The BIA Board of Directors extends a warm Village welcome to these two new additions to the downtown core.
We wish you every success with your new businesses!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Getting Your Business' Name Out There
Ed Correia of TCP Global Solutions gave an interesting presentation on Social Media Marketing at the February meeting of the BIA's Board of Directors.
According to Ed, Social media marketing is marketing that takes advantage of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogger.
Here are the main points of his presentation:
• Using these sites is great for driving traffic to your site
• Use “link bait” – links on social media sites that people can click on
• Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses:
1. Blogging – use key words that refer to product or service
2. Get active on Yahoo answers
3. Make and share videos via YouTube
4. Make and share photos via Flickr
5. Try Stumbleupon
6. Join groups and mailing lists
• YouTube, Google and Facebook are the most used search sites for 18 years and younger demographic
• Takes 6 months for a new website to make on Google
• Having a website is not enough
• Ask new customers how they heard about your business
• Community Explore is one of TCP Global Solutions’ pages. Cambridge has a page with Facebook connections and a business directory. Will promote BIA events at no cost. Contact Ed if there is an event we would like promoted and they will put in on their blog page. Business members will have to pay for promotion but will get a discount if using site to place ads.
According to Ed, Social media marketing is marketing that takes advantage of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogger.
Here are the main points of his presentation:
• Using these sites is great for driving traffic to your site
• Use “link bait” – links on social media sites that people can click on
• Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses:
1. Blogging – use key words that refer to product or service
2. Get active on Yahoo answers
3. Make and share videos via YouTube
4. Make and share photos via Flickr
5. Try Stumbleupon
6. Join groups and mailing lists
• YouTube, Google and Facebook are the most used search sites for 18 years and younger demographic
• Takes 6 months for a new website to make on Google
• Having a website is not enough
• Ask new customers how they heard about your business
• Community Explore is one of TCP Global Solutions’ pages. Cambridge has a page with Facebook connections and a business directory. Will promote BIA events at no cost. Contact Ed if there is an event we would like promoted and they will put in on their blog page. Business members will have to pay for promotion but will get a discount if using site to place ads.
Next Meeting of BIA Board of Directors
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the next meeting of the BIA.
Wednesday March 17, 2010
6 p.m.
St. Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church, Hespeler
Wednesday March 17, 2010
6 p.m.
St. Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church, Hespeler
Where will Willy Melt Turn Up Next?
Christmas in Cambridge's mascot, Willy Melt the Snowman, was a veritable pied piper during Music and Lights in the Village last November. He led not only kids but adults too, on a merry walk through the downtown core.
Rumour has it, that Willy Melt will be making other appearances in the Village of Hespeler this year, prior to his grand tour of the downtown during this year's Music and Lights event (which is going to be bigger and better than ever!).
Be on the look out for our favourite snowman to show up at other Hespeler events during 2010!
Artigras Looking for Donations
Saturday March 6th is Cambridge Galleries annual gala fundraiser, Artigras.
This event is held to raise dollars for public programming by Cambridge Galleries. Money goes to kids, adult and art therapy programming. Donations will be acknowledged by public thankyous and advertising during this event.
If you are interested in attending, or donating to this event, please contact Cambridge Galleries.
This event is held to raise dollars for public programming by Cambridge Galleries. Money goes to kids, adult and art therapy programming. Donations will be acknowledged by public thankyous and advertising during this event.
If you are interested in attending, or donating to this event, please contact Cambridge Galleries.
Friday, February 19, 2010
$$ Earmarked for Marketing Events
In case you weren't at Wednesday night's meeting of the Hespeler Village BIA Board of Directors,a motion was passed to allocate money from this year's budget for new marketing events to bring people to the downtown core. See below.
Motion:
That the Hespeler Village BIA Board approve in principle the expenditure of $ 2000.00, and that this amount be earmarked for the creation of Marketing Events for the Village of Hespeler Downtown Core with specifics to be approved by the Board of Directors before distribution.
