The gavel has been passed to a new president of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.
Incoming president Warren Williams was handed the gavel by outgoing president Jay Bottomley at the conclusion of Tuesday's Chamber board meeting in North Battleford.
As is tradition, Williams will serve a one-year term as president while Bottomley has been appointed to stay on the board for a one-year term as past-president.
Bottomley, proprietor of Oil Can Charlie's and Betty Bubbles in the city, was thanked for his time in the president's role and expressed his thanks to the people he worked alongside at the Chamber.
"It's been great for me, it's been a great experience," he said.
Williams, senior account manager of Bralin Technology Solutions and an active member of the Battlefords Rotary Club, says he looks forward to taking the reins.
"I'm truly humbled, honoured and privileged for your faith in my ability to perform this role," said Williams.
While Williams received the gavel Tuesday, his official swearing in will happen Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the annual President's Banquet at the Events Centre, Gold Eagle Casino.
Also at Tuesday's meeting, the Chamber formally appointed its new executive for 2017, as well as the new directors who won seats in the Chamber election last month.
For the 2017 Chamber executive committee positions, Williams was declared as president, Terry Caldwell as first vice-president, Mitchell Cooper as second vice-president, and Dallan Oberg as treasurer.
Past-president Bottomley and Chamber executive director Linda Machniak will also sit on the executive. One more spot is still to be filled for the member at large position, which will be confirmed at the Chamber's annual meeting Jan. 31.
