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CHAMBERCHAMBER SPOTLIGHT SHERWOOD PARK & DISTRICT CHAMBERCHAMBER OF COMMERCECOMMERCE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT As my term as president of the Sherwood Park & We are known by our peer chambers for all that we do; both in terms of the events we District Chamber of Commerce draws to a close, I’ve put on, and most importantly for the work we do as well as being a passionate voice finally taken a moment to sit back and reflect on the of the business community. past year. Only now do I fully realize the scope and immense responsibilities that this position entails. We I want to thank the entire board for their generous support and participation for not continue to experience challenging times as business only in our advocacy role but for their volunteerism in all projects, events and all the owners, managers and residents. The federal, provincial, chamber activities that we participated in throughout the year. The Board typically and municipal governments have taken broad sweeping does not meet over the summer but has agreed to have additional Board Meetings measures to protect Canadians from COVID – 19. The in July and August to assess member needs and give direction as needed to serve the wide-sweeping policies and programs that governments membership. have put in place have changed several times to address gaps in needs for businesses and employees. These It has been a tremendous opportunity and a great privilege to lead the Chamber in Cathy Olesen measures were implemented to protect us from this the past year. The chamber would like to assure you that we value your membership 2019-20 Chamber President global pandemic, but the devastating effect on our and all the goods and services you provide to our community. We also understand the business community has taken its toll on many of you. considerable stress you are going through, not only as business people but also with your families and friends. Special thanks to my husband, Rex, and my family for their The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce has taken all necessary steps love and support. possible to protect and assist our business community. These steps include protecting our membership, Board of Directors, and staff with policies and procedures to In closing, I would like to say thank you to the membership for your belief and mitigate health, financial and safety issues to the best of our abilities. support for myself and the Board over the past year. I know Wade Cummings and his Board will do a great job representing you, the membership over the next year. Wade, I think of all the past presidents who volunteered before me and I now have a greater if I can be of assistance over the next year as past president, I am here for you and appreciation of the leadership and vision of all who have served in this critical role look forward to your leadership and sincerely wish you nothing but success in the and have paved the way. Over the years, we have celebrated our successes and learned 2020-21 year as president. from our mistakes but one thing is for certain, this chamber has become one of the strongest and most active chambers in the chamber federation both provincially and Thank you! federally. Top 10 Reasons to Join the Chamber If we can help in any way or if you have any thoughts on how we can help your business get through these troubling times, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1. Connect your business to the community 2. Add credibility to your business 780-416-3056 or 3. Build your business through tremendous networking opportunities [email protected]. 4. Increase awareness of your business with several advertising, marketing and sponsorship opportunities 5. Influence the future of your business with a collective voice to government issues affecting your business 6. Keep you informed on your business environment 7. Positively affect your bottom line through discount programs and valued added Welcome New Members! services 8. Help you find answers to your business questions 9. Match your business interests – leadership and volunteerism opportunities 10. Promote your business • Big Click • Occupational Trauma Services Inc. • SepTech Solutions Canada Inc. $!#" @S@SHPKChamberHPKChamber CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT SHERWOOD PARK & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2019-2020 CHAMBER LUNCHEONS The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly luncheons each year which are organized to comply with our by-laws that require a monthly meeting with our general membership. These Luncheons update our members on current news and events, providing networking opportunities and feature a guest speaker to address current issues or provide local updates. I was proud to serve as Chair and Emcee of the luncheon portfolio and on behalf of the Chamber thank the following speakers: September: Joben Lopez, Senior Account Manager, Export Development Canada October: Rick Bastow, Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Manager, Edmonton Metropolitan