Our recent Annual General Meeting was a HUGE success!
Many thanks to Joyce Walker (Mortgage Intelligence),
Dianah Warrington (County of Simcoe), Gail Burrows (Silver
Brooke Golf Club), the Cork and Vine and Richard Walker
Catering for a wonderful evening. ADCC President Michael
Keith (MSK Associates) gave an update on the current status
of the Chamber as well as the goals for 2008 and beyond.
ADCC Treasurer Rose Marie Bowen (Carline Automotive
Services) presented the financial report and budget. These
documents are available for viewing at the Chamber office
(519 Victoria St E Alliston).
The 40th Anniversary of the New Tecumseth Home, Health & Leisure Show is NEXT weekend!
April 11-13 - Booths are almost sold out!! If you want to be a part of this year’s biggest and best
marketing opportunity, call Joan at 705.458.1083 before it’s too late! With our new venue (The New
Tecumseth Recreation Centre on Industrial Pkwy), free admission for the public, a huge 40th
Anniversary grand prize to be won, special guest speakers and stuff for the kids, it’ll be a spectacular
show! Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/2008_HHLS_Poster_downsampled.pdf for details.
We need YOU! Volunteers are requested to help out at the Home Show. Please call Joan at
705.458.1083 so sign up and lend a hand.
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew
Business Aviation Service Solutions (BASS) market their aircraft charter business under the brand
name "The Aircraft Charter Guys". it is a part of the service offered by BASS. The rates quoted in the
flyer, Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/bass.pdf , are "preferred" one that they offer to their best clients. As members of the ADCC,
they are happy to extend these preferred rates to their fellow members.
Breakfast with the Mayors and celebrate the Arts! Join the South Simcoe Arts Council and the Gibson
Centre for Community Arts and Culture at the Centre on Thursday May15, 2008 at 7 a.m., as we
honour individuals, organizations and businesses for their contributions to the Arts in the South
Simcoe region. Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/BreakfastForTheArts.pdf for details. As well Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/awards.pdf for the Arts Award Nomination Form.
Volunteer South Simcoe is putting together a poster campaign for National Volunteer Week, which
will include a listing of all of the volunteer organizations in South Simcoe and how many volunteers
contribute to the operation of each organization. If you would like to be included in the poster
campaign, please send them an approximate number of volunteers that work with you, and the full
name of your organization as you would like it on the poster. Information should be sent to:
Isabelle Lewis, Volunteer Centre Coordinator, Volunteer South Simcoe, CONTACT South Simcoe
Community Information Centre, 46 Wellington Street West, Alliston ON L9R 2B8 (705) 435-4900
Twilite Inc. Window Film Systems is offering a 20% discount to fellow ADCC members on the Protekt
Window Film in response to the recent B&E incident at a member's business. Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/ProtectEnergystar.pdf for more
information and contact number.
All members are reminded of the new service being offered called "Bizpal". BizPaL is an online service
that allows you, the entrepreneur or business owner, a central place to find all the permit and licence
information needed to start or grow your business. Follow the simple question and answer wizard to
answer questions about what activities you would like to do to start your business. You will generate
a complete list of needed permits and licences from the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of
government in one place. Easy and Convenient One stop access to permit and licence information -
accessible anytime. Go to the following web-site and follow the link on the left hand side of the
page: www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca
One of our newest members, Laura Koekkoek, of Mary Kay Cosmetics is offering ADCC members a
special discount for Spring. Please click here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/Mary%20Kay%20Flyer.pdf for all details and contact information.
Our "Good Morning Alliston" breakfast meetings are proving to be a popular and informative
networking event. The date for the April breakfast has been changed to Wednesday 16 April 08,
taking place at 7:00 a.m. at Crabby Joe's, Alliston. The cost is $10.00 per person, payable at the event,
preferably by cash or cheque. Our speaker for this event has been changed. We are now having
Mr. Harry Carroll of Leadership Advantage Corp., who will be speaking on Effective Goal Setting.
Please Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/Speaking%20doc%20.pdf for more details. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
For those members interested in the World economic scene, don't forget to visit the International
Chamber of Commerce web-site at www.iccwbo.org for up to date information and their most recent
newsletter.
Mayor Mike MacEachern invites you to the Mayor's Business Breakfast! Andrew Redden, Manager of
Economic Development for Hastings County will join the Mayor to discuss downtown revitalization.
Click here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/Mayor's%20Business%20Breakfast%20-%20April%2017%2008.pdf to view the flyer. If you need further information or would like to purchase tickets, please
contact Katie Downey at (705) 435-3900 Ext. 230 or kdowney@town.newtecumseth.on.ca .
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All seniors and persons with disabilities and/or their caregivers are invited to attend the
"Accessibility Day" at the Simcoe County Museum on 07 May 08 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Please Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/Accessibility%20Day%20letter%20and%20registration.pdf for complete details.
We are now starting to gear up for the Girls on The Run Race which will take place on June 21st
this year! We have close to 900 girls in the program from 17 different schools so it will be a terrific
event!! Volunteers are needed--please call Andy at 705.434.1554 or contact her by email:
For anyone interested in information about festivals and events occurring in Ontario this year, visit
www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca for complete details and a schedule of events. The site features
an interactive search feature that allows you to search by date, type of event, etc. You can also join
the organization and have your own event included in the listings.
All parents and caregivers in Simcoe County are invited to attend an entertaining and educational
session with Dr. Jean Clinton, taking place at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club in Barrie on
Thursday 24 Apr 08: to learn more about the importance of quality early learning and child care
experiences for children. Please Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/Ontario%20Early%20Years%20Event%2024%20Apr%2008.pdf for all details. There is no cost to
attend this event. Everyone who pre-registers will receive a free $10.00 gas card to assist with their
transportation costs
The Terry Fox Foundation is embarking on its second year promoting the Terry Fox Works
fundraising initiative. Please Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/TFW_Brochure_LR.pdf for full details about how people can make a difference
through active participation in workplace and community fundraising activites.
The Canadian Blood Services agency will holding two blood donor clinics in our area during the
month of April. Please Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/2008%20April%20Tottenham%20and%20Alliston.pdf for further details regarding location and time, and for contact
information in order to book an appointment. April is National Cancer Month and patients
undergoing cancer treatments are one of the largest blood recipient groups in Canada. Help
patients across Canada and in your own community by donating blood at one of the upcoming
clinics.
The South Simcoe and Area Arts Council publishes a newsletter "Arts ETalk". Please Click Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Apr4/SSAC.pdf for
the latest news and a schedule of upcoming events.
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