Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Newsletter September 2011
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A22 • THE NEWS, Friday, September 30, 2011 www.pqbnews.com THE NEWS, Friday, September 30 , 2011 • A19 www.pqbnews.com It’s a busy time of year for us at the Chamber as we set our sights on preparation for 2012 and strategic planning is the critical first step towards our success. Each year our Chamber measures its success in terms of the accomplishments of our goals and objectives. We clarify the current and emerging issues, which directly relate to our mandate and formulate a plan on how we will address them. This method of issues-based planning works from the present to the future, is broken into short and long term planning and is focused primarily on local and regional matters. So how do we know which issues are priorities? Over the next two months we will conduct a series of strategic planning sessions. We will ask our volunteers and staff for their input. Our volunteers are our most valuable asset. Who better to ask for direction than the front line workers who hear and see the wants and needs of our visitors and local residents. We will meet with the Town of Qualicum Beach and ask them to share their priorities and goals so that we can identify common areas of focus and lend our support. We will solicit feedback from our membership and ask them to identify our: • strengths, so that we may build on our assets; • weaknesses, so that we may minimize their impact; • opportunities within the community, so that we may take advantage or leverage new and existing partnerships ; and lastly • the threats they face, so that we may mitigate the risks to our community At our upcoming Annual General Meeting in November, we will bring in new Board members and expand our committees and working groups. Once these initial consultation sessions are completed, our Board of Directors will start a formalized strategic planning process to ensure linkage and alignment of all our goals and priorities. We will support our members and the community, while focusing on long term community sustainability. If you are a Chamber member and are interested in joining us, as either a Board member or committee volunteer, please call the Chamber office today. If you are part of an organized group that’s working towards strengthening our community and have identified issues that require attention or initiatives that require additional support, then please contact the Chamber office so that we can develop a strategy which is inclusive of our entire areas needs. Pull out and fold here Join the conversation. Follow us at http://twitter.com.qbchamber New Members New Members Message From Our Chair, Peter Doukakis Message From Our Chair, Peter Doukakis Board of Directors Dianna Rivard, Chair Quality Foods Case Co Moira Hauk, 1st Vice Chair Coastal Community Credit Union Geoff Ball, 2nd Vice Chair Milner Gardens & Woodlands Jason Moore, Treasurer McIntosh Norton Williams Pat Weber, Past Chair RE/MAX Anchor Realty Rusty Joerin Woodsgift Enterprises Jim Lynch NR Insurance Services Sheri Waters 2 Maids A’ttendin Jean Young Arbutus Emporium Julie Chambers The Gardens at Qualicum Beach The News You can dance, you can jive…having the time of your life! Join the community for the 20th Annual Rotary-Chamber Gala Auction on Saturday, November 12th. Your evening starts with complimentary wine and hors d’oevres followed by a five-course dinner. Games, balloon surprises, silent and live auctions and dancing to ABRA Cadabra will give you a most memorable evening. This annual fundraiser for charities and not- for-profit groups in our community benefits a broad range of organizations and ages. Gala 2011 is a great way to give to your community, do some Christmas shopping and have a special evening with friends, family and colleagues. Call the Chamber office at 250-752-0960 for more information. 20th Anniversary Gala Auction 20th Anniversary Gala Auction The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to operate a Chamber business office and a Visitor Information Centre. For more information on local attractions, events and activities that take place throughout the year, call 250-752-9532 or 250-752-0960 or stop by and speak with one of our Visitor Centre Counsellors. check out our events calendar online at www.qualicum.bc.ca 124 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach 2711 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach Qualicum Qualicum Beach Beach Chamber of Commerce John Sedgwick-Hall John Sedgwick-Hall - Royal LePage 679 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC 250 752-6926 johnsedgwickhall@ gmail.com Veronica VonConruhds Kris Kringle Craft Market 3030 Keighley Road, Nanaimo, BC 250 758-9750 [email protected] Maggie Towns RE/MAX Anchor Realty 113 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach, BC 250 951-7653 maggietowns@shaw. ca MONK MONK Art Gallery & Studio 151A Morison Ave., Parksville, BC 250 248-8189 monk@artbymonk. com Peter Doukakis The Best Place to Live on Earth! Qualicum Beach Tel: 250-752-2466 1-800-668-3622 (Can/US) Tel: 250-752-2466 1-800-668-3622 (Can/US) www.remaxanchor.ca Email: [email protected] www.remaxanchor.ca Email: [email protected] 113 West 2nd Avenue, PO Box 1890 113 West 2nd Avenue, PO Box 1890 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T5 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T5 E Each Office Independently Owned and Operated ach Office Independently