C.A.M.P. Minutes – Wed. Dec. 17th, 2014, 7 p.m.
Alton Library
Mary Haslett welcomed everyone and gave an overview of the Dec. 4th OMB PreHearing Meeting that was held at the Town of Caledon Town Hall. Here are the key dates:
Jan. 26, 2015 – issues list prepared and submitted to OMB by Laura Bowman, CAMP’s legal counsel
Feb. 20, 2015 – witness list submitted to OMB
March 6, 2015 – 2nd OMB PreHearing Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Town of Caledon Town Hall, Caledon East
July 6, 2015 – OMB Hearing – over 15 consecutive days – place to be determined
Mary explained that, in preparation for the OMB Hearing, key experts have been/are being retained. The average cost for each expert is $25,000 each. C.A.M.P.’s fundraising is on-going to collect enough funds to pay for these and other OMB expenses (e.g. disbursements).
Mary acknowledged the donation of 100 signed limited edition prints (Print: “Side by Side” was displayed) by Canadian artist John Harrington. The pri nts are being given to all donations of $200.00 or more, effective Dec. 2014.
The group then discussed future fundraising events. It was suggested that CAMP try to host an event each month between January 2015 to June 2015. Here is a rough outline of events and possible timeframe for each:
Jan – no event planned – continue with door to door canvassing – John Harrington print as incentive
Feb – Lunch and Family Skate possibly hosted at Teen Ranch – Mary to contact
Mar – Euchre/Scrabble Tournament – Alton Legion or Bythia Seniors –
April – Earth Week/Day – movie at local cinema/theater show – proceeds to CAMP – Eileen Dyke to contact
May – plant sale/afternoon tea/fashion show
Jun – garage sale – Mary to contact
July – golf tournament – Orangeville Golf Club with Dinner? –
Other Fundraising Ideas:
button sales
Camp wear – t-shirts/hats
bottle drive –
scrap metal drive
farmers’ market – Aug
silent auction
nuit blanc
concert
car derby/enviro tour of Caledon
passport to restaurants in Orangeville and Alton
Barn Dance/Hawaiian dance/pub night/Joe Cocker
Mono Cliffs Inn – Pub night?
Bingo
Communication and Fundraising Appeal:
– town hall meetings – dates to be decided – Alton Mill? Bythia Seniors Centre in Orangeville?
– salons – dates to be determined
– on-going door to door canvassing
Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 21st, 2015, 7 p.m. at Alton Library
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