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REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Date:
General Purpose and Administration Committee
December 06, 2004 Resolution #: bPA- L{Cf"6-{)L(
Meeting:
Report #: cSD-19-04
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By-law #:
Subject:
clarington Sports Hall of Fame 2004 Induction Ceremony
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-19-04 be received for information.
Submitted by:
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Franklin Wu
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 On Saturday October 23'd, 2004, Clarington hosted the 2nd Annual Clarington
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation
Complex
1.2 There were 270 guests on hand to witness the induction of Fred Higginbotham,
Mary Jane Oke, and Steve West in the Athlete category; lrv McCullough and
Kendal Baseball Association in the Builder category; and Bowmanville Brookdale
Roses 1951 in the Team category.
2.0 COMMENTS
2.1 The Hall of Fame committee reviewed 48 nominations for induction received over
the last two years. As a reminder, a nomination remains active for five years from
the date of submission.
2.2 All nominations were reviewed to ensure potential inductees met all of the criteria
for induction. In an effort to ensure that the awards are inclusive, the committee
was also conscious of the following factors in determining their selections:
Geography - to ensure that inductees represent the breadth of the municipality
Age/Era - to ensure that inductees represent the history of sport in the
Community
- whether inductees are living or deceased
(if all the inductees have passed away, ticket sales would suffer)
- to ensure that both genders are represented
- to ensure there is a wide representation of sports
- to ensure Builders and Athletes are represented
Gender
Sport
Category
2.3 The Hall of Fame Committee is committed to delivering an event of exception
quality, which would demonstrate the appropriate respect and honour to all
inductees. It was always the desire of the committee that the Clarington Sports
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony would become 'the social event' of the Clarington
Sporting Community.
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2.4 In order to create a gala atmosphere, sky tracker lights were adjacent to the main
entrance and guests proceeded through the entrance canopy and red carpet where
they were greeted by two RCMP Officers and Community Service staff greeters
who directed them to the reception area. Seating arrangements were confirmed
with our Host and Hostess and name tags distributed to the inductees. Recreation
staff then ushered guests to their table.
2.5 A fine local group, the Chinzanos, provided background music during the cocktail
hour, and memorabilia displays celebrating the accomplishments of the inductees,
were arranged throughout the room.
2.6 In order to investigate different menu alternatives, a Request for Proposal was
issued for the catering services. These proposals were reviewed by Purchasing
and Committee representatives and the tender was awarded to Bunny's Food
Service. Further meetings with Bunny's representatives were held to ensure that
they were well aware of our expectations of the evening.
2.7 In a further effort to heighten the prestige of the Clarington Sports Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony, discussions were initiated with the Bowmanville Eagles Junior
"A" Hockey Club prior to the season, in the hopes of creating a Hall of Fame
Weekend. The Eagles were very supportive and scheduled Hall of Fame games on
the Friday night and Sunday afternoon of the Hall of Fame weekend.
2.8 The Eagles offered free admission to the Hall of Fame hockey games with the
purchase of a ticket for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The public could
then purchase an all inclusive ticket for $50.00 which give them admission to
two Eagles hockey games plus the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
2.9 The 2003 Inductees were introduced and honoured prior to the Friday night game,
followed by a ceremonial face off by representatives of the inductees. Similarly,
the 2004 Inductees were recognized prior to the Sunday afternoon game. Many
inductees participated in these events and were thrilled to be acknowledged and
involved in this way. Plans are already underway with the Eagles to expand on this
excellent partnership for next year.
2.10 The Clarington Sports Hall of Fame Committee and the Community Service
Department is indebted to the support and contributions of staff from several other
Departments within the Municipality. In addition, many members of the
Community Services Department team made exceptional contributions to the
success of the Hall of Fame evening.
2.11 Once again the volunteer Clarington Sports Hall of Fame committee consisting of
Bill Humber, Brad Kelly, Gail Preston, Ray Bester and Seth "Snuffy" Hunt worked
tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the ongoing success of the Hall of Fame.
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2.12 The Clarington Sports Hall of Fame would not be possible without the support of
the charter sponsors. Special thanks go to Ontario Power Generation, St. Mary's
Cement and the Municipality of Clarington for their commitment to the Clarington
sporting community and the Hall of Fame. Staff will continue to investigate other
sponsorship opportunities prior to the next event.
2.13 Nominations for the 2005 Clarington Sports Hall of Fame will be available in the
new year and nominations will close on June 17,2005. The 2005 Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday October 22nd, 2005 at the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex.
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