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All mem- Achievement Awards (OBAA), which is being held bers of the 2010-2011 board of directors will be sworn in September 20th in Toronto. The prestigious OBAA at the Chamber’s 61st annual general meeting, which will awards are held each year by the Ontario Chamber take place in October. of Commerce to celebrate business excellence in Each of the Chamber’s 1,115 voting members was issued Ontario. As a result of De Beers’ unwavering com- either an electronic or paper ballot and had a period of mitment to Timmins’ business community and over two weeks to place a vote. Each board member serves immeasurable contribution to the province of a term of two years and can apply for re-election at the Ontario, the Timmins Chamber submitted the end of the term for a maximum of three terms. nomination to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce “Each member of the 2010-2011 board of directors for consideration. brings different skills and experience to the table,” says This year’s ceremony will honour recipients incoming Chamber president Gary Marriott. “I’m looking across four different categories. The Desjardins forward to the upcoming Chamber year. It is a pleasure to Award for Large Business is presented to two large work with such a dedicated, qualified group of individu- businesses in Ontario that demonstrate business als.” excellence across a wide range of categories. With the 2010-2011 Chamber year just around the cor- Among other things, the De Beers Canada Victor ner, the board of directors hosted their annual planning Mine was chosen in recognition of its strong com- session in late August. Each year the board sets strategic mitment to working with aboriginal communities priorities at this session, which also serves to familiarize Past President Fred Gibbons (right) hands over the gavel to the and its sound environmental practices. new directors with the finer points of the organization. new Chamber President Gary Marriott. From the beginning, De Beers has been a strong supporting member of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, serving as Annual Title Sponsor for the past four years and receiving the President’s Award Meet the 2010/11 Board of Directors at the 2010 Nova Business Excellence Awards. The Timmins Chamber and De Beers have a long stand- Postion Company Postion Company ing relationship in partnering on many advocacy PRESIDENT Claude J. Gagnon Claude J. Gagnon files including environmental assessment, diamond royalty and Far North Act. Gary Marriott NorthernTel Professional Photography “The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is thrilled PAST PRESIDENT Christine Leclair Leclair Planning Consultancy that the Victor Mine is being recognized for its good business practices,” says 2010-2011 Chamber Fred Gibbons Northern College of Barry Martin Genivar President Gary Marriott. “De Beers is a valued part- Applied Arts & Technology Bill McMillan** Porcupine Gold Mines – ner of our Chamber and we are grateful for their TREASURER Goldcorp Canada Ltd. dedicated support of the Timmins’ business com- munity and our region.” Rick Briand BDC Patty McGirr* RBC Financial Group “We are very humbled by this nomination and BOARD MEMBERS the award,” said Heather Duhn, Communications Lorenzo Melchiorre Xstrata Copper Coordinator for the De Beers Canada Victor Mine. Terry DiTullio Norfab Metal & Machine Michael MetatawabinFive Nations Energy Inc. “This was not something we were expecting, and we are very touched by the Timmins Chamber of Phil Barton Algonquin Business Computers Peter Murray Ontario Power Generation Commerce’s nomination. Our entire team of Bill Belanger* J.L. Richards & Associates Limited Art Pultz** Rogers Communications employees and contractors works very hard to live (Q92/EZ Rock) up to the diamond standard, and it will be great to Joel Bergeron BMT Insurance and Financial Services honour them with this recognition from our Josh Bond Riopelle Griener Alan Thorne* Tembec peers.” Professional Corporation Mike O’Blenis Eacom Timber Corp. The Desjardins Award for Large Business will be presented to the De Beers Canada Victor Mine on Wayne Bozzer** Timmins Family YMCA John Labine Lake Shore Gold Corp. 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On Aug. 4, the says Marks. “You can’t be afraid to Chamber held its first “So You Want to talk.” be a Candidate?” information session Marks is a strong proponent of designed to give first-time candidates for positive campaigning, and urged the the 2010 election a glimpse inside the potential candidates to run a cam- world of campaigning and municipal paign that emphasizes what you politics. plan to do on council rather than More than 20 members of the public one that criticizes other candidates. attended to get the inside scoop from Bill Greenberg, who has managed city clerk Jack Watson, former councillors campaigns at all levels of govern- Kevin Vincent and Andrew Marks, and ment, addressed the importance of former campaign manager Bill having a campaign manager. Greenberg. The Chamber’s Municipal Although professional campaign Affairs Committee organized the session managers are often employed in to help clarify misconceptions and provincial or federal elections, increase public understanding about family members and friends often municipal elections and politics. Jack Watson, City of Timmins clerk, let “So handle these responsibilities at the City clerk Jack Watson started the You Want to be a Candidate?” participants municipal level. Greenberg says the most know what is required to run in the Oct. 25, Former City of Timmins councillors Kevin morning with a detailed look at the logis- Vincent (left) and Andrew Marks (right) gave important consideration when choosing tics of running a municipal election cam- 2010 municipal election, including important a campaign manager should be your abil- dates and rules for fundraising. an inside look at municipal politics at the paign. Mayoral candidates in Timmins information session. Bill Greenberg (centre) ity to get along with the person. can spend up to $36,000 on a campaign: shared his experience and expertise in cam- Campaign managers form a vital part $0.85 per eligible elector plus a base paign management with the group. of the campaign team, managing the amount of $7,500. Councillors can spend tions against putting off this all-impor- logistics of the campaign while the candi- $0.85 per eligible elector in their ward tant step until the last minute. Running a date is out meeting people and garnering plus a base amount of $5,000. solid campaign takes a great deal of plan- focused on the key issues that prompted support. Among other things, the cam- Fundraising cannot begin until the candi- ning and must be taken seriously. you to run for office. paign manager must oversee volunteers, date files their papers at City Hall. An “You can’t possibly put together a good Andrew Marks served two terms on city fundraising, media contact, and canvass- individual or business can contribute no campaign by walking in at the last council, 2000-2006. Marks emphasized ing. more than $750 to a single campaign. minute,” says Watson. the serious commitment one makes Greenberg’s advice to future candidates Watson also reminded potential candi- Kevin Vincent, who served on council when running for public office. He is not to dismiss any of the public’s con- dates of key dates pertaining to the 2010 from 2003-2006, advised attendees to encouraged attendees to do plenty of cerns, no matter how trivial they may election. Election signage can be erected take time to consider what they are going research beforehand and consult with seem to you. no more than 30 days prior to the elec- to stand for and focus on these issues family, friends and employer before “Every issue is important to at least one tion, although campaign offices can have throughout the campaign. deciding to run. Marks himself spoke to person,” says Greenberg. “Therefore it is signage in place up to 90 days prior to “I would encourage you to find three the mayor and several council members important that you not take any of them the election.