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Attendance:
Councillor Brian Stephenson
Josiane DeCloet
Jami Stephenson
Aleksandra Webber Jessica Mello, Recreation Programs Supervisor
Patty Phelps, Culture & Heritage Manager/Curator
Tricia Smith, Deputy Clerk
Regrets: Erin Getty
The meeting commenced at 12:02 p.m.
1. Welcome
2. Appointment of Chair & Secretary
Jami Stephenson put her name forward for the position of committee Chair and Tricia
Smith as committee Secretary.
3. Establish Meeting Schedule
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Josiane DeCloet
Resolution #2
THAT the Canada 150 Committee will meet regularly on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the
month at 4:30 p.m.
Carried
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Canada 150 Committee
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
12:00 Noon
Annex Meeting Room
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
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4. Review of the Terms of Reference
The committee reviewed the Terms of Reference as approved by Town Council.
5. Canada 150 Theme
Discussion took place around having a goal of 150 activities in Tillsonburg throughout
2017 in commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The committee members were invited to bring their ideas and recommendations for
the committee’s Canada 150 theme to the next meeting for discussion.
6. Message to the Community 6.1. What will the message be for the Canada 150 celebration?
The committee members were invited to bring their ideas and
recommendations for the Canada 150 message to the community to the next
meeting for discussion.
6.2 How will the message be circulated?
Discuss took place regarding a number of avenues that could be utilized for the
circulation of the committee’s message regarding the Canada 150 celebration.
A sample information sheet was circulated to the committee for use when
speaking with local community groups about Canada 150 events.
Committee members will begin getting the word out to local service clubs and
community organizations about Canada’s 150th anniversary and how they can
get involved.
Councillor Stephenson asked that a meeting be arranged between the Canada
150 committee and representatives from the various Canada 150 groups within
Oxford County to review schedules to help reduce the duplication of events.
Jami Stephenson noted that Glendale High School has expressed an interest in
planting poppies in commemoration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The Deputy Clerk will confirm with the Chief Building Official and LPRCA if this
is an invasive species and what species of poppies are permitted within the
Town.
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The Recreation Programs Supervisor recommended that the committee create
a list of who should be contacted in the community about hosting Canada 150
events/activities and to gather information on what events they have planned
for 2017 for inclusion in the Canada 150 Community Calendar.
Discussion also took place around planned bus trips to other Canada themed
attractions as part of Canada 150 celebrations and working with area partners
to bring groups to Tillsonburg to participate in events.
6.3 Canada 150 Community Leaders Network
Information was circulated regarding the Canada 150 Community Leaders
Network. Municipal Councils are invited to identify a representative(s) from
their community to form part of a network of Canada 150 Community Leaders.
The representative(s) will stimulate interest and participate in local Canada 150
events, share information about those events through social media and
promote community connections and partnerships.
Committee members were asked to bring forward names for consideration to
the next meeting.
7. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Canada 150 Committee will be held on Monday, November 7,
2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Committee Room, 200 Broadway St., 2nd Floor.
8. Adjournment
The Canada 150 Committee adjourned at 12:59 p.m.