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Vol. 14, No. 43, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 www.LamontLeader.com
Closure threatens Lamont Chamber due to poor attendance
FINALS DAYS OF SUMMER
Guy Lefebrvre drives down a Bruderheim street with his dog Trooper, in the sidecar of his 2018 Ural, a copy of a BMW motorcycle equipped with a sidecar. Lefebrvre favours his motorcycle, because with the attached sidecar he can use it to travel locally year round.
BY JANA SEMENIUK The Lamont Chamber of Commerce is in danger of closing down if it doesn’t get more membership support. At its last attempt at an annual meeting, held in June, at least 16 members of the current 31 were needed to attend in order to reach a quorum that could accept financial statements and elect a new executive. Only six members showed up. As a result, an email was sent to all members describing the situation and requesting their attendance at the next AGM set for Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Lamont Hall. “With any society, if you are unable to have an annual general meeting to pass financials and elect a new executive, then you have to look at your bylaws and you have to look at your position with regards to dissolving the organization because it’s not properly constituted,” said Cathy Goulet, current president of the Lamont Chamber. “So that would be a possibility.” Goulet has been a member since 2014 and president since 2018. She went on to explain that when she moved to the area five years ago, the first thing she did was join the local chamber. “As a business owner, it’s good to have a network with other businesses in the community. Chambers are a good source of connections and training,” said Goulet. “A chamber of commerce is all about supporting the business community. She went on to explain how the Lamont Chamber has been active in the community. Their activities last year included a Christmas mixer, a provincial election forum, as well as participating in the Lights up Lamont Christmas promotion. In addition, members of the chamber can also access the member’s benefit package which provides discounts on participating services. Goulet added that the monthly meetings are structured as more of a meet and greet, where there are opportunities for business owners to connect as well as learn from guest speakers. Some recent speakers included Lloyd Kenney with Preventing Identity Theft, Givens LLP with Prepping for a Painless Yearend, Mix 107 with Marketing by Customer Type, and Jacquie Fenske with Media Effectiveness. Goulet owns and operates a consulting company with a team of six associates. The Lamont Chamber has been in operation since 2013 with 35 members. Anyone who is interested in joining the local chamber is encouraged to email: ldcocupdate@gmail.com or come to the next AGM scheduled for Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Lamont Hall.