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Pemberton Chamber News - October 2006 - Part 2

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
A special welcome to the following new members of the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce:
* Shane Bourbonnais
* Olemotive Auto Repair
* Silvhorn Automotive Ltd.
* Pemberton Stock Car Association
* Dr. Shannon Paul, Chiropractor
* Snap Whistler
* Whistler Dogsledding
* Anderson Lodge B & B
* Pemberton & District Public Library
* Clip Clop Barber Shop

LONELY PLANET TRAVEL WRITER
John Lee, travel writer for the Lonely Planet BC Edition, was in Pemberton on September 1st where he was escorted by Shirley Henry and presented with a folder of all the Chamber activities and accommodations. His tour, arranged by Vancouver Coast & Mountains, included breakfast compliments of Big Sky Golf & Country Club, a glider flight courtesy of the Pemberton Soaring Centre, visits to North Arm Farm, CNN Backpackers, Pemberton Museum, Farmhouse B & B and lunch courtesy of the Chamber at the Pony Espresso.

VISITOR CENTRE CLOSES FOR THE SEASON
The Pemberton Visitor Centre had a very successful year with 20,639 visitors recorded at the centre. The number of visitors was up this year from 18,054 in 2005. The centre opened on May 15 and closed on September 30, 2006. Student summer staff performing duties as Visitor Information Counselors were - Melissa Yon, Rebecca Strobl & Laura Rolandi. Financial assistance for the operation of the Visitor Information Centre was provided by Tourism BC, HRDC, Village of Pemberton, SLRD and the Chamber.

CHAMBER ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT IS A SUCCESS
The first Annual Chamber/Rotary Golf Tournament was a huge success generating approximately $20,000 profit to be shared with both organizations. Special thanks to the committee chaired by Brian Young of Pemberton Valley Golf & Country Club. (Brian is both Rotary President & Chamber Director) This event would not have been possible without the generous support of the many donations, sponsors and golfers. Thanks to everyone involved!!

BIG SKY DENTAL GRAND OPENING
To celebrate their first year in business in Pemberton, the Big Sky Dental Clinic is holding a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 14th from 4-7 p.m. Those who are interested in attending please RSVP by October 9th - bigskydental@hotmail.com or call 604-894-5111.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS SEMINAR FOR BUSINESS
Overview: Does your business have or will it have employees? If so, then you need to know about B.C. Employment Standards Act and how it applies to your business.

Topics include:
- Basic standards and responsibilities.
- Employee or independent contractor?
- Managers.
- Wage rates, paying wages, wage statements, and record keeping.
- Deductions from wages, fee restrictions.
- Hours of work and overtime rules.
- Time banks, averaging agreements.
- Statutory holidays, annual vacation pay.
- Other types of leaves from work, including pregnancy and parental leave.
- Termination: Notice or pay? Just cause or not? Quit?
- Free resources/advice and the dispute resolution process.

This in-depth seminar will walk you through case scenarios, sample calculations, and provide an opportunity for discussion and Q & A.

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Location: Room 105, Pemberton Community Centre, Pemberton Meadows Road
Presenter: Employment Standards representative from the Ministry of Labour and Citizen's Services
How to Register:
Email - info@pembertonchamber.com or
call 604 894-6477
Refreshments served

PEMBERTON 2006 COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
This event is apart of a 2 day workshop funded by ArtsNows BC and Arts Build Communities initiative. Pemberton is one of 10 communities across the province to receive funding to host Public Dreams Society Artistic Director Dolly Hopkins for workshops and presentation on hosting community celebrations. Friday , November 24 - 6-9 p.m. will feature presentation on community festivals. Saturday, November 25 = 10-3 p.m. Dolly Hopkins will work with the Chamber of Commerce's Spirit of BC Community Committee to help develop plans for the community celebration in the lead up to 2010. Signal Hill Elementary School is the location and both days are FREE. For further information and to showcase your organizations events contact Lisa Richardson 604-894-1970 or lisarichardson@mycoast.net.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Watch for further information on:
Chamber Luncheon - Nov. Date TBA
Chamber Christmas Dinner & Business/Citizen of the Year Awards - Date TBA

2006 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
The 2006 Membership Directory will be mailed to members shortly.

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