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Copy of Ontario Chamber of Commerce Meeting Agenda – October 20, 2025

Updated: 5 days ago


NOTE:  Meeting Held @ Casey Park, Admin Bldg.  –   3:30 P.M.

  Ontario Chamber of Commerce Meeting Agenda – October 20, 2025

NOTE:  Meeting Held @ Casey Park, Admin Bldg.  –   3:30 P.M.

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Board Members:  Donna Burolla, President;  Sherry Verstraete, Vice President; Frank Robusto, Treasurer;  Susan Tripp, Secretary; Board of Directors: Sylvia Ryndock, Christine LoDestro, Brian Natale; Community Liaison – Bill Riddell

                                                                                                                                           

 

Guests: Peter Gavenda, Paychex (new member)

              

Approve Agenda – Additions/Discussion Items

 

Approval of minutes dated September 15, 2025 and September 18, 2025

 

Correspondence                              

Treasurer’s Report – Frank Robusto

Balance Operating Account: Chamber Dues Account Balance: $632.87

 

Committee Reports


·      Public Relations - Christine

·      Marketing & Communications – Sylvia

·      Online Technology – Susan & Donna – Website now live

·      Fundraising – Sherry & Brian & Christine –

o   Craft Show – Setup Nov. 14 – Show Nov. 15

·      Membership Outreach/Updates– Encompass Payroll Solution (potential member)

Canandaigua National, Paychex, and K’s Catering have joined the chamber via new website application

·      Community – Christmas Tree Lighting – December 3, 2025 – Ontario Chamber serving hot chocolate at Masonic Lodge, 1932 Ridge Rd – Help Needed           

OLD BUSINESS:

·      Review Chamber Banquet held on September 18, 2025

NEW BUSINESS


·      Networking event - presentation regarding Human Resources from chamber members

·      Ontario Spotlight – LNB – January, 2026 -  OCC shared with Brake Marketing                                      Shamrock Gals Event Rentals – October, 2026

Informational Sharing

 

Motion to Adjourn

 

Next Meeting November 17, 2025 (Monday)  @ 3:30 p.m. – Casey Park Office Bldg.




Ontario Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notes – October 20, 2025

NOTE: Meeting Held @ Casey Park, Admin Bldg. – 3:30 P.M.


Sherry Verstraete called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM

Pledge of Allegiance

Board Members: Donna Burolla, President; Sherry Verstraete, Vice President; Frank Robusto, Treasurer;

Susan Tripp, Secretary; Board of Directors: Sylvia Ryndock, Christine LoDestro, Brian Natale;

Community Liaison – Bill Riddell

Board Members Absent: Donna Burolla, Frank Robusto, and Bill Riddell

Guests: Peter Gavenda, Paychex and Dave Cascino, Encompass Employee Management

Approve Agenda – Additions/Discussion Items

Approval of minutes dated September 15, 2025, and September 18, 2025

• Brian made the motion to approve, Sylvia second. All were in favor

Correspondence - None

Treasurer’s Report – Frank Robusto absent

Balance Operating Account: Chamber Dues Account Balance: $632.87

Committee Reports

• Public Relations – Christine

• Successful ribbon cuttings being held (Ontario Counseling, Shamrock Gals, Bear Creek

Bloom) Roc Drift was business of the month and photos will be uploaded soon.

• Marketing & Communications – Sylvia

• Dan has taken over the work, all the pictures and sharing for social media.

• Dan will assume the role of Chair going forward.

• Online Technology – Susan & Donna – Website now live, social media moving along well.

• Thanks for all the great pictures and videos from Christine and Dan for our social media.

• Events have been created for upcoming ribbon cuttings and the craft show.

• Fundraising – Sherry & Brian & Christine

• Craft Show – Setup Nov. 14 – Show Nov. 15

• 69 spots and possibly 70 – sold out, no waiting list.• Need kids and other volunteers for the event (6 on Friday and Saturday)

• Christine to help with volunteers

• Golf carts are confirmed

• Terry’s Tips & Beef is confirmed. No coffee, but Sherry to follow up with other vendors.

• Membership Outreach/Updates– Encompass Payroll Solutions, Canandaigua National, Paychex,

and K’s Catering have joined the chamber via new website application

• Community – Christmas Tree Lighting – December 3, 2025 – Ontario Chamber serving hot

chocolate at Masonic Lodge, 1932 Ridge Rd – Susan/Brian Tripp & Sherry Verstraete are

volunteering at the lodge.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Review Chamber Banquet held on September 18, 2025

o Approx. $2500 was generated for the chamber

o Discussed moving the location for next year.

NEW BUSINESS

• ·Networking event - presentation regarding Human Resources from chamber members.

o Discussed the meeting date, November 12th was chosen – 5-6:30PM

o Dave Cascino from Encompass Employee Management spoke about his company.

 Online training, benefits services, time keeping, employee onboarding

 Client base goes from 1-1000+ employees

 Rochester office is on Linden Oaks in Penfield

o Peter Gavenda from Paychex spoke about his company.

 Local, Ontario resident

 Hiring process (co-pilot program), retirement program, benefits, etc.

 Client base goes from 1-99 employees.

• Ontario Spotlight – LNB – January 2026 - OCC shared with Brake Marketing Shamrock Gals Event Rentals


Informational Sharing

• Sherry will follow up with Bill R on the status of the customized shirts

• Brochures will be printed and ready for the craft show

• When the new food pantry opens it was suggested we do ribbon cutting.

Motion to Adjourn at 4:52PM:

• Christine made the motion and Brian seconded the motion.

Next Meeting November 17, 2025 (Monday) @ 3:30 p.m. – Casey Park Office Bldg.








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