KawarthaChamber.ca

April/May 2014
Volume 14, Issue 2
YOUR NEW BOARD & EXECUTIVE!
Congratulations and welcome to the new Board members of East Kawartha
Chamber of Commerce who were elected at the AGM, Wednesday, February
19th. We appreciate the time spent at the event from all members who
attended, hosting from the Village Inn, and refreshments provided by Country
Mart, Lakefield Foodland and the Thirsty Loon. Many thanks also to our
Networking Sponsor for 2014-15 announced at the AGM, Chemong
Physiotherapy and Lakefield Physiotherapy & Foot Health Clinic, part of
Lead the Way Group of Clinics, and members Cottage-Resort.com,
Nightingale Nursing Registry, Pathway Electric Ltd., and the Village Inn
for providing door prizes.
The Board meeting in March saw the new Directors elect their executive for the
coming year. Heather Sadler, EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. will be
returning as president for another term, as will Kris Keller, RBC, as Vice
President, and John Penny, JC Penny Accounting & Tax Services has been
elected as Secretary-Treasurer. Be sure to read their bios as well as the rest of
the Board, on pages 9-11.
At the AGM, we also said thank you and goodbye to several retiring directors
from the past year. Diana Carter, Style Boutique and Peterborough Fire
Extinguishers, as Secretary-Treasurer; Jennifer Mifflin, Buckhorn Sand &
Gravel and Granite Ridge Estates; Kevin James, James Financial; Leslie
Graham, Viamede; Maureen Vukmanich, Rustic Roots in the Kawarthas;
and Scott Davidson, Hendren Funeral Homes, as Past President.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s Message ......................... 2
Volunteer Recognition Breakfast ....... 3
BAH Chemong Lodge ....................... 3
Newest Members………………………..4-6
BAH Lakefield College School ............ 6
Life Insurance Needs ........................ 7
Member News .................................. 8
Municipal Elections Update ............... 8
2014-15 Board Introductions……….9-11
Coming Events……………………………..12
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April
10th - Summer Student Applications due
14th - Chamber Board Meeting
18th - ServiceOntario and Chamber
Office closed
Kevin James, James Financial and Heather Sadler,
EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.
Chris and David Wilson, Let’s Get Digital.
Mark your calendar for our
8th Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, May 29th, Six Foot Bay Resort!
See back page for registration details
May
1st - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
12th - Chamber Board Meeting
19th - ServiceOntario and Chamber
Office closed
29th - 8th Annual Golf Tournament &
Business After Hours
June
16th - Chamber Board Meeting
KawarthaChamber.ca
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I’ve had it…. I can’t take it….I’m
yelling “Uncle” and Old Man Winter is
quite oblivious… I think even you
snowmobilers and ice fishers must
have had enough! But enough of
that. Spring and summer are
imminent (I hope) and so is our
busiest time in the Kawarthas.
Heather Sadler,
Board President
It’s official. I am your President for
another year! I must extend my
congratulations to Kris Keller (RBC),
who was elected as Vice-President for
her second year and to our new
Secretary-Treasurer John Penny (J.C.
Penny Account Services). I am also
thrilled to welcome our new Board
Directors and extend my heartfelt
Some of you may think that in these
times of social media, face-to-face
contact is a thing of the past, or a
luxury that we cannot afford to make
time for. I have to disagree. Maybe it
is because I am not as young as I
used to be, but it seems to me that
the pleasure I get from meeting a
friend or colleague on the street is
much more meaningful than the
barrage of electronic messages that
hits me at every turn. Don’t get me
wrong. I know there is a place, an
important one, for social media, but
the real connections in my life involve
those folks that I can put a face and
a name to. They are the ones I think
“We believe in our community and want to
see it grow and prosper”
thanks to returning Directors as well.
The list of your Directors is included
in this Newsletter – so have a look.
Your Board works hard for you and
gives up some of their very scarce
free time to work on your behalf,
especially when you consider that
these folks are also busy running
their own businesses. Why? Because
we believe in our community and
want to see it grow and prosper. We
believe in our more than 350
Chamber members and we want to
help you succeed… And, we want to
draw people in from ‘away’ to enjoy
the many assets and amenities we
have here in the East Kawarthas,
whether they come from just down
the road, or from afar.
of when I need something done,
when I think about making a
purchase, or when I need some good
advice. I have made many wonderful
connections through networking with
fellow Chamber members at events
like the Breakfast Club, Business
After Hours and the Golf
Tournament, to name a few. There is
richness in our interpersonal
connections and in seeing the smile
on the face of a friend, in real life.
