2012 ANNUAL REPORT. 2/20/2013 Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce

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1 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 2/20/2013 Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce 1 Eighty-One Crescent St. PO Box 248 Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T info@grandbendtourism.com The Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote and improve trade and commerce and the economic, civic and social welfare of the district.

2 A Y E A R O F F I R S T S Contents MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT... 2 OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS... 2 Networking... 2 Mayor s Breakfast (February 2012)... 2 Member Mixers (April & October, 2012)... 2 Golf Tournament (September 2012)... 3 Promotional Opportunities / Exposure... 3 Special Events... 4 Celebrate the Season Gala Dinner & Awards Night... 4 Business Partnerships... 5 Community & Public Affairs... 5 Parking, Traffic Congestion & Pedestrian Safety letter to Lambton Shores Council... 5 Economic Development Task Force... 6 Creative County Committee... 6 Support for Community Groups & Events... 6 AWARDS & RECOGNITION... 8 Business of the Year Medway Homes... 8 Entrepreneur of the Year Mary-Jo Schottroff-Snopko... 8 David Scatcherd Community Spirit Award... 8 Our Chamber Has Been Nominated!... 8 ABOUT THE CHAMBER... 9 Mission Statement... 9 Demographics Revenues & Expenses PLANS & OBJECTIVES Member Services & Events Tourism Services BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Board Board of Directors Administrative Staff Page 1

3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It has been a challenging and rewarding year for us at the Chamber of Commerce. The business community as a whole is facing uncertainty, with volatile business conditions and a changeable political structure at every level. Our efforts this past year in dealing with economic and political developments have been extensive. It is my personal hope that our efforts can been built on in upcoming years, and that the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce can continue to provide positive leadership for our members. This meeting marks the final involvement of several directors. Please join me in thanking them for their efforts, and in welcoming their fresh faced replacements. Sincerely, Glen Baillie, President OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Networking New for for the first time in recent memory, the Chamber offered true member-focused events to provide fellow business owners and their employees opportunities to network and plug-in to the Chamber and the Community. Events were well attended and positive feedback received in the anticipation of these events continuing. Mayor s Breakfast (February 2012) The purpose of this type of event is to provide Chamber members and their guests and local political representatives a casual environment in which to share opinions, perspectives and information that builds understanding and common ground. 33 attendees, including Lambton Shores Mayor Bill Weber, MPP Monte McNaughton Hosted by Aunt Gussie s Country Dining Sponsored by Bayshore Broadcasting / the Beach Member Mixers (April & October, 2012) Member s mixers are pure networking and relationship building opportunities for Chamber members and their guests. Purposely held at different Chamber member business locations in order to build awareness of fellow Chamber businesses, their premises and what they offer. These events offer a casual social backdrop to the sharing of insights and potential for members to help on another build their businesses and promote their products and services. Each event was attended by about 50+ members with the Spring Mixer offering live music by Patrick Powers Fabulous sampling of the host venue s finger foods and menu offerings by Whitecaps Smoke House Sports Bar (April) and Sunset Grill/Jalapeños (October) Sponsored by Hay Communications (April) and The Fisher Corporation (October) Page 2

4 Golf Tournament (September 2012) Held for the first time in 10 years, the Chamber s Fall Classic Golf Tournament was resurrected to a great reception. Within just a couple of months, the Golf Tournament Committee organized and implemented a successful and enjoyable event. Many thanks go to Dave Bartlam and Colin Scatcherd of Oakwood Inn Resort for their support, ideas and great assistance in making the tournament such a success and flawlessly executed. The tournament offered great opportunities for members to socialize, meet other members and network for improving their own businesses. We had a report back that at least one business deal was made on the greens! Golf Tournament Committee: Thanks to Nancy Starek (RBC Dominion Securities), Mark Lewis (104.9 the Beach) and Dale Wilson (Chamber Volunteer) Congratulations to the Winning Team the Sarnia Firefighters: Brad Forbes, Chris Palmer, Duane Carr and Mac Dunlop. Sponsors make events happen! We are very grateful to the following businesses that supported the tournament either through generous sponsorship or donations of prizes or both!: the Beach, Aunt Gussie's Country Dining, Back 'N Time Classic Diner, Baillie's Picture Framing, Bev Shipley MP, Bikiniland, Bill Weber, Bluewater Motel, Brentwood on the Beach, Coleson Freight Solutions Inc, Denny's Drive-In, Down on the Farm B&B, Eddington's of Exeter, Ellison Travel, Endless Surf, F.I.N.E. A Restaurant, Foodies of Grand Bend, Godbolt, Ciufo Insurance & Financial, Grandpa Jimmy's Scottish Bakery, Growling Gator, Hair By Joycey, Hay Communications, Hayter's Turkey Products, HMP Motors Exeter, Home Hardware Building Centre, House of Flags, Indian Hills of Ipperwash, Kazwear, MacDermid & Associates - The Cooperators, McNain Communications, MicroAge Basics, Oakwood Inn Resort, Om Yoga Studio, Pinery Bluffs Developments, Prosper's Garage Ltd, RBC Dominion Securities, Rice Homes, Russo, Sea Jewels, Sleep Matters (Goderich), The Garden Gate, Track21 Graphics, Tuscan Greek. Businesses represented by the golf teams included Grand Bend Art Centre, RBC Dominion Securities, Sarnia Firefighters, Oakwood Inn Resort, Lakeshore Advance, House of Flags, Huron Art, Re/Max Bluewater, Coleson Freight, Growling Gator, Co-operators Insurance and The Colonial Hotel. Promotional Opportunities / Exposure For several years the Chamber has offered a number of cooperative and individual promotional and marketing opportunities for its members. These include upgraded member website listings, web badge advertising, on-site display of promotional materials and/or business cards, outdoor information board signage and discounted print advertising in the annual visitor guide. New for 2012 were the sponsorship opportunities at the various member events whereby a sponsor business is invited to address the attendees at the event to highlight their products, services or news and to promote their business through the display of business signage and informational materials. We congratulate and thank those members who realized the value of these opportunities in 2012 Bayshore Broadcasting/104.9 the Beach, Hay Communications, The Fisher Corporation and the major sponsors of the golf tournament RBC Dominion Securities, MacDermid & Associations/Co-Operators Insurance, Coleson Freight and Track21 Graphix. Page 3

5 Special Events Celebrate the Season Gala Dinner & Awards Night In the past, the year-end members dinner and awards have been grouped together with year-end business requirements (presentation of financial statements, election of directors, bylaw changes, resolutions etc). Since the preference is to have a year-end social event prior to Christmas, before many members take some vacation, the dinner and awards remain a November event, while the financial reporting and director elections have moved to February to allow for the legally required professional review of the financial documents. New for 2012, the Chamber added an award with a focus on community contributions. Named the Dave Scatcherd Community Spirit Award, this award is presented to a community member who goes beyond their usual role, who is community minded and known for their support, commitment and dedication to making the Grand Bend Area a more vibrant, prosperous and welcoming community. The recipient has a self-less way of making the community a priority and truly believes in community spirit. This award is open to all citizens that truly give back to the community. We thank Dave Scatcherd and the Scatcherd Family for extending the Scatcherd name to this new award. It s a fitting name for an award that mirrors Dave Scatcherd s 32-years of commitment to Community Living and other charitable organizations via the David Scatcherd Invitational Golf Tournament which has raised more than $2 million over the years for children with physical and mental challenges. The inaugural recipient was well-known local resident Jim Southcott the parade guy! Since becoming a year-round resident six years ago, Jim has actively and passionately thrown himself into the life and spirit of the community. He recently helped create the Grand Bend Historical Walk, a self-guided tour of the old Grand Bend. Jim has been a leader in other community projects as well, such as the Main Beach Enhancements, Rotary Club and assorted other groups working to build a better community. Held at Hessenland Country Inn, Thursday November 22, 2012 More than 75 attendees Guest speaker Peter Smith, Interim Artistic Director of Blyth Festival provided an amusing and sardonic speech complete with playbill run-down for 2013 Huge silent auction thank you to all the bidders! Thank you to our silent auction donors: Accentual Hair Studio & Spa, Aunt Gussies Country Dining, Baillie's Picture Framing, Bank of Montreal / BMO, Bayshore Broadcasting / the Beach, Bonnie Doone Manor-on-the-Beach, Brentwood on the Beach, Custom Catering by Barbara, Drayton Festival, Ellison Travel, FINE A Restaurant, Foodies of Grand Bend, Grand Bend Clothing, Grand Bend Fitness, Grand Bend Sanitation/Advantage Portable Toilets, Grandpa Jimmy s Scottish Bakery, Hayter's Turkeys, HMS MacLachlan Insurance, Home Hardware, McIntyre TV & Appliances, Medway Homes, MicroAge Basics, myfm, Pine Dale Motor Inn, Pinery Bluffs Developments, RBC Dominion Securities, Romantic Log Cabin, Tender Loving Care Feral Cat Community Assoc., The Garden Gate Gifts & Floral, Tourism Sarnia Lambton, UBU Fashions. Page 4

6 Business Partnerships Through the provision of tourism services, the Chamber works closely with Tourism Sarnia Lambton (TSL), Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce (SLCOC), Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) and Huron Tourism Association (HTA). This work is carried out through the Chamber s representation of Lambton Shores on TSL s and HTA s Board of Directors. New for The Chamber was invited and participated in the Lambton County Advocacy Trip to Queen s Park in the Spring to highlight the changing face of Lambton County (we re more than oil!), the economic challenges facing the County in light of closures of manufacturing firms, the jail in Sarnia and OLG slots. New for In addition, throughout 2012 as a member of the Lambton County Branding Initiative Committee (headed up by George Malley of SLEP), the Chamber participated in the need identification, development of a request for proposal, selection of winning bidders and implementation of the project. The goal of the Branding Initiative is to give Lambton County a brand that all parts of the County can support and with which to identify much like Huron County s Ontario s West Coast brand. The project s results launch in the latter part of New for In addition to partnerships at the county-level, the Chamber and Forest BIA Board of Directors have ed, phoned and met to discuss ways in which our two key retail sectors of Lambton Shores could work together for our mutual benefit. Although our work together has only just begun, this spring will see the launch of an online mapping tool overlaid with key retail, attraction and event layers to assist area visitors in finding the businesses, events or attractions they seek. This online tool will feed into both GrandBendTourism.com and ShopForest.ca seamlessly while also being mobile device ready offering turn by turn directions to smartphone owners to local businesses. New for 2012 During 2012, the Municipality of Lambton Shores signed a 2-year contract with the Chamber for the provision of tourism services. This agreement extends into The Municipality supported our tourism services efforts to the tune of $16,337. Although this is a small portion of the real cost of promoting this area to tourists and potential new residents or businesses, we appreciate the acknowledgement of our efforts on behalf of Lambton Shores. Community & Public Affairs The Chamber s efforts extend to investing in the issues facing our community and assisting community groups and service organizations. Parking, Traffic Congestion & Pedestrian Safety letter to Lambton Shores Council Parking, traffic congestion and pedestrian safety have long been issues for central Grand Bend. In 2011 the Chamber hosted a parking summit that invited local residents to share their experience, knowledge and feedback to provide the Municipality with some concrete suggestions for action. More recently, leading up to Council s budget meetings, the Chamber submitted a letter respectively requesting that parking, pedestrian safety and traffic congestion in Grand Bend be given priority placement. The letter went on to remind Council of the Chamber s conversations and discussions with Grand Bend businesses and residents including the Parking Summit (Grand Bend Legion August 29, 2011) and were summarized as follows: Parking: Additional parking could be provided by: 1. Use of angle parking on 81 Crescent Street. Page 5

7 2. Use of angle parking on River Road with a 2-hour parking limit west of the Municipal boat launch. 3. Maximizing the Municipal parking lot located behind the Grand Bend Legion in both number of available spots and strong signage to direct tourists to this otherwise hidden location. 4. Developing the little-used parkette on the south side of Main Street adjacent to the current Municipal parking lot located at Eilber Street and Main Street into additional parking. 5. Developing overflow lots through partnerships with property owners. Pedestrian Safety: As well as parking, pedestrian safety was a major concern identified from the Parking Summit. Specifically, pedestrian access crossing Highway 21 / Ontario Street in front of the LCBO / No-Frill s shopping plazas and in front of Tim Horton s / Grandpa Jimmy s Scottish Bakery. The report s pedestrian safety recommendations were: 6. Install pedestrian crosswalks on Highway 21/Ontario Street South and North in front of the No-Frill s / LCBO shopping plazas and in front of Tim Horton s / Grandpa Jimmy s Scottish Bakery. 7. Install/construct covered pedestrian walkways on either side of the Ontario Street South bridge immediately south of the Highway 21/Main Street intersection. Traffic Congestion: Traffic congestion was labelled not just a significant obstacle to retail sales, but also as a restriction on the use and enjoyment of Grand Bend by its residents and large cottage-owner contingent. The report s recommendations were: 8. Increase the length of the current left-turning lane south of the Highway 21 / Main Street intersection. 9. Revamp the bridge to eliminate the sidewalks and increase the number of lanes (this recommendation will need to be undertaken in conjunction with the construction of the two covered pedestrian walkways mentioned in Item 7 above). 10. Construct a second crossing over the Ausable River connecting Pinedale Road south of the town to Gill Road enabling eastbound traffic to move around the town instead of through the town s Main Street intersection. 11. Change the lane markings north of the Highway 21 / Main Street intersection to two northbound lanes. Economic Development Task Force The Municipality formed an Economic Task Force during 2012 to gather community input into what a final Committee and its direction would take. The Chamber s Glen Baillie participated in the Task Force to highlight the local business perspective on economic development. As part of its support for economic development, the Chamber distributed the Committee s survey to our members and published it on our website as well. Creative County Committee The Chamber s Glen Baillie again volunteered to represent key elements and attractors of our community by joining Lambton's Creative County Committee. Created by County Council, this Committee seeks to encourage and fund activities that build a greater sense of identity, history and pride of place. Support for Community Groups & Events During 2012, we wrote several letters of support for local businesses, events and groups including the Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend Historical Society, Aquafest and for a Port Sanilac to Grand Bend yacht/boat race. Grand Bend Motorplex submitted a Celebrate Ontario Grant application in order to build and expand the very popular Canadian MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals motor sport event. In our letter of support we reported Page 6

8 research results from Regional Tourism Organization #4 (RTO4), which identified five lead experiences that trigger tourist travel motor sports being one of those triggers. The Tourist Welcome Centre sees an increase in inquiries about Motorplex and MOPAR more than a month ahead of the event. Funding that would enable the event to grow in size and caliber of competing drivers would definitely draw increased tourists into the area and in turn provide increased revenue opportunities for local business. Grand Bend Historical Society chaired by Jim Southcott - published a popular self-guided tour brochure that residents and visitors could reference while enjoying Grand Bend s Main Street and River Road. The brochure highlights key buildings, providing interesting and fun facts of prior owners and building use. The second part of their two-phase project includes placing plaques on these key buildings to readily identify them to pedestrians, honour Grand Bend s past and instill more civic pride. Jim provided the Welcome Centre with about 250 copies during 2012 which literally left our counter almost as soon as they arrived. In our letter of support, we highlighted the connection between the Historical Society s initiatives and RTO research results, which reveal today s tourists seek heritage-focused, ready-made experiential tours again, one of the five identified travel triggers. We stated our belief that the Historical Society s brochure and plaque program is a timely project that would enhance Grand Bend s appeal to history-buff tourists. A good amount of the brochure s content and photographs were integrated into this year s visitor guide. In our letter of support for Aquafest Grand Bend s local water and environmentally themed festival we were again able to quote RTO research results. Festivals and events are one of the five travel triggers and their importance to the town s tourist traffic flow cannot be underestimated. In late May we received a request from Port Sanilac resident William Hartnup asking for a letter of support in favour of a Port Sanilac to Grand Bend yacht/boat race. In the past, there was once a Grand Bend to Port Sanilac race known as the Grand Bend 100 a well-promoted, popularly attended event that drew tourist and media attention. Due to post 9/11 US Customs & Border protection documentation and fee requirements, the number of racers involved with the event dropped over time until ultimately the event ceased to exist. In our letter of support we acknowledged the red tape requirements currently in place but urged Port Sanilac Council to consider the economic advantages to both our communities with the resurrection of the Grand Bend 100. Obviously the issues of cross-border security are beyond Council authority of either Port Sanilac or Lambton Shores, but the Chamber confirmed future support of this event if negotiations or plans were moving towards presenting the yacht race again. As the area s second-largest economic engine, support for travel trigger events and attractions are key economic generating factors. For a complete report of the Chamber s tourism services activities during 2012, please refer to the Lambton Shores Tourism Services Report available at the Welcome Centre or online at In general, Chamber support of community events and groups includes free marketing and advertising on our website, having event flyers posted on the outdoor display board, distribution of event information by to our Members, special event webpages, access to any contra advertising agreements we have negotiated, submission of event information to all provincial and regional websites and guides with which we have a relationship or in which we advertise, provide record and/or equipment storage (yes you will find Benguin at the Chamber!) and loan of our phone number and address as a point-of-contact for inquiries. Page 7

9 AWARDS & RECOGNITION Awards presented at the Celebrate the Season Gala Dinner at Hessenland County Inn included: Business of the Year Medway Homes Medway Homes is a custom home builder business that s family-owned and operated and now in its second-generation with Paul Pittao and wife Sue at the helm. In its 20 years, Medway Homes developed and built Merrywood Meadows and Harbourside Village. Medway Homes built 80+ area houses that collectively contribute more than $3.2 million in property tax revenue and whose home-buyers spending power supports local businesses. Medway Homes has contributed in a very large way to the ongoing modernization and progression of Grand Bend into a successful year round community. In addition to their significant contribution to the local economy through their business, Paul and Sue Pittao support the community through their volunteer efforts with Rotary events, cancer fundraisers and sponsorship of and coaching with the Grand Bend Youth Baseball Association. Entrepreneur of the Year Mary-Jo Schottroff-Snopko Mary-Jo took over Pine Dale Motor Inn s management 15 years ago. Since then she has worked tireless promoting the Grand Bend Community to guests, visitors and stakeholders. Her innovative and creative approach is demonstrated by efforts to keep Pine Dale Motor Inn ahead of the marketing curve and to be a family-friendly inn that continues to resonate with guests. In fall and winter months, Mary-Jo works with incoming sports teams, all family-based groups with school-age players, providing key spaces to accommodate team-related meals and events, including the provision of specialty amenities that appeal to this market. Her influence also sees Pine Dale play host to annual shows and exhibits. Mary-Jo realized a long time ago that success in business meant reaching out to the community to participate in boards and organizations which strengthen our local networks. Her success is also a measure of the overall community s health and vitality. David Scatcherd Community Spirit Award The first recipient of this new award Jim Southcott - is a well-known and loved, local resident and a very active volunteer. Since becoming a year-round resident six years ago, Jim has actively and passionately thrown himself into the life and spirit of the community. He recently created the Historical Walk, a selfguided tour of the old Grand Bend. Jim has been a leader in other community projects as well, such as the Main Beach Enhancement, Rotary Club, and assorted other groups working to build a better community. Our Chamber Has Been Nominated! The Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce has been nominated for a Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Award in the not for profit category. We accepted the nomination and submitted documentation outlining our 2012 tourism and member services in support of our nomination. The recipient of this award will be announced at their gala event on March 22, 2013 at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia. Page 8

10 ABOUT THE CHAMBER Incorporated in 1975 by George Kadlecik, Peter Haist and Donald Southcott (the first Board of Directors), the Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce has worked to support and promote local business for the last 38 years. We have more than 190 members from the area, including Grand Bend, Forest, Thedford, Port Franks, St. Joseph, Zurich, Goderich, Exeter and all points in-between. Mission Statement The objectives of the Grand Bend & Area Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote and improve: trade and commerce; and the Economic, civic and social welfare of the district. Core Principles Competition in a free market Excellence in customer service and satisfaction Broad economic and social community prosperity Law and order Reasonable profit Private ownership Individual integrity and responsibility Efficient and effective government Public policy framework that supports economic progress and fosters business success Now & in the Future Now and into the future, the Chamber is committed to being actively involved with: All businesses, small and large Developing and implementing a strong membership benefit package Future economic development issues Local and provincial government Providing a unified voice for local issues Addressing businesses concerns and seeking workable solutions Community initiatives that could impact members Promotion of sound, balanced tourism efforts Stimulating future infrastructure enhancements Planning and implementing special events that satisfy the needs and wants of businesses, residents and visitors Promoting the area as a great place to live, work and play Page 9

11 Number of Businesses Demographics Ending 2012, the Chamber has 193 members. In 2012 we welcomed the following new members: A Place in the Sun (Werner & Marlene Heitzmann) Architeer Canada Inc (Brad Oke) ATO Construction (Andrew Oke) Bayfield South Suites (Annet McLean & Andy Langevin) Beach Realty Inc (Jennifer Murray) Brian Chalmers - Re/Max Bluewater Realty Inc Coleson Freight Carriers Ltd (Vic Volochkov) Four Seasons Lawn Care and Property Maintenance (Britt Gunn) FROGBOX London (Peter Kornmuller) Grand Bend Optometry Clinic (Dr. Day) HR360 (Debbie Patterson) Medway Homes Inc (Paul & Sue Pittao) MPP Lambton-Kent-Middlesex (Monte McNaughton) Om Yoga Studio (Nikki Latour) Pinewood Motel (Glenn & Martha McNeil) Retire-At-Home (Landa Coletta) The Better Bin Company (John Dehondt) Turkheim Printing (Dan Turkheim) UBU Fashions (Janet Brown) United Way of Perth-Huron (Ryan Erb) WhiteCaps Smokehouse Sports Bar (Dan Saint & Nick Regli) Member Businesses by Category 78% Size of Member Businesses 1-4 employees 13% 7% 5-10 employees 9% employees 2% 50+ employees Stay Play Dine Shop Services Categories Page 10

12 Revenues & Expenses For complete figures and amounts refer to the Financial Statements. Budget by Revenues Budget by Expenses Donations 1% Advertising Sales 26% Gov. & Municipal Support 21% Membership Fees 31% Membership Services 21% Operations 11% Payroll 46% Membership Services 13% Tourism Services 30% 2013 PLANS & OBJECTIVES During the last two years, the Chamber s Board of Directors and Manager have worked to bring value to Chamber membership. An adjustment of priorities placed membership events and services on a more equal footing with tourism services. This direction will be continued in 2013 through the following initiatives: Member Services & Events Members Website - Launch of a members website focused on business needs and promoting our area to potential new businesses and investment. One of the goals of the member website will be to provide members a means of communicating their business news to fellow members. The website will be an improvement in Chamber-to-member and member-to-member communication. Look for GrandBendChamber.ca in Retail Events The Chamber will continue its organization and marketing of the Thanksgiving Market & Sidewalk Sale and Christmas Comes Early retail events in support of local business profitability. In addition to these events, the Chamber s Glen Baillie is working with several local businesses to bring about a Buskerfest event towards the end of June with the goal of increasing Main Street foot traffic. As well, the Chamber will continue its support of shoulder-season events such as Winter Carnival, Grand Bend Area Studio Tour, Paint Ontario, and Lambton Colour & Craft Show in order to support the extension of the retail year beyond traditional tourist-season months. Our support of these events is typically through marketing and advertising as well as opening and staffing the Welcome Centre on special event Saturdays. Member Events The successful presentation of a full slate of member events in 2012 will be repeated in 2013 with Breakfast with the Mayor (February), Members Mixers (April & October), Golf Tournament (September), Celebrate the Season Awards Night (November) and of course the Annual General Meeting (February). Page 11

13 Tourism Services 2013 For 38 years the Chamber has promoted this area to tourists this will continue in Planned activities include: Produce an annual visitors guide Maintain & Operate the Welcome Centre Recruit Summer Students in order to be open 7-days a week in peak tourist season months Maintain & operate GrandBendTourism.com as a tourist focused website Represent Lambton Shores on the boards of HTA, TSL and the Branding Initiative Committee Creation and placement of print and web advertising in key tourist guides Participation in event-based promotional activities Launch of geo-street mapping tool to facilitate tourist way-finding Develop and install a new outdoor bulletin board Continued support for community organized events BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012 Executive Board President Glen Baillie Baillie s Picture Framing Vice President Mark Lewis Bayshore Broadcasting / the Beach Treasurer Nancy Starek RBC Dominion Securities Board of Directors Mike Burgess Foodies of Grand Bend Neil Clifford Lakeshore Advance Steven Karcher Drayton Entertainment Secretary Patrick Powers Aunt Gussie s Country Dining Immediate Past President Brianne Haist House of Flags Joan Karstens Brentwood on the Beach Barry Richman Richman Gallery Director at Large Bram Steele BJ s Diner & Accommodations Administrative Staff Manager Susan Mills Volunteers Phyllis Statchuk Page 12