Pemberton & District News & Community Events

WE NEED FILMMAKERS!

With the incredible support of the Copperdome Lodge, Pemberton Winterfest 2008’ is very excited and pleased to announce our “first ever Pemberton Mountain Film Festival” to be included in the calendar events from February 11-13, 2008. We need you in order to make that happen! If you have a film that centers on sports or adventure; then we would love the opportunity to showcase your slideshow or film!

Some sample film themes are:

Paragliding, BASE Jumping, Speed Flying, Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Kayaking, Climbing

With a theme each night, there is something for the adventure seeker in all of us!

Please contact Michelle Murray at 604-698-5795 by January 19, 2008 to have your submission considered. Time is of the essence!

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Pemberton Mountain Film Festival
Part of the Pemberton Winterfest Celebrations

The Pemberton area is a Mecca for the mountain adventure sports enthusiasts and is home to many who are interested in the artistic, cultural and social aspects of life in non-urban areas of the world and the Pemberton Mountain Film Festival (PMFF) will seek to showcase a combination of some of the best commercial and amateur films centered on the world of adventure sports and mountain life, in its broadest context.

The PMFF will be hosted at the Copperdome Lodge, located in the Pemberton Meadows. The Copperdome Lodge proudly offers a newly transformed schoolhouse that provides a recently renovated multi-purpose training facility and theatre for 50 or more people. The Copperdome Lodge is located in a rural setting surrounded by both verdant farmland and the towering peaks of the Coast Mountains - an ideal setting for the PMFF.

The PMFF will run for three nights during the Winterfest celebration, February 11th 12th and 13th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, providing an exciting mid-week addition to the action packed Winterfest calendar. Each evening will showcase a number of short to mid-length movies showcasing films in the following themes:

• February 11th – Air Sports and adventures
(e.g. paragliding, BASE-jumping, speed flying, etc.)

• February 12th – Snow Sports & Adventures
(e.g. skiing, snowboarding, sledding, etc.)

• February 13th – Water and Rock
(e.g. climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, etc.)

While the evenings and general themes will be set, the exact itinerary for each particular evening will be published and advertised a week prior to the event.

Locally sourced material along with films from independent and small producers will be highlighted whenever possible.

Contact: Michelle Murray, 604-698-5795. Deadline is January 19, 2008.
www.pembertonwinterfest.com.

2010 BUSINESS SUMMIT PROMISES AN INCOMPARABLE AGENDA

With the countdown to 2010 well underway, the B.C. Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat is hosting the 2010 Business Summit on February 11, 2008 in Vancouver, featuring a one-time-only line-up of senior officials from companies that make up the ‘Olympic family’.

Games’ sponsors, participating national Olympic and Paralympic committees, international sports federations, local and international broadcasters, and hospitality and event specialists will bring personal and practical business perspectives to the Summit, and will provide valuable information about the wide range of goods, services, and people they will require.

Some of the featured speakers include:

- Scot Smythe, VISA International
- Brett Goodman, NBC Universal
- Magnus Alvarsson, Atos Origin
- Peter Franklin, Coca-Cola

Agenda topics include product retailing, visitor services, broadcast support, technology requirements, venue supply, and athlete support services.

For companies looking to participate in the 2010 experience, this is an important opportunity to learn and make quality connections in a very targeted environment.

It is a significant achievement to get a line-up of this calibre under one roof. While there have been several 2010-related business workshops, meetings and conference leading up to this point, this particular event will bring some of the most valuable 2010 business opportunities into sharper focus, directly from the key decision makers who are making it happen.

The Province of B.C. created the B.C. Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat to help BC companies connect to 2010 business.

Registration is open now, featuring an Early Bird Rate of $399+GST per person, at www.2010BusinessSummit.com or 1-866-646-3561.

Download a 2010 Summit poster.

Pemberton Winterfest is very excited to invite you to join us in welcoming Miga, Quatchi and Sumi, the mascots for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Come fall in love with these three enchanting characters and of course Pemberton Potato Jack!

Miga, Quatchi, Sumi will be participants in the Pemberton Winterfest Parade on Saturday February 9th from 11:00am to 11:30am, followed by an appearance at the Pemberton Museum from 12:00pm to 12:30pm where you can have your picture taken with your favorite mascot.

To make this day even more magical join us for Artfollies Unlimited at the main stage in the Legion parking lot from 1:00pm to 4:30pm where Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and Potato Jack will mingle with the crowd.

Enjoy the excitement of your Winterfest celebrations & the Spirit of BC!

Visit our website at www.pembertonwinterfest.com for a complete schedule of events.

Contact: France Lamontagne 604-894-0065
Email: alchemist@mycoast.net

B.C.'s deputy chief electoral officer is asking residents around the lower mainland to consider working with Elections BC as district electoral officers and deputy district electoral officers to manage election preparedness and the administration of the May 2009 general election and referendum on electoral reform.

"Elections BC looks for leaders in all B.C. communities, including those in the lower mainland, to help us deliver the electoral process," Elections BC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Linda Johnson said. "Having people from area communities hold these key leadership positions ensures we take advantage of local knowledge during these very important events."

District electoral officers and deputy district electoral officers prepare and distribute materials and supplies and provide information and services to the general public, political parties and candidates. They receive, check and acknowledge receipt of nomination papers and arrange for the printing of voters lists and ballots. They are also responsible for ensuring the accessibility of voting opportunities including advance voting, mobile voting and general voting day operations.

"We would really like to hear from residents of the lower mainland who are interested in this work," Johnson added. "The district electoral officer positions will appeal to retired or semi-retired individuals who have management or leadership experience. Availability for training and part-time work is necessary during 2008. Full-time election-readiness operations will begin in April 2009."

Elections BC provides remuneration for these opportunities. The deadline for applying is Jan. 31. For more information on the Elections BC positions, visit the employment link at www.elections.bc.ca or call Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683.

Whistler Chamber of Commerce Presents Mark Lewis

When: Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Time: 11:45am-1:30pm
Location: Hilton Whistler Resort
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
After Jan. 24, $30 members, $40 non-members

Guest Speaker: Mark Lewis is President of Jet Set Sports, a premier provider of corporate hospitality services. Having worked on 13 Olympic Games, Mark will provide insight into venues, products and services needed leading up to and during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Businesses can expect to learn what they can do to capitalize on the hospitality needs of the Games.

Following Mark’s presentation, Betty MacLeod, Senior Manager, Olympic Business Development, RBC will share strategies to help BC companies capitalize on 2010 opportunities. Learn what your business or organization can do to capitalize on these hospitality needs and the 2010 Winter Games coming to BC.

To register, please contact Jaime at 604.932.5922 ext. 24 or events@whistlerchamber.com.

Jennie Helmer is pleased to be speaking about strategies to "Be Debt Free & Stay Free" on Tuesday January 29th, 2008 at the Pemberton Library from 6:30-7:30pm.

Simply screaming "help, get me out of debt", will not get you of the debt cycle.

Free child minding upon request.

Please phone 894.894.6916 to pre-register and for child minding requests.

For more information contact:
Ecovest Financial/ First Financial Securities Inc.
Jennie Helmer BComm. (Hons)
Investment Advisor
Professional Financial Planner
604.966.8091

NEWS RELEASE
January 29,2008

A reminder to all Chamber Members that the Annual General Meeting of the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Thursday, January 31,2008 at 7 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre.

Guest speaker will be Alexandra Ross , Economic Development Consultant.