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The Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce has renewed its commitment to two signature events. At last week's executive meeting, members voted to again hold the Celebrating Communities Gala and the Radio Auction. The gala, which honours area volunteers and businesses, will be held Oct. 18 provided the R.H. Channing Auditorium is available that date. Dave Kendall, a chamber director, voiced his support for the continuation of the gala, saying it brings the chamber good publicity for a relatively small amount of money. Second vice-president Rob Mathews spoke on the value of honouring volunteers, while Dianne O'Brien, another director, said it is crucial to recognize businesses for their contributions. Treasurer Lois (Bunny) Burke noted the chamber tends to break even, or come close to doing so, on the gala each year. As for the Radio Auction, it is a major chamber fundraiser that typically generates $5,000 to $6,000 for the business advocacy organization. It will be held Sept. 22 provided the Friendship Centre hall, from which the broadcast takes place on CFAR, is available. Other highlights from last week's chamber meeting, attended by 14 people at the Friendship Centre Restaurant: Burke noted that flowers have been ordered to hang from the light standards along Main Street this summer. The chamber's share of the cost is expected to be about $1,200. Members okayed a motion to apply for federal funding for two student employees this summer. Burke expects the chamber will only get one employee, who will assist as needed at Flinty's Boardwalk and the Flin Flon Station Museum. Members discussed whether to purchase a microphone and required accessories for guest speakers at a cost of $825. No decision was reached, but the chamber will approach the Friendship Centre about the possibility of splitting the expense. The chamber holds its weekly meetings at the centre, and it was felt the centre may at times require the microphone for its own events. A decision was reached to advertise the sale of the chamber's old computer printer. It was not expected to fetch very much money given that its cartridges cost $400 apiece.
