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ATTENDANCE Councillor Brian Stephenson Jami Stephenson, Chair
Josiane DeCloet Sarah Wade
Community Members: Virginia Armstrong Irene Hurley
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Jessica Mello, Patty Phelps, Aleksandra Webber
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Josiane DeCloet
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Canada 150 Committee meeting of Monday,
November 21, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Canada 150 Committee
Monday, November 21, 2016
4:30 p.m.
Committee Meeting Room
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
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4. Adoption of the Committee Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved By: Councillor Stephenson Seconded By: Josiane DeCloet
THAT the Minutes of the Canada 150 Committee meeting of October 26, 2016, be
approved.
Carried
5. Canada 150 Theme & Goals
The committee discussed various possible themes for Canada 150, including:
• Canada 150 - A time to celebrate
• United Community, Progressive
• Back to the Future
• A time to remember, a time to celebrate
The committee recommended a goal of 150 events in Tillsonburg in 2017.
Committee members to bring ideas for a 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?
6.2. Circulation of message to Community Groups/Organizations/Schools, etc.
Discussion took place regarding the circulation of the committee’s message to the
community in a variety of manners (i.e. Facebook, Town website, newspaper, radio,
television, Town monitors, portable signage, Community partner websites, etc.).
The sample letter provided to the committee to be used in the promotion of Canada 150
events in Tillsonburg.
Resolution #4
Moved By: Jami Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson
THAT the Canada 150 Committee recommends that staff work in collaboration with the
committee to promote the Canada 150 event in Tillsonburg.
Carried
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7. Canada 150 Community Leader
Deferred to the next meeting.
8. General Business
8.1 Canada 150 Community Calendar
The committee discussed the creation of a Canada 150 Community Calendar on the
Town’s website and posting updates of community Canada 150 events in the Town’s
weekly newspaper page.
9. Other Business
9.1 Committee Vacancy
The committee received notice of the resignation of member Erin Getty.
Discussion took place regarding the appointment of additional committee members.
Resolution #7
Moved By: Jami Stephenson Seconded By: Councillor Stephenson
THAT the Canada 150 Committee recommends the appointment of Virginia Armstrong,
Irene Hurley, Tabitha Dalm and Mariana Carson to the Canada 150 Committee.
Carried
10. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Canada 150 Committee will be held on Monday, December 5, 2016
at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
*Please note that this will be the Joint Canada 150 Committee Meeting.
Light refreshments to be provided.
11. Adjournment
Resolution #8
Moved By: Josiane DeCloet Seconded By: Jami Stephenson
THAT the Meeting of the Canada 150 Committee, be adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
Carried