Motion:
That the Hespeler Village BIA Board approve in principle the expenditure of $ 2000.00, and that this amount be earmarked for the creation of Marketing Events for the Village of Hespeler Downtown Core with specifics to be approved by the Board of Directors before distribution.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Winter 2010 Newsletter
For those of you who may not have received the newsletter that was mailed out in late December, here it is (sans pretty picture and 3 column formatting):
Ongoing Website Issues and Our Brand New Blog!
Websites, as some of you may know, are a lot of work to maintain and keep current, not to mention expensive. It is something that the BIA Board has struggled with for a few years now. It has been difficult to maintain a website with volunteer help. The hours are long and the pay (Hah! What pay?) is very poor.
As we continue to struggle with this issue, we have also come up with a faster, cheaper (free!), easier way to maintain a presence on the web: a blog.
Thanks to Councilor Rick Cowsill for suggesting a blog at our November meeting as a way to update everyone quickly and easily on the activities of the BIA and the downtown core. And it’s interactive – allowing readers to comment and start a conversation, with the BIA and other readers, on the blog itself.
Please check out our new blog at
http://hespelervillagebia.blogspot.com/
Once at the blog, you can subscribe to receive email notification of any new postings, including meeting notifications and minutes. It couldn’t be any easier to stay up to date on what the BIA is doing.
Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday January 20th, 2010 – 6 pm social time; 6:30 pm meeting starts.
Where: Ernie’s Road House
Why: to network with fellow downtown business owners and landlords; to meet with your BIA Board of Directors; to hear what is in store for next year and what went on last year; to get involved with BIA activities; and last but not least, to munch on yummy light refreshments provided by Ernie’s, courtesy of your BIA.
What: Along with the usual budget discussions and updates, Councilor Rick Cowsill will be presenting a marketing strategy for the downtown core at this year’s AGM. A marketing strategy is essential for a downtown core, in order to survive and thrive against the competition of malls and big box stores. Come hear what Rick has to say, and get in on the discussion!
BIA Advertising in SNAP
The BIA has a downtown Hespeler page in each and every
issue of SNAP, highlighting all
core businesses. Please contact Frank Centofanti at SNAP Cambridge to let him know of
your ideas and upcoming special events for inclusion in future issues. He can be contacted at 519-502-7272 or frank@snapcambridge.com.
Please check the BIA Blog for times and locations of BIA Board Meetings. We usually meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Room 207. Meetings are open to everyone.
Our next meeting is January 20th, 2010 at 6 pm at Ernie’s Road House.
NEW Hespeler Village BIA email:
hespelervillagebia@gmail.com
Ongoing Website Issues and Our Brand New Blog!
Websites, as some of you may know, are a lot of work to maintain and keep current, not to mention expensive. It is something that the BIA Board has struggled with for a few years now. It has been difficult to maintain a website with volunteer help. The hours are long and the pay (Hah! What pay?) is very poor.
As we continue to struggle with this issue, we have also come up with a faster, cheaper (free!), easier way to maintain a presence on the web: a blog.
Thanks to Councilor Rick Cowsill for suggesting a blog at our November meeting as a way to update everyone quickly and easily on the activities of the BIA and the downtown core. And it’s interactive – allowing readers to comment and start a conversation, with the BIA and other readers, on the blog itself.
Please check out our new blog at
http://hespelervillagebia.blogspot.com/
Once at the blog, you can subscribe to receive email notification of any new postings, including meeting notifications and minutes. It couldn’t be any easier to stay up to date on what the BIA is doing.
Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday January 20th, 2010 – 6 pm social time; 6:30 pm meeting starts.
Where: Ernie’s Road House
Why: to network with fellow downtown business owners and landlords; to meet with your BIA Board of Directors; to hear what is in store for next year and what went on last year; to get involved with BIA activities; and last but not least, to munch on yummy light refreshments provided by Ernie’s, courtesy of your BIA.
