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subjects.
a)
Euphoria closed. Since Euphoria is now closed, Mr. Blanchette can
no longer be on the BIA Executive, we will try to find someone to fill
the vacant position at the Annual meeting.
b)
Special meeting for the 2008 Budget: A committee was formed with Marc D.,
Gérald G. and Mike W. to discuss the 2008 Budget.
c)
2008 Summer Festival: The 2008 Summer Festival will be held on July 3-4
and 5 this year. This year, the Committee for the Festival will be
formed with: Gérald G., Sylvie M. and Mike W. Other
members are also welcome to attend the meetings. It is recommended
to open a special file where all documents and correspondence received
concerning the Festival will be kept for discussion during meetings.
d)
Medieval: Michelle Fauchon talked to Gérald G. about being present
at the Summer Festival with the Medieval. Gérald will give
Michelle's coordinates to Diane.
e)
Hearst.ca: Shana explained to members how to find the BIA on the Hearst.ca
web site. We have to click on Residents and Business. With
a “login name” and a “password”, we can make changes or add information
concerning our organization. Shana also informed members that she
has a new blog at www.visithearstblogspot.com and that Daniel Sigouin also
has one at www.hearstontario.blogspot.com.
f)
Mike showed members an add that was published in the newspaper Le Nord
concerning the community improvement program where it is said that the
Town of Hearst will hire a consultant to prepare an improvement plan for
Front Street and the downtown area.
g)
Marc D. is still interested to attend the 2008 OBIAA annual conference
in Collingwood. Mike and Gérald are also interested.
h)
Marc D. says that the downtown area would be more joyful if, during the
Midnight Magic, we would play Christmas music downtown. He also suggested
to install speakers on the kiosk roof. |
