GCDC 03 May
Glenboro Manitoba
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`For more information please check out our website at www.glenboro.com. The Executive of the Glenboro Community Development Corporation met in the R.M. of South Cypress on May 20th 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Present were Ernestine Sepke, Joan Neale, Cliff Cullen, Darren Myers, Bob Jewsbury, Earl Malyon, Glen Tosh, Les Anderson, Tanya Drinkwater, Moray Jamieson and Sharon Hamilton. A motion was made by Sharon, seconded by Earl that the minutes be adopted as printed. Carried. It was noted that Moray was in attendance at the last meeting. Starr Circus will be in Glenboro on June 13th. There will be two shows. One at 5.00PM and one at 7:00PM. Lorna Hamilton has reported that there will be between 4-8 vendors this year at the Farmers Market. The market will run in July for 7-8 weeks. The Community Works Loan program is being extended for another five years. Earl made a motion and Les seconded that we accept this extension. Treasurer’s report: Joan reported that the Chequing Account has a balance of $1,345.42. 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 Les that the report be adopted as read. Carried. We received a letter from the Manitoba Council on Aging 2003 Recognition Awards. This event will take place in October of 2003. The nomination deadline is September 8/03. Committee Reports: Properties Committee: Moray Jamieson Hall: The properties committee held a meeting on April 29/03. We have a number of bookings for 2003, as well as several for 2004. Discussion was held regarding the invoicing of accounts as well as the need to streamline and have a better method of communication between hall management and renters. A hall report was drafted (re: type of function, mix, number of cups used, etc.) and will be used by the hall manager. This is to be completed following a function. This report will be given to the person in charge of bookings (Sandra) and an invoice will be sent out. Sandra will receive the revenue and it will be passed on to our CDC treasurer. Misc. items discussed: - a locking cover for the thermostat has been ordered - committee member Dan will be issued a hall key to check on the hall on a regular basis - the hall received a plaque from the Canadian Forces thanking the town of Glenboro for the use of our facilities and the hospitality shown towards them. This plaque will be mounted on the west wall by our framed print from the Mitchell’s. - Received a request from the graduation committee requiring a podium and a riser platform. This will be discussed at our next meeting with the grads. - Need to check on the coolers (re: sometimes freezing items in fridge). Will have Hill’s Plumbing look into this. - We would like to thank the Hawkins Hustlers for their generous donation of $500 towards the purchase of our new tables. - Our properties committee is in need of some new members for new ideas and projects. If interested, talk to Moray or Cliff. - Blood donor clinic (sponsored by UCT) will be held on Monday, June 9/03 Theatre: The first phase of renovations to the theatre will begin in the very near future. Phase One will encompass chimney replacement and new roofing shingles. The materials are here now and have been paid for. The total cost of the project, which also includes fire protection and upgrading in the furnace area as well as the lobby, is approximately $7500.00. Don reported that he received a cheque in the amount of $1000.00 from Community Places, the first portion of the $3500.00 grant applied for. With cash on hand, the money from the grant and the donations we have received through the "Donate a Bundle of Shingles" fund-raiser, we now have sufficient funds to cover Phase One. Anyone still wishing to donate a $20.00 bundle of shingles please contact Don Foster. A tax receipt can also be issued. The theatre also received a grant in the amount of $500.00 from the R.M. of South Cypress. These funds will be used to repair and recover approximately 20 seats. A work party will be organized to remove the seats as well as to give the exterior north end of the building a coat of paint. Anyone wishing to help out, give Don a call for your very own personal paintbrush! We would like to welcome our two new concession workers, Chantel Fillion and Lindsey Craig. Projectionists Chris Tanasichuk, Louise Gregoire and Dan Fehr as well as new personal, Ernestine Sepke and Michelle Hanson are doing a fine job of operating the projectors. Camel Park & Signage: The cement base of our Sara the Camel statue received some needed repairs today, by the way of PAR stucco. A new cement parging was needed to stop the base from deteriorating any further. Total cost of this project was $750.00. Our entrance signs to Glenboro appear to be in good condition, however are in need of upgrading. The sign west of town needs to be straightened, the base reinforced and a new facelift. I will