11 30 2005 History Minutes
It rnNTE10WNSRJP
<'1",1<, 'I
,,,,-,-,v'
10
1 8 2006
r\jG COUNCIL
C.OFW.O
Attendance: Sheila Kirkland, Allan Howard, Bruce Wiggins, Geoffrey Booth
Regrets: Jadeen Henderson, Councilor Ruth Fountain
\ D -e...
Oro-Medonte History Association
Meeting Minutes, 30 November 2005
Minutes of 9 November meeting - amendment of the following words: "fro", "latter",
and"Owensound", to read "for", "later" and "Owen Sonnd, respectively." MOVED by
Bruce, SECONDED by Geoff, that minutes be accepted as amended. PASSED.
Business Arising
. Second edition of African Church book. Sheila has asked Rose Printing for a quote
for reprint (containing 14 new pages). . Members discussed possibility of a new
cover design/cover photo. Sheila indicated that material not included in the original
edition is available at Simcoe County Archives. Geoffto check on hours, to see if
we can review it this weekend (NOTE: 1 checked and the Archives is NOT open
weekends!).
. Steele booklet - the Association is still waiting for formal permission to use relevant
correspondence. Sheila advised that Simcoe County Archives may also have
material that could benefit this project.
. Black history event - Sheila provided a summary of action plan for past event.
Possible date could be in April. Sheila to contact Gloria Taylor re: possible dates
available at the Archives, as a location. Other possible contributors include Gray
Roots, Sheffield museum, Rosemary Sadler, Margaret Davenport-Cole, and Carolyn
Wilson. As this is a major undcrtaking and will require 'many hands', the
Association would greatly appreciate Council's support in allowing Township Parks
and Rec staff (Chris and Margaret) to participate as active members on this project.
. History tours - members enjoyed recent tour of Township, and are encouraged to
look for ideas, in this regard.
. Doors Open Huronia - Sheila reported that this has been cancelled for 2006, but will
fUn the following year. DOH may become a bi-annual event.
. Orillia Colloquium - Allan attended and reported that the proceedings were
informative.
New Business. None.
Correspondence
. Email from Marilyn Pennycook - re: film plates for Kith 'n' Kin now in storage at
Township vault.
. Copy of letter sent to Township, acknowledging thanks for production of Medonte:
A Township Remembered, cc. Mary Garbutt.
The Oro-Medonte History Association extends thanks to all councilors, staff and their
families this holiday season.
Next meeting: Wednesday, 4 January 2006, 7:00 p.m. at Allan's home.