Present: Curtis Wytinck, Carol Fulford, Chris Tanasichuk, Joan Fallis, and Rob Gudnason

Regrets: Earl Malyon, Moray Jamieson, and Ernestine Sepke

1. Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm.

2. Approval of Minutes from January 10^th, 2007. Chris/Joan Carried

3. Approval of Treasurer's Report as presented. Joan/Carol Carried

Approval of 2007 Budget as presented. Joan/Curt Carried

4. Old Business
1. Town Signs: We are still waiting approval for the sight of the second sign.
2. Walking Path: An application has been sent in for a Hometown Manitoba Grant to assist with this project.
3. Review of the Round Table Report: A general discussion was held regarding the information that came from the meeting with Mr. Wheeler. A work plan will be made at a future meeting.

7.1 (New Business) A discussion was held on exploring the idea of providing training assistance for trades people. Chris and Robert are to gather information from other communities that may be implementing assistance.

A discussion was also held on the Community Works Loan Program. It was decided that perhaps the citizens of Glenboro and the surrounding area need to be reminded that this program still exists.

4. Moving of the "Events" sign: It was decided, that while the sign by the highway serves its purpose, the sign would better serve the people of Glenboro if it were re-located to a downtown site. An exact location will be decided upon in the near future.
5. Annual Meeting Review: It was a very positive meeting and all that attended enjoyed themselves immensely. Cheques totaling $1,750.00 were given to the Ladybug Foundation. This included the sales of all bracelets and scarves in the community and one half of the proceeds from the donation box at the AGM. A discussion was held on ideas for next years meeting.
6. Glenboro Agricultural Day: This was held at the Community Hall on March 21, 2007 and was the first year the GCDC was directly involved. Approximately 25 to 30 people attended in the morning with more in the afternoon. There were 11 informational booths set up and a wonderful lunch provided by the Ag Society and sponsored by the Westoba Credit Union.
5. Correspondence
1. Letters of Support to various organizations to accompany grant applications.
2. Thank you letter from Hannah Taylor.
3. Pearson Education Canada thanking us for the use of a picture of Sara the Camel in a Grade 4 Educational workbook they were printing.
4. An invitation from the Baldur Community Development to take part in their parade on June 23^rd, 2007.
5. A letter was received from the Prairie Spirit School Division requesting to meet with the GCDC to discuss their Host program for International Students. Chris has already attended meetings regarding this issue and is to remain the local contact.
6. Committee Reports
1. Properties:

Hall: Bjorn Enterprises completed the wood floor refinishing in time for the AGM. They also installed new vanity lights in both washrooms. A new refrigerator was purchased from Cypress River Electric. Armand Vallotton has agreed to accept the position of Hall Manager effective March 1, 2007.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" social was poorly attended; however the 40-50 that did attend had an enjoyable time.

Donations in the amount of $500 each were received from Apple's Esso and Brock Wallis and also a $400 donation from the Hawkins Hustlers. Thank you.

Theatre: The new projector, sound system and screen have been installed as well as the new curtain, automation system for the lights and curtain and the stage has been extended with the help of our loyal volunteers. The Theatre has also been awarded a bingo to work in Winnipeg on June 23^rd. The money received for this will go towards the insulating and siding of the theatre. A Community Places grant application has been sent in for this project.

Camel Park & Signage: An application for a Hometown Manitoba Grant has been sent in to help with the cost of building a picnic shelter over one of the picnic tables.

2. Museum: The Museum Committee will be running the concession upstairs at the rink again this year for the Curling Bonspiel. Ken Cullen has been awarded the contract to put tin on the roof and Kelly Fulford has been awarded the contract to install a metal step on the north side of the museum. The Museum Committee has been awarded two bingos to work in Winnipeg with the dates being April 7^th and May 6^th, 2007. If anyone can assist please contact Carol Fulford at 827-2357 or Chris Tanasichuk at 827-2575.
3. Business and Industry: This new committee has met twice. The first meeting was an organizational meeting. The second meeting was to make a work plan and a budget. A discussion was also held on what items may actually be obtainable for our area and which ones may never be achieved.
4. Economic Development Officer: Glenboro will be having a booth at the 75^th anniversary of the Peace Gardens, which is to be held on July 14^th, 2007. Work is underway on new brochures and souvenirs for the upcoming season.
7. New Business
1. Training assistance for professional or trades that may be needed in our area. This was discussed above in 4.3
8. Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 7:00pm
9. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm. Carol/Rob