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Welcome to our new board members!

Thank you to Morningstar Golf Club for hosting our Annual General Meeting breakfast on April 17. Thef food was delicious, great company on a  beautiful, sunny morning, and our new board of directors was introduced and sworn in. 2025 promises to be a year of exciting opportunities, and as President Meghan Walker says, "With renewed focus, stronger partnerships and a clear commitment to serving our members and community, we're setting the stage for a more resilient, responsive and connected Chamber".

As per the Bylaws of the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, nominations were received by the Nomination Committee and the following slate was submitted to the Board of Directors and Executive.  The nominated slate was accepted by the Board of Directors and acclaimed as elected. The Executive will be elected from the Board at the May board meeting. 

Directors:

Glorie Averbach - myCEO

Shawn Sales, Consider It Energy

Amy Hadikin, Harris Oceanside Chev

Omar Karim, Vancouver Island University

Kirk Walper, Royal LePage Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Ania Young, RE/MAX Anchor Realty

Serving a 2^nd year of their terms:

Avrillee Kenny, AFK Bookkeeping Services

Russell McShane, Boston Pizza

Barrie McWha, Morningstar Golf Club

Meghan Walker, Royal LePageParksville Qualicum Beach Realty

Vicki Haller – Tigh-Na-Mara Resort

City Councillor Mary Beil swore in the new board members in attendance. 

 

You are invited to join us at our Annual Joint Chamber Meeting on Thursday, May 22 at The Beach Club Resort, sponsored by the Career Centre. Our guest speaker will be legendary BC sports broadcaster Bernie Pascall. Tickets are $60 pp. RSVP to 250-248-3613.  SHOWCASE TABLES  We have space for 4 showcase tables. Hosting a “Showcase Table” at a Chamber dinner meeting is an excellent way to promote your business! For the low cost of $25 + GST, you will have the opportunity to connect with attendees who drop by to visit your table during the networking hour. You may also speak about your business for approximately 2 minutes during the business portion of the evening.

        

 

 

 

• APRIL 24 - Harris Oceanside Chev
• MAY 15 - Grant Investments
• JUNE 19 - Hotel Feng  
• SEPTEMBER 18 - Island Surf Company 
• OCTOBER 16 - Career Centre 
• NOVEMBER 20 - Parks West Business Products 
• DECEMBER 18 - SOS

Business After Business networking events are a great way for members to introduce their business to fellow Chamber members.  Drop in from 5 - 7 pm for refreshments and networking.