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03 - May 16, 2022 Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee Agenda Package°'.„v�y�Uliia l rri Pr gry ss we. bV Notur¢, Corporation of the County of Elgin TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE AGENDA For Monday, May 16, 2022, 7:00 P.M. 15t Meeting Called to Order 2nd Approval of the Agenda 3rd Adoption of Minutes — February 7, 2022 and notes from March 7, 2022 4th Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest 5th Delegations - none. 6th Briefings 6.1 Donation Update — Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer (to be circulated) 6.2 Revised Terms of Reference and Committee recruitment 7th Fundraising Strategies 2022 7.1 Web site update / status 7.2 Action items from February meeting — updates from members 7.3 New strategies: events to attend, promotional materials needed 8th Other Business 8.1 Warden's Charity Gala: Results 8.2 Welcoming New Committee Member: Amarilis Drouillard 9th Correspondence — none. 10th Closed Session 10.1 Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees — Donor Outreach Update 11th Motion to Rise and Report 12th Date of Next Meeting 13th Adjournment VIRTUAL MEETING: IN -PERSON PARTICIPATION RESTRICTED NOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Please click the link below to watch the Council Meeting: Accessible formats available upon request. Page 1 February 7, 2022 Corporation of the County of Elain TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MINUTES For Monday, February 7, 2022, 7:OOp.m. The Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee met this 7t" day of February 2022. The meeting was held in a hybrid in-person/electronic format with Committee Members and staff participating as indicated below. Attendees: Dominique Giguere, County of Elgin Councillor, Chair (in -person) Pete Barbour, Town of Aylmer Councillor (electronic) Jamie Chapman, Community Member (electronic) Kay Haines, Community Member (in -person) Jim Jenkins, Community Member (electronic) Ruth Anne Perrin, Community Member (electronic) Richard Kisuule, Community Member (electronic —joined meeting in progress) Staff: Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services (electronic) Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk (in - person) Jennifer Ford, Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer (electronic) Tanya Noble, Manager of Program Therapy Services (electronic) Regrets: Fiona Wynn, Councillor, Municipality of Central Elgin Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 9.00 a.m. with Councillor Giguere in the Chair. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by: Kay Haines Seconded by: Pete Barbour RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the February 7, 2022 meeting be approved as presented. Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Dominique Giguere, Chair X TOTAL 6 0 0 - Motion Carried. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by: Jim Jenkins Seconded by: Ruth Anne Perrin Page 2 February 7, 2022 RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on November 15, 2021 be adopted. Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Dominique Gi uere, Chair X TOTAL 6 0 0 - Motion Carried. Richard Kisuule joined the meeting at 7.05 p.m. 4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 5. DELEGATIONS Page 3 February 7, 2022 6. BRIEFINGS 6.1 Donation Update — Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer The Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer presented an update on the status of total donations outstanding, pledged, and received to date as well as total costs incurred as it relates to the Terrace Lodge Fundraising Campaign (report attached). The Chair noted that the South Dorchester Optimist Club has committed to donating $8,500 towards the purchase of one (1) ABBY System. Moved by: Richard Kisuule Seconded by: Jamie Chapman RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Fundraising Financial Update" from the Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer be received and filed. Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Richard Kisuule X Dominique Gi uere, Chair X TOTAL 7 0 0 Motion Carried. 7. Review of Terms of Reference and Recommendations to Council The Committee reviewed the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee Terms of Reference and discussed expanding the Committee membership to include representation from each Elgin County municipality, with the quorum remaining at five (5) members. Moved by: Kay Haines Seconded by: Jamie Chapman RESOLVED THAT the Committee recommend that County Council amend the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee Terms of Reference in order to add members and to include one (1) member from each Elgin County municipality; and Page 4 February 7, 2022 THAT the quorum for the Committee remain at five (5) members. Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Richard Kisuule X Dominique Gi uere, Chair X TOTAL 7 0 0 Motion Carried. 8. FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES 2022 8.1 Review of Catalogue Wish List and Theme The Committee discussed the next Campaign Theme and the status of the Wish List. The next campaign will focus on recreation items. The Chair noted that the catalogue will be updated over the next few months to include updated prices and new items. The Committee consented to preparing hard copies of the catalogue for distribution to potential donors. The Committee discussed advertising and donor recognition strategies including creating advertising that highlights donors, lawn signs or buttons indicating "I donated to Terrace Lodge", and donor recognition through the use of the electronic scrolling sign in front of Terrace Lodge. The Chair asked that the Committee brainstorm advertising strategies for the next meeting. 8.2 Campaign Target The Chair recommended that the campaign target remain at $675,000 for now, with potential adjustments in the future after the campaign wish list is updated. 9. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DRAFT REPORT The Committee reviewed a draft Annual Report highlighting the Committee's work in 2021. Committee members are asked to submit a testimonial and headshot to include in the Annual Report. R. Kisuule recommended including a page with photos highlighting the construction progress. A final draft of the report will be circulated to the Committee once available. Page 5 February 7, 2022 10. OTHER BUSINESS 11. CORRESPONDENCE None. 12. CLOSED SESSION Moved by: Jamie Chapman Seconded by: Kay Haines RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section (2): (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees — Donor Outreach Update (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees — Committee Member Survey Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Richard Kisuule X Dominique Gi uere, Chair X TOTAL 7 0 0 - Motion Carried. 13. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT Moved by: Pete Barbour Seconded by: Kay Haines RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report; and THAT the results of the Committee Survey be received and filed; and THAT the confidential report titled "Donors Approached" from the Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk be received and filed. Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Richard Kisuule X Dominique Gi uere, Chair X TOTAL 7 0 0 - Motion Carried. 14. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Page 6 February 7, 2022 The Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee will meet again on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 7.00 p.m. 15. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Jim Jenkins Seconded by: Jamie Chapman RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 8.20 p.m. to meet again on March 7, 2022. Recorded Vote Yes No Abstain Kay Haines X Ruth Anne Perrin X Pete Barbour X Jim Jenkins X Jamie Chapman X Richard Kisuule X Dominique Gi uere, Chair X TOTAL 7 0 0 Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer. - Motion Carried. Dominique Giguere, Chair. a'a:�o'essq a+e by Nakjrea RECOMMENDATION: REPORT TO TERRACE LODGE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE FROM: Jennifer Ford, Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer DATE: February 03, 2022 SUBJECT: Fundraising Financial Update 1 THAT the February 03, 2022 report titled, Fundraising Financial Update, submitted by the Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer, be received and filed for the Committee's information. INTRODUCTION/DISCUSSION/FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The Committee last received an updated report up to and including November 12, 2021. Since that time, the year end has passed and an increase of $51,070 closes out the year end report below showing revenue received at $131,788, pending Revenue and pledges sitting at $138,000, and expenses at $17,674 for a net expected revenue of $252,114. Since the year end, there has been little activity with a change of $150 of income which will be included in reporting at the next committee meeting. Donau ns Re eived for Terrace Lodge Fundratsing as at Die ember 3,1, 2021 REVENUE (O natian. to date), Received 1utstan in Cash/Cheque y228 13,000 Iredllt alyd 27,280, Donations Prior to Cann all In Start 8„105 Pledges (Expected "allue) 45,150 125,000, IIIn Kind Donations 2' Tatal Donations 131,788 138N0001 .EXPENSES Paid Outstanding Fees crediit calyd 624 Fundralisling Consultants 4,5010 II Ina e 2„719 Meeting Roolm Relnt'all 150, IIIn Kind Purchases 25 Advertising and RIrolrnotioln 9,656 Tatal Expenses 17,674 - TotaI D`o,nat,fo,nS t°Gwards wca m pali n 252,11 (N Ln C7) 0 U-) 0 TF 6 c7i, C4 Ln C� In Ln "101, 3: m 0 000 0 46 C4 C� U') 00 L. r4 r4 U') r4 00 *0 m ui kc) Ln 00 Ln C4 oo o in q in 00 o a) q in ko Rt Rt r4 rq rq u') ir-A t-I ko 1, T-I 1, G) M +0 m 0) m d. C: 0 Ln 4-j 0 ro ro 76- E 0 4-1 Ln C: 07 (n CL 0 0) Ln Li 0 -�-j 0 u E X C: 0 0 0 u bj� *0 LW ro U r- 0 — m o C) m a m .7 n m u 0 u LO C: A= > m M 0) " 0 0 0) 0) 490 u uLiC: IR CD C5 IR C5 IR 00 IR C14 U° a) a) a) 0 0 0 0 +1 a) (D 0 0 0 E m u 0 4- 0 IR 3 GNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Serving Elgin Growing Elgin Investing in Elgin ® Ensuring alignment of ❑ Planning for and ® Ensuring we have the necessary current programs and facilitating commercial, tools, resources, and services with community industrial, residential, and infrastructure to deliver programs need. agricultural growth. and services now and in the future. ❑ Exploring different ways of addressing community need. ® Engaging with our community and other stakeholders. ❑ Fostering a healthy environment. ® Enhancing quality of place. LOCAL MUNICIPAL PARTNER IMPACT: IR•1z COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: ® Delivering mandated programs and services efficiently and effectively. The above financial report is provided for information and year end information. A comprehensive 2022 report will be provided at the next meeting. CONCLUSION: The reports presented are submitted to the Committee for their information, review and comment. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Jennifer Ford Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer Approved for Submission Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 March 7, 2022 Corporation of the County of Elain TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION NOTES For Monday, March 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m. The Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee met this 7t" day of March 2022. The meeting was held virtually via Webex. Quorum was not achieved. Attendees: Dominique Giguere, County of Elgin Councillor, Chair (in -person) Pete Barbour, Town of Aylmer Councillor (electronic) Jamie Chapman, Community Member (electronic) Jim Jenkins, Community Member (electronic) Staff: Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services (electronic) Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk (in - person) Jennifer Ford, Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer (electronic) Tanya Noble, Manager of Program Therapy Services (electronic) Christine Leonard, Administrator, Terrace Lodge Regrets: Fiona Wynn, Councillor, Municipality of Central Elgin Kay Haines, Community Member Ruth Anne Perrin, Community Member Richard Kisuule, Community Member Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 7.00 p.m. with Councillor Giguere in the Chair. The Chair introduced Christine Leonard, Administrator at Terrace Lodge. 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA �Gm 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES None. Page 2 March 7, 2022 4. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 5. DELEGATIONS None. 6. BRIEFINGS 6.1 Donation Update — Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer The report from the Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer is deferred until the next meeting. 6.2 Revised Terms of Reference and Committee Recruitment The Chair informed the Committee that County Council approved the Committee's request to expand the membership to all local municipalities. The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk is preparing letters that will be sent to the Local Municipal Partners requesting each municipality to fill the vacancy with either a local Councillor, or a community member. Letters will also be sent to Councils that have a representative on the Committee thanking them for their participation and support. J. Chapman inquired about the Committee appointment process for Community Members. The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk confirmed that there is an application form that a community member can submit to the Committee for review. The Committee is responsible for recommending the appointment to County Council. The Chair noted that the link to the application form will be available through social media, and Committee members can also forward the link to the application to interested community members. 7. Fundraising Strategies 7.1 Website Update/Status The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk has updated the website to focus on recreation items. Work continues on the development of a list of all items that are available that will be posted on the website. 7.2 Action Items from February 7, 2022 Meeting — Updates from Members The Chair noted that the Annual Report was approved by County Council at the February 22, 2022 meeting. The Committee members have a copy to Page 3 March 7, 2022 send to past donors as an update in order to keep donors engaged and updated in the campaign progress. At the last meeting, the Committee agreed to purchase holders for the legacy brochures that will be displayed at Terrace Lodge, Libraries, and Funeral Homes. The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk and the Manager of Program and Therapy Services will work together to order holders of appropriate sizing. The Committee discussed sending letters to suppliers/vendors of the Homes and County inviting them to donate to the Campaign. The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk will prepare the letter and send to the Director of Homes and Seniors Services for distribution. 7.3 New Strategies, Events to Attend, Promotional Materials Needed The Committee continued the discussion of attending local events to promote the campaign. The Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk will get a list of upcoming events from the County's Economic Development and Tourism department, The Committee will discuss strategies at the next meeting. 