Minutes
CALABOGIE
& AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
DATE: APRIL 20, 2009 7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
LOCATION: “NEAT” COFFEE SHOP, BURNSTOWN
In attendance: Adam McKinty, Moira
Hutchison, Ann Stubinsky, Richard Copeland, Bill Graham, Kristina Chapman,
Lenore Guthrie, Cheryl Babineau, Gary Reed, Skip Hale, Deb Giffin, Carolyn
Jakes, David Abraham, Cath Reynolds
WELCOME, SELF-INTRODUCTION, HOST COMMENTS
Adam McKinty spoke about his
business and long term plans for the beautiful and historic building that is
home to Neat Coffee Shop.
Agenda approved.
“FYI” Sheet circulated which
included items of interest and
project volunteer
opportunities. (See separate attachment)
Treasurers Report & Member Status – David Abraham
8 parties not paid 2008-09
membership fees. No outstanding bills
other than funds previously committed for trail signage.
REMINDER: July 1st starts new CABA year –
renewal membership will be due.
Fees remain at $30.00.
Treasurer’s report accepted and
filed for audit as received.
Approval of Previous Minutes - December 2008 meeting
Approved as presented.
There was no business arising from
the minutes.
CABA Committee Reports
Festival of the Senses – (Cath Reynolds)
SEE SEPARATE ATTACHMENT FOR
FESTIVAL REPORT
A motion was approved to designate
money raised through the December 2008 on-line auction ($604.00) to assist with
the expenses of Festival of the Senses 2009 and second phase of the
stash-a-cache project.
Sound Advisory Committee – (Betty Oattes)
Betty advised in writing there had
been no meeting of the Sound Advisory Board since our last CABA meeting.
“What’s Happenin” in Burnstown
– (Moira Hutchison)
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Burnstown is
getting ready for Affair of the Arts to be held in late May. Merchants
are still discussing changes that will be made to this event. It will be different this year. Expect experiential opportunities, history
boards and more local artist participation.
Cheryl Babineau added that she plans an open
house to unveil Richard Gill’s new work depicting historic events of the area
and particularly of their own house. A
donation to a ‘to-be-named’ charity will be requested. Adam added Neat’s participation would involve a home roasting workshop
and perhaps a Turkish coffee ‘experience’.
Economic Development – Tourist Map & Distribution, Trails
Initiative, Signage (Deb Giffin)
a) The new tourist map was proudly
displayed and members were provided stock for their own business. 25000 copies
were produced. There has been very
positive feedback, including from outside of the area. The map was created by the Marketing
sub-committee of the Township’s Economic Development Committee (Rick Brown)
with assistance provided by CABA Executive members. The most important
component of this project is the distribution of the brochures. OVTA (Ottawa Valley Tourist Association) will
be used to place it throughout the County at Tourist Information Booths along
with key trade shows. CABA developed a
small data base of beneficial/high traffic distribution locations.
(e.g. Antrim Truck Stop, Storyland,
Logos Land, etc.) A volunteer is needed to “manage” this project. Having more brochures in circulation will
only serve to improve visitor traffic to our area and benefits to all
businesses will be realized.
b) The Trails sub-committee of the
Township’s Economic Development Committee continues to develop and identify a
number of trails in the area. The first hiking trail to open will be Manitou
Mountain Trail (access off Barrett Chute Road and Hwy 508 in Eagles Nest
area). The trail is now cleared and
marked and signage will be put up shortly. Sponsorship of the Trail Maps will
be offered to area businesses. Please contact Rick Brown (rsbrown182@sympatico.ca) for details.
c) New Township Welcome Signage
CABA managed the design and
installation of the new Welcome signs to replace the deteriorated “Loon” signs.
Business Profiles in CABA Corner in Highlander - Neither
member (Shelley Monaghan & Karen Warren) was able to attend to provide
update.
Carolyn reported that the CABA Business Directory will be inserted in
the June edition of the Highlander. This
valuable member benefit continues to be widely used by residents and tourists
alike.
