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2024 Muskoka Lakes Chamber Annual Meeting & Dinner
Annual Meeting of the Muskoka Lakes Chamber Members only. Dine & connect with business leaders across the greater Muskoka Lakes region.
Date and time
Location
Sherwood Inn
1090 Sherwood Road Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- 5 hours
Chamber Members are invited to the Chamber's in person 2024 Annual Meeting and Dinner Event on Thursday, May 2, 4pm-9pm in the Lounge & Verandah Room of the beautiful Sherwood Inn.
Connect with local business leaders, meet your new Chamber Board of Directors, and hear from our Guest Speaker, Terry Rees.
Stay the Night! The Sherwood Inn has made 15 of their Inn rooms available for guests who would like to stay overnight at a special Chamber rate of $110 for May 2 only.
Please know you must be a Chamber Member in good standing (with dues paid before the event) to attend this dinner. Thank you.
Your evening looks like this (timing subject to change as we get closer to event day):
4-5:30pm Check in and Connecting over Cocktail Hour - no need to bring your tickets: we've got you!
Enjoy a complimentary beverage (beer or wine) while catching up with old friends and making news ones in the lounge area and Verandah Room or on the outside deck. Social hour bevvie courtesy of The Wahta Station.
5:30pm Find yourself a table in the Verandah Room. Open Seating.
GUEST SPEAKER: TERRY REES, Sustainability Advocate, Water Champion, Community Builder and outgoing Executive Director of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association (FOCA) after leading FOCA for 20 years and introducing new FOCA CEO Lesley Lavender.
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment and introduction of Guest Speaker Presentations.
As dessert is served, we will open the Chamber Annual Meeting business portion of the evening, including the President's Address, and Minutes, Financial and Executive Director Reports and your incoming Board of Directors.
Following meeting adjournment before 9pm, you are invited to linger. The bar will be open.
About your dinner:
3 course dinner with red and white wine at your table. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. Please make your selection known along with your ticket.
Service charges, taxes and tips on top of your dinner price are on us, your Chamber. However, feel free to add your own tips as well. Sherwood's staff are coming in specially to serve us this evening.
You're a Chamber Member but can not attend this evening? You can still request Year End financials and information before the event (as of April 11, 2024). Request them by emailing info@muskokalakeschamber.ca. If you wish to attend the business portion only, please email norah@muskokalakeschamber.ca for details.
We're grateful for the generosity of our Chamber Members for helping make this event possible.
2023 Title Partner:
Johnston and Daniel Rushbrooke Realty, Brokerage, Bala
Since 1963, the Edwards family has been a real estate force in Muskoka. Today their team of Jennifer Meek, Justin Edwards and Keith Edwards are still known as the KeytoMuskoka and have been longtime supporters of our Chamber business community.
Got a minute? Check out this quick Youtube video below of last year's Annual Meeting event.
2024 Returning Wine Partner:
B rent Quarries
Brent Quarries is an Environmentally Conscious operation that has operated in Muskoka since 1989. Brent Quarries serves homeowners, contractors, railroads and garden centres. Wine on your tables tonight is courtesy of Brent Quarries.
2024 Connecting Over Cocktails Returning Partner:
T he Wahta Station
A complimentary beer, wine or soft drink is on Cal White during our Social networking hour starting at 4pm. This Visionary Chamber Member offers so much at The Wahta Station, including the year-over-year award-winning Mrs. H's Fish and Chips, Muskoka's Best Stocked Humidor featuring authentic Fine Cuban Cigars; moccasins and unique clothing choices in store along with takeaway meals from Laura's Kitchen.
2024 Audio Visual Partner One at $1K or 2 at $500: Open for you to claim.
Great sound and visuals make for an even more engaging event and as our AV partner, you'll be mentioned in all marketing before, during and even the year after the event as we use those visuals to promote our 2025 event, too - and we always thank you for it.
2024 Accommodation Partner:
Muskoka Pest Control
Thank you, Muskoka Pest Control, for helping put our guests up at the Sherwood Inn. Muskoka Pest Control is your true local choice for when something's bugging you.
2024 Thank You Guest Speaker Partner: One at $250: Open for you to claim.
We present our Guest Spakers with mementos to thank them for joining us. We hope you will do the honours of presenting them with their thank you gifts.
2024 Annual Meeting Dinner Menu from the chefs at Sherwood Inn
Lemon Parmesan Asparagus Soup
A light silky cream served with Rosemary Focaccia.
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Filet of Beef Tenderloin Medallions
Pan seared served with Muskoka Wild Mushroom
Risotto and sautéed Broccolini ,charred Red Pepper
Juniper Berry & Roasted garlic jus
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Torched Lemon Meringue Pie
Organic Coconut Shavings & Citrus Salt
Food sensitivities? Please advise Amanda at admin@muskokalakeschamber.ca of any food concerns and our Chefs will be happy to accommodate you.
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Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce endeavours to improve economic prosperity in the greater Muskoka Lakes region through connectivity, education, and advocacy for our Members.