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2008 reportAFMHSociety.pdf
Fall Fair Photos
ACTORS WANTED!
10 Roles to be Cast!
Production for the City of Greater Sudbury Museums
“Cemetery Walk”
Is about to get underway – and the producers are
looking for local talent to cast in the roles of some of the area’s
celebrated, and historical figures
Auditions Will be Held
October 18th and 20th
Roles Include: A little known Mayor of Sudbury from the 1920s, an
Italian immigrant who came to the area as a young boy in the 1900s, a
Sudbury born NHL hockey player who led the first players strike, an
early Jesuit Priest, an adventurer who founded a Town that still carries
his name, a railway messenger boy who founded the Northern Ontario
Hockey Association, an innocent victim of a 1948 shoot-out, the first
permanent French-Canadian settler in Sudbury, a young woman who died of
a deadly illness in 1919, and an energetic woman who lived to be 103.
All Interested Parties Should Contact
James Fortin: Curator, City of Greater Sudbury Museums at 692-4448, or
by e-mail
Jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Where: Anderson Farm
Museum - Lively
When: Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission to this Community Event
Events include:
• Museum Tours 10:00 – 4:00
• Antique vehicle displays 10:00 – 4:00
• Wagon rides 11:00 - 3:30
• Snowy Acres Miniature Horses 12:00 – 3:00
• Sudbury & District Kennel Club Dog Agility Demonstration 1:00 – 2:30
• Farm goats 12:00 – 3:00
• Giant Pumpkin Competition – Registration ($ 2.00 fee) 11:00 – 12:00
Weigh-in & Judging 12:00 noon
Local Entertainment on the Main Stage with Host Scott Overton of A.M 790
CIGM
• Dale Pepin and Story Socks 11:00 – 12:00
• Thai Chi Society Demonstration 12:00 - 12:45
• Northern Gypsy/Singer Songwriter 1:00 - 1:45
• Tremonics 2:00 - 2:45
• Finn Knot 3:00 - 3:45
B.B.Q. Food may be purchased for lunch at a nominal fee from 11:00 until
sold out.
• Hamburgers
• Sausages
• Hot Dogs
• Beverages
Stable Building:
• Craft Vendors to be selling items in the Stable
• Information tables from various groups set up on site
Farm House:
• Demonstrations of weaving and spinning.
SUDBURY MUSEUMS:
The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museum, with the support of the 2008
Sudbury Mining Week Committee, is attempting to raise the necessary
funds to replace a Province of Ontario Provincial Heritage Marker that
marks the Discovery of the Sudbury Basin and rich mineral deposits that
resulted in the development of the City of Greater Sudbury.
With funds provided by the Sudbury Mining Week Committee, Heritage
Museums has published a previously unreleased collection of six
postcards featuring images of Sudbury area miners between 1904 and 1924.
All proceeds of the sales of postcards will go towards replacing the
Heritage Marker.
To see the images and ordering information for the postcards at
www.sudburymuseums.ca
Jim Fortin
Curator: City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museum
Minutes of May 26, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Lynn Quinn, Reg White, Brian King, Chris Anderson, and Ron Henderson.
Guests: Ron Nadjiwon and Kerry Mitchell.
Moved by Elsie seconded by Reg, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of April 28 meeting approved as amended. Moved by Mary, Seconded
Brian. Cd.
NEW BUSINESS:
A presentation by Kerry Mitchell and Ron Nadjiwon from Walden Art Club,
regarding the Mural Mosaic of the Anderson Farm barn. WAC donated the
mural to the AFMHS, proceeds to go to the stable building renovations,
if the committee chose to accept it. The mural will be on display at Tom
Davies Square as of June 7, 2008 (for the 125th Anniversary
Celebrations) and for two weeks following (arranged by WAC). Ron
Henderson will see if he can get that extended for a longer period of
time.
There was a discussion of having a media event at TD Square after the
7th of June, as an official handing over from WAC to AFMHS. Kerry
mentioned Channel 10 News is anxious to cover events involving the
mural, as they have been involved previously.
Various ways of fundraising with the mural were discussed. WAC would
like to see it kept together and displayed at the Farm, is possible. It
is hoped that there may be corporate sponsors willing to “buy” the
mural, to display at the Farm, with their name displayed as sponsors. If
there is no corporate entity willing to sponsor the entire mural, the
possibility of selling sponsorships for individual canvases was
discussed. Brian will approach Vale Inco to see if they are interested.
