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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-02-27, Page 66 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Communication and education key to local hotels, motels Lynda Hillman-Rapley QMI Agency Communication and education is key, says long time businessperson Mary -Jo Schottroff-Snopko at the end of last week's Grand Bend Chamber of Colllilleice annual general meeting. Snopko said that businesses and service groups need to work together to help each other. "We all need to be ambassadors,' she said adding every- one should he promoting the area. Snopko says if you have an event let the hotels and motels know. if you have a menu from your establishment- drop it off. Second generation owner of the Pinedale Motor Inn, a 35 -year establishment in Grand Bend, Snopko agreed with Laura Boogeman from Blue - water Motel and Chris Holder from Ausable inn that there is a lot that can be done so there are rooms available when they need them. Snopko said they all %yant to offer the whole package to their guests -and that can only be a win- win for other businesses. She sai(1 there needs to be an education process because this community is in competition with every place, every event. Another ISStle for some was that last year two big events Were held on the same weekend and there were many people who could not get accommo- dation. In that regard Boogemans said there should he something in place so there is no dou- ble hooking. AGM business At last week's meeting Chamber manager Susan Mills talked about 'Branding' in Lambton County. She explained that a brand is far more than just a single campaign theme, logo, or slogan. A brand is lvhat "they" say about tis when we're not around. Creating a common unique and appealing brand for lanlbton Shores will present a clear and united The Municipality of Lambton Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Municipal Events in your Community Administration Department - 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, Ontario NON 1J0 Tel: 1-877-788.2335, 519-786-2335 Fax 519-786-2135, Email ads inistratronlambtonshores.ca Visit our Web Site at www.lambtonshoros ca Committee of Adjustment: The Lambton Shores Committee of Adjustment will be considering the following matters at the Thursday. February 28th, 2013 meeting: • Terry Guest - A-03/2013 Variance - 41 Lakeside Circle, Grand Bend • Don & Gall Johnson - A-04/2013 Variance - 49 Hill Street, Grand Bend • 962909 Ontario Inc. c/o Matthew Relouw - A-05/2013 Variance -. 14 Main Street, Grand Bend • Philip Walden, Agent for Martin Christopher Leenders - B-01/2013 Consent - 6472 Cedar Point Line Planning... The Lambton Shores' Council will be considering the following rnatters at the Monday, March 4th, 2013 Council meeting... 7:10 p.m. - Sandhills Golf Resort Inc. ZO-01/2013 -- 9763 Port Franks Road 7:20 p.m. - Roy Schrijver - OP -01/2013 & ZO-03/2013 -- 7549 Arkona Road Full copies of the notices for these applications are available on the Municipal Website - under Municipal Services -- Planning and Development, or can be obtained by calling the Forest office at 786-2335 or 1.877- 786-2335. The meetings are held at the Thedford Village Complex, corner of Main and Pearl Streets, Thedford Ontario REQUEST for PROPOSALS Reduest for Proposals: The Municipality of Lambton Shores is Inviting prequalified contractors to submit tenders for 1. One New Four Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Diesel Powered Multi -Purpose Tractor 2. One New Four Wheel Drive Loader Backhoe Interested contractors or suppliers niay obtain the RFP documents on line at: http://www.lambtonshores.ca/Living/localgovernment/capitalprojects_tendersandrfps htm The closing date for submissions for each RFP listed Is March 26 2013 at 11:00 a.m.at the Forest Municipal Office located at 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest with a public opening to follow. 2013 TAX NOTICE 1 i I.lx N, h,., •. I�.1�, (+, , r+ .i„!tl I1,,i!1,! 1iIn . 1 ; - (1.01-, .1t,! psi dn.i Mdy 31st '. tv• ,• , t !,, ••• + 1, , flit At1111()Iilil 1 , . , v.,,tt•.:l, . 1.1. ,,.1 O',11intis,ntt . •t' u,• IH.lt,10 .11 "It' M;,n,t 11+,1! , ltu i' i+1 un our I : ; , , ., n ;11 .1111/ ,,' thea ,,Its',';; If ‘. ,, ! .t , . I •, „ 1 , t?l tiv i , t'r1+ 111i I' {.,',1:,, „ i.l.r, ' , i . ,, ,11 1 tilt; :"1:.) 