Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce

Meeting of April 14, 2010

Black Diamond Hotel

Meeting called to order by Randal at 12:03pm



Present:  Pam Mikolayenko (Wow and Then), Gerald Smith (Real Storage), Marlene Ryks (ATB Financial), Lori Green 
(Black Diamond Hotel), Gary Taylor (Turner Valley Golf Club),  Grant Sinclair (Compass Rose Electric), James Hall
 (Western Financial Group), Tanis Downey (Cowboy Trail RV), Rick Lewis (The Eagle), Ron Sandul (Sandul's Pharmacy),
 Rose Sandul (Sandul's Pharmacy), Randal Williamson (Photo Shots), Barb Froud (Webby Inc), Monique LeBlanc (Town of Turner Valley)



Everyone introduced themselves and gave a brief description of what they do.



Moved by Tanis to approve the minutes of March 10, 2010 as presented with the following addition:

	That Tanis was present at the March 10, 2010 meeting
carried.



Moved by Gary to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented for December 1, 2009  to February 28, 2010.  Income
 $2682. Expenses $8582 with a bank\closing balance of $2411, carried



VIC Staffing – The 3 youth that looked after the VIC last year spent a considerable amount of time directing traffic
 to local business.  Randal has been in to see Rick Morales (Oilfields High School Principal) to see if they can supply
 a couple of students.  Randal will be approaching staff from last year to see if they are interested in working
 for us again this season.  No credit for work experience available at Oilfields High School.
  Town of Turner Valley is looking for us to hire a manager to oversee the operations of the VIC. 

 

Brochures – Randal advises that there will be a discount available if a purchase is made for a 2nd spot.

Nathan and Randal to get together to work on this.  Rose suggested that maybe we could go with just one large map
 including both communities instead of them being separate.



TNC Publication – To be used for ore serious prospects will be distributed through the Chamber, towns, real estate.
  Expected shelf life 2 years.



Acreage Life Style Show – spoke with over 2000 people many of who didn't know where we were.  The visitors were
 surprised by the opportunities.

  

Turner Valley is focusing on special events holding 4 fun runs this summer.



Trade Fair – Need to find out from the members if they would participate, when would be best time of  year, and
 would they be willing to help out.  Barb to post forum on the website.


June Wrap Up – Family BBQ and Pot Luck at Cowboy Trail RV Storage.  $5 cover to offset the cost of the elk meat.
  BYOB.  Educational games for the kids, they have a bottle fed baby beef calf.  Barb to send out info and get a
 response by email.



Meeting adjourned 1pm


Next meeting May 10, 2010

7PM

Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat

Dessert Meeting