04 18 2005 History Minutes
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Oro-Medonte History Association
Meeting Minutes, 18 April 2005
Members in attendance:
Sheila Kirkland
Bruce Wiggins
Allan Howard
Geoffrey Booth
Absent:
J adeen Henderson
Councilor Ruth Fountain
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Meeting called to order at 7 p.m.
Minutes of 7 March amended to include date of next Doors Open Huronia meeting.
MOVED by Allan, SECONDED by Sheila, that the minutes of 7 March 2005 be
approved as amended. PASSED.
Business Arising
. Medonte book/CD delivery is complete.
. Doors Open Huronia (planned for June 4-5) - AprilS meeting attended by
Sheila, who composed a brief history of the Oro African Church for publication.
The Church will be our focus for DOH this year. Yellow flags and directional
signs will be provided for the event. Lapel pins (voluntary $2 donation) should
also be available. Opening ceremony for DOH to be held May 27 at 2 p.m.
Interested members should let Sheila know - next DOH meeting is May 3.
Possible fundraising ideas were also discussed.
. Kith 'n' Kin - nearing printing stage. Errata sheets have been located for
inclusion. Sheila reported that data from contributors can only be read using
Family Tree Maker software. She purchased a copy for Association use
(approximately $80). MOVED by Allan, SECONDED by Bruce, that the
Association reimburse Sheila for the software. PASSED. A release party will be
planned. The Association requests that the Township send certificates of
appreciation to Eunice Johnson, Dorothy Moore, Don Kendall, and Donna
Maclean for their help with this project. Sheila will forward addresses to Marilyn
Pennycook.
. Road Rally - Bruce updated members about the Association Road Rally, planned
for May 28. We need to sell about 100 tickets to be successful. Geoff will post
signs at Shanty Bay and Oro Station stores to advertise the event. Sheila will
approach McDonald's for drink cooler. Tentative duties assigned as follows:
Allan - registration
Margaret and Julianne - markers
Geoff - runnerlfloater
Each member given 10 tickets to sell, and everyone was asked to solicit prizes_
. Tour of HiIlsdale Jail- Tuesday, 24 May at 7 p.m. All welcome, meet at gas
station.
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New Business
· Oro African Church - Cleanup: Geoff and Sheila wiH meet at 10 a.m. June 3 at
the site to 'do the dirty work'. MOTION that the Association, through Jadeen,
ask Jerry BaH at the Township to erect permanent sign stating hours of operation.
MOVED by Bruce, SECONDED by AHan. PASSED. Discussion occurred
regarding the proposed stone fence around the site. Agreement that this is a
multi-year project. Sheila wiH write Harrowsmith magazine for ideas and suggest
Church site as a 'pet project'. AH members were asked to research minimum
width required for gravel base under stones.
Correspondence
· Dwight Norrena proposal was circulated and discussed. Decided that the
Association will respectfuHy decline Mr. Norrena's proposal, as the Association
already pursues many of the proposal's stated goals, at minimal cost to the
Township
· Simcoe County Historical Association Annual General Meeting - May 17, 2005
at the BeHfarm Banquet HalJ. This year's guest speaker is Dr. Linda Ambrose, an
expert in the history of Women's Institutes. Tickets are $30 for members, $35
non-members and are available by calling 739-0906.
· James Hunter, Curator, Huronia Museum - request for special Medonte book
pricing - decided that book price will remain at $32, and that two complimentary
copies be forwarded to Mr. Hunter, in recognition of his organization's research
assistance in this project.
· Letter from John Liss, requesting that Sacred Heart Church in Warminster be
designated an historical property. Sheila will forward information regarding this
process.
· Medonte book to be shipped to Marilyn Wales, once a cheques has cleared, to
cover costs.
Next Meeting - Monday, May 2, at 7 p,m., at Northway Restaurant.