What: Along with the usual budget discussions and updates, Councilor Rick Cowsill will be presenting a marketing strategy for the downtown core at this year’s AGM. A marketing strategy is essential for a downtown core, in order to survive and thrive against the competition of malls and big box stores. Come hear what Rick has to say, and get in on the discussion!
BIA Advertising in SNAP
The BIA has a downtown Hespeler page in each and every
issue of SNAP, highlighting all
core businesses. Please contact Frank Centofanti at SNAP Cambridge to let him know of
your ideas and upcoming special events for inclusion in future issues. He can be contacted at 519-502-7272 or frank@snapcambridge.com.
Please check the BIA Blog for times and locations of BIA Board Meetings. We usually meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Room 207. Meetings are open to everyone.
Our next meeting is January 20th, 2010 at 6 pm at Ernie’s Road House.
NEW Hespeler Village BIA email:
hespelervillagebia@gmail.com
Interim Contacts for Street Issues
Until we have a new street outreach worker in the downtown core, please contact one of the following individuals if you have any concerns or questions regarding street-based individuals and your property or business:
Joe, from Kitchener Downtown Street Outreach
He can be contacted by phone at 519-575-2457 or email him at joeb@theworkingcentre.org
Sadeta Krajo, Support Coordinator Outreach of the Grand River Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Her phone number is 519-740-7782 ext. 228 and her email is hornet@cmhagrb.on.ca
Joe, from Kitchener Downtown Street Outreach
He can be contacted by phone at 519-575-2457 or email him at joeb@theworkingcentre.org
Sadeta Krajo, Support Coordinator Outreach of the Grand River Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Her phone number is 519-740-7782 ext. 228 and her email is hornet@cmhagrb.on.ca
November 2009 Minutes
Minutes from November's Board Meeting were reviewed and passed at February's meeting. Here they are:
Hespeler Village BIA Board Minutes
Wednesday Nov 18/09
Board Present: Loris Manni, Ken Buller, Rick Cowsill,
Clifford Vanclief, Deb van de Water, Greg Robbins
Board Absent: Lynn Craig, Trevor McWilliams
Members Present: Tammy from Video 99, Sue from Monkey Around, Bernie from Hespeler Village Winemaking, Tim Hilborn, Ken Boyle
Guest: Michael Baskett
Meeting called to order at 6:02 pm.
1. Loris read a prepared statement regarding conduct of Board Meetings, in order to facilitate more effective, orderly meetings. This statement will be read at future Board meetings also. Those who wish to present to the Board must indicate their intention to be on the Agenda by the Friday before the meeting.
2. Michael Baskett of the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank presented on his activities within the community. He is the Street Outreach Worker for this organization, a new position as of one month ago. His objective is to initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with street-involved individuals and act as a bridge between the community, resources, and those individuals. He will advocate for street people and maintain, initiate and develop relationships with local business with respect to those individuals. In 30 days he has already helped 2 people go from homeless to housed. He comes to Hespeler every other Thursday afternoon and alternate Tuesday afternoons. Rick asked how to get in touch with him. Michael left a business card with Rick. His contact information is:
(Contact information removed due to Michael's untimely passing - Deb)
Loris asked if there were problems in Hespeler. Michael hasn’t developed a presence in Hespeler yet, so he couldn’t comment. Loris invited him to attend the AGM (annual general meeting) on January 20th.
3. Presentation by Winky – Winky was absent from the meeting.
4. Review of Minutes – minutes from October 2009 meeting passed. Cliff motioned to accept, Ken seconded. All in favour. Passed.