Next time you see an Invitation to a
Chamber Event pop up on your EBlast – press the icon that says “I Will
Attend” and get ready for some good
old-fashioned networking. You’ll be
really glad you did.
Heather
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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BREAKFAST
Please join us Thursday, May 1st, at
the Bridgenorth Community Hall to
recognize our many dedicated
volunteers as National Volunteer
Month wraps up.
The Old Bridge Inn will cater our
breakfast this morning and our guest
speaker will be RBC Canadian Winter
Olympian Cody Sorensen of the 4man bobsleigh team. Cody will share
thoughts about his recent experiences
in Sochi and the
importance of team
building in any
organization.
We encourage all members to attend
to show your appreciation for our very
important people (VIPs). Breakfast is
complimentary for all Chamber
volunteers and is just $20, all
inclusive, for all others. RSVP to the
Chamber prior to April 23rd at
705.652.6963 or by email at
membership@kawarthachamber.ca or
register online.
THANK YOU TO
OUR 2014-15
NETWORKING
EVENT SPONSORS
Chemong
Physiotherapy
&
Lakefield
Physiotherapy &
Foot Health Clinic
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT CHEMONG
LODGE
On Tuesday, March 4th, a quick
change of venue was made to
welcome Chamber members at
Chemong Lodge for our March
Business After Hours.
A big thank you to Doug Northey of
Chemong Lodge for hosting this
event, just as he was getting ready
for a major renovation to the bar
area. Doug provided attendees some
very interesting history about the
Lodge and how it has become the
beautiful restaurant and lodge it is
today. We think we even had some
spirits of our own there that night as
he was sharing the stories.
part of Lead the Way
Group of Clinics
Thank you to Cottage Resort.com
and Nightingale Nursing Registry
for donating door prizes for the
evening, and congratulations to all
those who went home with a little gift
from the donors and the Chamber.
Thank you also to our Networking
Event Sponsors for 2014-15,
Chemong Physiotherapy and
Lakefield Physiotherapy and Foot
Health Clinic, part of Lead the
Way Group of Clinics.
Angie
It was a very relaxed, open
atmosphere, with no formal agenda
for the evening. Networking between
Chamber members, both new and
seasoned, and non-Chamber
members alike took place and some
great appetizers were enjoyed by all.
Be sure to drop by Chemong Lodge
to check out the new bar area as we
know Doug had ambitious plans for
renovations the following weekend.
Mark Rogers, Rogers’ Professional Painting, Dan &
Diane Caldwell, Young’s Point Personal Training
and Jean Wintjes, Watchguard Security
Jacob
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Marketing & Programs Committee
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
ANTA PLUMBING
364 Munster Ave. Etobicoke
416.231.3331
antaforyou.com
A Toronto based plumbing provider
offering over 20 years of expertise.
Same day service with friendly and
knowledgeable staff providing services
such as drain cleaning, catch basin,
pipe lining, sewers, water lines and
more.
COTTAGE CANVAS
Anita Ursa
3192 Buckhorn Rd. Buckhorn
705.927.1123
cottagecanvas.ca
Cottage Canvas fabricates and repairs
covers and upholstery for marine,
power sports and outdoor furniture
products. We are conveniently located
right on Buckhorn Rd. in the Buckhorn
Garage Complex. We have a secure
fenced yard for working on customer
vehicles and crafts. Cottage Canvas
belongs to the Marine Fabricators
Association, committed to promoting
Best Practices, Standards and Ethics for
our industry.
CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION
Krista Coppaway & Brian Hamilton
22 Winookeedaa St., Curve Lake
705.657.8045
curvelakefirstnation.ca
Curve Lake First Nation delivers
programs and services to its citizens,
businesses and visitors, while being
dedicated to the richness of the
Anishnaabe culture. Curve Lake First
Nation encourages visitors to engage in
traditional activities such as the PowWow, held annually in September.
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EDGAR SIMMONS HEATING
Todd Doris
715-2 The Kingsway
Peterborough
705.743.1381
edgarsimmonsheating.ca
Edgar Simmons Heating has been
keeping families comfortable for
generations. A trusted family business
since 1950, Todd Doris now continues
its tradition of trusted sales and service
in heating and air conditioning. With
more than 20 years' experience in the
HVAC industry, Todd and his team of
licensed professionals proudly serve
homeowners and cottagers in the
region. Todd and his wife Alicia, live in
Lakefield with their two young children.