Winter Carnival – (Deb Giffin)
An old fashioned Chili Contest was
CABA’s contribution to the Winter Carnival.
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The event was loads of fun. Even more CABA members will be involved next
year. This event fulfilled two goals – community
participation and positive press coverage for CABA and the Township.
Canada Day Participation & Motion –
(Carolyn Jakes)
Over the last few years of Canada
Day sales of t-shirts, caps and buttons CABA has made $1116.00. To create a saleable item, Carolyn suggested
our remaining inventory of 60 red caps be embroidered with our website address.
A motion was approved CABA spend
$275.72 to add ‘calabogie.org’, to the 60 red caps remaining in our
inventory.
The caps will be sold July 1st
2009, at the township Canada Day celebrations for $12.00 giving us a further
profit of $4.60 per cap.
Special Reports
CABA partnered in their most
recent Trillium grant application and appreciates the opportunity to support
this committee.
Summer Student
for Calabogie Tourist Booth – Debora
Giffin
An application for one student for
five days a week was submitted (fully funded) and decision is expected in late
April. The Calabogie
Lions Club has also applied for a summer student and, if approved, will provide
staffing for two days per week at Tourist Booth and balance of time at Barnet
Park.
Correspondence Secretary – (Carolyn Jakes)
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Downhill Mountain Biking Group
A letter was received in regard to
The Peaks closing their summer lift for mountain biking. CABA’s response
included the reference that the concerned
groups will be invited by the Peaks to meet with them directly to
discuss options.
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Letter of Support for Renfrew County Trails Initiative
Letters were sent from CABA and
members in support of a major grant application and the proposed county wide
trails initiative.
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New Members
Carolyn reported there are 6 new
members. One of our goals is to grow the membership so this is a good
start! (Ann Stubinsky
noted that we have come a long way!)
Motion
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$25.00 Community Donation
Motion approved that CABA
contribute $25.00 towards a community gift to the departing Wes Bomhower, a long time CABA supporter and previously a
recipient of our Community Service Award (Wes’s gift was a Dwynne
McNabb original.)
Old/New Business
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a)
Skippy Hale reported that, at the last library meeting, there was
discussion of a ‘value added card’ that has been successfully used in other
communities. People who show their library
card receive a small gift or, more often, a discount at the participating
business establishments. If interested
in this idea, please get in touch with Skippy at the library.
b)
Ottawa Valley Food Co-Op. Neat
Coffee shop is now a pick up depot. This
means that you need not drive too far in order to pick up your orders. Members are encouraged to check out this fast
growing opportunity to support local buying and live healthier to boot! Google Ottawa Valley Food Co-op for more
information on this outstanding programme.
c)
The Duck’s new owner, Kristina Chapman, gave a brief introduction to the
few changes that have been made at the restaurant. The menu is “a little more Canadian” (Maple
Duck) and reasonably priced (pasta to steak). Dinner only, Wednesday to Sunday.
d) Skippy thanked Gary and
Georgette Reed for their help with establishing a mini art gallery for local
artists and a display area for children’s art work in the hallway leading into
the library.
She also reported that March break
was a great success. A thank you was
extended to CABA member Amber Gorra who led a bead
workshop. Cath led a drumming workshop where the
children explored rhythm and made their own drums. A magician from Pembroke came to entertain
the children on the Friday.
Senior Daycare are coming to the
library to learn how to use the computer.
Skippy also informed members that
‘museum passes’ are available to be borrowed.
They are family passes and can be kept a week. The list of museums you can visit with these
borrowed passes is expanding. Please see
Skip about them.
8:00 p.m.
CABA INTROSPECTION - Gary
Reed, Facilitator
Several ideas and key points were
raised and discussed. The results will
be discussed and analyzed at the next Executive meeting. A final report will then follow. Thanks to Gary for leading the discussion and
keeping us focused!
Thanks to our Host &
Hostess (Adam & Kim McKinty)
Next Meeting:
June 8th at The Duck
Restaurant (within Calabogie Lodge) – 7 p.m.
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