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HISTORY COMMITTEE MEETING.
FrCEL BER 13, 1994
The Township of Crc-I1edonte History Committee met this evening
in the Committee Room at the Township Administration Building,
in accordance with the Schedule set at a meeting held pr. Airil 2, 1994.
The following members were present:
Tim Crawford
Loreen (Rice) Lucas
Henry i;eufeld
Walter Hutchinson
Earl Robertson
Jadeen Henderson
Absent
Bernice Hickling
Lary Garbutt
Carl Campetelli
Opening,: The meeting was opened by the Chairman at 7:35 p.m.
The Secretary advised that Carl Campetelli had telephoned
and advised that he and Mary Garbutt would be unable to
attehd the meeting this evening but would arrange to be
present at the January meeting.
.:.inutes: The Minutes of the last regular meeting held on November 9,
1994, were on motion of Loreen (Rice) Lucas and Earl
Robertson adopted as printed and received. All members
having received a copy cf same. Carried.
Business arising from the Minutes - none brought forward.
Correspondence and Communications
(a) Secretary presented copy of letter forwn.rded to Printed
Passage Books Ltd., advising in response to order copy for
one 'Story of Oro' at a price quoted by them, less discount,
was not in accordance with Township price list. The discount
is only allowed upon the purchase of 10 books. The quantity
trice being S8.00 per book, plus GST end FST and postage.
(b) Secretary presented copy of letter fcrw,rded to president,
Cntario Genealogical Soceity, 71ho's liho in Ontario, Bio-
graphical Research Office with respect to cmpleting a
Biography Form, advising that the Oro-Ledonte History
Committee are not prepared to submit the n'me of any one
individual, since all the Publications of the Township
nave been a result of mangy[ people in the Community along
with the Committee. Accordingly it is the opinion of the
Committee that the name of the Towndhip History Committee
should be recognized for inclusion in the Who's Who in
Ontario. Also further advising that the Township thf Oro
History Committee, since County Restructuring is now known
as the Tc":nship of Oro-Medonte History Committee.
It was moved by Walter Hutchinson and''seconded by Jadeen
Henderson that the Correspondence as presented be accepted
and filed for reference.
The Chairman wished it recorded that the Secretary be commended
for the manner and wording, etc. of letters forwarded and
well as the recording of the minutes.
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;1c 'rc Unfinished Business
_,patter cf Book Froros.?I .was rut forwarded fcr discussion. -
The Chairman indicated that he is becoming more enthused about
the rublicaticn of another bock r: d =dvised that he gained some
further material that could be used. lso that he had srcken
to Gary Cunnington with respect to cld records cf former ;,:edorte
and hid been advised that all old records Lad been taken to the
County Archives.
It was suggested that older Assessment Rolls be again reviewed
with respect to earlier settlers and land owners, as to who
lived where and when. This could assist in Community quotes, etc.,
that are proposed as a part of the proresed bock referred to.
Accordingly it was suggested that a work meeting be schedules
between each regular meeting. These may be increased as time
progresses for the publications proposed.
The Chairman advised that he would make a list of Video Clips
on hand .md also that he would ender vour to complete the script
for the two Elementary School Video Tapes.
It was suggested that a Budget in the amount cf 51500 be prepared
for presentation Co Council once this has been approved for
submission after the next regular meeting.
It was moved by Earl Robertson and seconded by Jadeen Henderson
that Walter Hutchinson and Loreen (Rice) Lucas prepare their
account for the material used cn the 'Display Case' for the
Reeve.'s Chain of Office (Township of Oro) and further that the
accounts be presented to the Township Treasurer for Council's
approval and payment. And further that the Committee commend
Walter Hutchinson and Loreen (Rice) L4cas, for a job well done
on the Display Case.
New Business
The matter of name tags for Committee members was dis-
cussed =.nd it was directed that t'ais be taker. up :with the Town-
ship Clerk that possibly the name tags could be made up by the
same firm that the name plates and name tags -re made for the
Township Council or oth-r Township officials. Also that the
cost of same be optained.
Thera being no further business this evening since the Vault had
not been left open it was moved by Earl Rober :son that the meeting
adjourn at 8:?0 p.m. to meet again cn Tuesday, January 10, 1995
at 7:30 :.m., unless otherwise notified.
Henry Neufeld Tim Crawford
Secretary Chairman