Owned and Operated Anchor Realty Anchor Realty Proud supporter of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce since 1982. www.qualityfoods.com Chamber expands the Kwalikum Senior Secondary Chamber expands the Kwalikum Senior Secondary (KSS) scholarships specifications to be more inclusive (KSS) scholarships specifications to be more inclusive The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce offers three scholarships, two in the amount of $750 each and one in the amount of $1,000. The two, $750 awards are open to any KSS graduate, while the $1,000 award is available to the child or dependent of a current Chamber of Commerce member in good standing as of December 31st of the previous year. The specifications for all three scholarships has been expanded, as a result, a KSS Graduate must be proceeding into post- secondary studies related to business, entrepreneurial or general studies (in preparation for careers in business management, marketing, retailing, service sector or other related fields). Entrepreneurial and general studies were added this year to better reflect the makeup of the current Chamber membership. To be eligible for consideration, every application must include: 1. This scholarship checked off on the KSS Scholarship Application form. 2. A letter addressed to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Selection Committee outlining the graduate’s education, school related activities, and community activities they have been involved in. List certificates, diplomas, and any rewards received. 3. A copy of the graduate’s most recent transcript and a scholarship resume outlining their achievements and activities throughout grades 11 & 12. 5. At least two letters of reference. They may come from teachers, employers, community leaders or personal references and must reflect community or leadership contribution. 6. A brief essay (not more than 1200 words or 3 pages, typed and double spaced) outlining what motivated and inspired them in their chosen field. When they first discover their desire to pursue this program and what education facility will they be attending? In addition, graduates are asked to include their future goals and aspirations and how this scholarship will help to achieve them. Recipients of this bursary will have two years in which to claim the funds upon graduation. Upon registration at a post-secondary institution, the recipient will be required to provide proof of registration to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and funds will be transferred to the post-secondary institution in the recipient’s name. Any graduate wishing to apply for the scholarship must contact KSS directly or go the KSS Counseling Centre. Dianna Rivard presents a 2011 scholarship to Kieran Collery Municipal All-Candidates Municipal All-Candidates Debate Debate Wed., November 2 nd , 6:30pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Sponsored by: •Compounding Pharmacy •Home Heathcare •Natural Health •Cosmetics •Giftware •1 Hour Digital Photo Lab Order online prints @ www.qualicumbeachpharmasave.com 720 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach 250- 752-3011 Open 7 days a week • We Deliver A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association. 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Transcript of Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Newsletter September 2011
A22 • THE NEWS, Friday, September 30, 2011 www.pqbnews.com THE NEWS, Friday, September 30 , 2011 • A19www.pqbnews.com
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sigh
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and
strateg
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lann
ing
is
the
critical fi rst
step
tow
ards
ou
r
success. E
ach y
ear ou
r Ch
amb
er
measu
res its success in
terms o
f
the acco
mp
lishm
ents o
f ou
r go
als
and
ob
jectives.
We
clarify
the
curren
t an
d
emerg
ing
issues, w
hich
directly
relate to
o
ur
man
date
and
form
ulate a p
lan o
n h
ow
we w
ill
add
ress them
. Th
is meth
od
of
issues-b
ased
plan
nin
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wo
rks
from
the p
resent to
the fu
ture, is
bro
ken
into
sho
rt and
lon
g term
plan
nin
g an
d is fo
cused
prim
arily
on
local an
d reg
ion
al matters.
So
h
ow
d
o
we
kn
ow
w
hich
issues are p
riorities? O
ver th
e
nex
t two
mo
nth
s we w
ill con
du
ct
a series
of
strategic
plan
nin
g
session
s.
We
will
ask
ou
r vo
lun
teers
and
staff
for
their
inp
ut.
O
ur
vo
lun
teers are ou
r mo
st valu
able
asset.
Wh
o
better
to
ask
for
directio
n
than
th
e fro
nt
line
wo
rkers
wh
o
hear
and
see
the
wan
ts and
need
s of o
ur v
isitors
and
local resid
ents.
We w
ill meet w
ith th
e Tow
n o
f
Qu
alicum
B
each an
d ask
th
em
to sh
are their p
riorities an
d g
oals
so th
at we can
iden
tify co
mm
on
areas o
f fo
cus
and
len
d
ou
r
sup
po
rt.
We w
ill solicit feed
back
from
ou
r mem
bersh
ip an
d ask
them
to
iden
tify o
ur:
• streng
ths, so
that w
e may
bu
ild
on
ou
r assets;
• weak
nesses, so
that w
e may
min
imize th
eir imp
act;
• o
pp
ortu
nities
with
in
the
com
mu
nity, so
that w
e may
take
advan
tage
or
leverag
e n
ew an
d
existin
g p
artnersh
ips ; an
d lastly
• the th
reats they
face, so th
at
we m
ay m
itigate th
e risks to
our
com
mu
nity
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ou
r u
pco
min
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An
nu
al
Gen
eral M
eeting
in
N
ovem
ber,
we
will
brin
g
in
new
B
oard
mem
bers
and
ex
pan
d
ou
r
com
mittees an
d w
ork
ing
gro
up
s.