KEEP YOUR CASTLE
Paul & Sherry Hill
Lakefield, 705.772.9904
keepyourcastle.ca
With the return to his hometown area,
Owner, Paul Hill wanted to change his
established company’s name to reflect
more of the type of work he had
successfully operated in the London
area, and thus came Keep Your Castle.
Our operations include stonework
(hardscapes), patios, decks, fences,
outdoor living spaces, renovations,
windows & doors, waterfalls, and
property home & commercial
maintenance.
LANTERN RESTAURANT & GRILL
Geoff & Leslie Kirkland
2281 McCracken’s Landing Rd.
Dour-Dummer
705.652.3666
LanternResto.ca
Our primary directive is to support local
producers, and to become involved in
our community, in order to provide our
guests with an authentic culinary
experience. Gourmet flavours in a
cottage atmosphere, prepared with
fresh local meats and produce. Try a
local microbrew on our lakeside patio,
or enjoy Canadian seafood and fresh
pastas with one of our signature
artisanal cocktails. Seasonally changing
menu. Daily specials. Opening May 1st,
grand opening Victoria Day weekend.
MCINTYRE ELECTRIC
Matt McIntyre
11 Cedar Bay Rd. Curve Lake
705.930.8216
mcintyreelectric.com
McIntyre Electric is a local company
serving the Kawartha Lakes region. We
provide all aspects of electrical work
including service work, renovation, new
construction, residential, commercial,
industrial, solar and design build
projects. We offer 24hr service for
after hour and emergency situations.
Past and current projects can be
viewed on our website.
NEWEST MEMBERS CONT’D
PIZZA ALLORO
Endrit Karaj
5 Main St. Buckhorn
705.657.7575
pizzaalloro.com
Located in Buckhorn, we are a
pizzeria that offers delicious and
homemade pizza, along with a wide
assortment of other items. Our
facilities offer a wonderful view of the
main stretch in central Buckhorn. We
are dedicated to our customers and
community; our goal is to provide
them with a terrific product, great
service and value.
PMD PROMOTION MARKETING &
DESIGN
Annette Pipher
347 Pido Rd. Peterborough
705.749.3179
promotionmarketing.ca
During the last 12 years, Promotion
Marketing & Design (PMD) has been
proudly serving the marketing
promotion needs of Peterborough
and area businesses, large and small
alike, with personalized, highly
creative, affordable service. We build
brands and help organizations secure
strong positions within their
marketplace. Our on-site, in house
services include quality corporate
apparel, logoed promotional
products, custom decoration on
National Brand products, and
complete branding development. We
are also Central Ontario’s authorized
ExpoSystems trade show booth
suppliers.
ROGERS’ PROFESSIONAL
PAINTING
Mark Rogers
Lakefield
705.559.1090
mrogers@rogersprofessionalpainting.ca
Since 1921, Alfred Rogers & Son
redecorated almost every Royal Bank
of Canada and C.I.B.C. branches in
the Toronto and Southern Ontario
area, several times over. Today, on a
much smaller scale, Rogers’
Professional Painting continues to use
traditional methods and techniques,
delivering top quality workmanship,
providing value and peace of mind on
every customer’s decorating project.
Now serving the Kawartha Region,
Rogers’ brings the professional
expertise necessary to homes,
cottages and offices, in order to
successfully exceed customer’s
expectations.
SANDRA SMITH BOOKKEEPING
SERVICE
Sandra Smith
P.O. Box 456, Lakefield
705.927.2024
s.smith.bookkeeping@hotmail.com
I provide Small Business Bookkeeping
services on a weekly, monthly,
quarterly or as needed basis, working
primarily with QuickBooks and Simply
Accounting. I do payroll, government
remittances, customer invoicing,
accounts payable and receivable,
bank reconciliation and much more. I
also offer Bookkeeping Courses and a
Consulting Service for those who are
interested in learning how to keep
their own books. I have been helping
local small businesses find balance
since 1999.
STONEY LAKE BOAT CRUISES
Randy Hinton & Denise Chartier
Viamede Resort, Woodview
705.654.5253
kawarthalakescruises.com
After 20+ years departing from
Fenelon Falls, the “Kawartha Spirit”
will be relocating to the Mt. JulianViamede Rd public dock for 2014. It
is the largest Canada Coast Guard
certified cruise boat in the Kawarthas
with a capacity of 200 passengers.
Open upper observation deck, a
retractable canopy that allows for an
open sundeck, access to an open
bow deck, capable of serving lunch or
dinner on board for up to 140 guests.