5. Marketing Strategy – Rick reported on the planning session with the Board last week. The objective is to help the business community leverage its resources. Demographics are changing and big box stores have hurt local business. We have to have a marketing strategy in order to survive. Rick doesn’t want the strategy discussed tonight but will hand it out to the Board. He has performed a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis on the downtown. Rick needs to receive demographics of business customers from Board business owners by mid next week. He will send out a questionnaire. Loris is implementing a business guestbook. Rick also suggested we start a blog rather than a website. Rick will have a draft marketing plan to the Board, to present at the AGM, for discussion and approval. He wants to send it out to the members after a critique by the Board.
6. Silverheights Meeting – Cliff reported on the meeting he attended with this group. They are willing to work with us at their annual event on Canada Day in Victoria Park. They have a lull period from 2 – 4 pm – may present an opportunity to bring people downtown. BIA could set up a booth in Victoria Park. There would be a minimal fee for businesses to have booths there. The association wanted to know about the possibility of having a farmer’s market downtown again. Loris suggested inviting them to the AGM.
7. Budget and Discussion – Loris does not know rate from accountant yet. Hopes 1K will cover it. Will present budget information to the membership at the AGM. Still waiting for 50/50 amount. Loris will email the Board the actuals before the end of the year. Ken motioned to accept this, Cliff seconded. All in favour.
8. Christmas – Lynn’s email updated the Board as to what is happening at Music and Lights. Winter banners will be up within the week. Canlite is hanging the Christmas lights tonight.
9. New Business -
• Boundary change – Loris asked if we are still interested in pursuing this. Discussion about BIA boundary extension followed. Loris will contact Alex Mitchell with proposed extensions to see if this is supportable.
• Benches and Refuse Containers – Loris reported that we are the only core with the correct tree grates and refuse containers. Should we pursue more containers in the next budget? We need at least 4 more and the City will buy 4 more (as part of 50/50 program). They are $750-900 each. Rick suggested putting 10 in the budget. Loris will make that change.
• November 30th – Shawky Fahel will be presenting to Council his plan for his building, for their approval. There is no retail development in the plan. Shawky says there will be no interference with Queen St. during the demolition phase but there may be interruptions on Guelph Ave.
• Loris mentioned that this is the last paid meeting we have booked at St. Andrew’s. Do we wish to continue holding meetings here? Yes.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
10. Next meeting -
• AGM - January 20th, Ernie’s Roadhouse (tentative)
Hespeler Village BIA Board Minutes
Wednesday Nov 18/09
Board Present: Loris Manni, Ken Buller, Rick Cowsill,
Clifford Vanclief, Deb van de Water, Greg Robbins
Board Absent: Lynn Craig, Trevor McWilliams
Members Present: Tammy from Video 99, Sue from Monkey Around, Bernie from Hespeler Village Winemaking, Tim Hilborn, Ken Boyle
Guest: Michael Baskett
Meeting called to order at 6:02 pm.
1. Loris read a prepared statement regarding conduct of Board Meetings, in order to facilitate more effective, orderly meetings. This statement will be read at future Board meetings also. Those who wish to present to the Board must indicate their intention to be on the Agenda by the Friday before the meeting.
2. Michael Baskett of the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank presented on his activities within the community. He is the Street Outreach Worker for this organization, a new position as of one month ago. His objective is to initiate, develop, and maintain relationships with street-involved individuals and act as a bridge between the community, resources, and those individuals. He will advocate for street people and maintain, initiate and develop relationships with local business with respect to those individuals. In 30 days he has already helped 2 people go from homeless to housed. He comes to Hespeler every other Thursday afternoon and alternate Tuesday afternoons. Rick asked how to get in touch with him. Michael left a business card with Rick. His contact information is:
(Contact information removed due to Michael's untimely passing - Deb)
Loris asked if there were problems in Hespeler. Michael hasn’t developed a presence in Hespeler yet, so he couldn’t comment. Loris invited him to attend the AGM (annual general meeting) on January 20th.
3. Presentation by Winky – Winky was absent from the meeting.
4. Review of Minutes – minutes from October 2009 meeting passed. Cliff motioned to accept, Ken seconded. All in favour. Passed.