Chris suggested a wine & cheese auction, if we can get a number of
corporate sponsors interested.
Moved by Brian, second Chris, to accept the mural from WAC. Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
Motion: Elsie, second Reg, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: No correspondence.
Curator’s Report: Ron H. for Jim.
Ron will talk with Jim re. Scheduling the loft painting done, whether by
Walden Youth for Youth, or the woodworkers.
Ron’s goals for the summer:
1. Roofs – Ron met with Ed Vildas. The entire barn & milk house, and the
main house will be done, starting within the next two weeks, at a cost
of $110,000.
2. Barn loft – A helper was hired for the maintenance man; a lot of
stuff was cleaned out of the loft. Exhibits will soon be organized,
along with the interpretation.
3. Stable building – looking at 2009 for the fundraising and lobbying,
and 2010 for the renovation. The electrical improvements to the stable
will be done this year.
4. Fall Fair – one tour guide who attend Laurentian may be available.
The maintenance man will be onsite for the Fair.
5. Window replacement (farm house) – the funds are in the budget; will
proceed in the fall.
6. Copper Cliff wagon – The Dairy is still committed to supplying the
wood for repairs, and the CGS will pay the woodworkers to do the work.
The committee suggested a ‘Meet & Greet’ so that the AFMHS members could
meet the summer students, and the students would recognize the members
when they are onsite. Will have Tim Horton’s doughnuts, etc.
Ron and Jim will have to co-ordinate school groups coming through for
tours while the roofing contractors are working, in terms of safety
considerations.
Old Business:
1. Strategic Plan Meeting, Monday, June 9.
2. Finn Days – August 17th, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
3. Policy & procedures for booking site. Ron feels Jim can handle
booking the site without getting into complicated policy changes. Also
that it would not work well to have bookings done through the Citizen
Service Centre at the Library.
4. The parcel of land next to the Farm is already zoned as parkland, so
that anyone wanting to develop it would have to apply for a zoning
change.
5. Guard rails to the barn loft: Steve will make the necessary repairs
to temporarily make the railings safe.
Action Item List:
a. Walking Trail – reviewed with Deb McIntosh. There was a change at the
entrance, and the far end will have to have some large boulders
embedded, to prevent motorized vehicles from gaining access.
b. Stable – see Ron’s report.
c. Memory Garden Fundraiser – the dance was a success. Meadowbrook would
like to do them monthly. Sheila suggested one in the fall. As there is a
bit of money for the Memory Garden, Sheila would like to start with one
flowerbed. Tony Urbanski (landscaper) is helping with planning the
Memory Garden. It is thought that he might like to join the AFMHS board;
Brian will approach him.
d. Provincial Marker – Sheila has edited the text for the plaque, and
the supporting documentation for length. Les will put them in PDF format
& send to Jim.
e. Barn roof replacement – see above.
f. Sauna –Reg reported a possibility of getting wood from a clear cut
along Hwy. 69. The wood donation has not been finalized.
g. Barn loft displays – Work in progress. Ron would like it to be done
for June, but it may not be possible for work to be done inside while
work is proceeding on the roof. Les mentioned having a grand opening
when the barn loft displays are completed, with a BBQ, car wash, etc.
h. 2008 Fall Fair – The committee has met twice. Denise Duckett & Chris
Anderson will be doing a casino night on the Saturday. Brian is talking
with potential vendors, who will be charged $20 for a table, plus a
donation for the silent auction. We will be getting a portable stage
from one of the arenas. There will be wagon rides, with Wagon Wheel
Farm, and the Fire Dept. The Walden Seniors will be doing the BBQ.
i. Dairy wagon – deferred until other projects are done.
j. Garden shed – Reg still has to locate the lady who was interested in
donating.
k. Story time – Sheila & Mary have 2 Wednesdays lined up. (A singsong,
etc.) They will have the 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays in July, and the same in
August.
l. Creighton building – displays, floors, log repair. Reg talked with
Connie. It will have to wait until other projects are done & possible
funding in 2009 budget.
New Business: (continued)
1. The committee would like updates on admissions, to be able to gauge
public interest, and whether we are making progress.
2. It was suggested that tour guides should have nametags, as they don’t
have uniforms.
3. A question was raised about whether Anderson Farm pamphlets are being
worked on.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at
curator’s office
.
Adjournment.
