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Elections, Xmas Dinner, Tourism Plans & More - November 24, 2005
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS
Congratulations to the newly elected local government officials!
Village Council:
Mayor Jordan Sturdy; Councilors, Mark Blundell, Jennie Helmer, Kirsten McLeod, David MacKenzie,
SLRD Director Area C:
Susie Gimse
School District #48 Trustees:
Dave Walden (Village), Mike Milner ( Area C).
The newly elected Pemberton Village Council will take office at their Inaugural Meeting on Monday, December 5, 2005 at
7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CHAMBER CHRISTMAS DINNER
The Annual Chamber Christmas Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at the Centennial Café. The buffet will
be an “East meets West” menu. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $30 ea. at the Pemberton
Valley Supermarket or Paperworks.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Each year the Chamber hosts a Christmas in the Park for the community. This event is scheduled for Sunday, December 4th
in Pioneer Park from 2 – 3:30 p.m. The Signal Hill School Choir will be performing and Santa will pay a visit. There will
be hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone.
TOURISM PEMBERTON RECEIVES GRANTS
A grant of $22,500 has been awarded to Tourism Pemberton to prepare a 5-year Marketing and Development Plan for Pemberton.
The Chamber has provided an additional $2,500 towards this initiative. Funding was secured through the Community Futures
Development Corporation of Howe Sound from Western Economic Development.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) is currently being advertised with the deadline for proposals set for Nov. 30th. The specifications
for this RFP are available by contacting David MacKenzie at 604-894-200 or email –
david@pembertonchamber.com before Nov. 25th.
2005 COMMUNITY TOURISM PROGRAM GRANT
The Village of Pemberton on behalf of Tourism Pemberton has been granted $22,577.95 which is the Phase 1 entitlement for
the Village of Pemberton. The Union of BC Municipalities is administering this program and funding has been provided by
the Province of BC. This funding will be allocated to the new Pemberton Visitor Info Centre. Additional funding has also
been approved by the Squamish Lillooet Regional District from Area C’s tourism funding allocation under this program.
MEAGER HOT SPRINGS
The Directors of the Chamber are concerned that 2 years have now passed and there is still no access to Meager Hot Springs,
our area’s most popular natural tourist attraction. This closure has had a definite economic impact to our community. The
Chamber will continue to lobby for access to this site. Many visitors continue to seek information regarding the hot springs
and are disappointed that they are still not able to visit this popular area.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber would like to welcome new members Ski Remote Horizons and Silhouette Fitness.
AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
Chamber Director Karen Ross has been appointed to the Village of Pemberton’s Airport Consultative Committee to represent
the Chamber. This committee will meet on Nov. 29th. The focus of the meeting will be to update members of the Committee
and the new Mayor and Council on the status of the work to date and to review for discussion several governance options
that might be considered by Council with respect to airport operations and development.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY SIGNS
Space is still available on the two Business Directory Signs. Any businesses interested please email
info@pembertonchamber.com or call 604-894-6477 for further information.
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