The Executive of the Glenboro Community Development Corporation met in the R.M. of South Cypress on April 21st, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Ernestine Sepke, Joan Neale, Cliff Cullen, Darren Myers, Bob Jewsbury, Earl Malyon, Glen Tosh and Sharon Hamilton.

A motion was made by Sharon, seconded by Earl that the minutes be adopted as printed. Carried.

The tickets for Starr Circus have arrived and will be distributed to the children soon.

Treasurer’s report: Joan reported that the Chequing Account has a balance of $1670.83. The Savings Account has a balance of $1,396.54 with two terms of $1,104.88 each. A motion was made by Joan and seconded by Ernestine that the report be adopted as read. Carried.

Joan mentioned that memberships are up this year. The expenses for the hall are high because of the dividers and tables that were purchased. It was noted that the Hawkins Hustlers have given a generous donation of $500.00 towards the tables. A big thank-you to them.

There was no new correspondence:

Committee Reports:

Properties Committee: Moray Jamieson

Hall: A hall meeting will be held at the hall on April 29th at 7:30pm. New members are needed. Please come out and support the hall.

Theatre: The shingling will be started any day. Donations are still being accepted.

Agricultural Committee: Ed Vertz

I am pleased to report that the Red River Exhibition Association and the Farm Family of the Year coordinating committee have selected our nominees. Ron, Wanda, Cale and Riley Jefferies have been awarded the 2003 Farm Family of the Year for Manitoba. The trophy presentation will take place at the Red River Ex on June 20/03 at approximately 5:00pm. Four scholarship awards will also be presented at this time. The audience will include a few politicians, exhibition directors, university reps, GCDC and Agri-business reps.

I would also like to announce that the Farmer’s Market is in capable hands as Lorna Hamilton has come forward to manage the business end of the market. Lorna will do well as she has a number of years experience in the financial agriculture industry. I know that she will bring new ideas to improve our market and address any problems it may encounter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Irene and Dwayne Drinkwater for their many years of loyal service. The CDC’s job was very simple under your administration. An excellent job folks!

Tourism Committee: Tanya Drinkwater

The new Glenboro brochures have arrived and are quite attractive, The total cost is approximately $1900. This supply should last for the next 3 years.

Economic Development Officer: Darren Myers

IGA had previously requested an annual report from the GCDC for 2002. I have completed same and have forwarded it on for their consideration.

The Glenboro South Cypress Trail Association met April 7th at Glenboro School. Rod Noel will attend the 2003 Manitoba Recreational Trails Association conference at Elkhorn Resort May 9-11th. The committee has decided to host another Poker Walk during the Canada parks weekend in July. This is an excellent opportunity to promote trail use.

Rural Forum: April 24-26th. All necessary preparations have been made. Both Earl and myself will be in attendance for the entire conference. Many thanks to Sharon Hamilton, Carol Lynn Malyon, Ernestine Sepke, Stacey Myers and George Mulligan for their assistance in preparing for this event. Workshops will commence on the 24th followed by 2 days of community displays on the 25th and 26th.

Earl and myself attended a strategic planning session in Dunrea on April 24th regarding the new Southwest Regional Development Corporation. The main purpose of this session was to determine what the role of the SWRDC should be.

A second trade fair for the 2PPCLI soldiers and their families will be held November 19th and 20th in Winnipeg. Those communities who had participated in the 2001 fair have been asked to attend. More information will be forthcoming in the months ahead.

Town Wide Yard Sale: Saturday, May 31st, 2003 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Town maps with yard sale locations will be printed and distributed among participants. Those persons hosting a yard sale or special event are kindly asked to give me a call at 827-2575 on or before May 23rd.

MTS has announced their plans to bring High-Speed Internet service to Glenboro in May 2003. This is obviously good news for the community. Watch for further information in the weeks ahead.

Museum Committee: Ernestine Sepke

The bonspiel concession was very successful this year. We had a profit of $1430.89. Our 65% was $930.08 and 35% went to the rink. The car rally that was to be held on May 31st has been canceled. We have received two estimates for replacing the front door. A grant has been sent in for $2000.00 towards this. We should hear something by July or August.

Our sports display case is finally finished and paid for. The total cost was $1704.99.

Bingo is doing well. It has changed its weeks so we are now on the alternate weeks to what we were.

We have a couple of meat draws coming up. One is on May 1st and the other is on June 13th. Hope to see you there. Our next meeting is May 14th.

New Business: Sara is in need of repair. Cliff will get estimates on stucco. The Cenotaph also needs repair. Moray will look into quotes for this. Darren noted that the Glenboro sign on the west side of town is leaning. A discussion was held regarding our signage and whether we could look into acquiring another new sign possibly before Glenboro’s 125th birthday.

Glenboro’s 125th birthday in 2005 was also discussed. If you are interested in having a "birthday" celebration please let a member of the CDC committee know. Any ideas are welcome.

The date of the next meeting is Tuesday, May, 20th, 2003 at 7:00pm.

A motion was made by Moray, seconded by Ernestine that we adjourn. Carried.