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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg 150 Ad Hoc Committee
March 1, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting
MINUTES
Present:
Christine Wade – Chair, Joan Weston, Collette Takacs, Deputy Mayor Dave Beres,
Aleksandra Webber
Absent with Regrets: Rosemary Dean, Courtney Booth
Also Present:
Patty Phelps, Culture and Heritage Manager/Curator
Margaret Puhr - Administrative Assistant – Recreation, Culture & Parks
Ann Wright - Deputy Clerk
Gina Armand - Records & Legislative Coordinator
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Chair Christine Wade
Introduction of Gina Armand, Interim Records & Legislative Coordinator & Committee
Secretary
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Collette Takacs
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Dave Beres
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Tillsonburg 150 Ad-Hoc Committee meeting
of March 1, 2022, be adopted.
Carried
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3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
February 5, 2022 Committee Minutes – No errors or omissions
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Tillsonburg 150 Events Review & Implementation
Discussion regarding proposed Art Competitions; Oxford County’s “Call to
Artist” for years 16+ Station Arts to run the sales; and a Art Contest for Kids.
The Committee had objections to printing save the date cards.
Discussion on a high traffic area for Tillsonburg’s history from the Museum
regarding the time capsule with the Rotary Club. The Rotary Book Fair will be
held in April .A store will be set up outside to promote event.
Alexandra Weber joined meeting at 4:45 pm
The Committee discussed options for possible Souvenirs, the Chair will send
a list with example to the Committee members for consideration.
Discussion regarding security at the 150 event. If event will be serving alcohol,
then a licenced security company is needed.
The Committee discusses advertising for the July 1st 150 event.
5.2. 150th Anniversary Cake Cutting update from Patty Phelps
Discussion on the mall table set up for the cutting of the cake. Town Crier will
be in attendance at 12:30 pm for Tillsonburg’s official 150 birthday celebration.
All staff are welcome to join for cake.
5.3. 150th Years of Incorporation Celebration March 2 & Lunch and Learn 2022
– Update from Patty Phelps
1. Next Meeting
March 15, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
2. Adjournment
Resolution #2
Moved by: Joan Weston
Seconded by: Collette
THAT the March 1, 2022 Tillsonburg 150 Ad-Hoc Committee meeting be adjourned
at 6:00 p.m.
Carried