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TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
November 27, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
Dutton Dunwich Boardroom
450 Sunset Drive
St Thomas ON
Members Present: Councillor Dominique Giguere (virtual)
Amarilis Drouillard, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Councillor
(virtual)
Jamie Chapman, Town of Aylmer Councillor
Sarah Leitch, Township of Malahide Councillor
Wendy Carmichael, Community Member (virtual)
Members Absent: Jim Jenkins, Community Member
Staff Present: Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services (virtual)
Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Jenna Fentie, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk
Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator
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The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. with Councillor Chapman in the
Chair.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by: Amarilis Drouillard
Seconded by: Councillor Giguere
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the November 27, 2023 meeting of the
Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee be approved as
presented.
Motion Carried.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by: Sarah Leitch
Seconded by: Amarilis Drouillard
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on November 6, 2023 be
adopted.
Motion Carried.
4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE
THEREOF
None.
5. DELEGATIONS
None.
6. REPORTS/BRIEFINGS
6.1 Director of Financial Services/Treasurer - Fundraising Financial
Update (to be circulated)
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer provided a report detailing
the donations and campaign costs up to November 26, 2023.
Councillor Giguere stated that staff reviewed the wish list to revise it to
essentials in order to align with the current difficult economic times being
experienced by our community and region, and adjusted to the reality of
the new building and of what will be most appropriate. Councillor Giguere
stated that the overall target is $500,000, including expenses. The grand
total of items we wish to purchase is around $470,000, and the Committee
has reached about 70% of that goal. Councillor Giguere stated that it is
reachable that this target could be met by Summer 2024.
Moved by: Amarilis Drouillard
Seconded by: Wendy Carmichael
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Fundraising Financial Update" dated
November 26, 2023 from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be
received and filed.
Motion Carried.
7. BUSINESS ARISING - ACTION ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
7.1 Committee Decision on Strategies to Pursue (next section)
7.2 Communication Strategies and Materials update
Councillor Giguere provided an update that the sign at Terrace Lodge has
been replaced and that a photo will be taken to share as we announce the
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new target. Councillor Giguere stated that a new pamphlet will be ordered
now as well with the new target. Councillor Giguere stated that staff
continue to update the online presence and thanked staff for their work.
7.3 Wish list and final fundraising target update
Councillor Giguere provided this update under Item 6.1.
8. FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES
8.1 Chocolate Sales update
W. Carmichael provided an update that $210 was made in chocolate sales
at a bazaar in Straffordville on Saturday, and two ornaments were sold
there as well. W. Carmichael stated that she will be selling chocolates at
an upcoming church bazaar, and she is therefore unable to attend the
Terrace Lodge bazaar on the same day, December 2, 2023. The Director
of Homes and Seniors Services stated that she will help confirm if a
resident could help with chocolate sales at the Terrace Lodge bazaar.
W. Carmichael will also replenish chocolate bars for S. Leitch and J.
Chapman, but she will make a sign for most stores that the sales will wrap
up by Christmas. Staff will create a sign with names of the locations of the
stores with chocolates for sale.
8.2 February Gala update
J. Chapman stated that the Kinsmen have agreed to partner with us on
the gala, and that the rest of the update will be discussed in #10. Closed
Meeting Items.
8.3 Christmas ornaments sale
W. Carmichael provided an update that she has sold 3 ornaments, with
about 17 ornaments remaining.
8.4 Silent Auction at Terrace Lodge
Councillor Giguere provided an update that several items were dropped
off during the weekend and that the official start date of the auction will be
December 1, 2023. If committee members have something to drop off,
there are still a few days to do so. Councillor Giguere expressed thanks
for all the items already donated by committee members and the
Springfield Swans.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
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10. CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
Moved by: Sarah Leitch
Seconded by: Wendy Carmichael
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RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in
accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under
Municipal Act Section 239 (2):
Closed Meetinq Item #1 - Donor Outreach Update
(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees.
Motion Carried.
10.1 Donor Outreach Update
11. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT
Moved by: Councillor Giguere
Seconded by: Amarilis Drouillard
RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report, and that the confidential Donor
Outreach Update be received for information.
Motion Carried.
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Terrace Lodge Fundraising Committee will meet again at the call of the
Chair.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Wendy Carmichael
Seconded by: Amarilis Drouillard
RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 5:19 pm to meet again at the call of the
Chair.
Motion Carried.
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Manager of Administrative
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Chair