01 13 1987 Oro History Commitee - MinutesCOUNCIL C MBBRS- JANUARY 11. 1987.
The Township of Oro History Committee met this evening with the
following members present:
Howard Campbell Marlene kawdsley
Joanna-McEwen Wallace Key
Ruth Fraser Walter Hutchinson
Absent: Loreen Lucas, Henry Neufeld and Jean Cameron
Opening The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. by the Chairman,
Howard Campbell
Minutes
The minutes of the last regular meeting of the History
Committee held on November 19, 1986 were on motion of Walter
Hutchinson and Wallace Key adopted as printed and received.
Business arising from the minutes of the meeting held on Nov. 19. 1986.
- Howard Campbell reported that we have 88 pictures to date
(more to come)
Correspondence
- Letter from Jo -•Boos res Plaques in Oro
- Letter from Township of Oro re: $600 in the 1987 Budget for
History Committee for repairs to African Church
- Report on Gas Pipelines in Oro
- Update on Churches
Moved by Ruth Fraser and seconded by Wallace Key that the
Correspondence be received and filed.
Review of Pictures
- to be included in Update as selected by Picture Committee and
reviewed for approval by the History Committee at a meeting
held for that purpose on January 6, 1987.
Other Business
Moved by Walter Hutchinson and seconded by Wallace Key that Henry
Neufeld be in charge of writing a brief on the Township of Oro
Subdivisions.
Howard Campbell reported on condition of African Church - repairs
needed. Suggestion made to look into just what is needed.
Walter Hutchinson, Wallace Key and Howard Campbell be responsible
to repair floor of African Church.
Moved by Joanna McEwen and seconded by Marlene Mawdsley that Howard
Campbell find out if we have the go ahead from Council. Cgrried
Discussion on Memorial Service at the African Church - It is thought
that 1988 would be an ideal time for same. (D,niel Hill Snr.and Jnr.
be interesting guests.
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Name of new Book? and color - think it over until next meeting.
Moved by Ruth Fraser and seconded by karlene Bawdsley that Joanna
McEwen be Editor of the new book. Carried
It was decided that publicity be left for a later meeting.
Joanna kcEwen explained to us what she expects in the new book -
maps? pictures?
She will endeavour to have some pages ready for our approval at
next meeting.
Next meeting - February 3, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.
Discussion on heritage road - should we continue our push this year?
Howard Campbell will talk to E. Bell and Bob Drury
Joanna kcEwen will talk to Ross Whiteside
We reviewed all Districts and re -named persons responsible to
update each.
Moved by Joanna McEwen and seconded by Marlene Mawdsley meeting
adjourn.
Ruth Fraser
Acting Secretary.
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oward Camp: e" 1
Chairman