1. Welcome to the Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
Annual Dinner & Awards 2018

2. Small Business of the Year
Maple Leaf Construction

3. Associations they are a part of:
Better Business Bureau
Progressive Home Warranty
Taber Chamber of Commerce

4. What they offer Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Construction
Custom Homes
Additions & Renovations
Concrete including sidewalks & driveways
Windows, all exterior siding, soffit, fascia
New decks & fences
Stair railing & banisters
Finishing work, including baseboards, casings & mantels
Major and Minor Repairs

5. The Family

6. Before and After

7. Working Hard & Volunteering

8. What their Customers say:
Paw is a craftsman. His attention to detail, ability to complete work quickly & customer service is impeccable.
I just had Paw do a great deal of work at my new home in Coaldale. As usual, done on time and on budget. Simply the best.

9. Steph Giroux-Feininger
Citizen of the Year
Steph Giroux-Feininger

10. Outstanding Things Steph Has Done
Giroux Memorial Scholarship
TCAPS Crisis Fund
Taber Food Drive
Paul & Bernice Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
Linden View Fundraiser

11. Steph & her family

12. Steph at work in the community
Stars Auction
Golf Tournament

13. Charity Golf Tournament
12 days of Christmas

14. Lindenview Project
TCAPS

15. Spirit of Taber
Taber Kinsmen

16. Taber kinsmen are all volunteers including:
President – Tod Pickerell
Secretary – Brian Planger
Treasurer – Blayne Kress
Vice President – Mark Planger
Registrar – Ed Campbell

17. Things the Kinsmen do in the Community
Kinsmen Scholarship
Free swimming
Free skating
Cornfest Beer Gardens
Answer phones at Telethon
Senior’s Dinner
Operate Campground at Chin Reserve
Kin Car Raffle
Yearly Easter Egg Hunt

18. Kinsmen Raffle Sales & a Winner!

19. Cornfest Beer Gardens Set up

20. More great projects from the Kinsmen
Daycare Shed Project
Chin Lake Campground

21. Customer Service Excellence

22. Southland’s History Oct 1974 Fall 1983 Mar 2014
Reardon’s Funeral Service Established by Terry & Judy Reardon
Changed the name to Southland Funeral Chapel
After 40 years , Judy & Terry sold to long time employees, Scott Barbour & Darryl Gensorek

23. Services Offered Pre-Arrangements Traditional Funeral Service
Peace of mind is really what planning is all about. It's knowing that both the financial and emotional needs of those close to you will be met once you are gone.
Traditional Funeral Service
The traditional service is a meaningful event for the family, and it gives friends and associates an opportunity to offer their tributes by way of flowers or memorial donations, pay their respects, and provide support to the family.
Cremation Service
Southland Funeral Chapel established their own crematorium within the town limits in the spring of This allows for more control by our own people to serve the needs of those families who choose cremation

24. The Premises

25. Foyer
Visitation Room
Arrangement Office
Entry

26. The Team Owners: Scott Barbour & Darryl Gensorek
Staff: Corby Grimson, Funeral Attendant
Chris McIntyre, Licensed Funeral Director & Enbalmber
Support Staff : Rod Kindt, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Murray Rochelle, Funeral Attendant, Brien McCandless, Funeral Attendant, Howard Kehler, Funeral Attendant

27. What their clients have to say:
Everyone was so kind and compassionate. Definitely a very positive high class experience.
I would like to convey our thanks to you for the support and services that were provided to our family. Your guidance through this difficult time was much appreciated.

28. Annual Dinner Sponsors

29. Table Sponsors Many Thanks to our Kind Sponsors Spirit of Taber
Citizen of the Year
Customer Service Excellence
Small Business of the Year
Many Thanks to our Kind Sponsors

30. 2018 Chamber Events

31. Taber Cornfest Parade

32. Photos by Darcy Ingram Photography

33. Photos by Darcy Ingram Photography
Committee Members:
Tom Paterson, Tom Machacek, Mark Garner, Stacy Peleskey, Tod Pickerell, Deb Brewin, Joanne Sorensen, Darlene McCoy, Bruce Warkentin, Tyrel McLelland, Rick Popadynetz, Harry Prummel, Jared Bell, Elisha Willis, Anton Biegler, Matt Williams

34. Sponsor Cornfest 2019 Show your Support for your Community
Many levels for different budgets
Call the Office for details
Help keep this the biggest FREE festival in Southern Alberta!
Don’t forget to download our Taber Cornfest APP, it’s FREE like our Cornfest!

35. Free fun Craft at the Legion!
Promoting local shopping in downtown Taber.
Free Swimming!
Free Bowling!
Free Gymnastics!
Free refreshments,
Free visit with Santa and more!
New this year, Best Decorated Business contest was a huge success and we can’t wait to do it again next year!

36. Taber Pheasant Festival
Facts about the Festival
8th Annual
5200 birds
Droves of volunteers
100 Novice Hunters
700 Hunters
Register for next June 3-14

37. Cornfest App
Downloadable in the apple app and android play stores for FREE

38. Taste of Taber app
Featuring Taber & District restaurants and links to their menus.
Opening page reserved for Chamber Members, just one more perk of membership with us

39. New This Year Member McMuggings
Sponsored by Taber McDonalds
Every 2nd Wednesday we visit a
Taber Chamber Member with hot coffee and fresh baked goodies
Nominate yourself or another deserving business for a visit!

40. Membership Fees Now Due
Business $145
Individual $45
Non-Profit $45

41. Thanks to all who Donated Door Prizes
Rumors Salon & Day Spa
Peters Home Harmony
Summit Motors
Sugartown Spirits
Everest Liquor Store

42. Table Centerpieces by Laura Williams
Special Thanks
Table Centerpieces by Laura Williams
Thank you to all of the board members, volunteers, sponsors and participants that make Chamber events possible!
Thank you to the citizens and business that make this community a success! You make what we do at the Chamber worthwhile.
Thank you to everyone who nominates a deserving person/business. We could not give away awards without you! Please keep them coming!

43. Tonight’s Entertainment
Jeff Newman is an award-winning mentalist and magician that combines science, suggestion, and good old-fashioned trickery with humour and charm to create an astounding, engaging experience that his audiences will not stop talking about.

44. Thanks for coming out, hope to see you again next year!
Enjoy Your Evening
Thanks for coming out, hope to see you again next year!