181002 Special Awards MIN (2)=
ATTENDANCE:
Matt Scholtz, Chair
John Armstrong
Sam Lamb
Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Laura Pickersgill, Legislative Services Coordinator
Regrets:
Call to Order 2:35pm
Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Seconded by: John Armstrong
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Special Awards Committee meeting of October 2, 2018, be adopted with amendments.
Carried
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None
Approval of Previous Minutes
Resolution #2
Moved by: John Armstrong
Seconded by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
THAT the Special Awards Committee Minutes dated June 5, 2018 be approved.
Carried
Pending Business from Previous Meetings
Citizen of the Year Debrief
Citizen of the Year pins were successful and should be implemented into future years.
Videotaping the event may not be a wish for all recipients.
Discussion was held in regards to whether or not mentioning the other nominees at the Citizen of the Year.
5.2 Favourite Son/Daughter Recognition
The Committee does not seek out nominees but will accept nominations then provide
any recommendations to Council.
General Business and Reports
Volunteer Achievement Awards
There are no nominations currently.
Advertise Nomination Process
Staff to follow up with the Marketing Department to have a section committed once a month to the Volunteer of the Month and the nomination process.
Committee Vacancy Applications
Members were reminded to be aware that Council Committee vacancy applications will be advertised in the newspaper in November 2018.
Community Update
Volunteer of the Month and the nomination process should be recognized in the Community Update section of the Tillsonburg newspaper on a monthly basis.
Other Business
Round Table
Next Meeting
November 6, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Adjournment
Resolution
Moved by: Mary Anne VanGeertruyde
Seconded by: John Armstrong
THAT the October 2, 2018 Special Awards Committee meeting be adjourned at 3:09 p.m.
Carried