170928 Canada 150 Notes=
Attendance:
Jami Stephenson, Chair, Councillor Brian Stephenson, Heather Cnockaert, Paul Weaver, Karen
Smith, Councillor Penny Esseltine, Paul Weaver
Staff: Jessica Coulston, Donna Wilson
Regrets: Josiane DeCloet, Marianna Carson, Irene Hurley, Virginia Armstrong, Tabitha Dalm,
Wendy Cameron, Aleksandra Webber, Evan VanMoerkerke
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
There was no quorum met.
2. Adoption of Agenda
The Agenda as prepared for the Canada 150 Committee meeting of Monday, Sept 28, 2017,
was received.
3. Proposal for Year End Canada 150 Event
- Proposal for Splash’N Boots Event
Jessica Coulston went over the proposal for the Splash’N Boots event for December 28,
2017. There would be two shows, one at 1:00 p.m. and one at 4:00 p.m.
Staff to find out if there is an issue with weather and the performers are unable to attend
what would be the process? Would they reschedule or would tickets be refunded.
Discussion took place regarding sales and budget.
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Canada 150 Committee
Thursday, September 28, 2017
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Notes
Canada 150 Committee Meeting – Agenda - 2 -
The three final events were discussed, the 1867 Concert, Canada 150 Free Skate Day and
the Splash’N Boots event.
Discussion took place regarding available funds.
The events and proposed budgets are as follows:
Dec 2 – 1867 Concert by InnerChamber - $4,000
Dec 10 – Free Public Skate - $1,000
Dec 28 - Splash’n Boots $6,000
The following motion was put on the floor and the six members present all supported the
motion. The motion was circulated to the members not present .
Aleksandra Webber, Tabitha Dalm and Mariana Carson responded in favour of the motion.
Moved By: Paul Weaver
Seconded By: Heather Cnockaert
THAT the Canada 150 Committee supports the Splash’n Boots event up to $4,000.00.
AND THAT the committee supports sponsoring a Free Canada 150 Skating Day on
December 10, 2017 up to $1,000.00.
Carried
The 1867 InnerChamber Concert could be advertised through the Horticultural society, they
meet the first Tuesday of every month.
Other forms of advertising for all events could be Radio, facebook, and newspaper.
It was noted that industries in the town put out monthly newsletters and this could be
another venue for advertising events.
4. Next Meeting – October 16, 2017 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.