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REPORT
CORPORATE SERVICES
Meeting:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date:
May 6, 2002
Report #: COD-027 -02
File #: (V/{)/-BY-Iaw #:
Subject:
The Canadian Band Museum Proposal
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report COD-027-02 be received for information; and,
2. THAT Mr. David Climenhage be provided a copy of the report for his reference
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Submitted b. arie Marano Reviewed by: Franklin Wu,
Director of Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF cLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-0584
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REPORT NO.: COD-027-02
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BACKGROUND:
The mandate of the Communications & Tourism Office (CTO)- a division of the
Corporate Services Department - is to facilitate the development and promotion of tourism
opportunities within the Municipality of Clarlngton. To accomplish this, the Communications &
Tourism staff work with local committees and organizations intent on developing marketing
strategies to heighten their presence and visibility in the tourism marketplace. Tourism
promotion has many elements. As a tourist destination, Clarington (and it's numerous tourism
attractions/sites) is promoted through participation in selected shows and exhibits;
advertisements in selected publications (e.g. the Durham Region Visitor Guide);
production/publication of the Clarington Visitors Guide; and, online as a significant part of the
Municipality's website.
THE CANADIAN BAND MUSEUM PROPOSAL:
The proposal that was submitted to Council by Mr. David Climenhage described a
project that could have significant tourism potential. As such, the Canadian Band Museum-
when completed and operating - could become a part of the Clarington tourism "inventory" that
is promoted by the Communications & Tourism Office. As this is a private undertaking the
municipality is limited in it's involvement, however, this Office is prepared to work with the
project Committee to promote the project as a tourism entity. There is also expertise,
developing funding proposals for example, available within the Community Services
Department that could be accessed as required by Mr. Climenhage and/or his Committee.
SUMMARY:
The Canadian Band Museum proposal appears to indeed be unique. A brief search of
the internet did not find another operation of its kind in Canada. When it opens to the public it
will certainly have a positive effect on the influx of tourists to the Orono community and the
Municipality. It is recommended that Mr. Climenhage be advised that the Communications &
Tourism Office is available to assist whenever requested.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 -
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Mr. David Climenhage
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