The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce invites it's members to attend the 2008 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 7:00 pm at the TeckCominco Interpretative Centre located adjacent to our office, above the TD Bank.
The evening will feature guest speakers Forrest Drinnan, Chair of the New LeRoi Foundation and Sue Bock, President of Bock and Associates. Sue will be speaking on the value of the BC Chamber to local Chambers and their members. The BC Chamber exists to provide Leadership, advocacy and benefits to and for each member of the BC Chamber of Commerce (BCCC). As a member of the Board of Directors of the BCCC it's vital to her that the local chambers and their business members understand the role and powerful resource they have through the BCCC. As the broadest based business organization in the province, the BCCC represents the voice of business and it's critical that local businesses and government participate in the Chamber movement to ensure their issues and voices are heard at the provincial and federal levels.
Sue is a Certified Executive Coach from Royal Roads University and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. Throughout her career Sue has been active in a number of community endeavors both at the local and provincial level. As well as being Director at Large for BC Chamber of Commerce, she was also the District 8 Director for two and a half terms as well as a board member of the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce.
Sue's Chamber related activities include current Chair of the Financial Sustainability Committee and member of the AGM and Communications committee. Sue has been an active member of the board whether in a formal position or participating member of a committee and is proud to represent the voice of business from the West Kootenay region and at large.
The nominations and elections of the 2008 Board of Directors will be a part of our meeting as well as an updated on the Chamber’s 2007 activities by President, Corey Sinclair. The Chamber of Commerce membership is a community with a community. We challenge you to become a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors; put your ideas, input, and inspiration into action. If you are interested in sitting on the board you will find the Nomination Form at the bottom of this page as a PDF. Please print and fax the form to the Chamber office at 368-6427. The application deadline is March 27, 2008.
“WE” are “YOU”, the members, and all your business neighbours who are also members. YOU are the Chamber of Commerce! You provide the ideas, the drive, the goals and the know-how to keep the Chamber doing what it does. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to the Chamber Office by Thursday, March 27, 2008 if you will be attending.
Sincerely,
Corey Sinclair, President
Trail & District Chamber of Commerce
TRAIL & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CONSTITUTION:
Article 5 – Membership
5.1Every individual, Association, Corporation, Society or other corporate body interested in the industrial, commercial, economic, civic, educational and social advancement of this area shall be eligible for admission to membership of the Chamber oin accordance with the By-Laws.
BY-LAWS:
1.2General Membership
Application for General membership shall be made by completing a membership form, which must contain an agreement that the applicant will be bound by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Chamber. Membership shall be approved by the Board. After such approval and payment of membership dues, full membership shall take effect with all the rights and obligations contained therein.
3.6Term of Office
The term of office of Board members shall commence at the Annual General Meeting and terminate at the subsequent Annual General Meeting. Officers and Directors of the Chamber may serve for a maximum of four consecutive terms at any one time.
3.10Remuneration
Board members shall receive no remuneration for services rendered. The Board may grant reimbursement for incurred expenses.
4.2Annual General Meeting
An Annual General Meeting of the Chamber shall be held once each calendar year at a time and place to be determined by the Board. This meeting should be held soon after the calendar year end but not later than March 31st.
4.3Board Meetings
Regular Board Meetings shall normally be held once a month. Special Board Meetings may be held at the call of the President or the Board.
6.4Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Chamber shall be a calendar year.
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