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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD TUESDAY JULY 8, 2014
6:30PM ON-SITE
Present: (Voting) Kate Potter Brian Reid (Chair)
Michael Goleski Suzanne Land
Councillor Corinna Traill Melanie McArthur
Leo Blindenbach Karin Murphy
Regrets: Geoff James
Absent: Jim Cleland
Bonnie Seto
1.AGENDA
Additions
None
Acceptance of Agenda
MOVED SECONDED
: by Leo Blindenbach by Suzanne Land
THAT
: the agenda for July 8, 2014 be accepted
CARRIED
2. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Approval of Minutes
MOVED:SECONDED
by Kate Potter by Councillor Traill
THAT:
the minutes of June 10, 2014 be approved.
CARRIED
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3. ITEMS/UPDATES
Reptiles at Risk Outreach Program
Peter has confirmed that this program will not operate this year.
SWNA Photo Contest
There was some disappointment expressed about the lower number of entries this year. At
the same time, there was consensus that we continue to hold this event with the following
suggestions for change/improvement:
Begin promotion earlier and endeavour to include all seasons;
Consider a category where entrants take the same shot in different seasons;
Consider a category highlighting activities in SWNA;
Display winning photos AFTER the event and include copies on the kiosks at each
entrance;
Display ALL entries in the gallery and invite all entrants – do not announce the
winners until the evening of the event (this would require many additional frames
and additional time, etc.);
Try to avoid conflict with other events. It was understood that we are somewhat
dependent on the availability of the gallery;
Display winning photos elsewhere, including town halls in Bowmanville and
Newcastle;
Endeavour to get high schools, scouts, etc. involved.
It was further agreed that a subcommittee would review the above suggestions and others,
and report back by our September meeting. It was noted that we would need to begin
promotion shortly thereafter if we are to capture more seasonal shots.
The subcommittee at this time will consist of: Councillor Traill, Suzanne Land and Mike
Goleski.
Toronto Street Enhancement Project
Concern was raised by one committee member about using public lands for parking. After
some discussion, it was agreed that it was premature to make any type of motion or
recommendation until Peter has reported re: his discussions/research about the feasibility,
size, etc.
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Scavenger Hunt Update
Melanie and Kate reported that they have met since our last meeting. They provided their
ideas for a more “visual” interactive approach for children. Templates re: activities were
shown and will be provided to Peter for duplication. Posters will also be requested for
display/distribution.
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The date of this year’s event will be October 4 and will be promoted in conjunction with
the Newcastle Fall Fair. Time of day TBD.
The idea of having someone such as a teacher to be available to help facilitate participation
by the children was also discussed.
Peter will be asked about obtaining small prizes and about arranging notices for the local
paper.
Note: overall promotion may be done in conjunction with the organizers of the Newcastle
Fall Fair. Brian will provide Melanie and Kate with the name of the contact person(s) on the
above committee who looks after such things.
Other Business
Leo noted that a recent newspaper article indicated that local branches of the TD Bank have
funding available for tree planting projects. Peter will be asked to investigate.
Leo also inquired about the status of the Alberta-based tree planting scheme mentioned at a
previous meeting. Peter will be asked to provide an update at our next meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED: SECONDED
by Suzanne Land by Karin Murphy
THAT:
the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 7:00 PM
Notes prepared by: B. Reid