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Tourists flock through Coast Mountain Circle‘ Route By Maria Raguero Assistant Manager Well, where shall I begin? With winter in full force, the ’Of ‘92 like a life time ago. The Travel Infocentre being distributed to visitors through our lo<strong>ca</strong>l member hotels, motels, <strong>ca</strong>mpgrounds and bed & breakfasts. This is an opportunity for tourists to visit our lo<strong>ca</strong>l member businesses and receive a Sa-ish souvenir, and his magic chainsaw. Our Satellite Travel Infocentre relo<strong>ca</strong>ted from Britannia Beach to the Highlands Mall. Thanks to the help of the Highlands Mall merchants, the experimental Centre worked out well. Of all the activities which took place last summer, there is one that I am personally proud of having taken part in. Every year we provide the Royal Hudson and M.V. Britannia-staff with a Famil- So much happened in 1992 I could go on forever, but I won’t. I’d just like to recognize our hardworking summer .staff. Vijay Jehman (her second season with us), Jaime Buckmaster (her third season with us), Lori Harris, Nicole Mader, and Msrag Marshall. Thank you to them and I hope to see them with us next year. I’d also like to thank Glacier Air Tours for taking us to “The Top of the World”; a good time was had by all. iarization Tour of our many unique member attractions. Last summer, I was given the opportunity to organize this tour on my own. Well, I am happy to say that JUS~CALL ME!- lr on the Royal Hudson Steam Train. -----_ ---increase in a lovel; clean little town ... three cheers all went relatively well and believe it or not, Wendy, I am looking forward to doinght again next year. a REALTY SQUAMISH This was the first ridership On and many hurrahs year the Chamber of the Royal for the <strong>Squamish</strong> Commerce had a Chamber of Com- staff person on HUdsQn Steam merce and its board the tra@ to Train” employees.” Now, promote Squtibish if hearing that to the passengers. doesn’t make our This provided an ‘insight into the job worthwhile, I don’t know market potential - q . of the Royal what would. Hudson. We also received special visi- Other promotional programs tors on board the Malibu Princess. implemented by the Chamber Twelve hundred delegates from through the Travel Infocentre the Ameri<strong>ca</strong>n Waterworks Assowere an International Food Fair ciation were presented with inforand a Retail Passport Book. Retail mation packages on <strong>Squamish</strong> Passport Books were distributed and entertained by Bryan Couture on the Royal Hudson and are now ‘ -rs . Chamber president As the Chamber’s new presi- dent, I will work to continue the momentum created by my pre- decessors. I encourage mem- bers to communi<strong>ca</strong>te to me any concerns or feedback that they have regarding Chamber issues. The board qld executive count on the members’ ‘involve- ment and input so that we may work in the best interest of the Chamber. -1 President’s I As our Chamber continues to grow, so does our power of lobby. Power of lobby is what makes our association different from other business associations who are funded by government. This must always be retained so that the Chamber of Commerce movement con- tinues to be the true voice of business. I plan to improve our ties with neighbouring Chambers and to work on joint projects that will benefit the region. These include improved highway access, the environment and promoting diversifi- <strong>ca</strong>tion. I will work hard as your president and look forward to a very pro- ductive year for <strong>Squamish</strong> and the surrounding areas, represented by our Chamber. Business Promotions (You Are Here Sign): Orest Semeniuk Canada Day: Lynn Waugh Economic Development Rep: Ron Anderson Environment: Dr. Kindree, Chairman; Rose Tatlow, Bill Manson Finance: Rob Kirkham Forestry: Bill Manson Fund Raising: Shari Bishop General Meetings: Robert Ree Membership: Ed Chemenkoff Municipal Liaison: Ted Craddock Retail Development and Promotion: Ken Perry Tourism: (3) Barry Swift, Chairman; Lynn Waugh, Rose Tatlow Ttansportation, Highways & Waterfiont Development: Ron Anderson . . . , . _: .. . ._ .,. JUDE BANNISTER . . . WHAT ARE YOUR ALTERNATIVES CALL REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS for FINANCIAL FITNESS ., . - , .. ; . 89215191 A Full Service Propane Company To Serve. Your Auto Propane, Heatin& Industrial, Commercial, Residential and reational Needs
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