2019 E-Newsletter

INSIDE: Free Exposure Opp, Benefits, AGM

The Sooke Region Chamber acknowledges the T`Sou-ke First Nation and the Pacheedaht First Nation, on whose traditional territories, Chamber activities take place. ___________________________________________________________________________________

January 14, 2020

FREE EXPOSURE: Donate a prize to Chuck-A-Puck at the Victoria Royals game Here's an opportunity for free exposure for a Sooke Chamber member! A Sooke Minor Hockey team (6-9 year olds) has been selected to sell and receive proceeds from the Chuck-A-Puck promo at the Victoria Royals game on Saturday Jan 18.  Want to donate a prize? Donors will be recognized, and prize winners may be enticed enticed to come out to Sooke and visit!   This is a time-sensitive offer. If you are interested, please contact Kari Stauble at kari@kkmortgages.com . About Chuck-A-Puck Foam pucks are sold at the game During the second intermission, targets are placed in the middle of the ice and people throw their foam pucks at them At the end of the timer (usually 1 minute), the puck closest to each target is picked up and announced as the winner of that prize Pucks are numbered and sold with corresponding tickets to be used to claim the prize

Want benefits for your staff? Chamber offers strength in numbers As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you have exclusive access to Canada's #1 plan for group benefits, the Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. The plan enables you to customize an employee benefits plan that matches your needs.  Comprehensive medical, dental, disability options are available.  The plan is available to all industries, including one-person firms, home business and farms. Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance provides a guaranteed renewable contract. BC Chamber members access exclusive rates on group insurance plans through Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance. With over 32,000 member companies nationwide, Chambers Plan offers comprehensive coverage options in a plan designed for small businesses, including all industries, one-person firms, home business and farms.  As a chamber member, you enjoy guaranteed eligibility and guaranteed renewals with stable, predictable rates. And every Chambers Plan includes many added features, such as online administration and claims, Best Doctors®, an Employee Assistance Program, Business Assistance Service and, of course, industry-leading personal service. Watch this video for more details.

Chamber AGM: Jan 21 6pm at SEAPARC Come to our annual general meeting! Nominations were received and accepted for President and board members. The New Board will be announced at the AGM (starts sharp at 6:00 pm, show up 5 to 10 minutes early!). Nominations from the floor will still be accepted for Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and two (2) board members. The Agenda will be posted on the website prior to the meeting. Be the difference you want to see!

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Monthly Regular Board Meetings Open to All

Come hear what your Chamber is up to and share your thoughts, concerns, questions with our Board. Having members and the business community present has helped shaped our direction in a great way! Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 6:00 pm, and are announced on our website .

MEMBER EVENTS

Do you have any special events coming up? We want to hear from you and help spread the word in our monthly e-newsletters.  The Sooke Region Chamber is here to support our members and their initiatives. If you have an event coming up in the Sooke Region that you would like to share with our subscribers ,  please email us the details in advance  with a link and/or PDF, PNG or JPG image and we will do our best to include your event information or link in next month's e-news. Our e-newsletters are typically distributed during the end of each month so please send us the info by the end of the previous month. We wish you much success with your events!

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Want to get involved with the Chamber but not sure how? We have several ways for you to participate: Join the Board of Directors Volunteer on Special Committees Volunteer at Events Partner or Sponsor events and programs Donate prizes for events and promotions Sponsor our staff with products, discounts or perks from your business Lend talent and physical resources To be added to the "Friends of the Chamber" newsletter to be informed of all partnership opportunities as they arise, let us know at info@sookeregionchamber.com . or 250-642-6112.

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