171016 Canada 150 MIN=
Attendance:
Jami Stephenson, Chair, Brian Stephenson, Karen Smith, Penny Esseltine, Josiane DeCloet,
Marianna Carson, Irene Hurley, Aleksandra Webber,
Staff: Jessica Coulston, Donna Wilson
Regrets: Heather Cnockaert, Paul Weaver, Virginia Armstrong, Tabitha Dalm, Wendy
Cameron, Evan VanMoerkerke, Patty Phelps
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Brian Stephenson Seconded By: Penny Esseltine
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Canada 150 Committee meeting of Monday, October
16, 2017, be adopted.
Carried
3. Adoption of the Committee Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #2
Moved By: Karen Smith Seconded By: Brian Stephenson
THAT the Minutes of the Canada 150 Committee meeting of September 5 2017, be
approved and the meeting notes of September 28, 2017 be received.
Carried
4. 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, October 16, 2017
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor
MINUTES
Canada 150 Committee Meeting – Agenda - 2 -
5. Canada 150 Event Updates
- Inner Chamber 1867
A number of businesses, industries and town locations have posters
To add to the town update in the Tillsonburg News.
- Splash’N Boots Event
Jessica went over the budget and the process.
Advertising will be on Heart FM and the Woodstock County radio station.
Discussion took place regarding advertising on the radio as the cost is high for a very
short segment.
It was determined that the radio will be used after November to determine if the radio
ads are required.
It was suggested that local radio also be used for advertising.
- Canada 150 Skate Day – December 10th
Three Local Grocery stores have offered to donate hot chocolate and snacks.
Zehrs will be doing a cleanup at Cadman,s park this Saturday and is requesting help for
this cause.
Staff to request the use the community centre sound system for the event.
Posters and promotional material to be put on the website.
www.canada150skatingdayevent
6. Roundtable
Canada Flag – would be provided to the parade weather permitting. It was suggested that
the Tillsonburg Hurricanes walk with the flag in the parade.
7. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Nov 20, 2017, 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers.
8. Adjournment
Resolution #3
Moved By: Karen Smith Seconded By: Marianna Carson
THAT the October 16, 2017 Meeting of the Canada 150 Committee, be adjourned at 5:30
p.m.
Carried