| As always, the Voices
of the Electorate (V.O.T.E.) executive committee has been
busy. As mandated by our members, we have formed into a new
sub-committee structure and thank the volunteers who are putting such
wonderful energy toward the betterment of their community. We have two
exciting events coming up this month that we know you won’t want to
miss! Last Chance to get an Acorn: This
Saturday!
In co-operation with Diane’s Garden Centre, we will be holding our
final acorn sale this Saturday, May 12th from 8 am
to 5 pm at Diane’s Garden Centre on County Road 124 at the south
end of town. As you know, these acorns were donated to V.O.T.E. by
College Valley Estate (www.college-valley.co.uk)
and Castle Morpeth Borough Council (www.castlemorpeth.gov.uk)
in the UK and they come from trees planted by Admiral Collingwood
himself some 200 years ago! The planter kits includes a 2 gallon pot,
premium soil mix, two (2) acorns, instructions and a certificate of
authentication for only $25.00. Plant them now in celebration of the
Town of Collingwood’s 150th Anniversary next year!
Noted Economist to Speak in Collingwood on
May 24th
Jobs and the economy are major topics of interest here in
Collingwood. In our continued efforts to bring quality speakers to
Collingwood on topics of interest to the local community, we are pleased
to announce that we are bringing a very special speaker to you this
month. Stephen Poloz
is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Economist
for Export Development Canada. The Globe and Mail has recently touted
him as a possible replacement for David Dodge, the Governor or the Bank
of Canada. His presentation titled,
“Trading Our Way to a Prosperous Future – A new Industrial Strategy for
Collingwood and Simcoe County,” will focus on the
evolution of international trade and how Canadian commerce must adapt in
order to remain competitive in a global economy. Please watch or listen
to local media releases for further details or watch our website at
www.votecollingwood.net in
the coming week for extra details. We are grateful for the support and
assistance that are allowing us to bring this presentation to you in
association with our local Member of Parliament and Federal Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Helena Guergis as
well as our private sector sponsors , Eden Oak (www.edenoak.com)
and Pioneer Development Corporation (www.pioneerdevco.com).
The presentation will be held at the Gayety Theatre downtown on
Thursday, May 24th from 7pm to 9pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm and admission
is free on a first come – first served basis. Don’t miss this important
event!
As always, we love to hear your comments, ideas or questions at
info@votecollingwood.net.
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