May 23, 2017
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Highlights: New Member; Member News and Events; Join the Big Bike Team; Street Market Volunteers Needed; Save the Date - 33rd Annual Gala Auction!
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2017/2018
Board of Directors
 
President: Dave Willie
President Elect: Jeannie Maltesen
Vice-President: Andy Lankester 
Secretary Treasurer:  Terry Kerr
   Directors:  
Tim Allix
Cathie Kanani
Dee McKinney
Luc Oullet
Philip Perry
Beth Ross
Robynne Shaw
Meghan Walker
Past President: Bill McKinney
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Members are encouraged to use this newsflash as a way to communicate with other members...a Value-Added benefit of your Chamber Membership! Send your e-flash submissions to [email protected], and we will include member info that is directly relevant, member to member, as well as newsworthy, to give you the business edge. If we keep each other up-to-date about our businesses, then it will make cross-referrals more effective. Promoting ongoing courses, or other such advertising, will be included as space permits, if there is a discount for Chamber members, and at the discretion of Chamber staff.

Made For Small Business: Accessibility & Flexibility

Over 25,000 businesses purchase group benefits from the Chambers Plan. Comprehensive benefit packages apply to home-based businesses and small business firms - with no industry restrictions. For-profit businesses with three people and up are eligible for guaranteed coverage.

Flexible group plans are also available for larger firms with up to 35 employees. All plans start with employee life insurance. Your Chambers Plan advisor can help you select the right options for building as comprehensive a plan as you wish to meet your exact needs and fit your budget. 

Email    Mike Hrabowych  at Integral Wealth to find out more or call him at 1-250-753-1124/1-800-982-7761.

 

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I CHARTER & TOW -   Frank Fehr & Brenda Walsh .  
C Dock, French Creek Marina. 250-228-3585. www.icharterandtow.com. Operating out of French Creek Harbour, I Charter & Tow is available for fishing charters, water taxi, sightseeing tours, bereavement and marine assistance. 
Street Market LogoVolunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with set up and traffic control, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, for the Summer by the Sea Street Market on Tuesday nights, June 13 to August 29. If you can help one night, or more, it would be greatly appreciated.  Please call 250-248-3613 or email [email protected] for more information or to volunteer.  Thank you! 

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Our 33rd Annual Gala Auction will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, 5:30 pm at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre! Mark your calendars for this gala fundraising event. 
Member News and Events           
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TO HIGHLIGHT DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING SYSTEM:  Th e Parksville Downtown Business Association and the City of Parksville will host a public information meeting to introduce the community to a wayfinding system planned for Parksville's downtown Business Improvement Area. Residents are encouraged to drop in between 2 to 7 pm, Tuesday, May 30 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Full info HERE.

JUNE 17 is FAMILY DAY at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 11:00-4:00. 
A day full of activity for the whole family with garden and wildlife adventures for everyone! Lots of games, prizes,  activities and family fun. Door prizes.  AJ's Island Grill Food Truck will be on site. F REE ADMISSION 11:00-4:00
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Chamber Champions! 
Ride the Big Bike May 24 
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for Canadian men and women. As a matter of fact, every 7 minutes, someone in Canada dies from heart disease or stroke. Our team is riding the Heart&Stroke Big Bike to help change that.

All of the money raised through Big Bike helps support the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Donations are used to help fund critical research that's preventing heart disease and stroke, saving lives and supporting survivors and their families. Click on the LINK to donate or to JOIN THE TEAM! 
88.5 The Beach Interview Schedule
May 24-30
Interviews air at 8:40 am unless noted otherwise.
Wed 24 - Michael Garland, Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers
Thu 25 - Jon Ede - film project in support of the homeless
Fri 26 - Ian Lindsay: Children's Miracle Network telethon; 9:40 - events with Bill Dean
Mon 29 - Netanja Waddell, QB Museum
Tue 30 - Pat Weber: Kiwanis Cruise June 25
To book on The Beach morning show with Dave Graham, call 250-248-4211 or email[email protected]