2hr scenic, lunch and 3hr dinner
cruises. Fall 5hr hot buffet lunch
cruises.
POST A CONSUMER
COUPON ON OUR
WEBSITE AND
WE’LL HELP YOU
PROMOTE YOUR
DEAL!!
ADD YOUR SOCIAL
MEDIA SITES TO
YOUR LISTING!!
LOGIN IN TO THE
MEMBERS ONLY
SECTION TO SEE THE LIST
OF OPTIONS YOU CAN
ADD TO YOUR ONLINE
LISTING OR CONTACT THE
CHAMBER OFFICE FOR
ASSISTANCE.
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NEWEST MEMBERS CONT’D
THE VILLAGE SEWING SHOPPE
Teri Hinds
9 Ermatinger St. Lakefield
705.760.5789
teri.lyne.hinds@gmail.com
With over 30 years’ experience, Teri
has worked with both industrial and
domestic machines, sewing everything
from designer diapers to carpet
binding. She has taken courses to
update her skills in custom fitting and
pattern design. She has great
knowledge of textiles and their many
uses and complexities, which allow her
to think creatively when working with
customers and their individualized
ideas.
THE PAW SPA
Shirley Manning
1900 6th Line, Selwyn
705.652.0690
paw.spa@hotmail.com
In business since 1990 grooming dogs
and cats of every size, shape and
colour. A member of the Ontario Dog
Groomer’s Association, committed to
regulated industry practices and public
awareness of the ethical and humane
treatment of pets. Awarded the 2013
Peterborough Examiner’s Readers
Choice Award for Favourite Pet
Groomer and the 2014 Peterborough
This Week Readers’ Select Diamond
Award. Custom scissoring, flea baths,
medicated bathing, fluff drying, nail
clipping, rejuvenating treatments, ear
cleaning and dematting.
TIN BANGER FOR DESIGN
Derek Bolton
Lakefield
705.927.8859
tnbngr4@yahoo.ca
In business since 2008, Derek has
been working with sheet metal for 25
years and is fully licensed. He
completes installation & design of
HVAC, is a Residential Air System &
Residential Hydronics Design
Technician. He is Certified with the
Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Condiditioning Institute of Canada and
the Building Code Identification
Number institute.
LAKEFIELD COLLEGE SCHOOL
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
What a wonderful turnout to our April
Business After Hours Event! Thanks to
the Greater Peterborough Chamber of
Commerce, for the opportunity to
partner with them for their monthly
Peterborough Business Exchange (PBX)
and Lakefield College School as our
host.
Sherry Hill, Keep Your Castle, Faith &
Carrie Dickinson, Cuddles for Cancer,
Monique LeRay, guest.
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Some of the students of LCS acted as
tour guides for anyone interested in
touring the fabulous facility, delicious
hors d’oeuvres were served by LCS as
well as a bar for guests to enjoy their
choice of refreshment.
It was a fantastic opportunity for
members of both Chambers, (and
some are members of both), to meet
each other, network, exchange ideas,
and relax in a wonderful setting.
We encourage all members to attend
as many events as possible as they are
great opportunities to meet new people
and gain valuable contacts for future
customers/clients.
Stu Harrison,
President & CEO,
Greater
Peterborough
Chamber of
Commerce &
Sherry Boyce-Found,
General Manager,
EKCC
DON’T RELY ON GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
FOR ALL YOUR LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS
If there's one thing I'm passionate
about it's Life Insurance. One of the
reasons for this is because four to
five times per year on average I have
the duty of delivering life claim
cheques to the beneficiaries of
recently deceased employees of the
more than 400 firms that I provide
group benefit plans to.
This may sound like a rather ominous
job, but it's actually quite gratifying
to be able to be of some help at such
a sorrowful time. I've been doing this
for more than 25 years and as
someone said to me many years ago,
I'm the only one who comes to the
event with money in hand, whereas
all the other people involved are
looking to get paid for their services.
Besides the passing of the insured
person, the thing I find most
distressing is the fact that most of
the time the deceased has little or no
other life insurance in place and has
not made sufficient provisions to
enable their family to continue at
Most benefit plans today provide a
minimum amount of life insurance
coverage for the employees, which
could be $25,000 to $30,000 or in
some cases an amount equal to one
year's income. In today's world that's
not a lot of money. And when you
consider that the cost for final
expenses is $12,000 to $15,000 it
won't leave spouses and children with
much money to weather the storm.
