2024 Call for Board of Directors Nominations
Mission
We support and grow business to build a strong economic community through proactive leadership in advocacy and relevant programming.
Vision
Respected leader in regional economic growth and building vibrant business relationships.
2023 Highlights
Active community participation and lobbying on behalf of our member businesses
Including: Providing a voice for business to Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments
Many support business campaigns, using social media and our communication platform to promote our members. Also, very successful “Shop Where Your Heart Is” shop local campaign once again in winter of 2023.
Successful 64th Award of Excellence Gala – Celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses.
Provided free antigen screening kits for small and medium businesses.
Delivery of valuable membership services including member exclusive discount insurance programs, Member to Member discount Program and other member benefits.
Partnership with the Brockville Winter Classic for our Fun Golf Tournament, raising funds to help support the Winter Classic with their project at Rotary Park. Successful FedDev Grant of $300,500.00 to help support the 2023 Winter Classic and New capital at Rotary Park.
We proudly retained our Chamber Accreditation for 2023-2025, awarded by the Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Council of Canada, this marks our 15th consecutive year holding this esteemed accreditation.
Benefits and Rewards of Being a Chamber Volunteer
Actively participate in affecting positive change in business
Strengthen your community through its voice of business.
Develop new skills and enhance current skills.
Expand your network of contacts and relationships.
Increase your knowledge of issues affecting your business.
Work with the community’s business leaders and stakeholders
Nomination Process & Timelines
Jan 25 Strike Nominating Committee
Feb 27/ Mar 26 Final Nomination Report presented to the Board of Directors
Mar 8 Nomination Report and Final Call for Nominations
Mar 20 Nominations Deadline, at 4 pm
Mar 27 Annual General Meeting
Call for Nominations
The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations from the membership to fill THREE director positions. The final call for nominations is March 8, 2024 at 4pm. Please ensure the nominee has agreed to let their name stand for consideration on the Chamber Board. Forward the following information to pjrobertson@brockvillechamber.com. Additional inquiries may be directed to Pamela Robertson, Executive Director, 613-342-6553, ext.101
Name of Nominee
Company/Organization
Telephone Number
Nominating Member
Outline of Nominee’s Background and skills
Terms of Office Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce
• Elected for two-year term and shall not hold office for more than 12 consecutive years. By-Law Section 5.2
If you would like to recommend a suitable candidate (s), please contact either Steve Latimer , President – Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce steve@beattiedodge.ca or Pamela Robertson, Executive Director of Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce pjrobertson@brockvillechamber.com
Responsibilities of a Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Attend monthly meetings usually the 4th Tuesday afternoon of each month.
• Attend the Annual General Meeting, held in March of each year.
• Be a member of at least one committee of the board or task group which meets in conjunction with Board meetings
• Prepare for and participate in board meetings and understand the information provided in order to support substantive discussion and sound decision making to help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities
• Be an ambassador of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce in the Brockville & area community
• Supporting and attending events and functions that the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce put on for our members
• Adhere to the code of conduct
To: Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Members
From: Steve Latimer, President of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce –
Chair, Nominating Committee
Re: Annual General Meeting, Slate of Officers
Nomination Committee Report
Up for Re-Election
Kent Henderson RBC
Steve Latimer Beattie Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ltd
Christina Covey-Shannon RBC
Teanne Larocque Calian
Melissa Boulton (YPN)
Completing 2-Year Term
Orlando Spicer Modern Brock Group
Keeley Patterson O’Farrell Financial Services Inc
Zeke Cox BDC
Andrew Melchers IN Engineering & Surveying
Erin Oxford ReMax Hometown Realty Inc
Taylor Dunster (YPN) W.C. Burgess
Vacancies to be Filled:
Alain Picard GS1 Canada
Barry Moss Four-O-One Electric Ltd
Jamie Puddicombe St. Lawrence College
Board of Directors Slate for 2024
Kent Henderson (Incumbent) RBC
Steve Latimer (Incumbent) Beattie Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ltd
Christina Covey-Shannon (Incumbent) RBC
Teanne Larocque (Incumbent) Calian
Melissa Boulton (YPN) (Incumbent)
Additional Nominees:
Board of Directors Nomination Form
Nominated by: __________________________ Phone: ___________
Please provide the following information to be considered for Board Nomination.
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Company: _________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________
City: _____________________ Province: ____ Postal: __
Work: ________ Cell: ______ Home: ______
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Job Title: _________________________________________________________________
Why do you feel you or this person will make a great board member of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce? And what skills would you or they bring to the Chamber of Commerce?