03 07 2005 History Minutes
Oro-Medonte History Association
AMENDED Meeting Minutes, 7 March 2005
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Members in attendance:
Sheila Kirkland
J adeen Henderson
AIIan Howard
Geoffrey Booth
Absent:
Bruce Wiggins
Councilor Ruth Fountain
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Meeting caIled to order at 7 p.m.
Previous minutes - MOVED by SheiJa, SECONDED by Jadeen that the minutes of the
31 January 2005 meeting be accepted as circulated. PASSED.
Business ArisinglUpdates:
· Medonte book presentation - Geoff and Bruce attended W. R. Best Public School
on 28 February and presented book to the school. A short discussion of local
history also took place. Geoff will solicit feedback from area schools about the
usefulness of the books.
· Simcoe Museum Display - AIIan attended 20 February. Eight books were sold.
· Doors Open Huronia - Sheila reported that the latest meeting was on 15 February
(minutes attached), occurring during the day, as do a]] these meeting. This makes
it difficult for us to attend. Sheila will request minutes be sent, to keep us up-to-
date. Tentative date is April 5 for the next meeting. Discussion ensued regarding
site prep for the Oro African Church for this event, and its weekly openings to the
public during the summer months. MOVED by Jadeen, SECONDED by Sheila,
that a portable toilet and two garbage cans be set up at the southwest comer of the
Church property from] June to ] September; also that weekly garbage/recycIing
pick-up be incIuded on the municipal route affected. PASSED.
. Kith 'n' Kin - ongoing.
. Road RaIly - Bruce absent. Sheila reported that Margaret in Parks and Rec will
look after Township involvement and that notification of the event will be
incIuded in the next Parks and Rec brochure
· History finances - Sheila circuJated a spreadsheet of expenses/income. Geoff will
incJude this with minutes.
· OPP museum - no speaker required at this time. Association members are
weJcome to take a tour.
New Business - NONE
Correspondence
· Notification of Hillsdale Jail tour on 24 May - Sheila to confirm time.
Next meeting Monday 18 April 2005, 7 p.m. at the Northway restaurant.