Calculating your life insurance
requirements involves comparing
your debts to your assets,
considering your responsibilities and
creating a financial goal. A Life
Insurance Broker/Agent will help you
make the calculations at no cost. As
there are between 40 - 50 leading life
insurance companies in Ontario, all
with different premium rates, I
recommend contacting two to three
Life Insurance Brokers for quotes and
advice.
If you have a spouse, make sure that
you're both involved and on the same
Do something, do anything and do what you can afford.
their present life-style. Some families
are left down right destitute, because
the deceased person was the main
income earner. It's not uncommon
for surviving family members to have
to sell their homes and even file for
personal bankruptcy. What a horrid
position to be left in.
This shortfall of life insurance and the
procrastination to buy it exists among
people from all walks of life and all
levels of income, in spite of the fact
that death is the most certain thing
to happen in our lives.
page.
Most important of all, do something,
do anything and do what you can
afford.
If you wish to know more about the
many benefits of the Chambers of
Commerce Group Insurance Plan,
please call Brian, The Life Insurance
Guy at 705.741.1400. You can also
view buychambers.ca and
chambersgroupplan.com
Interested in
accepting credit or
debit cards for
your business?
Looking for a
reduced rate on
your current
merchant services?
Contact the
Chamber office for
details on First
Data Merchant
Services.
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MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS update
Municipal elections will take
place for all of Ontario on
Monday, October 27, 2014.
Below is an unofficial list of
declared candidates for
Council, as of date of
circulation. School Board
Trustee nominations can be
found on the municipal
websites.
Mun. of Trent Lakes
 Mayor - Janet Clarkson
 Councillor at Large
 Peter Franzen
 Madeline Pearson
 Councillor for Harvey Ward
- Peter Raymond
 Councillor for GalwayCavendish Ward - Don
LaCombe
Twp. of Selwyn
No candidates have declared
for Council as of circulation
date
Twp. of Douro-Dummer
 Mayor - James Murray
Jones
 Deputy Mayor - Karl Moher
 Councillor Ward 1 Douro
Ward - Ray Johnston
 Councillor Ward 2 Dummer
Ward - Shelagh
Landsmann
Twp. of North Kawartha
 Mayor:
 Barry Rand
 Jim Whelan
 Rick Woodcock
 Deputy Mayor - Doug
Hutton
 Councillor Chandos Ward 1
- Jim O’Shea
 Councillor BurleighAnstruther Ward 2 Carolyn Amyotte
 Councillor at Large:
 Richard Lote
 Roman Miszuk
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MEMBER NEWS
14 YEARS IN BUSINESS!
Congratulations to Tammy and staff at
Sunshrine Day Spa & Salon,
celebrating their 14th year in business.
Be sure to visit their website to view
all of their celebration offerings.
sunshrine.com
OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS
Griffin’s Greenhouses opened for
the season on February 26th, just as
Jack and Anne arrived back from Costa
Rica. A blue primula (below) they hope
to have next week for their customers.
griffinsgreenhouses.com
OPENING FOR THE SEASON
Frederick’s at Beachwood will be
opening for the season on Friday, April
18th and beginning their pickerel
Fridays.
beachwoodresort.com
CONSERVATION CHAIR, 2014
At the Annual General Meeting of the
Otonabee Region Conservation
Authority on March 20th, Andy
Mitchell, Deputy Mayor of the
Township of Selwyn was elected as
their Chair of the Board of Directors
for 2014. Sherry Senis, Councillor with
the Township of Selwyn, was reelected as Vice-Chair of the ORCA. Karl
Moher, Deputy-Mayor of the
Township of Douro-Dummer was
re-appointed to the Board for 2014 by
Mitchell. Congratulations to all.
otonabee.com
ONE OF ONTARIO’S TOP 100!
Congratulations to the Buckhorn Fine
Art Festival for being selected as a Top
100 festival by Festivals & Events
Ontario (FEO), for the 7th year in a
row! The FEO Top 100 represents
some of the most well-known and
respected festivals in the province. The
37th Annual Buckhorn Fine Art Festival
will take place August 15-17, 2014, on
the grounds of the Buckhorn
Community Centre (BCC). Proceeds
support the programs and operation of
the BCC.
buckhorncommunitycentre.com
SPARK PHOTO FESTIVAL
LAKEFIELD EXHIBITS
Visit these Lakefield locations on
Sunday, April 6th, to meet the artists
during the Spark Photo Festival,
running the entire month of April.