5. Marketing Strategy – Rick reported on the planning session with the Board last week. The objective is to help the business community leverage its resources. Demographics are changing and big box stores have hurt local business. We have to have a marketing strategy in order to survive. Rick doesn’t want the strategy discussed tonight but will hand it out to the Board. He has performed a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis on the downtown. Rick needs to receive demographics of business customers from Board business owners by mid next week. He will send out a questionnaire. Loris is implementing a business guestbook. Rick also suggested we start a blog rather than a website. Rick will have a draft marketing plan to the Board, to present at the AGM, for discussion and approval. He wants to send it out to the members after a critique by the Board.
6. Silverheights Meeting – Cliff reported on the meeting he attended with this group. They are willing to work with us at their annual event on Canada Day in Victoria Park. They have a lull period from 2 – 4 pm – may present an opportunity to bring people downtown. BIA could set up a booth in Victoria Park. There would be a minimal fee for businesses to have booths there. The association wanted to know about the possibility of having a farmer’s market downtown again. Loris suggested inviting them to the AGM.
7. Budget and Discussion – Loris does not know rate from accountant yet. Hopes 1K will cover it. Will present budget information to the membership at the AGM. Still waiting for 50/50 amount. Loris will email the Board the actuals before the end of the year. Ken motioned to accept this, Cliff seconded. All in favour.
8. Christmas – Lynn’s email updated the Board as to what is happening at Music and Lights. Winter banners will be up within the week. Canlite is hanging the Christmas lights tonight.
9. New Business -
• Boundary change – Loris asked if we are still interested in pursuing this. Discussion about BIA boundary extension followed. Loris will contact Alex Mitchell with proposed extensions to see if this is supportable.
• Benches and Refuse Containers – Loris reported that we are the only core with the correct tree grates and refuse containers. Should we pursue more containers in the next budget? We need at least 4 more and the City will buy 4 more (as part of 50/50 program). They are $750-900 each. Rick suggested putting 10 in the budget. Loris will make that change.
• November 30th – Shawky Fahel will be presenting to Council his plan for his building, for their approval. There is no retail development in the plan. Shawky says there will be no interference with Queen St. during the demolition phase but there may be interruptions on Guelph Ave.
• Loris mentioned that this is the last paid meeting we have booked at St. Andrew’s. Do we wish to continue holding meetings here? Yes.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
10. Next meeting -
• AGM - January 20th, Ernie’s Roadhouse (tentative)
Minutes from 2009 Annual General Meeting
Minutes from last year were passed at this year's AGM. Here they are:
Hespeler Village BIA Annual General Meeting Minutes
January 21/09 6:00pm at Ernie’s Road House; meeting called to order at 6:30 pm; Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
1. Welcome – Loris Manni welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the Board.
2. Review of Minutes of Last Year’s Meeting – Cliff Vanclief motioned to accept the minutes. Lynn Craig seconded. All in favour. Passed.
3. Board Introductions and Projects:
• Cliff Vanclief – Vice-Chair – in charge of the Spring Event. Wants to make it a Fun Run/Walk Event and keep it in the Core. Time frame for event – around Mother’s Day.
• Deb van de Water – Secretary – takes minutes and also produces the quarterly newsletter. Please let her know what you would like to see in the newsletter. Contact her through the BIA email.
• Lynn Craig – Member of the Music and Lights Committee (2nd year). Music and Lights in the Village kicks off Christmas in Cambridge every year. Her role is liaison between committee and BIA Board, and also to encourage business and property owners to decorate and “light up” for this event. BIA sponsored the printing of the program for this event and ensured all downtown businesses ended up in the map inserted into the program. M&L begins with a play at the library, followed by a concert at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, ending with the tree lighting ceremony at Old Town Hall. Lynn gives special thanks to Company of Neighbours and Mill Crossing Church for this year’s event.