have an assessment of the sign north on #5 highway, as well as have some estimates for our next meeting. Agricultural Committee: Ed Vertz No Report Tourism Committee: Tanya Drinkwater No Report Economic Development Officer: Darren Myers The SouthWest Regional Round Table held a two-day competitive intelligence workshop in Brandon April 22nd and April 23rd. The focus of the workshop was to gain skills in gathering information when attempting to attract new business ventures to the area, as well as how to gain knowledge of your competitors. The Round Table met in regular session May 7th in Killarney. The next major project involves the Youth Inclusion initiative. It has been proven that youth are more apt to remain/return to their home community if they are involved in local initiatives and decision making as young adults. This project will see a number of survey tools devised that individual communities may use to further this concept. Funding for this project was made available through the Federal Government CARCI program. Rural Forum was held April 24-26th at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Earl Malyon and myself attended the entire 3 day event. The Glenboro booth was extremely busy during this time. This is an excellent opportunity to promote the area and all we have to offer. Many thanks to Earl and Carol-Lynn, Ed Vertz and Joan Neale for volunteering their time to work a shift at the booth as well as the Glenboro Golf Course and Spruce Woods Park for donating prizes and give aways. Shilo Family Day is being held on Saturday, June 28th, 2003 at the base. A trade show will be held in conjunction with this event and displayers are welcome to attend. The cost for booth space is $100.00. I have registered the CDC for this event, as it should be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the area. It is a one day event being held from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. I attended a South West Economic Development Officer’s meeting in Brandon on May 12th. Community development professionals from around the region were in attendance and several government departments were represented. A round table discussion was held on community initiatives and happenings taking place in and around the region. CKLQ is once again running the "Wonders of the Great Southwest" promotion. Sixty, 15 second commercials will be aired Wednesday to Friday between 6:00AM and 8:00PM from June 18th to August 15th, 2003. The total cost to participate is $696.00. Last year we shared the radio spots as well as the cost with the Golf Course. A reply is expected shortly. Glenboro’s 13th annual Town Wide Yard sale takes place on Saturday, May 31st, 2003. All necessary preparations have been made and it appears as though there will be a good number of sales once again. Town maps with yard sale locations will be printed and distributed among participants. Museum Committee: Ernestine Sepke We held a meat draw on May 2nd and made $190.00. We will be having another one on June 13th/03. We are serving at Isabelle Sutherland’s 80th birthday tea on June 7th in the C.E. Building. We have opened the museum and will be open from now until September long weekend. Our hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00AM to 12:00NOON and from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. We are open on Sundays from 1:00PM to 4:00PM and closed on Mondays. You may also purchase your Glenboro History book addendum at the museum or Municipal office in Glenboro. Remember it is $60.00 before July 1st/03 and $75.00 afterwards. Please get your family history in or our book is going to be very skinny. We received a Hometown Green Team grant for June 1 - August 31st at 50% of wages. Admission fees this year are $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for ages 7-18 and 6 and under are free. Family specials will be $5.00. We were nominated again this year for the Premier’s Volunteer Service Award. We received a certificate of recognition commending us as volunteers of exceptional merit in the province of Manitoba. Our bingo has become the Community Bingo. It is headed up under the museum but the bingo committee has decided to help other community groups other than the museum. So far the bingo committee has donated to the museum, legion, theatre and minor sports. The only money the museum will receive from the bingos is from the concession. We take in an average of $40.00 every two weeks. Our operating grant hasn’t come in yet. Our museum is in need of new members for ideas and helpers. If anyone is interested please contact Ernestine at 827-2444. New Business: An election riding debate will be held at the Kinsmen Hall on May 28th,03. Come out and see what the candidates have to offer us! The date of the next meeting is Monday, June 16th, 2003 at 7:00pm. A motion was made by Moray, seconded by Glen that we adjourn. Carried. |
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