The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Attendees MUST pre-register no later than July 13 to receive the meeting link and package. Register here or call (403-823-8100).

AGENDA

• Guest Speaker: Ken Kobly, President & CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
• President’s Report
• 2018-19 Audited Financial Statements
• Special Resolution: Borrowing – Canada Emergency Business Account
• Election of Board of Directors:
  o Two 1-year terms
  o Four 3-year terms

As per our bylaws, all members in good standing (membership fee must be paid by January 31 annually) are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board please review the following information.

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed four new Board members at their Annual General Meeting held virtually on July 15, 2020. Newly elected to the board were:

*Deana Hannem, Dinosaur Valley Massage & Wellness
*Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk, Western Financial Group - Drumheller
*Martina Morrison, Riverside Value Drug Mart
*Bob Sheddy, The Drumheller Mail

The following were also re-elected for additional terms:
*Mike Bell, Western GM
*Cindy Clark, Canalta Jurassic Inn
*Jeff Hall, MNP

The Chamber said farewell to Board members Nathan Fleming (RBC), Darryl Reid (Pro-Active Building Maintenance), Barry Fullerton, and Joanne Hodgson (Fountain Tire). The Chamber thanked the outgoing Board members for their years of dedication and commitment.

Chamber staff members were highlighted as well; Tourism Services Manager Debbie Schinnour was recognized for 10 years of service and Office & Chamber Services Coordinator Marley Henneigh was recognized for 5 years.

2018-19 Annual Report

Our Lunch & Learn program has been on a hiatus, and we would appreciate your feedback on whether or not we should restart the program.

Please take a moment to fill out our very short survey.

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Our Business Advocacy Committee would like to hear from you, our local businesses, on the selling of consumer fireworks in Drumheller.

Please read the letter from the Canadian National Fireworks Association and let us know your questions and comments via email or at 403-823-8100 by September 30.

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On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 the Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating a significant milestone. This day will mark the 20th Anniversary of the World’s Largest Dinosaur.

To celebrate, we will have a brief program starting at 1:30pm in front of the Dinosaur, followed by cake and refreshments. Seats are limited so we do require attendees to RSVP. Please call the Chamber at 403-823-8100 or email chamberinfo@drumhellerchamber.com if you wish to attend.

COVID-19 Protocols:

• Physical distancing will be in effect
• Hand sanitizer will be provided
• Maximum attendance of 100
• Cake and coffee served by Chamber staff