HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 13, 1971
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TOWNSHIP OF PICKERING MUSEUM BOARD
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A meeting of the Pickering Township
Museum Board was held on TUESDAY,
the THIRTEENTH day of APRIL, 1971
at EIGHT p.m. at the Municipal Build-
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PRESENT: Mr. H. Cook, Chairman
Mr. W. Clark
Mr. R. Freeman
Mr. D. McLean
Mr. R. Miller
Mr. 'i:i. Earle
Mrs. D. Earle
t1r. N. Marshall (arrived 10:15 p.m.)
1. MINUTES-
On motion of Mr. l-icLean, seconded by Mr. Earle and carried
unanimously the minutes of the March 9th meeting were
approved.
2. ACCOUNTS-
On motion of Mr. t-tiller, seconded by Mr. McLean and carried
unanimously it was approved that the payment of $150.00 to
Mr. Thornbeck, Tyrone, Ontario, be made as soon as possible.
This sum is for the re-saw.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES -
a)
SOUVENIRS -
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Mr. & Mrs. Earle had investigated the Irwin Specialties
items and recommended the purchase of some lamps and
some assorted items. As there was a rather poor
selection of items suitable to the Museum, Mr. & Mrs.
Earle also suggested that they investigate items from
the G. PIitz Co.
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Moved by Mr. Freeman, seconded by Mr. Clark that
Mr. & Mrs. Earle order one dozen boxes of lamps and
one half gross of assorted items from Irwins and also
bring samples of items from the G. PIitz Co. to the
next meeting.
CARRIED.
b) Mr. Cook had obtained samples of candies from the
Le Fevre Co. These candies in packets selling for
25¢ are available at $2.10 per dozen packets.
Moved by Mrs. Earle, seconded by Mr. Clark that
Mr. Cook purchase a trial assortment of candies for
the Sales Desk.
CARRIED.
c) WIRING-
Mr. Cook had the wiring checked and it is suitable.
Mr. Miller is to contact Mr. Carruthers for his help
and Ontario Hydro for their approval. The work will
start as soon as the ground dries out.
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d) PUBLICITY-
Messrs. Earle, Miller and McLean presented a sample
folder for approval. It was suggested that words to
the effect that 1I...this Museum has attempted to
preserve buildings and items typical to the life of
this areall be included in the pamphlet.
Moved by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Miller that 1,000
of the pamphlets be ordered from Pickering Litho-Print,
to be ready as soon as possible.
CARRIED.
e) MEETING WITH COm1CIL -
Mr. McLean expressed the feeling of Board members when
he stated that Mr. Cook's presentation to Council was
well done. Mr. Cook said that he was most pleased
with the favourable reaction received from Council
and the assurance that Council members backed the
Museum policies.
f) ANTIQUE PURCHASES -
Mr. Miller reported that he has not had any further
news on the saw mill. Apparently Black Creek Pioneer
Village is also interested in this item. Mr. Miller
will investigate further.
g) R.O.M. CASE -
Mr. Pilkey has been contacted regarding the repairs
to the display case. A bill has been forwarded for
payment.
h) BUSINESS TELEPHONE -
When Mr. Marshall arrived he informed the Board that
the matter of a telephone for the Museum is being
investigated. Such a telephone could be listed
under the Township numbers with an extension.
Mr. Marshall will report further at the next meeting.
4. NEW BUSINESS -
a) Mrs. Earle querried the possibility of the Museum
obtaining student help through the subsidized program
now under considera,tion by Council. Mr. Marshall
stated that the students hired must have a project
to carry out. He will investigate further.
b) HISTORY n'1 ACTION -
Mr. Cook appointed the following Committees to work
on History In Action preparations.
Demonstrators - Mrs. Earle
Publicity - Mr. Freeman & Mr. Earle
Machinery - Mr. Miller & Mr. Clark
Supervision of Houses- Mr. McLean
Refreshments - ~~. Cook
Parade - Mr. Marshall
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c) Moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Clark, that a
stairway be built in the Blacksmith Shop so that the
upper room can be utilized.
CARRIED.
d) Mr. Miller presented a report he had compiled on the
needs of the Museum. He felt an Administrator was
needed to supervise operation of the Museum.
Moved by Mr. Earle, seconded by Mr. Clark that
Mr. Miller be appointed Administrator for 1971 to
put the running of the Museum on a more efficient
basis.
CARRIED.
e) Mr. Miller suggested that because Mr. & Mrs. E. Brown,
Uxbridge, have helped the Museum a great deal in the
past, they should be offered any help, or items on
loan that they might need when having displays at their
own private museum. The Board approved this suggestion.
f) The next meeting of the Board, on Tuesday, May llth,
1971 will be held at the Museum at 7:30 p.m. to assess
what work needs to be done.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
DATED
Chairman
Secretary