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07 - October 3, 2022 Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee Agenda Package Corporation of the County of Elgin TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE AGENDA ForMonday, October 3, 2022 7:00 P.M. Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas ON st 1Meeting Called to Order nd 2Approval of the Agenda rd 3Adoptionof Minutes–August 22, 2022 th 4Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest th 5Delegations th 6Briefings 6.1Donation Update – Director of Financial Services (to be circulated) th 7Fundraising Strategies 2022 7.1Events Booth 7.2 Launch of Christmas Catalogue/Donor Recognition Event 7.3 Telethon th 8Other Business th 9Correspondence–none. th 10Closed Session 10.1Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Donor Outreach Update th 11Motion to Rise and Report th 12Date of Next Meeting th 13Adjournment NOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Please click the link below to watch the Council Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/ElginCountyAdmin/ Accessible formats available upon request. Page 1 August 22, 2022 Corporation of the County of Elgin TERRACE LODGE REDEVELOPMENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MINUTES For Monday, August 22, 2022, 7:00p.m. nd The Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committeemet this 22day of August 2022.The meeting was held at the Masonic Centre of Elgin, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas in a hybrid format with Committee members and staff participating as indicated below: Attendees: Dominique Giguère, Elgin CountyCouncillor, Chair (in-person) Amarilis Drouillard, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Councillor (in-person) Kay Haines, Community Member (in-person) Jim Jenkins, Community Member (virtual) Richard Kisuule, Community Member(virtual) Jamie Chapman, Community Member (in-person) Staff:Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services (virtual) Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services(virtual) Tanya Noble, Manager of Program &Therapy Services(virtual) Jenna Fentie, Manager of Administrative Services (in-person) Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator(in-person) Regrets:Fiona Wynn, Councillor, Municipality of Central Elgin Pete Barbour, Town of Aylmer Councillor Ruth Anne Perrin, Community Member Brigette Clark-Carmichael, Community Member Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer Christine Leonard, Administrator, Terrace Lodge 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. withCouncillor Giguère in the Chair. 2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Moved by:Amarilis Drouillard Seconded by:Jamie Chapman RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the August 22, 2022 meeting of the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee be approved as presented. - Motion Carried. Page 2 August 22, 2022 3.ADOPTIONOF MINUTES Moved by: Kay Haines Seconded by:Jamie Chapman RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on July 18, 2022be approved. - Motion Carried. 4.DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None. 5.DELEGATIONS None. 6.BRIEFINGS 6.1Fundraising Financial Update – Director of Financial Services The Director of Financial Services presented the report updating the Committee on the amount of funds received since the Committee’s last meeting (attached). Moved by:Richard Kisuule Seconded by:Jim Jenkins RESOLVED THAT the report titled “Fundraising Financial Update” from the Director of Financial Services datedAugust 20, 2022 be received and filed. - Motion Carried. 6.2Overview of 2022 Items to be Purchased: Recreation Programming The Manager of Program & Therapy Services provided an overview of items that are available for purchase during the recreation-themed campaign. K. Haines inquired about the pricing of some of the items and asked whether items will be locally sourced. The Manager of Program & Therapy Services noted that some of the items have specialized features that adds to the cost, such as specialized grips, the abilityto be washed in an industrial dishwasher, etc. The Chair noted that during the time of procurement, considerations will be given to locally sourcing the items. R. Kisuule inquired about the plans for the pool at Terrace Lodge. The Manager of Program & Therapy Services noted that there are plans to use it again in the future for programming, but circumstances are unknown at this Page 3 August 22, 2022 time. 7.Fundraising Strategies 7.1Events Booth Chair Giguère provided an update on the events attended so far by the Committee. The Chair thanked the Aylmer Express for the quick turnaround of the design and production for the items for the booth. The colouring kit proved to be a success and of interest to children and families. The glitter tattoo station was very popular. A thank you note will be sent to Dotsy the Clown for the donation of the stencils, and to Keri for the generous donation of her time at the Aylmer Fair. Committee members will coordinate attendance and logistics for the remaining events. 7.2Launch of Christmas Catalogue/Donor Recognition Event The Committee discussed ideas for a Donor/Committee Member Recognition event. Suggestions included hosting a live and silent auction, a sneak peek of the construction either through a pre-recorded video or live viewing, or photos of the progress for viewing. The Director of Homes and Seniors Services will inquire about filming the construction and report back to the Committee. The Committee considered holding an event at a local hall with refreshments. Staff will gather pricing for different locations within the County. 7.3Telethon R. Kisuule will continue to work on the proposal to hold a Telethon in 2023. 8.OTHER BUSINESS The Committee discussed providing a concrete example of adesired item at the event boothin order to generate more donations. The Manager of Program & Therapy Services suggested having one of the interactive therapy animals at the booth, and will put together a package for the event kit. 9.CORRESPONDENCE None. 10.CLOSED SESSION Moved by:Jamie Chapman Seconded by:Kay Haines RESOLVED THAT we do now move into closed session in accordance with Municipal Act Section 239 (2) to discuss the following matters: Page 4 August 22, 2022 In-Camera Item #1 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Donor Outreach Update In-Camera Item #2 (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria, or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board – Funding Strategy - Motion Carried. 11.MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT Moved by: Amarilis Drouillard Seconded by:Richard Kisuule RESOLVED that we do now rise and report. - Motion Carried. Moved by:Jim Jenkins Seconded by: Jamie Chapman RESOLVED THAT the confidential reportfrom the Manager of Administrative Services be received and filed. - Motion Carried. 14.DATE OF NEXT MEETING The Terrace Lodge Redevelopment FundraisingCommittee will meet again at the call of the Chair. 15.ADJOURNMENT Moved by:Jim Jenkins Seconded by:Richard Kisuule RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 8:27 p.m. - Motion Carried. ______________________________________________________________ Julie Gonyou,Dominique Giguère, Chief Administrative Officer. Chair. 1 REPORT TO TERRACE LODGE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE FROM:Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer DATE:August 20, 2022 SUBJECT:FundraisingFinancial Update RECOMMENDATION: THAT the August 20, 2022report titled, Fundraising Financial Update, submitted by the Director of Financial Services/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 July 15, 2022. This report indicates that theoverallfundraising totalhas increased by $3,815since the last report. 2 Update Long Term Plan – upplemental Reporting SThe August financials show that a pledge was received as expected and some additional expenses were incurred as events are planned for the summer. 3 ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: Serving ElginGrowing ElginInvesting 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 Fostering a healthy Delivering mandated programs ways of addressing environment. community need.and services efficiently and effectively. Enhancing quality of Engaging with our place. community and other stakeholders. LOCAL MUNICIPAL PARTNER IMPACT: None COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: The above financial report is provided as an update on the actualsreceived for the TL fundraising campaign only.There has been no Capital spend related to the campaign donations at this time. CONCLUSION: The report presented issubmitted to the Committee for their information, review and comment. All of which is Respectfully Approved for Submission Submitted Julie Gonyou Chief Administrative Officer Jennifer Ford Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer