The 2008 President's Dinner, AGM & Chamber Board Auction was held Wednesday February 27, 2008.

We would like to thank Best Western Wayside Inn for the venue and a wonderful dinner. Click here to see the corporate tables

President Robert Lundquist and the new executive members were installed. Click Here.

Thank you, too, to our Table Sponsors:

2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games, Best Western Wayside Inn, Chatters, Dawn Interiors, English Butler, Lakeland College, Lloydminster Bobcats, Lloydminster Chamber Rotary Partnership – Disney Keys to Excellence, Native Friendship Centre & Streetscapes

The evening ended with a the "Chamber Board Member Auction". The bidding was hot and heavy and proved to be a great chamber fundraiser. The winning high bidders are listed below.

Big Thank you to: Auctioneer Don Tarasiuk who did a fabulous job calling the auction! Raising $5000.00 Picture by Heidi Lindskog, Meridian Booster

Highest Bidder - Item #1 – Randy Aston (Tunes) & Dale Beaudry (ATB Financial)

Auction Item #1- Presented by Wade Moorhead

Winter is coming to a close and so begins the countdown to golfing season! Wade is inviting two people to join him for a day of golfing at the Leckie & Associates Charity Golf Tournament held in August 2008 (date to be announced). This is always a popular and well-attended community event with lots of door prizes to be won. Wade will also be providing golfing gifts, picking up the tab for any refreshments (alcoholic or non, your choice!), and free accounting and/or tax advice only available on the back nine. A delicious charbroiled steak dinner wraps up the day with an opportunity to win a coveted Leckie golf tournament prize. This is a great way for you and a buddy to spend a relaxing summer day while sharpening up your golf skills at the same time!

Highest Bidder - Item #2 – Tim Dyck (Tim Dyck Financial)

Auction Item #2 - Presented by Aaron Buckingham & Stephanie Brodie

What’s it like to be treated like royalty? Now’s your chance to find out! Aaron is prepared to offer you limousine service from your place of residence (within 20 km’s of Lloyd) and take you to work via Tim Horton’s where the coffee’s on him. Stephanie will then accompany Aaron as they pick you up and chauffeur you to lunch courtesy of Stephanie at KC’s Steakhouse, then it’s back to work again and home once the working day is done!

Highest Bidder - Item #3 – Common Wealth Credit Union

Auction Item #3 - Presented by Glenn Fagnan

Attention all football fans! Outgoing president Glenn is offering six lucky sports fans the chance to whoop it up in style! You and five of your friends will be treated to a luxurious limousine ride to the city of Edmonton where you will attend a CFL football game between archrivals the Edmonton Eskimos and 2007 Grey Cup winners the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Game day is August 21 and promises to be a match-up you won’t want to miss! Indulge until your heart’s content, your designated limo driver will be waiting to give you a safe ride home. What can be better than taking in an exciting football game on A warm summer day? Toques are optional!

Highest Bidder - Item #1 – Randy Aston (Tunes) & Dale Beaudry (ATB Financial)

Auction Item #4 - Presented by Robert Lundquist

Robert and his wife Helene of Diamond 7 Meats Inc. invite you to share a meal with them and discover what their business is truly about - time well spent together enjoying only the finest quality tender beef. This is a dining experience for four where you may choose to dine in the country at the Diamond 7 Ranch or you may have them bring the meal to you and your guests in the comfort of your own home.
Choose one of two specially prepared menus featuring premium Diamond 7 beef and vegetables grown right on the ranch:
1. Hip of Beef- Country Comfort
Slow roasted, butter knife tender hip of beef served with home style mashed potatoes, topped with homemade brown gravy and accompanied by savory garden carrots. Enjoy dinner rolls fresh from Helene’s oven. Finish with Saskatoon berry pie full of berries that were picked right on the ranch!
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2. The Ribeye Barbecue Dinner
A classic barbecue favorite! Enjoy premium ribeye steaks cooked to your taste and paired with baked potatoes and all the trimmings including green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce, Caesar salad and homemade dinner rolls. Dinner is finally complete when you indulge in the decedent Strawberry Trifle.

Highest Bidder - Item #5 – Newcap Broadcasting

Auction Item #5 - Presented by Florence Blois

Florence, away on Band Council business today, sends her regrets but she does have a unique experience to offer you this evening. Each year Onion Lake First Nation holds a very large Pow Wow on the third weekend in July at their Heritage Park. This event attracts up to 40,000 individuals worldwide! The pageantry is magnificent and the dancers and singers are world-class. Florence offers the chance for a couple to take part in the Grand Entry that kicks off the event. You will be one of the VIP’s entering with the Onion Lake Chief and Council, Government officials, other Nation Chiefs, and the red-coated RCMP. The Grand Chief has also been known to attend. Following the Grand Entry to the Arbor, you will have the opportunity to tour the many displays and exhibits, experiencing First Nation cultures from many nations across the continent. Do not miss your chance to take in this extraordinary display of culture.

Highest Bidder - Item #6 – Robert Lundquist (Diamond 7 Meats)

Auction Item #6- Presented by Wendy Plandowski

“Treat your administrative professionals to a day of learning and appreciation.”
Facilitated by Wendy Plandowski, and other Lakeland College faculty, up to five administrative professionals will be provided contemporary, personalized training in customer service, professionalism in the workplace, and time management. A special catered lunch will be provided by Egisto Mariani, followed by an afternoon with the Lakeland College Esthetics department to provide your deserving staff a little pampering. Treat your staff to something special to commemorate Administrative Professionals Day! A one-of-a-kind package valued over $1000.

Highest Bidder - Item #7 – Wendy Plandowski (Lakeland College)

Auction Item #7- Presented by Peggy Bosch

Let me run my fingers through your hair and give you a personal consultation. I will analyze your face shape from the front and side views and give you suggestions that will suit your face shape, personality and your lifestyle. From there I’ll create a style and color to enhance your skin tone and maximize your best features. You’ll leave looking fabulous with a look that’s created for just you. I will teach you how to duplicate this style at home and will provide you with all the necessary products to do so. If you are looking fora style that’s perfect for you, I can do it!

Highest Bidder - Item #8 - Jeff Mulligan (Common Wealth Credit Union)

           - Jeff donated his winnings to the Lloydminster Rotaract Club

Auction Item #8 - Presented by Rob Saunders

On behalf of Banner Business Services Ltd., Rob is offering to the highest bidder one Rotary/Chamber Disney Leadership Conference admission . The Disney Institute will be showcasing their best practices and philosophies from the world renowned Walt Disney World resort. The successful bidder will learn the key aspects of leadership , management, service, and loyalty - all Disney style! Recipient can choose to attend on either April 2nd or 3rd, 2008. Monetarily valued at over $400, the knowledge gained from this seminar will surely prove invaluable.

Highest Bidder - Item #9 - Leckie & Associates

Auction Item #9 - Presented by Leana Ross

Those of you with a sweet tooth prepare to have your mouth water! Nothin’ says lovin’ like Leana’s fresh from the oven! She will provide you with a bundle of her tasty home-made treats for a “Fat Friday” style coffee break at your place of business. That’s right - you make the coffee and she’ll bring the baking. Leana will tailor the treats to the winning bidder’s business whether you have a staff of ten or one hundred!. I’m talking about cookies, squares, cakes and pies baked from scratch, the old fashioned way! Don’t limit this to just a coffee break, do you have an upcoming staff meeting or function that you’d like to provide some goodies? This will make their day!