On
ce these in
itial con
sultatio
n
session
s are
com
pleted
, o
ur
Bo
ard o
f D
irectors
will
start a
form
alized
strategic
plan
nin
g
pro
cess to
en
sure
link
age
and
align
men
t o
f all
ou
r g
oals
and
prio
rities. We w
ill sup
po
rt ou
r
mem
bers
and
th
e co
mm
un
ity,
wh
ile fo
cusin
g
on
lo
ng
term
com
mu
nity
sustain
ability.
If yo
u are a C
ham
ber m
emb
er
and
are interested
in jo
inin
g u
s,
as eith
er a
Bo
ard
mem
ber
or
com
mittee v
olu
nteer, p
lease call
the C
ham
ber o
ffi ce tod
ay.
If you are p
art of an
org
anized
gro
up
th
at’s w
ork
ing
to
ward
s
streng
then
ing
o
ur
com
mu
nity
and
h
ave
iden
tifi ed
issues
that
requ
ire atten
tion
o
r in
itiatives
that
requ
ire ad
ditio
nal
sup
po
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then
please co
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October 2011• Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market – Open every
Saturday from 8:30 am to noon until October 8, 2011 on Veterans Way at Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. From October 15 to December 10, the market moves into the Community Hall with the exception of November 26 when the hall is booked for Christmas craft fairs so the Farmers’ Market will join the Artisans’ Winter Festival at the Civic Centre. The coffee will be on with the market running from 9 am to noon. There will be local produce and seasonal treats from Qualicum Beach, Errington and area vendors. Contact the Market Manager at 250-248-8005 or email [email protected] for more information.
• The Harvest of Music – September 29 to October 2. A sumptuous smorgasbord of fi ne artists and groups performing in a wide variety of genres. With jazz, folk, classical and Celtic, and performances at noontime, afternoon and evening, there is something for everyone. Contact The Old School House at 250-752-6133 or www.theoldschoolhouse.org for the complete schedule.
• Tiger Lily Farms - Entries to the Scarecrow Competition built during the Harvest Festival will be on display until October 9, 2011 when the judging will take place. The Pumpkin Patch opens October 8 through the 30. This is a great place to take the kids as everyone gets ready for Halloween and carving the family pumpkins. Ride the tractor out to the Patch and pick your pumpkin from the vine! For more information, visit www.tigerlilyfarm.ca or call 250-248-2408. The Barnyard remains open daily 10 am to 4 pm until October 30. Trail Rides are available year round by appointment.
• Music on Sunday at The Old School House – Sundays from October 2 to December 11. Enjoy Classical, Jazz, Celtic and more as TOSH presents different artists and genres each Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Call 250-752-6133 or www.theoldschoolhouse.org for more information or to order your tickets.
• Milner Gardens & Woodland Fall Colour Days and Faces in the Forest – October 1 and 2, 6 to 10, 16, 23 and 30. Until October 10, gates open from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and the Tea Room is open for soups and scones from 1:00 to 4:00. October 16, 23 and 30, gates open from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and the Tea Room is open from 11:00 to 3:00. Throughout the gardens, there are “faces in the forest” and there will be artists from Mid-Island Floral Art Group painting these faces every day that the gardens are open. Contact Milner Gardens & Woodland at 250-752-
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• ECHO Players presents “Laura” – October 13 to 30. “Laura” is a murder mystery chock full of suspects and intrigue with a background of some of the best in early American jazz music. This play takes you on a ride of cross and double-cross…lies…affairs…and a surprise ending sure to thrill the audience. For more information call 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca.
• All Candidates Meeting for School Board Trustees – October 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. This is election year; the future of service levels and programs will be big issues. Come out and listen to the candidates, ask your questions and make an informed decision.
• Town of Qualicum Beach Cultural Forum – October 24 starting at 7:00 pm at the Civic Forum. Help share the vision and direction of the Town’s Cultural Plan!
• School District 69, Community Dialogue Sessions – The School District 69 Community Dialogue Committee is hosting a series of public meetings to provide background and receive input from the community that will provide the Board of Education of School District 69 (Qualicum) with community perspectives and help the Board make decisions related to enrolment projections, funding priorities and anticipated budgetary concerns. Pre-registration is required for any session by contacting the School Board offi ce via phone 250-248-4241 or email [email protected]
November 2011• Vancouver Island Juried One-Act Play Festival
– November 1 to 5. Enjoy the performances at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach each night at 7:30 pm. This is the 7th year of this unique festival which draws entries from Vancouver Island, from schools to seniors’ groups, and many of the plays presented are original scripts being presented for the fi rst time. Call 250-752-3522 for ticket information.
