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MAR 1 V, 2010
MEETING: COUNCILM
C. OF W. ❑ January 18, 2010 Minutes
Oro-Medonte History Association
Attendance: Allan Howard, chair; Geoffrey Booth, vice-chair; Bruce Wiggins, Sheila
Kirkland, secretary; Sandy Agnew, Councilor
Regrets: Jadeen Henderson
Minutes of the November 26, 2009 meeting. Moved by Bruce Wiggins and seconded by
Geoffrey Booth that they be accepted as circulated. Passed.
Old Business
1. Monthly column for the Orillia Today/Barrie Advance: Bruce has started two
articles. The first is an article on the Little Red Brick church and this will be
submitted to Sandie Spattz for an upcoming Parks & Rec. brochure. The article on
Fairvalley that Allan had previously written will be submitted to the
Advance/Today.
2. Rail trail: Geoffrey will pick the pictures and Joanna McEwen will do the
didactic. Work is ongoing.
3. Banners: the first one is done and ready. It can be signed out when needed. It has
the interim new OMHA logo on it.
4. Rita Whiston has again donated another $40 from her print sales of the African
Church.
New Business
1. It is with regret that we received notification from Margaret Prewar that she is
resigning from the Oro-Medonte History Association. Margaret contributed
greatly to our many successes in the past years.
2. Moved by Bruce that we frame Rita's donated print, of the African church, at the
Hawkestone Village Frame Shop. Seconded by Sheila. Passed
3. Bruce, Geoff and Jadeen supplied information to Pat Richards and Joanna
McEwen for a nomination of the OMHA by Crown Hill Women's Institute for a
Provincial History award.
4. Allan framed a print of the African Church done by Rita Whiston and it was
delivered to Helen Millar (descendent of the Black settlement of Oro)
5. All of us were invited to the screening of "Raise the Spirit" documentary of the
160t` Anniversary of the Oro African Church-NHS done by Rogers TV and it will
take place on January 28 from 6-8pm in Barrie.
6. Allan and Jadeen presented to the Guthrie W.I. for Black history.
7. Need to have direction from Council regarding the War 1812 funding/activities
for OMHA involvement as opportunities for funding are starting to open W.
8. Bruce will meet with Shawn and Samah regarding funding, media for 1812 and
our logo.
9. Allan suggests we review our Terms of Reference in view of reducing the length
of office to 2 years from 3 at an upcoming meeting.
10. Bruce gave us a brief update on Heritage Day for this year.
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Correspondence
1. Sympathies to Bruce Wiggins and family on the recent loss of his Aunt.
2. News & Views newsletter from the Simcoe County Historical Association
received.
3. Simcoe County Historical Association membership renewal for 2010 received and
will be submitted for payment.
4. Orillia Museum of Art and History solicitation for donations letter received.
Next meeting is January 25, 2010 regarding the Carley Hall designation only will be held
at the Northway Restaurant at 6pm.
Next OMHA meeting is February 22, 2010 at 6pm at the Northway.
Adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Respectfully recorded and submitted by Sheila Kirkland
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