• Greg Robbins – brand new Board member. No projects yet.
• Linda Frazao – in charge of website and was responsible for website re-design. Also for the Christmas Decorating Contest. Please send her an email with any ideas you may have.
• Trevor McWilliams – city staff member assigned to the BIA Board.
• Rick Cowsill – City Councillor for Hespeler; informed us that Shawky Fahel’s plan for American Standard goes to council in February; also that the Mayor is coming to the next BIA meeting (Feb 18); spoke of challenges due to recession and urged us to be positive.
• Ken Buller – sits on CARAC Board; also official greeter for new businesses coming to the downtown core.
4. Advertising – presented by Frank of SNAP
• His experience thus far has been 100% positive. His business is growing because the community has caught on.
• He is keen on promoting Hespeler and gives his advertisers free articles and promotion of events.
• He provided the map of downtown Hespeler that is in every issue. Please notify him of any changes needed.
5. Treasurer’s Report and Proposed Budget 2009 – Loris Manni reviewed the past year’s activities and costs. For the upcoming year, she discussed banner and baskets specifically. The plan is to have 2 sets of banners for downtown for 2009. Baskets – we are in need of new ones. Loris found 40 new ones at no cost to us. She also went to Council to ask the City to pay for basket watering since we found out that Galt’s watering costs were paid for last year.
Linda Frazao motioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Lynn Craig seconded. All in favour. Passed.
Loris presented the budget for 2009. There was some excess at the end of 2008 because of projects that did not come to fruition. Six thousand per year is set aside for advertising in SNAP. There is money allowed for a summer and a fall/winter set of banners; also for the summer event at Forbes Festival and Christmas (includes the Santa Claus Parade). Ken Buller motioned to accept the 2009 Budget. Ken Boyle seconded. All in favour. Passed.
6. Decorating Contest Draw – Rick Cowsill drew the winning ballot – Alison Fraser of Handorf Drive won the $50 to spend downtown. She voted at Essence Salon.
7. Question and Answer Period:
• Tim Hilborn asked why we couldn’t have a summer or fall version of Preston’s Candyland? Lynn Craig replied that the Board would love to have more activities but needs more help to make these things happen. Ken Boyle suggested contacting neighbourhood associations to help. Ken will present this to his board (Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association).
• Lary Turner mentioned that this is the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Hespeler, and a great reason for a party.
• Loris thanked Rob of Ernie’s for the hosting of the AGM
8. Next Meeting: Wednesday February 18th, 2009, 6pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Queen St.
Hespeler Village BIA Annual General Meeting Minutes
January 21/09 6:00pm at Ernie’s Road House; meeting called to order at 6:30 pm; Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
1. Welcome – Loris Manni welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the Board.
2. Review of Minutes of Last Year’s Meeting – Cliff Vanclief motioned to accept the minutes. Lynn Craig seconded. All in favour. Passed.
3. Board Introductions and Projects:
• Cliff Vanclief – Vice-Chair – in charge of the Spring Event. Wants to make it a Fun Run/Walk Event and keep it in the Core. Time frame for event – around Mother’s Day.
• Deb van de Water – Secretary – takes minutes and also produces the quarterly newsletter. Please let her know what you would like to see in the newsletter. Contact her through the BIA email.
• Lynn Craig – Member of the Music and Lights Committee (2nd year). Music and Lights in the Village kicks off Christmas in Cambridge every year. Her role is liaison between committee and BIA Board, and also to encourage business and property owners to decorate and “light up” for this event. BIA sponsored the printing of the program for this event and ensured all downtown businesses ended up in the map inserted into the program. M&L begins with a play at the library, followed by a concert at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, ending with the tree lighting ceremony at Old Town Hall. Lynn gives special thanks to Company of Neighbours and Mill Crossing Church for this year’s event.
• Greg Robbins – brand new Board member. No projects yet.
