The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed four new Board members at their Annual General Meeting held virtually on July 15, 2020. Newly elected to the board were:

*Deana Hannem, Dinosaur Valley Massage & Wellness
*Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk, Western Financial Group - Drumheller
*Martina Morrison, Riverside Value Drug Mart
*Bob Sheddy, The Drumheller Mail

The following were also re-elected for additional terms:
*Mike Bell, Western GM
*Cindy Clark, Canalta Jurassic Inn
*Jeff Hall, MNP

The Chamber said farewell to Board members Nathan Fleming (RBC), Darryl Reid (Pro-Active Building Maintenance), Barry Fullerton, and Joanne Hodgson (Fountain Tire). The Chamber thanked the outgoing Board members for their years of dedication and commitment.

Chamber staff members were highlighted as well; Tourism Services Manager Debbie Schinnour was recognized for 10 years of service and Office & Chamber Services Coordinator Marley Henneigh was recognized for 5 years.

2018-19 Annual Report

The Government of Alberta is currently reviewing the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and it wants to hear from Alberta's business community! Please share your feedback using the instructions below.

After thorough consideration, the Celebration of Excellence Committee, consisting of representatives from the Drumheller Rotary Club, Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce, Town of Drumheller and Travel Drumheller, has made the difficult decision to officially cancel the Celebration of Excellence for 2020.

Initially planned for June 11, the event was put on pause with the hopes of rescheduling in the fall. However, the event has an expected attendance of over 200 people and there is still uncertainty over whether or not an indoor event of this size and nature could be held in the fall. Various options to hold the event virtually were explored, but committee members agreed that this particular event has a much greater impact for the community when all can gather and celebrate in person.

The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00pm. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Attendees MUST pre-register no later than July 13 to receive the meeting link and package. Register here or call (403-823-8100).

AGENDA

• Guest Speaker: Ken Kobly, President & CEO, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
• President’s Report
• 2018-19 Audited Financial Statements
• Special Resolution: Borrowing – Canada Emergency Business Account
• Election of Board of Directors:
  o Two 1-year terms
  o Four 3-year terms

As per our bylaws, all members in good standing (membership fee must be paid by January 31 annually) are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board please review the following information.

One of Drumheller’s main attractions and a key driver of local economic activity is being refurbished in time for its upcoming 20^th anniversary, thanks in part to a federal investment of $200,000 through the Canadian Experiences Fund.

The World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD), an iconic attraction in the heart of the Drumheller Valley, will undergo a scenic transformation of its exterior over the next month—ensuring it remains a key attraction for the Canadian Badlands.