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FOREST BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
Regular Board Meeting
Date of Meeting: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Members Present:
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Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Glen VanValkenburg, Chair
Celia Carrothers
Sarah Jane Goodhand
Matt Ferguson
Ken McRae
Chris Williamson
Jeff Cable
Ruth Illman, Lambton Shores Council
Lynn VanHaaren, Administrator
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson, Glen VanValkenburg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. PARTIES PRESENT
2.1 Guest Speaker - Marty Kolls, Representative of Homemade Jam
Marty gave a brief presentation of plans for Homemade Jam June 30, 2012. They are
promoting more toward the Sarnia area but encouraging local participation. Vision is to
promote local talent, vendors. They are looking for better attendance this year and
sponsorships both monetary and in-kind. To promote, hosting a Kineto fundraiser on
May 24 at the theatre – John Denver tribute – followed with kickoff on June 29. Marty to
respond back to us of what the BIA can do to help with this event.
2.2 Guest Speakers – Al and Marian McColl, Representatives of Lambton
Shores Silver Stick Committee
Dates for the Silver Stick in 2013 are Jan 11-13 and Jan 25-27. 52 teams over two
weekends brings approximately 2000 people to the area. Four teams stay in Forest.
Booklets should be made available and other promotional ideas welcomed. Look into
submitting printable pdf documents on the Silver Stick website. Explore other avenues of
things to do in the area. BIA board will work on getting information together.
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