11,.'1:' 0111143 238-8.161 message to others, and help bond our residents, organizations, and munici- palities. Mills says working with Forest for a general enthusiasm about what we have to offer is a great \vay to Work together. There has been discussion within our community for a number of years regarding the need for a iambton County brand. Now a coalition of com- munity partners believe the time is right, and has conte together to make it happen. 'the final brand and its imple- mentation plan will be presented by Summer 2013. This, however, will he just the beginning of implementing the brand and the start of an educational process for all on how to incorporate our brand into our thoughts, words, and materials. In the tourists report centered on 2012's weather being fabulous for beach goers but not so much for retailers. Feedback was received about the high cost of parking and zealous parking ticket issuance. The report stated there is a need for communication tools iden- tifying how the parking fees were being used, especially in connection with the standards of maintaining a Blue Flag beach and marina. 'Perhaps signage explaining how the costs f parking lots, beach and main street improvements were being off -set parking fees might help educate tourists, residents and businesses.' New directors for the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce are Paul Pitteo, Mary -lo Snopko and Sue Davis. Grant policy on the way for county council Paul Cluff OMI Agency i loran County Council has decided they need guidelines on how to deal with grant proposals. •ihe county was handling each request as they came ill but it Was agreed at the Feb. 20 Committee of the Whole Day Two meeting that 50 nit' structure is required going forward. CAO Brenda Orchard said it is impor- tant for council to have historical data on grants to various organizations and individuals to help With the (decision slaking process. "It is important to refer requests to staff so we can provide you with that information in a report." Coon. Ben Van Diepenbeek (Ashfield- Colborne- supported the budget idea but noted that situations arise, such as natural disasters, where groups need money rather quickly. Another option Orchard suggested is setting a budget and reviewing grants for the year, lvhile keeping some in reserve. Council has a soft heart sometimes, noted Coun. Bernie Maclellan (Huron East), and money may be going out too quickly. MacLellan liked the idea of hav- ing requests in by a certain time and agreed money should be kept in reserve for short -notice requests. "We should never make a decision on the day of request" he added. Setting a deadline, though, could snake it difficult for smaller groups, who don't understand the position they are in until they are hi trouble, said Coun. John Grace (Stratford). Coun. Joe Steffler (1 luron East) said that applications should include some sort of fiinancial status record. "1f they have a hunch of money in the hank... maybe they should use it." Orchard said as it stands, the budget doesn't identify a dollar figure for grants. "When you deal With the budget issue, that is something you should keep in mind:' MacLellan said county staff should he able to develop a policy based on coun- cil's discussion on the Issue. Drive and Jive adds a Soap Box Derby Lynda Hillman-Rapley QMI Agency (;,rand Bend Optimist's Drive and Jive 2013 is sure to he a blast this year, 1Vit11 some new attractions. 1he t'V('lnt, Fathers Dav Weekend (June 15th) on the beach will not only have the popu- lar car show and dinner -dance to tunes from the 50s and 00s, but this vear there will also be a Soup Box 1 for the kids and one for adults. "We are veil' excited to bring for- ward this new event," said organizer Greg \'anI level stating it is a good fit /with the car show. for the past two 1)1 ive dnd lives sponsorship has gro\Vn to include many local and outside businesses and this year will be no dif- ferent. There are many options for you to jump on board with monetary or in- kind donations. 'ihe car show has been a great draw that continues to grow from vear to year. This year the Optimist Club is encouraging vendors to join the fun. More information ons other events for that weekend gill follow. as the event gets closer. For more information regarding 11 Soap Box Derby, participating as a vendor, (lispla\ int; your car in the show 01 to sponsor one of the events e-mail vanhevt'I(ha\•.net