October Meeting Updates
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News and Events
September Meeting Updates
This past week we had a great dinner catered by Adam Brenner, and two very informative presentations by Jen Goetz from the Region, and Steve Lichty from Tri-County Mennonite Homes. Steve gave us an update on Tri-County’s plan to expand and some fascinating statistics about why their work is so important for our community over the coming years.
Please read the updates below for more information about the Board’s events and community plans.
Executive members needed:
It’s that time again..We are looking for some individuals to join our executive! Get a say in the direction the Board of Trade takes, and make sure your voice is heard. It’s not a big time commitment — Only one meeting per month (and we still take a break over the Summer!)
If you would like to join, or have some questions about joining, please speak with myself, or any other member of your current executive!
Crossover updates from the Region:
Jennifer Goetz from the Region was able to attend our meeting this past week to update us on the crossovers being installed in New Hamburg. I am still waiting on responses to some excellent questions she was unable to answer on Wednesday night, but for now, here are the updates I have.
The region will be painting the lines on Huron Street for the crossover sometime in the coming few weeks. Expect to see some spaces lost on the north side of the street.
There is a plan to put in a light signal crossover on Peel Street on the corner of Huron Street. This will be done sometime this Fall or early Spring next year. No parking spaces will be lost here.
All-Candidates Meeting – Send us your Questions!:
We are hosting an All-Candidates Meeting for our Federal Election on October 16 at 7:30 at the New Hamburg Community Centre. All candidates are confirmed as attending.
If you have any questions you want to ask, please send them to myself at president@nhbot.ca or to Barb at membercoordinator@nhbot.ca.
March Meeting Recap
We had a great panel discussion with Richard and John Zehr of Zehr Insurance as well as Steve Wagler of Josslin Insurance about personal and business insurance. They spoke about emerging trends, things to look for in policies, and why rates seem to be increasing fairly rapidly. Thank you to Richard, John and Steve for taking the time to update us on your industry!
William Scott Festival (June 9):
The Board of Trade has the opportunity to run the hot dog tent at this year’s William Scott Festival. If you are able to volunteer, please email myself (president@nhbot.ca) or Barb (membercoordinator@nhbot.ca). It should be a fantastic day with music, beer, food and races! (We will also be looking for volunteers that have their Smart Serve!)
Dirk Schlimm Presentation (April 26th):
All Board of Trade members are invited to attend the CFFB event on April 26th with guest speaker, Dirk Schlimm. The presentation will be on How to Build Relationships, Make Your Best Contribution and Get theJob Done When Working for and with Powerful People. Dirk is recognized as a expert in his field, and is a fantastic presenter. If you are interested in tickets, Please email me (president@nhbot.ca) to put your name on the list. If we have enough, we can get a table together to reduce pricing. Please check out the full flyer here for more details!
VODKA TASTING AND TOUR:
Bring your spouse/partner and join us on May 2 for a tour of Junction 56 Distillery in Stratford (hosted by none other than Chris Spotswood). Look out for an invitation to follow shortly with more details on this exciting event!
We have a number of upcoming events:
- April 7/8: Filming for Anne of Green Gables TV series in downtown New Hamburg
- April 24: General Members Meeting — This will be a LUNCH meeting
- May 2: Junction 56 Distillery tour (at night)
- May 22: General Members Meeting – Annual Wine Tasting Event!
- June 3: Golf Tournament
- June 9: William Scott Festival
- July 1: Canada Day Celebrations with the Duck Dive