05 05 1987 Oro History Committee - MinutesCOUNCIL CHAEBERS - MAY 5th. 1987
TOWNSHIP OF ORO HISTORY COMMITTEE
The Township of Oro History Committee met this evening
as scheduled by resolution at the last Regular Meeting held
on April 7, 1987, with the following members present:
Howard Campbell Wallace Key
Ruth Fraser Henry Neufeld
Absent: Joanna McEwen, Loreen Lucas, Jean Campbell,
Marlene Mawdsley, Walter Hutchinson.
Opening - The meeting was opened by the Chairman, Howard
Campbell at 7:45 p.m.
Minutes - The minutes of the last regular meeting held
on April 7, 1987 were on motion of Henry Neufeld
and Wallace Key adopted as printed and received.
Business arising from the Minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1987.
(a)
Ad Hoc Picture Committee Report - All pictures for the
first portion of the book are in the hands of the Editor
and the pictures for the second part are now available
to be given to the Editor for proper insertion.
(b) Further report on Century Farms - Century farms have
been updated and typed as revised and handed to the
Editor.
Corresrondence. Communications
(a) Presented copy of letter to Dyment Stubley Printers
from the Administrator/Clerk forwarding Council's
resolution for the printing of the update of the
Story of Oro for 2500 copies at a total estimated
cost of $12,545.00, including plastic laminated cover.
(b) Letter from Administrator/Clerk forwarding resolution
of Council approving the Committee's recommendation
to hire a private typist to type the update of the
Story of Oro. Rate of $2.00 per page, double spaced.
(c) Presented Memo from Administratoe/Clerk advising that
should the History Committee wish to place an advertisement
or notice in the Township of Oro Spring Newsletter re-
garding the update of the Story of Oro, to submit same
and leave it with the Deputy -Clerk as same will be
going to the Printers tomorrow.
(d) Presented several letters of enquiry re: family History
of certain families from Fgye Cameron and Betty (Hughes)
HeKedus .
Howard Campbell will attend to responding to the letters
of enquiry.
(2)
On motion of Ruth Fraser and Wallace Key that the letter
confirming authorization of Council for the printing of 2500
copies of the update of the Story of Oro at an approximate
cost of $12,545.00, including plastic laminated ocer, be
received and material for printing be worwarded to Dyment-
Stubley Printers as soon as same is available in order to
have the book printed for September 1, 1987.
Moved by Henry Neufeld and seconded by Wallace Key
that the following notice be placed in the Township of Oro
Newsletter:
Further to the notice in the 1986 Township of Oro
Newsletter, the Story of Oro update is proceeding ins advised
And will include an additional 125 pictures and general
update will be to the date of printing. It is anticipated
2500 copies will be printed by September 1, 1987 and copies
should be available shortly thereafter. All persons interested
in obtaining a copy should place their order early.
Also
It was moved by Wallace Key and seconded by Henry Neufeld
that a notice be placed in the Township of Oro Newsletter
advising it is proposed that a Memorial Service be held
at the African Church in 1988.
The Chairman reported on obtaining a typist and renting
a typewriter and as result the following motion was passed:
On motion of Ruth Fraser and Wallace Key that Ilene
Skinner be retained as the typist for the update of the
Story of Oro as authorised by Oro Council for the History
Committee to obtain a private typist. Also that the Township
Administrator/Clerk be advised of same and be requested to
have payment issued for the remuneration and for the rental
of the typewriter at the rate of $47.00 per month plus the
necessary tapes for same.
Secretary to advise krs. Ilene Skinner of the proposed
rate as authorized by Council.
Editors Report - By Howard Campbell
The first 50 pages of the update of the Story of
Oro will be forwarded to the Printers by May 11, 1987.
Other Business
On motion of Henry Neufeld and Ruth Fraser that the
Reeve prepare a Message from the Reeve to be included in
the Story of Oro update and that it be available before
May 11, 1987.
Moved by Wallace Key and seconded by Ruth Fraser
that the meeting adjourn at 8:55 p.m. to meet again at
the call of the Chairman.
Henry Neufeld
ecretary
Howard Campbell
(hnirmmn