171026 Museum Advisory MIN=
ATTENDANCE
Bob Marsden, Patty Phelps, Marianne Sandham, Mary Lou Sergeant, Jami Stephenson
MEMBERS ABSENT/REGRETS
Chris Rosehart/ Dianne MacKeigan, Aleksandra Webber
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm
2. Adoption of Agenda
Moved By- Jami Stephenson Seconded By- Mary Lou Sergeant
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 October 5, 2017
Moved By: Marianne Sandham Seconded By: Mary Lou Sergeant
Proposed Resolution #_2
THAT the Minutes of the Museum Advisory Committee Meeting of October 5 ,2017 be
approved. Carried
5. Delegations and Presentations-none
The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Museum Advisory Committee
Thursday, October 26 , 2017
4:30 pm
Program Room- 2nd floor Annandale NHS
30 Tillson Ave., Tillsonburg
MINUTES
6. General Business & Reports
6.1. Financial- Not available
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. “Made in Canada Christmas” coming to the Pratt Gallery November 24 to Jan.7.
2. OCCI Corner Gallery has The Art of Photography display. More pottery has been
sold and the plan is to have more pottery, jewellery and smaller giftware items for
sale over Christmas.
3. Scotch tasting happening this Saturday, October 28.
4. Fund raising Liona Boyd concert selling well.
5. Following are dates to remember:
-Christmas Open House Weekend Nov. 24-26/ extended hours
-Tree Lighting and Exhibit opening -Nov. 24 at 7:00
-A Confederation Christmas-December 3 at 2:00
-Poinsettia Tea and Tour –December 8 at 2:00
-Dickens dinner and reading of A Christmas Carol- December 16 at 6:00
2018 calendar of events was distributed
Moved By: Jami Stephenson Seconded By: Mary Lou Sergeant
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.
8.2. Security report still pending
9. Closed Session
10. Next meeting- Thursday, November 23, 2017
11. Adjournment
Moved by Jami Stephenson
Proposed Resolution #6
THAT the museum advisory committee meeting be adjourned at 5:25 pm