02 - February 22, 2021 Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee Discussion Notes1010
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Meeting: Terrace Lodge Redevelopment
Fundraising Committee
Date: February 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Attendees: Dominique Giguere, Deputy Mayor - Township of Malahide, Chair
Jim Jenkins, Community Member
Jamie Chapman, Community Member
Ruth Anne Perrin, Community Member
Staff: Katherine Thompson, Supervisor of Legislative Services
Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services
Regrets: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer
Kay Haines, Terrace Lodge Auxiliary
Fiona Wynn, Municipality of Central Elgin
Richard Kisuule, Community Member
Muriel Carrel, Community Member
Peter Barbour, Councillor — Town of Aylmer
DISCUSSION NOTES
The Committee did not achieve quorum and opted instead for an informal update/discussion.
1. Donation Update
The Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer presented an update on donations received so far.
2. Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Presentation
The Director of Homes and Seniors Services presented a PowerPoint update regarding the
redevelopment process at Terrace Lodge including a virtual walk-through of what the new facility
will look like upon completion. Staff were directed to share this presentation on
donatetoterracelodge.ca.
3. Follow-up: Terrace Lodge Fundraising Initiatives
Jim Jenkins has contacted the Dorchester Sign Post and the local reporter has agreed to interview
Councillor Giguere about the campaign for a story in the newspaper.
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As a result of COVID-19 and restrictions that are in place, it is going to be difficult to run traditional
fundraising events for quite some time. Councillor Giguere discussed a plan with the Committee to
utilize regular themed ads in the Aylmer Express to promote donations for particular types of items
at different times of the year e.g. Outdoor Items, Bedrooms, Lobbies etc. The first ad of the month
would be used to promote the theme and the second ad to thank donors and reinforce the theme.
Brainstorming for themes is ongoing and suggestions will be circulated.
Ruth Anne is working with the Aylmer Express to produce a simplified paper catalogue.
The group briefly discussed online bingos and 50/50 draws. These types of fundraisers are quite
popular right now as a result of COVID-19 driving fundraising online. The group decided to avoid
these types of fundraisers for the time being so that the campaign would not be competing with
other initiatives.
4. Next Meeting Date
Monday March 15, at 1:00 p.m. at a To -be -Determined location or electronically.