2012 Board of Directors Elected

We held the Annual General Meeting last night (March 15, 2012) to a large crowd at the Ramada Inn & Suites Courtyard Ballroom. The evening included the necessary business portion of the AGM to wrap up 2011, followed by a reception where Members had the opportunity to mingle with the new directors, councillors, and the Mayor. We'd like to particularly thank Mayor Ashton for performing the Swearing in Ceremony.

We are pleased to announce your new 2012 Board of Directors:

Lauren Cornish - Individual Member

Elizabeth Cucnik - Penticton Lakeside Resort

Frank Darin - Sherwood Trophies & Signs & Sportswear

Aaron Dodsworth - White Kennedy Chartered Accountants

Jorg Engel - Maple Leaf Spirits

Keith MacIntyre - Big Bear Software

Allison Markin - All She Wrote Consulting

Andre Martin - Penticton Herald

Tami O'Callaghan - Verico Complete Mortgage Services

Deborah O'Mara - South Okanagan Events Centre

Mike Porter - BMO Bank of Montreal

Rick Riddall - Penticton Peach Festival

Cary Schneiderat - Pearce Taylor Schneiderat

Campbell Watt - The Mortgage Centre

Returning as Past President for 2012 is Jason Cox, representing Bayleys Brew Ha Ha.

The Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, March 21^st to elect the Board Executive positions of President, Vice-President and Secretary.

Penticton is hosting the 2012 BC Chamber AGM & Conference in May

March 31^st is the deadline for Chamber Members to catch the early-bird registration price for the BC Chamber AGM & Conference taking place in Penticton, May 24^th through 26^th. It is a superb opportunity to connect with Chamber representatives from across the province and see first-hand the policy work your Chamber participates in. Speakers' Spotlight includes Premier Christy Clark and Dr. Roslyn Kunin, Director of the Canada West Foundation - BC Office, and the Saturday luncheon will feature Robin Junger's talk on Major Project Development in BC. Penticton Chamber members are also eligible to showcase their businesses at the conference tradeshow. Members can visit the BC Chamber website for registration forms and more information www.bcchamber.org.