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PICKERING TÅ’vNSHIP MUSEUM BOARD
A meeting of the Pickering Township
Museum Board was held on Thursday,
July 13th 1972, at 8.00 p.m. at the
Municipal Building.
PRESENT:
!~u H. Cook - Chairman
)Jr. R. Hiller - þ"dministrator
rlr. Bill Clark
fiIrs. Vl. Earle
Hr. D. HcLean
JYì.x. M. Parkin
~ir. N.C. Marshall - Secretary
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1. MINUTES-
On motion of f·irs. Earle, seconded by I'Ú". !·icLean and carried
the minutes of the meeting of June 8th 1972 were adopted.
The Chairman extended the appreciation of the group to the
Administrator for the enlightening tour of the Museum property
that had taken place during the latter part of June.
2. ACCOUNTS-
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Clark and carried,
the accounts as submitted by the Secretary were approved.
3. ADMINISTRATOR I S REPORT -
Mr. Ken Lye of the Sir John A. MacDonald School has asked
whether it would be possible for the Museum to have conducted
tours of the property on the two days immediately preceding
History in Action. In this way many of -the displays would
be ready and a number of the engines and pieces of machinery
set up for the festivities. The children would have a much
better understanding of the various display items if they
could see it in this form. He anticipated approximately 600
children touring the property during the two day period.
- It was suggested that perhaps the two days could be extended
for a further two days following the History in Action festivities
and thus permit a more leisurely tour for the children.
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On motion of ~~. Parkin, seconded by 11rs. E~rle, it was agreed
that the Administrator be authorized to expend such funds as
are necessary to complete arrangements for conducting tours
for the Township school children of the Museum property on the
two days before and the two days following the History in Action
weekend.
CARRIED
Speaking to activities at the Museum in general Mr. i1iller
reported the following:
painting of the church to be completed in several weeks
when the new wood is dry.
the hotel is almost finished
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the decoration of the Cole House is complete and
period furnishings are being provided for the building
the men are starting the "lood shed behind the Uuseum
building property and the footings are poured. r1ro Hope
has agreed to layout the building for the men and assist
them with the roof
Hotel - arrangements should be made for furnishing the
building and a decision reached as to whether or not the
picture gallery is to be located in this facility
padlocks are required for the various display cases with
approximately eight needed
posters advertising History in Action Day should be
available well in advance, preferably in the early part
of August.
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Mr. Craig Taylor of the C.B.C. contacted the Secretary with
the request that the various pieces of machinery utilizing
steam be activated for a C.B.C. special dealing with the
Industrial Revolution and in particular the part steam played
in ito They are prepared to assume any cost involved in this
and he hoped that arrangements could be completed to provide
a display including activities similar to those found on
History in Action.
On motion of }'æ. McLean, seconded by Mrs. Earle and carried
it was agreed that the Administrator be authorized to complete
arrangements that will provide the activities required by the
CoB.C. in filming their Special on the Industrial Revolution.
It was suggested that rather than asking for a donation from
the C.B.C. that possibly they might utilize short film strips
taken during the current filming as well as others taken on
earlier filmings at the property in an attempt to advertise
the Museum property and in particular the festivities of
History in Action. These film clips could be shown at key
times such as following major news broadcasts.
5. HISTORY IN ACTION -
Noting the problems that had occurred last year in allocating
space for the various demonstrators, the group reaffirmed its
position that the allocation of space for the demonstrators
is to be carried out by Mr. McLean. It was agreed that a
list of proposed demonstrators should be submitted to him in
the very near future in order that he could work out the
appropriate space allocation. In this manner, if there were
too many domonstrators for the space available, the number of
demonstrators asked to participate could be reduced. In
connection with the bake sale it was suggested that the
Historical Society be asked to assume total responsibility
for this. In this connection it was suggested that perhaps
the kitchen in the hotel might be an ideal location for
combining the bake sale and the tea with a demonstration of
baking bread being carried out at the same time.
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Another suggestion made was that possibly a program could
be prepared to be handed out at History in Action.
6. GENERAL·~
Mrs. Earle remarked on the success of the Museum float in
the July 1st Parade at Ajax. She asked that a letter of
thanks be extended to ~1r. Ken Balsdon for providing the float.