Region at the Government of Alberta November: Honourable Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Alberta December: Greg Caldwell, Director, Development and Innovation, ATCO Pipelines & Liquids Global Business Unit January: Gerry Gabinet, Director of Economic Development and Tourism at Strathcona County February: Lynn Wyton, Director of Strategic Business Connections, Edmonton International Airport Wade Cummings 2019-20 Luncheon Chair Joben Lopez Rick Bastow Honourable Travis Toews Greg Caldwell Gerry Gabinet Lynn Wyton Export Development Canada Government of Alberta Government of Alberta ATCO Pipelines Strathcona County Edmonton International Airport 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Jonathan Gallo Cathy Olesen - President Gallo and Company Chartered Professional Aster Gardens Accountants Penny Jennings Wade Cummings - Vice President Minuteman Press in the Park Enrich Mortgage Group Jeff Lorenz The LorenzTeam Realty Group Darryl Popik - 2nd Vice President Geoff Matheson RBC Matheson Insurance Services Ltd. Pam McCormack Back row left to right: Brad Severin - Treasurer Body & Soul Day Spa Jeff Lorenz, Mike Roppelt, Dave Stults, Darryl Popik, Bradley D. Severin Professional Corporation Kyle McKinney and Wade Cummings Kyle McKinney Veria Law Elan Burns - Secretary Front row left to right: Elan Real Estate Michael Roppelt Todd Banks, Brad Severin, Cathy Olesen, Janet GSS Integrated Energy Ltd. Sochatsky, Marty Shigehiro and Penny Jennings Dave Stults - Past President Marty Shigehiro Court & Stults Shig’s Flowers (Absent: Elan Burns, Jonathan Gallo, Janet Sochatsky Dave Stanley-Smith, Geoff Matheson, Trendz Optical Ltd. Pam McCormack) Todd Banks - Executive Director & Public Relations Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce Dave Stanley-Smith First Call Heating & Air Conditioning CHAMBERCHAMBER SPOTLIGHT CHAMBERCHAMBER YEARYEAR IN REREVIEWVIEW LETTER FROM THE BOARD Dear Chamber Members and Partners, Golf Tournament We at the chamber understand how devastating this pandemic is on your business Our Golf Tournament date has moved to August 26. We are working out the and we have met regularly via video conferencing as a Board and would like to details with the Broadmoor Golf Course for a safe, fun event. Registration will be provide this update of our activities; announced mid July. Networking Events Member Satisfaction Survey • Breakfast Networking Meetings on Thursday mornings are canceled for the Our annual satisfaction survey for the chamber membership will be emailed out duration of our chamber year-end (June 30), and we look to resume these to all members, specifically to the primary contact at each member business. This meetings in some manner starting in September. year’s survey is an abbreviated version as we did not do many of our usual events or • After Hours Mixers are also canceled and will hopefully resume in September programs due to COVID-19 and should only take 4 – 5 minutes to complete. Please with cooperation with our partners. complete the survey and let us know what we are doing right, as well as any areas • Our Monthly Luncheons will begin in some manner in September. Our you feel we can improve on. Thank you! Luncheons also serve as our General Meetings, and we would like to conduct board elections in person in September if possible.*** Meeting Rooms All meeting room rentals have been canceled as of March 17. No new room booking Board Elections reservations will be accepted up to June 30, and resumption of meeting rooms will Board elections are currently postponed. Wade Cummings will move into the be addressed as we work out safety concerns for meeting participants and staff. Presidency role on July 1 as Cathy Olesen will have fulfilled her term as president on June 30. The nomination committee will meet over the summer to ensure elections Certificates of Origin Documents are properly conducted. The election delay allows members to take care of their Todd and Kara will be available by appointment only to process your documents. companies first during these challenging times. The Board felt this process enables Please email [email protected] and those interested in a board position to be in a better position to evaluate if they can [email protected] to book an appointment. run for the election and volunteer on our Board. Member Assistance Board Meetings • Our staff are always available via email and phone Monday through Friday, and The Board typically does not meet over the summer but has agreed to have we are anticipating the offices to be open to members and the public on July 6, additional Board Meetings in July and August to assess member needs and give 2020. direction as needed to serve the membership. • If you have an emergency, please feel free to call Executive Director Todd Banks anytime at 780-416-3056. Committee Meetings • We will continue enhancing our “Shop Local” program to assist local businesses. All “in-person” committee meetings are canceled unless specific invitations are sent You may have seen our Shop Local Signs throughout Sherwood Park! to participants for video conference meetings.