171005 Museum Advisory MIN=
ATTENDANCE
Bob Marsden, Patty Phelps, Dianne MacKeigan, Aleksandra Webber, Jami Stephenson
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Marianne Sandham/ Chris Rosehart, Mary Lou Sergeant
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By- Jami Stephenson Seconded By- Aleksandra Webber
Proposed Resolution #_1
THAT the Agenda for the Museum Advisory Committee meeting of October 5, 2017, be
adopted. Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof- none
4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
4.1. Minutes of the Meeting of June 29, 2017
Moved By: Jami Stephenson Seconded By: Dianne MacKeigan
Proposed Resolution #_2
THAT the Minutes of the Museum Advisory Committee Meeting of June 29 ,2017 be
approved. Carried
5. Delegations and Presentations-none
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Museum Advisory Committee
Thursday, October 5 , 2017
4:30 pm
Program Room- 2nd floor Annandale NHS
30 Tillson Ave., Tillsonburg
MINUTES
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Financial- Balance in the Annandale House Trust Account- $106,101.04
6.2. Tour Guides- nothing new to report
6.3. Curator’s Report- The Curator’s report was circulated and included the following
highlights:
1. June numbers were up because of the Art Show. July and August numbers were up
as well due to a successful Canada Day and the Bridal Show.
2. Plein Air to Abstraction art exhibit in the Pratt Gallery closed on July 16 and all 161
pieces were returned without incident.
3. Say Yes to the Dress ran from July 30 to September 3. It was a very successful
exhibit with several tours booked for viewing and a successful trousseau tea held
with 40 participants.
4. Where Honour Leads We Follow: Oxford’s Own Goes To War – a travelling exhibit
created by the Woodstock Museum will run in the Pratt Gallery from Sept. 17 to
Oct.29.
5. Canada Day was a success with attendance at 1,167 which is up over last year.
6. First week of summer camp was cancelled because of low registration. Other
weeks were not filled to capacity. Need to re-evaluate whether we should be
offering a summer camp.
7. Trip of the Month tickets are sold out.
8. A new initiative of Yoga on the Lawn was very popular this summer.
9. OCCI Corner Gallery was dedicated Oct.1 and was well attended. The sale of
several pieces has added almost $500 to the trust acct.
10. Scotch tasting planned for Oct. 14 has been moved to Oct. 28. Tickets at $75 for
dinner and scotch tasting or $30 just for dinner at The Carriage House.
11. Upcoming fund raisers for the House Trust include tickets for a draw for a Canadian
Mint Collectors Coin set donated by Bill Pratt and a handmade rocking horse made
and donated by Patrick Mooney. There is also a concert by Liona Boyd at St. Paul’s
on November 17th. Tickets are $35, tax included
12. There are several new and regular events coming up for the Christmas season:
-Open House Friday, November 24-Sunday, November 26 –extended hours
-tree lighting and exhibit opening on November 24th at 7:00 pm
-a Confederation Christmas December 3 at 2:00 pm, a dramatic reading by Stephen
Bourne
-Poinsettia Tea and Tour on Friday December 8 at 2:00 pm
-Dickens Dinner and Reading of A Christmas Carol- traditional turkey (or goose)
dinner followed by a dramatic reading of a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (aka
Stephen Bourne) Saturday, December 16 at 6:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for the
museum at $60 a ticket and a limit of 36 tickets to be sold
Moved By Jami Stephenson Seconded By Aleksandra Webber
Proposed Resolution # 3
THAT the reports be adopted as circulated. Carried
7. Correspondence- none
8. Other Business
8.1. Still awaiting quotes for porch repairs. A supplier for tiles for roof repair is being
sourced.
8.2. A request is being submitted for increased security in the budget
8.3. A letter from Madison Wild was read suggesting changes to the summer camp format.
After discussion, it was agreed that we not offer a summer camp next year. Declining
enrolment, because of the increased number of summer camps available, means it is
no longer feasible. It was felt the summer students could be better utilized elsewhere.
9. Closed Session
10. Next meeting- Thursday, October 26, 2017
11. Adjournment
Moved by Jami Stephenson
Proposed Resolution #6
THAT the museum advisory committee meeting be adjourned at 5:20 pm