• Linda Frazao – in charge of website and was responsible for website re-design. Also for the Christmas Decorating Contest. Please send her an email with any ideas you may have.
• Trevor McWilliams – city staff member assigned to the BIA Board.
• Rick Cowsill – City Councillor for Hespeler; informed us that Shawky Fahel’s plan for American Standard goes to council in February; also that the Mayor is coming to the next BIA meeting (Feb 18); spoke of challenges due to recession and urged us to be positive.
• Ken Buller – sits on CARAC Board; also official greeter for new businesses coming to the downtown core.
4. Advertising – presented by Frank of SNAP
• His experience thus far has been 100% positive. His business is growing because the community has caught on.
• He is keen on promoting Hespeler and gives his advertisers free articles and promotion of events.
• He provided the map of downtown Hespeler that is in every issue. Please notify him of any changes needed.
5. Treasurer’s Report and Proposed Budget 2009 – Loris Manni reviewed the past year’s activities and costs. For the upcoming year, she discussed banner and baskets specifically. The plan is to have 2 sets of banners for downtown for 2009. Baskets – we are in need of new ones. Loris found 40 new ones at no cost to us. She also went to Council to ask the City to pay for basket watering since we found out that Galt’s watering costs were paid for last year.
Linda Frazao motioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Lynn Craig seconded. All in favour. Passed.
Loris presented the budget for 2009. There was some excess at the end of 2008 because of projects that did not come to fruition. Six thousand per year is set aside for advertising in SNAP. There is money allowed for a summer and a fall/winter set of banners; also for the summer event at Forbes Festival and Christmas (includes the Santa Claus Parade). Ken Buller motioned to accept the 2009 Budget. Ken Boyle seconded. All in favour. Passed.
6. Decorating Contest Draw – Rick Cowsill drew the winning ballot – Alison Fraser of Handorf Drive won the $50 to spend downtown. She voted at Essence Salon.
7. Question and Answer Period:
• Tim Hilborn asked why we couldn’t have a summer or fall version of Preston’s Candyland? Lynn Craig replied that the Board would love to have more activities but needs more help to make these things happen. Ken Boyle suggested contacting neighbourhood associations to help. Ken will present this to his board (Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association).
• Lary Turner mentioned that this is the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Hespeler, and a great reason for a party.
• Loris thanked Rob of Ernie’s for the hosting of the AGM
8. Next Meeting: Wednesday February 18th, 2009, 6pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 73 Queen St.
Michael Baskett, Rest in Peace
The BIA Board mourns the sudden passing of Michael Baskett, Street Outreach Worker for the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank.
Michael, in his short time in this position, impressed us with his dedication and professionalism. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.
Michael, in his short time in this position, impressed us with his dedication and professionalism. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Next Meeting's Agenda
AGENDA-HESPELER BIA MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
PRESENTATION BY ED CORREIA RE ADVERTISING & GROWTH
PRESENTATION BY WINKY RE MARKETING
OPEN MEETING
MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER MEETING
FOLLOW UP WITH RICK RE MARKETING STRATEGY
FOLLOW UP WITH LYNN RE MUSIC & LIGHTS
FOLLOW UP WITH REGARD TO AGM
NEW BUSINESS
If you are not scheduled to speak and would like to be put on the agenda, please advise Loris Manni @ Gifted right away.
Hope to see you all tomorrow night!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
PRESENTATION BY ED CORREIA RE ADVERTISING & GROWTH
PRESENTATION BY WINKY RE MARKETING
OPEN MEETING
MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER MEETING
FOLLOW UP WITH RICK RE MARKETING STRATEGY
FOLLOW UP WITH LYNN RE MUSIC & LIGHTS
FOLLOW UP WITH REGARD TO AGM
NEW BUSINESS
If you are not scheduled to speak and would like to be put on the agenda, please advise Loris Manni @ Gifted right away.
Hope to see you all tomorrow night!
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