• All Candidates Meeting for Municipal Council – November 2 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Civic governance drives the local master plan and priorities so come out and listen to the candidates. What issues are important to you? This is your opportunity to fi nd out how the candidates feel about what’s in store for Qualicum Beach.
• Vancouver Island Opera present “L’Elisir d’Amore” – November 5 & 6. This comic opera
composed by the Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, is a tale of romance, larceny, war and love potions! Performances are November 5 at 7:30 pm and November 6 at 2:30 pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Tickets are available at Chocolates Plus in Qualicum Beach and Cranky Dog Music in Parksville.
• Rotary Chamber Gala Auction – November 12. You can dance, you can jive... Having the time of your life! The 20th Anniversary of the Qualicum Beach Rotary Chamber Gala Auction is Saturday, November 12 and to celebrate this very special event you will be entertained and dance to the music of ABRA Cadabra. The evening starts at 5:30 pm with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a sumptuous dinner provided by Live Wire Catering. Throughout the evening there are silent auctions, balloons, games and fi nally the live auction. Tickets are $100 each plus HST or tables of 10 for $900 plus HST. This year promises to be a sell-out so book your tickets early by calling the Chamber offi ce at 250-752-0960.
• Moonlight Madness – November 17 – Throughout the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach, stores will be open late with merchant specials. Enjoy the lighting of the tree, carriage rides, entertainment and so much more.
• Chamber of Commerce AGM – November 16. Join the business community for this annual event celebrating the start of a new year for the Chamber. It is our opportunity to say thank you to the retiring directors and offi cers of the organization and the swearing in of our new board. Call the Chamber offi ce at 250-752-0960 for more information.
• Municipal Elections – November 19. You have the opportunity to determine what the leadership of our community will look like for the next three years. Make sure you get out and vote!
• Kris Kringle Craft Market – November 24 to 27. A family tradition for 16 years! This not-to-be-missed Christmas craft fair features over 150 talented and creative artists and crafts people from all over BC at the most beautifully decorated Christmas show. Over $5,000 in door prizes, weekend getaways, free carriage rides and photos with the Kringle family. This magical Christmas weekend is held at the Parksville Community Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Street in Parksville. Contact Veronica at 250-758-9750 or www.kriskringle.ca for more information.
• A Winter Victorian Tea at The Old School House Arts Centre – November 25 and November 26. TOSH and the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society invite you to revisit this charming tradition of tea in the afternoon. Delicate sandwiches, tender scones, cakes and pastries and the fi nest teas are all lavishly presented using vintage and antique tableware. Two sittings daily will be served. Whatever the occasion, consider this for your special Christmas event Contact TOSH at 250-752-6133 for information and reservations.
• Qualicum Beach Festival Shopping Extravaganza – November 25 to 27. An outstanding exhibition and sale by local professional artisans comes to Qualicum Beach. The Qualicum Beach Community Center hosts the 33rd Annual Original Village Christmas Arts Faire, an intimate gathering of artists. The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre is home to Winter Festival with 44 great artists and the local farmers’ market and a fundraiser. There will be hourly door prizes and admission is only a Toonie! Show hours are 11 am to 8 pm on November 25, 10 am to 6 pm on November 26 and 10 am to 4 pm on November 27. Contact Dee at 250-752-9332 or [email protected] for more information.
December 2011• Milner Gardens Christmas Magic – December
2-4, 9-11 and 16-21 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. A family-oriented festival of lights and music in the garden. The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old-fashioned Christmas splendor. Admission is by donation and all donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up, we suggest you bring a fl ashlight. A golf cart shuttle is available for those with mobility issues. For more information call 250-752-6153 or www.milnergardens.org.
• Christmas in the Village – December 11. Enjoy the excitement that only comes this time of year. Breakfast with Santa, live entertainment, face painting, hay rides, photos with Santa.
• Bethlehem Walk – December 10 to December 13. Come wander the streets of Bethlehem with over 250 people in costume, live animals in a working village atmosphere, awesome decorations, Christmas carols, cookies and hot chocolate... a truly magical experience! Nightly from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street. A shuttle van runs continuously from Wembley Mall each evening. This is a free event but a donation of money or food to the local food bank is appreciated. Call 250-248-6322 or www.parksvillebaptist.org for further information.
• ECHO Players presents “Blitzen” – December 14 to 31. When Andy writes a letter to Santa Claus asking for help fi xing up their house after a hurricane, no one thinks it’s possible. Then Blitzen shows up! This play is about beliefs and believing and how if you really want to believe in magic, sometimes you have to make the magic yourself. A warm, moving story of a family re-discovering the magic of Christmas. For more information call 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca.
• Tiger Lily Farms Christmas in the Country returns this year December 20-24. Join them for a pony-drawn carriage ride to visit Santa, made a door swag with your family and enjoy visiting the animals in the barn. For more information call 250-248-2408 or www.tigerlilyfarm.ca.
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