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PEMBERTON CHAMBER NEWS - June 2 2005

CHAMBER LUNCHEON
The next Pemberton Chamber luncheon will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at 12 noon at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #201. Guest Speakers will be:

• Roy McClean - Custom Fit Communications
  "How to build a web site that works -101"
• Cam McIvor - McIvor Properties
  "Economic Generators in the Pemberton Area"

It would be appreciated if you could confirm your attendance by June 8th to assist with the catering. Please call 604-894-6477 or email info@pembertonchamber.com

NOTE: There will be no Chamber luncheons in July and August.

NEW PEMBERTON BROCHURE / MAP
Our new and updated Pemberton Brochure/Map has arrived and is available any business that would like some copies for their customers. Please stop by the Visitor Info Centre to get your supply.

VICE PRESIDENT ATTENDS BC CHAMBER AGM
Paul Selina, Vice-President represented the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce at the BC Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting which was held last week in Harrison Hot Springs. The Pemberton Chamber was grateful for the bursary it received from the BC Chamber which paid for our delegate's registration.

CONDOLENCES
We were saddened to hear of the passing of our President's mother-in-law. Our sympathy is extended to Carolyn & Mark Blundell and family.

RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION EVENT
For a second year the Chamber and Community Centre will be sponsoring the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event in Pemberton on Sunday June 12th. Co-Chairs for the event are Shirley Henry - Chamber and Linda Brown - Community Centre. An enthusiastic group of volunteers will be on hand for this event. The major national sponsor for this event is the Scotia Bank and Pemberton is fortunate to have the support and co-operation of the Scotia Bank staff. Businesses are encouraged to put together a team and challenge other businesses. Funds raised at this local event will be split two ways half to the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Foundation and half to a community project that will enhance the quality of life for spinal cord injury persons. The committee has designated the funds for improvements to the trail system at One Mile Lake.

This event is for any form of non-motorized activity - walking, wheel chairs, running skating, skateboarding, baby buggies AND we even have a horse section. The horse section will take a different route. Two routes are available a short 2 km and longer 8 km. route. Registration takes place at 12 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre and the event starts at 1 p.m. This is a family event and it would be appreciated if you leave your dogs at home. All participants in this event will receive a discount coupon to attend the Sunday performances at the Pemberton Folk Festival in Pioneer Park. You can register online at www.rickhansen.com or pick up a form at the Pemberton Community Centre, Scotia bank or Pemberton Visitor Info Centre.

For further information contact Shirley Henry - 604-894-6477

TOURISM PEMBERTON HAS A LOGO
Tourism Pemberton, a committee of the Pemberton Chamber, now has an official logo which will be used in its marketing initiatives - developed by Custom Fit Communications.

To access copies of this logo in 1, 2 or 4 colour applications please contact Roy McClean - roy@customfitonline.com.

VISITOR STATS UP FROM 2004
The visitor statistics for the 3 weeks that the Pemberton Visitor Info Centre has been opened are up from 2004. To May 31st there were 1542 visitors compared to 2004 which saw 1126 visitors.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY SIGNS
Any one who is interested in having their business listed on one of the business directory signs, either at One Mile Lake or across from Signal Hill School, please contact Shirley Henry at 604-894-7477 or email info@pembertonchamber.com.

Rates for the signs have been set at $200 per year. All existing signs will be removed by the end of June and new ones installed. The space is limited, so act now if you are interested.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
  Bob Boyar - Sutton Group West Coast Realty
  Small Potatoes Bazaar

2005 MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE
A final reminder to anyone who has not yet renewed their membership for 2005 - your membership fees are now due. Only those who have paid by June 20th will be listed in the membership directory. Membership renewal forms are available on the Chamber website - www.pembertonchamber.com

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER PRESENTATION
Ian Robertson, Director of Sustainable Development for Rocky Mountaineer Vacations gave a presentation on May 19th on the new routes planned and opportunities that could be available for Pemberton area businesses to benefit from. When asked where the train would be serviced - no decision has been made at this point. Ian was given a tour of the trackage in Pemberton and made aware of other businesses that could service the needs of the train. Supplies and services that will be required are interior cleaning, exterior cleaning, carpet cleaning, fuel, septic service, security, watering, catering on board meals, and newspapers. The value of these contracts is over $1 million. Opportunities exist in cleaning, food preparation, fuel, water, as well as staffing. On the day trip from Vancouver to Whistler there is also the opportunity to capture some of the visitors who may choose to extend their stay instead of a one day trip. Pemberton was encouraged to market the region and the experiences. It is up to our community to give the tourists a reason why they should come to Pemberton.

FRASER BASIN COUNCIL MANAGER SPEAKS
AT LUNCHEON
Bob Purdy, Manager, Greater Vancouver - Squamish Pemberton Region of the Fraser Basin Council was the guest speaker. His presentation focused on "Collaborative Leadership in the Fraser Basin" He gave an overview of the boundaries of the Fraser Basin and the history of its formation. The background covered why it exists, the council and tips for building prosperous and resilient communities. The Basin is 250,000 sq. km. and includes land drained by the Fraser River and its tributaries. It makes up 1/3 of the provincial land mass. He gave some examples of the challenges faced in the basin - decline of fish stocks, economic hard times in some communities, health issues, waste management, aboriginal & non-aboriginal relationships He outlined the roles of the council which included sustainability, education, a catalyst for sustainability issues, impartial body that has multi interests, it has inter jurisdictional network, objective recorder, and reports on progress towards more sustainable basin.

PEMBERTON CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
Decorate your business! The Pemberton Canada Day Committee is encouraging all businesses to decorate their stores for the last week in June. Let's make Pemberton and area a colourful display as we celebrate Canada's Birthday. The committee is busy formulating plans for another exciting schedule of events for the whole family culminating with July 1st celebrations.

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