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ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Animal
Shelter
ROLL CALL
Present: Colleen Cochrane
Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Services Officer
Dr. J. Holt
Don MacArthur, Councillor
Tara Stocker
Nick VanSeggelen
Donna MacKay, Secretary
Absent Were: Peter Klose, Animal Cat World
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Dr. Bill Mingram
Nick VanSeggelen chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Don MacArthur, seconded by Laurie Davis
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held
on September 10, 2002 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. PHOTOS WITH SANTA— DECEMBER 8TH
Photos with Santa will be held at Pet Smart on Sunday, December 8th and
require volunteers to help with this event. Tara and Nick have agreed to
volunteer from 10 — 2 and Laurie from 2 — 5.
3. FUNDRAISING FOR SHELTER — REPORT CLD-48-02
Family Safety Day: Clarington Emergency Services invited the Clarington Animal
Shelter to man a booth at their annual Family Safety Day. Mary Jane Bacon, her
son and Colleen from the Committee manned the booth. The display was
extremely well attended and staff distributed approximately 400 colouring books
and pamphlets.
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Pet Valu BBQ: Also on September 28, 2002 there was the Pet Valu
Barbeque. A member of Staff, Karen Lyle, along with a co-op student attended
for the purpose of raising funds for the Clarington Animal Shelter. Local artist,
Pat Livingston donated posters for sale at this event and the proceeds were also
donated to the Animal Shelter.
4. PURCHASE OF COMBINATION 19" TV/VCR
TVNCR for Shelter was purchased for in house education sessions and to
be utilized in Shelter tours. Beaver group attended Shelter on
November 9th and a picture was circulated to committee of the group and of the
items donated from the group. There is also a Girl Guide Group interested in a
tour of the Shelter.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sheila circulated a picture of new awnings at the Shelter and also noted that
the new cat cages will arrive within the month.
Discussions were held regardinq the Oshawa Humane Society and how it is run.
There is a report going to the December 2na GP&A explaining. They are totally
dependent on fundraising events and receive no money from head office. Any
ideas for fundraising events for the Oshawa Humane Society would be greatly
appreciated. Sheila mentioned the Humane Society have fundraising events
already listed for which anyone may volunteer their help. Sheila will find out
when these events are occurring.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Colleen stated she is still not sure the public knows what the Shelter does.
Sheila will draft an information sheet explaining Animal Shelter services for the
committee. Discussion was held whether to place in-tax bills for distribution but
will have to have approval.
Dr. Holt interested in what the committee's mandate will be from now on.
Discussion was held and mandate will be responsible dog/cat ownership and get
the word out to the residents.
Moved by Don MacArthur, seconded by Dr. Holt
THAT the committee draft a brochure of responsible pet ownership and shelter
services within Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
NEXT MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003, 2:15 — PLANNING BOARDROOM
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