Lethbridge High Level Bridge Celebrating 100 years 1909 – 2009

Allan FriesenAlberta Blue CrossColette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupBev BellamyOldman WatershedCouncilDick BoorsmaAsyma Systems Ltd.Len BowcottKoocanusa Publications /The BetterBookAlthea BuhlerMinuteman PressTerry DanielEmpress Theatre SocietyCOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEJames FreyAlberta Employment andImmigrationGerard GibbsEmpress Theatre SocietyCorynn HubickVolunteer LethbridgeJohn La ForestSouth Country TreatmentCentreMatt LaversKB Heating & AirConditioning Ltd.Michael MadoreMulligans GolfChealsea MastermanCKVN 98.1(Golden West Radio)Connie-MarieRiedlhuberRhapsody Life Design /Money MentorsEd SandauVolunteer LethbridgeShilpa StockerWestwinds ManagementSolutions Inc.Rick UrselKing Electric(Lethbridge) Ltd.Communications CommitteeMandate:Chair:To assist the Chamber staff in communicating the ongoing activities of the ChamberExecutive, Board of Directors and committees, in a professional manner.Allan FriesenThe Communication Committee’s overarching goal is to consider the Chamber’s communication opportunities,including Chamber News, media coverage, print and web-based tools that ensure effective and consistentcommunications to reflect and enhance the Chamber’s professional image.In addition to contributing to the format and content of the Chamber News and providing input and suggestions forthe Annual Review, the committee believes the website is increasingly valuable as a primary communicationvehicle and continues to adapt and engage our community.“I am very grateful to work with a very dedicated and talented team of volunteers on the Communications Committee.In general, it seems that the most excellent people are those that volunteer, and our Chamber atracts the ‘best of the best’.”Allan FriesenMarion McEnteeColumbia Assisted Living /Agecare Investments Ltd.Colette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupBosco BaptistaChamber RepresentativeAlthea BuhlerMinuteman PressRon BuntonPrint PartnersLettie CroskerySelect RecruitingGlen DavidsonDionysios Restaurant /Amp-All Pro Sound &LightingVal FalconerThe Elf and ToadstoolBruce GaltsGalko Homes Ltd.Emma GoerzenHire StandardMEMBER SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEELeanne GustBusiness DevelopmentBank of CanadaJulie HaneltClutter No MoreRichard HebertYMCA LethbridgeGerry Jensen1st Choice Savings &Credit Union Ltd.Lorrie KothigKPMG LLPConnie KnoxBusiness DevelopmentBank of CanadaWalter MontinaMontina Insurance &Financial Services Inc.Karen RomolliwaAnthem Properties /Centre Village MallLaurie RuffVolunteer LethbridgeJulie SarichBMO Bank of MontrealJoanne Steed-TakasakiJosta Consulting Inc.Bruce ThurstonManagement ResourceServicesBrandi TindallScotiabankRandy TremelBMO Bank of MontrealBrandie WildeSt. Michael’s HealthCentreKelsey YulePurely InspiredMember Services & Special Events CommitteeMandate: To identify and respond to the changing needs of the membership of the Chamber and toincrease that membership.Co-Chairs: Colette Acheson & Marion McEntee• Meet and Greet New Members Program, where attendance has increased from only 4 businesses the first timethe Chamber hosted the event to 13 at the most recent.• Highlights of the Tropical Dinner & Auction event included unrelated his & hers winners coincidentallywearing the same costume at this annual Chamber fundraiser.• Adding electronic payment options for Chamber members has added extra value and convenience for memberbusinesses by streamlining their payment process.• Mix and Mingle events continue to highlight the scope and variety of Chamber businesses, most recently heldin the Galt museum for the first time which proved to be a great venue.• The Chamber Fun Golf Scramble is held as a thank you to all the Chamber members and volunteers.“I do enjoy the Member Services Committee because it isoften the ‘first point’ of contact for new businesses joining.As well, Member Services is responsible for many of the funChamber activities hosted over the year, which makes it easyto solicit volunteer participation for our committees.”Colette Acheson“The volunteers on this committee are great. Many hours arespent organizing and hosting these events. The enthusiasmof the members is contagious and helps make all events funfor everyone. Thank you.” Marion McEntee10 I Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce