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Garry McDonald thanked the Nominating Committee for all <strong>of</strong> their hard work.<br />
6. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)<br />
Dena Kent stated that because <strong>of</strong> the TSL <strong>of</strong>fice move schedule change from the 20 th to<br />
the 23 rd June, 2011 that a new AGM date must be selected and asked for suggestions.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board decided that T.S.L. will hold a short board meeting at 8:30 AM, Thursday, July<br />
14, 2011 at the Best Western Guildwood Inn, the Annual General Meeting will take place<br />
immediately after the board meeting at 9:00 AM.<br />
7. GENERAL MANAGER’S APRIL 2011 REPORT<br />
Marlene Wood thanked the Board and Staff for the beautiful arrangement sent to the<br />
funeral home in remembrance <strong>of</strong> her Mother’s passing.<br />
She advised that she has completed a comparison <strong>of</strong> the previous year’s budget to<br />
determine if there are any variances or changes. She further noted that T.S.L. still needs<br />
to invest in our web site, and that we need to have a presence at a number <strong>of</strong><br />
marketplaces, both locally and provincially. <strong>The</strong>re has been an increased activity this<br />
year in the marketing area. Also, T.S.L. does not have an existing consumer database<br />
and this must be put in place. <strong>The</strong> relocation budget has been capped at $20,000.00.<br />
George Mallay asked to have a percentage column added to the report. He also asked if<br />
the web site expenses could be placed in operation expense area. <strong>The</strong> database web<br />
site, travel expenses - all to be moved into the marketing line.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Board asked Marlene Wood to reconfirm the rent payments?<br />
Doug Wood inquired about the GL Reconciliation document?<br />
Marlene Wood advised that she is working with John Innes <strong>of</strong> the County. We are<br />
reviewing line by line for cash flow purchases – balance up to end <strong>of</strong> the year. Marlene<br />
Wood also advised that she will look at the calendar year change in the fall and the Board<br />
advised her that TSL does not have to be in sic with the County.<br />
T.S.L.’s fiscal year is currently April 1, 2011 for 12 months ending March 31, 2011.<br />
Dena Kent advised that she has been speaking the Lisa, the Auditor and Audit Document<br />
should be ready this week.<br />
8. NEW BUSINESS<br />
National Tourism Week<br />
Marlene Wood reviewed the weeks activities that T.S.L. has been involved in – Monday,<br />
June 6 th <strong>The</strong> Town Crier declared Tourism Week on the steps <strong>of</strong> the Victoria Playhouse<br />
Petrolia, as well as kicking <strong>of</strong>f T.S.L.’s Photo Contest; Tuesday, June 7 th Bike Ride Month<br />
– Pancake Breakfast was held in the Sear’s parking lot; Wednesday, June 8 th – Promoted<br />
Staycation with Grade 4 and 5 classes from Bridgeview School at the Ontario Travel<br />
Information Centre, some <strong>of</strong> the activities were a word search, scavenger hunt and<br />
presentations by T.S.L. Staff and Ontario Tourism Staff on tourism in Sarnia <strong>Lambton</strong><br />
and Ontario. <strong>The</strong> children were all treated to ice cream cake donated by Dairy Queen;<br />
Friday, June 10 th T.S.L.’s Annual Tourism Week B.B.Q. will be held on the main beach at<br />
Grand Bend. All door prizes and food were donated by suppliers.<br />
RDO FAM Tour<br />
Marlene Wood and Beverley Horodyski toured the new RDO Executive Director, Mr. Ed<br />
Booker around the City and County on May 31, 2011.<br />
NEW – Port Huron/Sarnia International Offshore Powerboat Race<br />
It was confirmed that the new boat race being organized is confirmed for August 6<br />
& 7 th , 2011 and T.S.L. will be sitting on the Committee.<br />
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