Griffin’s Greenhouses, 12-5 pm
the chocolate rabbit, 12-2 pm
Stony Lake Furniture Co., 2-4 pm
Nuttshell Next Door, 3-5 pm
Celtic Connection, 3-5 pm
Greenhouse on the river, 10-4 pm
sparkphotofestival.com
Greenhouse on the river opened its
doors March 14, while they looked
outside to the over 2 feet of snow still
on the ground.
greenhouseontheriver.com
Horling’s Garden Centre also
opened on March 14 to welcome
spring with new seedlings. Now all we
need is spring!!
horlingsgardencenter.com
CUDDLES LAUNCHES NEW
PROGRAM
"Make a Difference" was recently
launched by Cuddles for Cancer
creator Faith Dickinson. It is a group
for community youth between the
ages of 8-14, who would like to make
a difference locally and globally! Be
sure to check out and “LIKE” their
Facebook page.
cuddlesforcancer.com
MEET YOUR 2014/15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HEATHER SADLER
President
EcoVue Consulting Services Inc.
ecovueconsulting.com
Heather grew up in Smith Township and
after time away for school and work, she
returned to the area in 1986. As Principal
& Sr. Planner with EcoVue, Heather
focuses on sustainable development
initiatives for small communities. Her firm
provides professional planning advice to
small and large developers, private
individuals and municipalities. She draws
upon her expertise in Planning and policy
development and her experiences as a
small business owner, to inform her
ongoing volunteer work at the Chamber.
She lives and works in a heritage home/
empty nest in downtown Lakefield.
KRIS KELLER
Vice President
RBC Kawartha Lakeshore
Commercial Centre
rbc.com
Born & raised in Lakefield and lived here
until I joined RBC in 1976. Currently, I
work with RBC as a Commercial Account
Manager specializing in the business
professionals, business services and retail
franchise markets. My experience with
RBC extends to the areas of Sales, Sales
Management, Marketing & Development
as well as Training and Audit. My career
brought me to Peterborough in 1994 and
in 2009 I moved back to Lakefield and
purchased my family home. I hope to
make a strong contribution to the EKCC.
JOHN PENNY
Secretary-Treasurer
JC Penny Accounting & Tax Services
jcpennycb.vpweb.ca
I was born in Brantford, Ontario and
spent most of my life in the York Region
area north of Toronto. I studied
Accounting at Seneca College and have
lived in the Lakefield area for 6 years. I
have a Certified Bookkeeper designation
from the Canadian Institute of
Bookkeeping. I operated Bucky's Books &
Things in Buckhorn for six seasons. I
worked for local accounting firms until
December 2012 when I opened my own
business, JC Penny Accounting and Tax
Services.
DIRECTORS
GARRY DOUGLAS
North Kawartha Design
northkawarthadesign.com
Garry was born in Thunder Bay and spent
most of his life living and working in
Northwestern Ontario. For over 23 years
as a small Business Owner, Garry
successfully designed, built and managed
residential, vacation, commercial and
large civil construction projects. After
relocating to Apsley North Kawartha, in
2002, he opened his new small business
and is the owner of North Kawartha
Design and Kawartha Custom Builders.
Garry understands the small business
environment as well as the challenges
and opportunities presented in small
market communities. He looks forward to
bringing both his business and previous
Chamber experience to the members of
our Chamber.
KEVIN DYCK
Kingdon Timber Mart
kingdontruss.com
I have been in the building materials
industry my whole life. I started
working in the yard at Kingdon Timber
Mart as cleanup crew, customer service
and deliveries. I then went to the truss
plant where I built roof and floor trusses.
I also spent some time as a roof truss
designer. Then I took a break from the
building industry for a few years while I
went to university in B.C. After
graduating, I returned to the world of
building materials, as the Marketing
Manager at Kingdon Timber Mart. I am
currently in my 3rd year in this capacity.
GILLIAN EXTON
Stuff
facebook.com/Stuffstore33
Gill moved to Buckhorn from England with
her husband and 4 children in 2007 after
falling in love with Canada. With her
husband Nick she built Two Fish Canvas
Art into a successful canvas print
company and in 2010 they moved their
business to Lakefield and opened Stuff, a
store full of things to eat, drink and hang
on your wall! Gill's background is Training,
HR, Total Quality, Product Pipeline
Improvement and Project Management.
Really she just likes meeting and talking
to people, cooking and organizing stuff!
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MEET YOUR 2014/15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONT’D
BRIAN HARRINGTON
clearview Cottage Resort
clearviewcottage.com
TRACY LOGAN
Logan Tree Experts
logantreeexperts.com
Brian grew up in Young's Point and
attended Lakefield College School,
leaving to play hockey in
Ottawa, attend Queen's University and
earn his P.Eng., while working at
Rockwell International in Gananoque.
Thirty two years ago, he traded his
three piece suit as a chemical
engineer for a bathing suit so he
and his wife Rita could take over the
family business, Clearview Cottage
Resort. This allowed them to move to
this area and together, raise their 3
children. This area has so much to
offer. It is a great place to live, work,
and shop. It will be a pleasure to help
spread that message.
Tracy and her husband Matthew own
and operate Logan Tree Experts, a
fully insured tree care service in the
Kawartha region. Although Matt is the
certified arborist and tree risk
assessor, Tracy can be found behind
the scenes managing the office.
Originally from Southwestern Ontario,
Tracy moved to her husband's
hometown of Lakefield in 2007 to start
the business and became members of
the Chamber in 2009. Tracy also works
full time for the Federation of Ontario
Cottagers Association.
ESTHER INGLIS
eastviewpropertymanagement.ca
KATHY NEWTON
Eastview Property
Management
The Gallery on the Lake
galleryonthelake.com
Terry and Kathy started Eastview
Property Management Inc several
years ago, after building their own
I am a Certified General Accountant
home and permanently relocating to
and President of the Gallery on the
Ennismore in 2005. Terry is an
Lake Inc. I am a member of the
Governance Committee and Chair the automotive technician by trade and
Kathy is a Certified General
Public Policy Committee. I also sit on
Accountant. Kathy continues to work
the Advisory Board of "Voices for the
fulltime in a senior role with a large
Trent Severn Waterway" (TSW). We
not for profit agency, and has
are working collaboratively with all
Chambers along the TSW and all levels functional responsibilities for a range
of services and supports including
of government to achieve adequate
operational and capital funding for the finance, real estate services,
project coordination, as well general
TSW. The committee is committed to
working on issues of importance to our maintenance. Terry is dedicated full
time to Eastview along with their two
membership.
sons while Kathy runs the office
administration. They are members of
BRYAN KINGDON
both the East Kawartha Chamber and
ISL Insurance Brokers
Buckhorn District Tourist Association.
islinsurance.ca
I was born and raised in Lakefield
and returned to the area in 2002
after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier
University in 2000. In 2004 I began
my career at ISL Insurance Brokers in
Peterborough and became a Partner in
2009. ISL Insurance Brokers has
provided auto, home and business
insurance in the community since 1949
and today has 22 staff with two of the
four Partners being third generation. I
look forward to the opportunity of
serving our community through the
East Kawartha Chamber of Commerce.
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Kathy and Terry love the Kawarthas
and their new community and want to
contribute to the on-going economic
development while maintaining the
wonderful culture and quality of living.
MEET YOUR 2014/15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONT’D
TOM PODD
Ennismore Automotive Repair
tom.podd@sympatico.ca
I have owned and operated Ennismore
Automotive Repair for the last 25 years,
so I am well versed in the daily
challenges of running a small business
operation. I would like as a director to
increase the presence of the Chamber of
Commerce in the Ennismore and
Bridgenorth localities.
Campbellford to Lindsay and Cobourg to
Bancroft. We provide accounting,
bookkeeping, estate planning, and
taxation services to small business,
farms and individuals.
CHRIS WILSON
Let’s Get Digital
letsgetdigital.ca
I have spent my working life in two
areas; public service and being selfemployed. I have gained much
experience over the years in running a
DAN ROSBOROUGH
small business, and in the challenges
Rosborough Accounting &
that are presented to both new and
Consulting
existing businesses. I started Let's Get
drosborough@nexicom.net
Digital part time about 15 years ago. It
grew to a full time business and I
I was born and raised on the family
passed the reins to David. I now have a
farm in Smith Township, where I still
more supporting role. I have worked
live with my wife Jennifer and three
children. I graduated from the University with the three levels of government and
sat on numerous boards previously. I
of Waterloo in 1993 and obtained my
Certified General Accountant designation have been trained and worked in
in 1997. My accounting career began in governance, oversite, public policy and
community service. I also bring a strong
1990 working for chartered accounting
technical background with me. I look
firms in Lindsay and Ottawa. I also
forward to working with the Board and
worked in two local automotive
membership.