8. OTHER BUSINESS None. 9. CORRESPONDENCE �Gm 10. CLOSED SESSION None. 11. MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT None. 14. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee will meet again on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 7.00 p.m. 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7.23 p.m. Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer. Page 4 March 7. 2022 Dominique Giguere, Chair. fff Prugressive by Nature RECOMMENDATION: REPORT TO TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE FROM: Councillor Dominique Giguere, Chair — Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee DATE: May 2, 2022 SUBJECT: Warden's Charity Gala THAT the report titled "Warden's Charity Gala" dated May 6, 2022 from the Councillor Giguere, Chair— Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Committee be received and filed. INTRODUCTION: On April 29, 2022, Warden Mary French hosted a Charity Gala in support of the Terrace Lodge Fundraising Campaign at the Old Town Hall in Aylmer, Ontario. The event successfully raised $27,757 towards the campaign. A press release issued on Friday, May 6, 2022 announced a total of $27,500 raised, however, the event has received more donations from generous donors and sponsors since that date. DISCUSSION: The Warden's Charity Gala featuring the `These Hands' Art Show and Auction raised an impressive $27,757 in support of the Terrace Lodge Fundraising Campaign. The event was held at the Aylmer Old Town Hall on April 29, 2022 and featured the photography included in the `These Hands: Touching Memoirs of Seniors in Our Community' book. The book features curated black and white photographs of the hands of 56 Long -Term Care Homes residents and community members. The accompanying stories provide a glimpse into the lives of these residents, and Gala attendees were provided the opportunity to bid on select photographs from the book to support the campaign. The event would not have been possible without the generous support of the following sponsors: • MMMC Architects — Platinum Sponsorship - $4,500 • L360 Architecture — Platinum Sponsorship - $4,500 • Medavie Health Services — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 • Forth Rail Management — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 • Mosey & Mosey Benefit Plan Consultants — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 2 • Spriet Associates — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 • Stringer LLP — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 • Graham Scott Enns — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 • D. Grant Construction Ltd. — Gold Sponsorship - $1,500 • Johnson Controls — Silver Sponsorship - $500 • Vida Dietetics — Silver Sponsorship - $500 • Kaizen Food Service Planning — Silver Sponsorship - $500 • Medline Canada — Silver Sponsorship - $500 • Minerva Art Gallery - $2,500 Additionally, the event received a donation of four (4) Clark McDougall prints for the silent auction from the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre valued at $2,100. Ticket sales totalled $3,825, and the silent auction proceeds totalled $2,450. The cash bar at the event raised $471. A complete breakdown of the event expenses and revenue is attached to the report as Appendix A. It is important to note that donations to the campaign event are still being received and a final total will be reported at a later date. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The proceeds from the Charity Gala will support the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Campaign's goal of raising funds towards value-added enhancements to the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Project. ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Serving Elgin Growing Elgin ® Ensuring alignment of ❑ Planning for and current programs and facilitating commercial, services with community industrial, residential, need. and agricultural growth. ® Exploring different ways of addressing community need. ® Engaging with our community and other stakeholders. ❑ Fostering a healthy environment. ® Enhancing quality of place. Investing in Elgin ❑ Ensuring we have the necessary tools, resources, and infrastructure to deliver programs and services now and in the future. ❑ Delivering mandated programs and services efficiently and effectively. 3 CONCLUSION: Since 2019, the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee has worked hard to raise funds that will help purchase items to enhance the home -like quality of the redeveloped Terrace Lodge facility. The Warden's Charity Gala featuring the `These Hands' Art Show and Auction successfully raised $27,757 towards the campaign, proving that 2022 is off to a great start. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Councillor Dominique Giguere 0 Warden's Charity Gala Expenses I •OV • Bar 566.65 Wine/Glass Rental 324 Flowers 75.21 Music 500 Marketing 100 Catering, Tables, Linens 4681.31 Framing - Minerva Art Gallery 2411.42 Revenue Sponsorships & Donations 27,570 24,000 sponsorship donations 3,570 general donations received In -Kind Donation (STEPAC) 2,100 Ticket Sales 3825 Silent Auction 2450 Bar 471