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