New Hamburg Board of Trade Executive Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Present: Doug Brenneman, Tom Hinz, Terry McIntosh, David Seyler, Tim Bender, Larry Zehr, Paul Knowles.
Regrets: Nigel Gordijk, Ed Lemont, Lynne Mackie, Audrey Cook.
1) Minutes of the April 9 executive meeting and April 23 general meeting were presented. Moved by Tom Hinz, seconded, Tim Bender, that we accept the minutes. Carried.
2) David Seyler reported that an inspection of the waterwheel has been arranged.
3) Paul Knowles reported on progress re. the 150th anniversary celebration; the committee is meeting regularly.
4) The placing of an ad in the Catch the Culture publication of the New Hamburg Independent was discussed. It was moved by Larry Zehr, seconded by David Seyler, that we purchased an eighth page, $295.00 ad. Carried.
5) Paul Knowles reported that plans for the golf tournament are progressing well; we still need some golfers and sponsors to complete those rosters.
6) Membership: memberships have been renewed and new members added. We need an up to date list of members.
7) The Board has received a request from Stonecroft Homes, who wish to purchase $1,000.00 in New Hamburg Bucks for promotional purposes. Since the accounting for the bucks is now well in hand, it was moved by Larry Zehr, seconded by Doug Brenneman, that we sell $1,000.00 in bucks to Stonecroft. Carried.
8) Paul Knowles announced that we have received a grant enabling us to hire a student for eight weeks, 30 hours a week, to staff the Tourism Information Centre and assist the board. Paul was directed to place a classified ad seeking applications, in the New Hamburg Independent. Moved by David Seyler, seconded by Larry Zehr, carried. It is hoped the employee can be in place by the final two weeks of June.
9) Moved by Tom Hinz, seconded by Doug Brenneman, that we pay Gaia's Gardens $700.00 a year to maintain the New Hamburg sign and garden. Carried.
10) It was moved by Larry Zehr, seconded by David Seyler, that we contributed $1000.00 to the Canada Day Committee, as set out in our 2008 budget. Carried.
11) There was considerable debate about operation of the hot dog tent can and should we operate it during Sidewalk Sale Days and/or New Hamburg's 150th/Doors Open Waterloo? The issue is finding volunteers to coordinate the effort. It was agreed that we would like to operate it during both events, as a fundraiser and to raise our profile in the community. The executive will seek willing volunteers, and the matter was tabled until our June executive meeting.
12) Paul Knowles will check to see who is responsible for repairing the broken garbage cans in the downtown area.
13) It was suggested that a joint committee of local service clubs be formed to consider replacement of the 'Welcome to New Hamburg' signs.
14) David Seyler moved adjournment, seconded by Tom Hinz. |
