. 

4.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

       Brenda moved that the minutes of the April 11, 2006 Regular Meeting
       minutes be accepted as distributed.   CARRIED. 

5.      BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5.1         Chamber Policy on Hwy #2 Re-Alignment:  Dave said it was discussed at Council.  Mayor Steel will be sending a letter as to their response.  It was discussed whether we should redo the survey as it was a little confusing as to the options. 

5.2         Summer Solstice Ideas:  Doug was away, but sent a report.  He thought a flea market day in the downtown parking lot.  A barbecue and have some music of some kind. He did not want to make it so busy that it would be a ton of work for everyone.  If anyone has more ideas please pass them on to Doug Symonds or Don Leonard. 

5.3         Chamber Community Calendar:  Barb will present something at the next meeting. She has been busy with the flower pots. 

5.4         Town Maps:  We received a letter from the Town saying they cost share the maps and aerial photos.  As this is the first time the aerial photos have been brought up to the Chamber, there was some discussion.  No prices were presented for either the maps or the aerial photos.   David said he thought the maps were also done.  

5.5         Sound System:  At the last meeting it was suggested that Kathy look in the past minutes for a price for renting out the sound system and to give this to Shayne Petersen.  Kathy presented that she found in the minutes of June 14/05 that the Chamber would draw up a contract form stating that $50.00 would be the charged with a $25.00 refund if returned in good condition.  Joyce Zwick was to check with Ft. Macleod as to a copy of their contract.  Then in October 11/05 minutes it states that it is not working for people picking up and returning the sound system from the Community Hall, therefore it is to be picked up and stored at the Local Press.   It was suggested that Roxanne make arrangements with Shayne Petersen to pick it and have it available at the Local Press.

6.      FINANCIAL:

6.1         Monthly Statement –Barb moved that the April financial statement be accepted as presented. CARRIED.   

7.      CORRESPONDENCE:

7.1         Sobey’s:  Stating that effective June 1, 2006 charge account sales will no longer receive a 10% discount.  

7.2         CHR – Pandemic Influenza: Planning Guide for Organizations:  There will be a two hour information session on  June 14 (Wed) at MacLean Hall, Claresholm Care Centre from 7pm to 9 pm. If you care interested in attending,   please RSVP by June 5 to 625-8619 or Judy.Penner@CalgaryHealthRegion.ca 

8.      COMMITTEE/PROGRAM REPORTS

8.1         Business Awards/Christmas Party:  Band has been booked for Nov. 25.  The following people volunteered for this committee: Roxanne Thompson, Mark Barber and Barb Kemery.  They will join Jade Soetart on the committee.   

8.2         Trade Fair:  Don has received about 6 requests for booths for the upcoming Trade Fair.  

8.3         Chamber Webpage:  Roxanne encouraged everyone to check out the web page:  www.claresholmchamber.com   Most of the information is up to date.  The opportunity is available for any Chamber member to advertise their business on this webpage for $75.00.   Call Roxanne for more details.  She also brought to our attention the upcoming events on the webpage.  This will be for Chamber events. 

8.4         Flower Pot Program:   Barb stated that 11 pots have been sold as of May 9^th.  So if you are interested please contact Barb as soon as possible.  A bill from Mackin Welding for 10 flower pot holders.  Moved by Brenda that we pay Mackin Welding $428.00 CARRIED. 

8.5         Memberships:   Certificates to those who contacted Kathy will be sent out soon.  

9.       NEW BUSINESS:

9.1         Postcards:   Discussion on having postcards produced was held.  Roxanne will check out prices.  

10.  ADJOURNMENT   Roxanne moved that the meeting be adjourned. 
          CARRIED.