As I look out my window today and see the snow melting, the sun shining and the little bunny rabbit hopping around enjoying the warm weather I reflect about how I really do like our four seasons. Perhaps winter could be a bit shorter but my vacation to southern climes for a couple of weeks helped to make the winter shorter.
Our board met for a day of planning on March 22nd and a new vision statement and future focus will be revealed over the next few weeks. It has been five years since our last planning session and our environment has changed somewhat and our goals have been achieved. It was time to set a new direction.
Business Education month wrapped up on Wednesday night with the Women In Business event. Speaker, Pat Katz reminded us that if we are to be healthy, productive individuals it is necessary to pause every so often and rest and renew. The fashon show, trade show booths and the fun and fellowship enjoyed by the women who participated made the work of this event very worthwhile.
Our president, Kevin Lundell was in attendance at the Lakeland College scholarship night on March 9th and enjoyed dinner and conversation with Laura Burgess and Taylor Weighill, the recipients of the Chamber of Commerce business scholarships.
Our Chamber vice president, Leana Ross attended the Heavy Crude Oil bonspiel and brought greetings on behalf of the Chamber. Congratulations to Doug Gilby, this years Oilman of the Year.
During Business Education month the Chamber held two workshops on Labour Standards. One for Alberta and one for Saskatchewan. My colleagues look at me strange when I tell them that we in Lloydminster work twice as hard as the rest of Canada because we have to do two of everything.
Speaking of doubling up, we will be holding an all Candidates forum for the federal election .. again for candidates from both sides of the border. This forum is set for Tuesday, April 26th. We are still working out the details but mark you calendar for this opportunity to questions the candidates who will be running in the election on May 2nd.
Streetscapes Co. held their AGM on March 23rd at the Royal Canadian Legion. Welcome to new board members Corry Bates and Dabir Naqvi. Streetscapes is currently in the planning phase for the Downtown Street Fest on June 11th.
Sask Tourism Education Council, in conjuction with Lakeland College and Service Canada, is holding their spring session of the Ready to Work program. Part of the program includes a practicum where the students, under the direction of a Red Seal Chef, prepare and serve lunches to the community. If you are interested in participating in these lunches, please give me a call. There are limited tickets and they are allotted on a first come first serve basis.
Sure Shot III filming will begin in Lloydminster next week. It will interesting to observe how this "hockey movie" starring some of our local folks will turn out. The Chamber along with several of our members and the City of Lloydminster have supported this initiative. Seeing our Chamber board sign in the movie will be exciting.
Till next time....
Pat
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