CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LOCAL BUSINESSMEN CONFER AFFILIATION QUESTION Mr Rex M'orpth presided at the March meeting of the Whakatane Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday evening. Present Messrs. R. Beattie, C. L. Jordan, G. Dainton, H. G. Warren, H. L. King, R.' Hall, N. Brebner, C. Kingsley-Smith and the Secretary, Mr C. Good. Notification from the Associated Chambers of Commerce was received to the effect that on the computation of the-population basis, the affiliation fee for the Whakatane Chamber had now been raised from 2/6 to 5/- per member. The secretary outlined the history of the move leading up to the linking up with the Association. Although the Chamber had not received any direct benefit, it had undoubtedly received an indirect benefit from the representations made by the Association in governmental directions. The Chamber on Mr Warren’s motion decided to write the Association asking for reconsideration of Whakatane’s status in view of the fact that the new rate of affiliation would mean 25 per cent, of the total revenue. Obstetrical Service The Chairman and Mr Warren briefly reported on this subject and mentioned that the small committee set up for the purpose of working in Whakatane for funds and publicity had not as yet met. They undertook to see that a meeting was called in the near future, and that contact would be made with the honorary organiser, Mr Oliver. Suburban Public Telephones The question of public telephones in Kopeopeo was raised by Mr P. J. Green, who contended that King Street where there was a steadily increasing number of residents, was very badly served in this respect. The chairman said that he was almost certain that steps had already been taken by the P. and T. Department to construct a hew public booth in that area. The matter was left in his hands to interview the Postmaster and obtain the correct information.
Disinterestedness Condemned
Before closing the meeting, the chairman said he wanted to draw attention to the small attendance. It had been difficult to even collect a quorum for the .meeting he said. It is not good enough that the same workers attend year after year and face up to all the jobs. A substantial number were benefitting from the Chamber’s deliberations and it had been suggested that the Chamber was not doing enough for the town. He agreed, but it was not for the want of working men.
“There are those in this town,” said Mr Morpeth, “who are quite willing to blame others for things-that are not done. But they are only prepared to talk about it. They never see fit to come along and give a hand to have them done. They are satisfied to stand and criticise others but do nothing themselves. That is very unfair!”
He went on to say that the Chamber had a hundred members. If only half that number attended every second meeting they would have excellent attendances. He was sorry to have to say that the Chamber was not getting the support it should. This was the second year after the war and every effort should be made to go ahead. This could only be achieved by the cooperation of every member.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 6, 17 March 1947, Page 5
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532CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 6, 17 March 1947, Page 5
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