dealerships from 1998 to 2004, as
controller. I opened my own practice in
January 2004, serving clients from
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A MESSAGE FROM
LET’S GET DIGITAL:
RIP Windows XP
All support officially ends for
Microsoft Windows XP and
Microsoft Office 2003 on
April 8, 2014. We have a
program to update or
replace most existing
equipment to Windows 7 for
under $200. We do not
recommend Windows 8,
come and see us in the heart
of Lakefield to find out
more.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Executive
Heather Sadler, President
EcoVue Consulting Services
Kris Keller, Vice President
RBC Kawartha Lakeshore
John Penny, Secretary-Treasurer
JC Penny Accounting & Tax Services
Directors
Garry Douglas, North Kawartha Design
Kevin Dyck, Kingdon Timber Mart
Gillian Exton, Stuff
Brian Harrington, Clearview Cottage
Resort
Esther Inglis, Gallery On The Lake
Bryan Kingdon, ISL Insurance
COMING EVENTS
Breakfast Club
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
GUEST SPEAKER: CODY SORENSEN, RBC Canadian
Olympian
THURSDAY, May 1st, 7:30 am
Bridgenorth Community Hall, (at Library) 836 Charles St.
Bridgenorth
A great opportunity to meet one of our Canadian Olympians, recently returned
from Sochi. This breakfast will recognize the many dedicated Chamber volunteers
as National Volunteer Month (April) wraps up. Catered by Old Bridge Inn.
Breakfast is complimentary for all Chamber volunteers. Tickets for all others are
$20, all inclusive. RSVP to the Chamber prior to April 16th, or register here. Thank
you to our Networking Event Sponsors Chemong Physiotherapy and Lakefield
Physiotherapy & Foot Health Clinic, part of Lead the Way Group of
Clinics.
Tracy Logan, Logan Tree Experts
Kathy Newton, Eastview Property
Management
Tom Podd, Ennismore Automotive
Repair
Dan Rosborough, Rosborough
Accounting & Consulting
Chris Wilson, Let’s Get Digital
STAFF
Sherry Boyce-Found
General Manager
generalmanager@kawarthachamber.ca
Tammy Underwood
Acting Marketing & Membership Coord.
membership@kawarthachamber.ca
Angela Butwell
Acting Administrative Assistant
info@kawarthachamber.ca
ServiceOntario Office
Deb Lowcock, Supervisor
serviceontario@kawarthachamber.ca
Krista Laidley, Assistant Supervisor
Carla Hunt, Customer Service Rep.
Jennifer Kidd, Customer Service Rep.
Laurie McGee, Customer Service Rep.
Deb Yandt, Customer Service Rep.
LOCATIONS
8TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
THURSDAY, May 29th, 12:00 Registration
Six Foot Bay Resort, 1330 Six Foot Bay Rd., Buckhorn
Mark your calendars for this annual fun event, complete with networking, golfing,
food and fun. Registration will begin at noon and a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Be
sure to bring a friend, a family member or a colleague—open to everyone! Only
$100 (+ HST) for lunch, golf, cart, and dinner! Affordable sponsorship
opportunities to promote your business will be available. Register here.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
THURSDAY, May 29th, 5:00 - 7:00pm (Note day & time.)
Six Foot Bay Resort, 1330 Six Foot Bay Rd., Buckhorn
Again this year, we will host our May Business After Hours in conjunction with our
Annual Golf Tournament. Join us at Six Foot Bay as golfers finish their round on
the links with stories of how that ball just didn’t want to drop in the hole! Network
with fellow chamber members and future chamber members for that new contact
you’ve been looking for. Meet new people and enjoy some delicious food while
you’re at it. Click here to register for this event! Don’t forget to bring your
business cards! Thanks again to our Networking Sponsors Chemong
Physiotherapy and Lakefield Physiotherapy & Foot Health Clinic, part of
Lead the Way Group of Clinics.
Now accepting applications for
two summer student positions:
Business Office
12 Queen St. Lkfld., PO Box 537
P: 705.652.6963 T: 1.888.565.8888
F: 705.652.9140
Marketing & Tourism Assistant (Lakefield)
Special Event & Tourism Assistant (Lakefield/Buckhorn)
ServiceOntario Office
133 Water St. Lkfld., PO Box 537
P: 705.652.3141 F: 705.652.0134
Provide information to tourists and assist with special events, marketing and
general office duties. Estimated start date late May or early June.
Apsley Information Centre
(Ask at Tucker’s Marine for access)
Click on the individual listings above for details.
Closing date - Thursday, April 10
Eligible candidates must currently be full time students and planning to attend school in the fall.
Aboriginal and college or university students are encouraged to apply.
Positions are dependent on funding.