Message from Ray Hall

To all members of the Crystal Palace & Norwood Chamber of Commerce

From Ray Hall: Chair

Dear Member

2009 Annual General Meeting and beyond

We had a very good 2009 AGM - with thanks to all who attended and the many people who have played such key roles in enabling 2008-2009 to be a great year for our now very revived Chamber.

Attached are the minutes of the AGM. Do note especially the next main meeting on October 20th when John Collins (who is part of the New Crystal Palace team) will be speaking about how Crystal Palace can become a global leisure destination.

John is recognized as one of the world's most respected specialists in that arena. What he will say could be enormously beneficial for all of our members. Do therefore come, meet, learn from and debate with John. We will start at 6.20pm for 6.45pm at Patrick's Bar.

If a member was not at the AGM, please do note the new structure of a smaller core committee with Stan Morris, John Greatrex and George Filbey as the first of our newly appointed Ambassadors for the Chamber. If anyone would like to be involved in that new role do let me know. It is very important and key to the ongoing growth of our Chamber.

Within the core Committee, Frank Lissimore and Sue Nagle have also agreed to continue as Vice-Chairs and Hannah Bougen as our Acting Executive Officer. All three have been terrific for our Chamber throughout 2008/2009 - as has Andrew Parfitt who has done reams of minutes! Do remember that any member is able to see, on a confidential basis, minutes of Committee meetings.

Well done again to all members. The Chamber is our membership. We have had a great year and can look forward to an even better future in the coming year.

Appreciations as always,

Ray Hall Chair of the Crystal Palace & Norwood Chamber of Commerce