Members provided information about future happenings:
The opening date for the Canton War Memorial Pool is June 6. Those wishing to reserve the pavilion are asked to register at the Pool or the Borough Office. PennDOT will begin preliminary work on paving on Rt. 414 the week of June 15.
Verizon Wireless is looking forward to attending meetings of the Chamber.
The Blacksmith classes sponsored by Rekindle the Spirit are full. A wood turning/wood carving event will be held in the metal building on June 13. On June 14 Rekindle will host a picnic to thank volunteers for all they have done for the heritage farm and the festivals and events held there.
ProCare will hold a softball tournament June 20-21 to raise money for a scholarship at Troy High School.
A "Faith Family" series of movies will get underway at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda. If sponsorships can be arranged, the series will come to Canton's Rialto Theatre.
The Rialto will go to summer hours beginning June 19 and hopes to be open seven days a week. The theatre is looking to premiere movies every other week.
The Housing Authority plans a Field Day in Canton and summer nutrition vouchers are being distributed.
Wiggle now is offering an oldies radio station at 99.9 FM in the Canton area. Wiggle will have live broadcasts from the Endless Mountains Antique Tractor and Machinery Show on June 6 and the Canton Wine & Cheese Festival June 27.
Canton Auto Supply plans Customer Appreciation Day July 24.
Oscar's Flooring Outlet has flooring specials.
First Citizens Community Bank plans Customer Appreciation Day June 12.
Schoonover's is an authorized dealer for a new line of geothermal equipment.
The minutes of the May meeting and the Treasurer's report were approved.
Ninety-four members have enrolled for 2015. In order to comply with 501(C) 6 rules, the Chamber had to derive a greater share of its income from dues, so a dues hike was implemented for this year. There were concerns this would be a disincentive for membership renewals, but although some did not renew from last year, the Chamber has 23 more members than a year ago. "We are the most affordable Chamber in the county," Mr. Schoonover said. Noteworthy is the fact that Verizon Wireless became the first Chamber member to renew by credit card, a service the Chamber recently added.
The Wine & Cheese Festival, co-sponsored by the Chamber and Rekindle, will be held June 27. All vendor spots have been taken and eleven wineries have registered. There will be live music. Workbees will be held June 25 and 26. The Chamber voted to donate two $25 gift certificates for raffle baskets and three $15 gift certificates for second prize in the wine-making competition. The Elmira Jackals will donate some tickets and Wiggle some tickets for professional baseball in Binghamton, Elmira or Williamsport.
The Chamber Block Dance will be June 13. There is no admission charge and no charge to dance. Some food vendors have signed up for the block dance.
The Car Show will be held August 7, and the Boy Scouts and Pee Wee football have signed up as food vendors.
Coming off the success of the Chamber mixer held in Troy last month, a mixer will be held in Wellsboro on June 9.
PennWisp now is offering its wireless services in the Canton area. Canton Auto Supply is its first customer.
The Chamber voted to sponsor a "Saturday Swim" - free swim day at the Canton Pool.
The Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission is seeking to determine topics that would be of interest to the Chamber members.
Canton Community Yard Sale Days will be June 25-26 & 27.
The Canton Shade Tree Commission held a Tree Identification/Inventory workshop on June 6.
Endless Mt. Visitors Bureau has offered to place fliers in its racks at the welcome centers.
The Chamber voted to give a $15 gift certificate for the 5K Run/Walk on July 18 at Sunfish Pond Park.
Sweet Tooth Bakery is celebrating its second anniversary.
BTG Solutions is planning a "Social media for small business" seminar in Canton.
The members voted to donate a $25 gift certificate to the auction at LeRoy's Old Home Days.
The 30 oz. pitcher, the third in the Chamber stoneware series, has been delivered and costs $45.
Members heard an update of the Bradford County Tourism Agency.
Present were representatives from these members: Schoonover Plumbing & Heating, Canton Borough, Canton Auto Supply, Wiggle Radio, Rialto Theatre/BCRAC, Principle Enterprises, Canton ProCare, Rekindle the Spirit, Verizon Wireless, Tioga/Bradford Housing Authority, Oscar's Flooring, First Citizens Community Bank, Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Canton Independent-Sentinel
First Arena is planning promotions for the Elmira Jackals 2015-16 season, including Military night; and Christian Concerts are planned at the Arena as well.