It has been over a month since I attended to this blog. My vacation to points south was very relaxing and enjoyable however the weather was not much different than here, in fact the desert between Vegas and Yuma had more snow that we have. San Diego is one of my favorite spots next to Lloydminster and the weather lived up to my expectations. One thing about a road trip to another country, it makes you appreciate what we have here in Lloydminster Canada ... the very best place in the world to live. Our steady economy, great people, caring polititions, and an abundance of jobs makes us blessed indeed.
Speaking of caring people ... our Chamber has felt priveleged to participate with the Musgrave family for the past seven years in honoring the Emergency Services Workers .. the RCMP, Britannia Wilton Fire Department, Rescue Squad and Ambulance Workers as well as the Lloydminster Fire Department. These individuals put themselves out there on a daily basis to help to protect our community. The Musgrave family was also recognized this year by Synergy Credit Union for all that they, as a company, do for this community. We are pleased to have them as a Corporate member of our Chamber.
The Chamber is winding down for the year with the final board meeting of the year next week. The Chamber board, and in particilar our president, Kevin Lundell, has put in many hours this past year representing the Chamber and the interests of our Chamber members. Being a Chamber board member is an important job and these folks take their job seriously and share their time and talents without reservation. I personally would like to thank them for all of their support and encouragement over the year.
We also have an incrediable staff at the Chamber office. Their daily commitment to our members and our community is appreciated. Without their patience, skills, wisdom and knowledge our Chamber would not be able to function as one of the best in the country. They are a great team to be proud of.
Our over 560 members is what makes this community rock. Your community support is what makes it possible for Lloydminster to have the sports, culture, recreation and social supports that we have. The standard of living in our community is directly related to the growing, innovative & dyanamic business community that we are pleased to represent. When we pair that up with a forward thinking, skilled and progressive City council and city administration, we can't lose.
I look forward to the new heights that our community and our Chamber will reach in 2012. I wish you all a relaxing, safe and blessed Christmas.
Till next year .....
Pat