ACTION ITEM
LIST 2008.doc
Ional Reed Trio Dance
Ional Reed Trio Dance on Sat. May 24 is
almost Sold Out! Only
16 Tickets left!
Great news for the Anderson Farm
Museum Heritage Society
fundraiser! Monies raised will fund the Memory Garden Project. For a
Ticket, call Mary Barr at 692-7109.
Minutes of April 28, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Claire Zuliani, Reg White, and Brian King.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Mary, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of March 31 meeting approved – Moved by Reg, Seconded Brian. Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
There was a discussion on the division of funds in the report. We will
be keeping designated funds separate form ‘operational’ funds. Proceeds
over and above expenses of Fall Fair could go into the Operational fund.
Claire suggested having a Revenue account for funds coming in.
Motion: Elsie, second Reg, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
amended. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: No correspondence.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
The Walden Youth for Youth has a goal of raising some money to offset
some of the costs of vandalism at the Farm. They will also be helping
with ongoing grounds clean up.
Six of the exhibition ‘nooks’ has been completed in the barn loft. Jim
asked for costs on that, to determine how to proceed.
There will be a total of 6 summer students, 4 at the Farm. There will be
a minimum of 2 onsite at a time. Open hours are 8:30am-4pm. At the end
of June, the Farm will be open 7 days/week.
In the event of the tipi needing to be moved, the people in that program
would be doing the moving.
Moved by Sheila, seconded by Lynn, to accept the report. Cd.
Old Business:
1. Claire will let us know when we can have another meeting to go over
the Strategic Plan, possibly first week in June, on a Wednesday evening.
2. Kinsmen dinner – Reg and his wife attended, as Sheila and Mary were
unable to attend. Reg feels the Kinsmen would be willing to help us out
if we need it.
3. Sheila and Mary have been working on plans for the Story time,
starting the second week in July, going for 6 weeks.
4. Reg reports that Copper Cliff Dairy said to send them the materials
(wood) bill for repairing the Copper Cliff wagon. It is possible the
woodworkers may be able to start this summer, after finishing other
projects (i.e. barn loft).
Action Item List:
a. Walking Trail – we will walk around the grounds and plan the location
of the trail, this Sat., 10 am.
b. Stable – Jeff Parry will have presentation for us at May or June
meeting.
c. Memory Garden Fundraiser – waiting for posters. Tickets will be
available at Meadowbrook, Real Wine in Time, Walden Seniors. It will be
held May 24, 7-10 pm, and will feature the Iona Reid Trio.
d. Provincial Marker – Jim has written the text for the plaque, and the
supporting documentation. This will come back to the committee for
approval. Jim just has to finish the bibliography.
e. Barn roof replacement – this will be put up for tender along with
other roofing projects.
f. Sauna – The woodworkers would like to do this in consultation with
Jim. Reg reported a possibility of getting wood from a clear cut along
Hwy. 69. He will check on what wood they will give us, how to get the
logs here, and where to store them. Claire suggests pursuing this in
earnest in the fall.
g. Barn loft displays – 6 units done, painting done by Walden Youth for
Youth. Electrician will start the week of April 28.
h. 2008 Fall Fair – confirmed $2500 from CGS. Jim will change the sign,
to say we are looking for volunteers for the Fair. Denise Duckett will
put on dance or casino night. Still has to book site (Kinsmen Hall or
arena).
New Business:
1. Discussion of parcel of land between the Farm and Anderson Drive.
Some belongs to CGS, some to school board. Sheila would like to see it
added (wood lot portion) to the Farm. Claire will find out how it is
zoned. Jim suggests we need a use for it, or we wouldn’t get it added.
We would be able to use it if we put part of the walking trail through
it.
2. Creighton Building – There is a plan in place to have Steve doing
some of the work on it: touching up the walls (dents, painting), etc.
3. Proper guardrails on ramp to barn loft – Claire will discuss with
Steve finding a temporary safety solution.
Next Meeting: May 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the Anderson Farm
Museum
.
Adjournment. Moved by Lynn, Cd.
ACTION ITEM
LIST 2008.doc
April curator's
report.pdf
ANDERSON FARM MUSEUM
and HERITAGE SOCIETY’S- 2008 FALL FAIR
WHERE: Anderson Farm Museum
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society has scheduled a Fall Fair
on Saturday, September 13th at the Anderson Farm Museum. We are actively
seeking volunteers to assist in organizing and running the event. Money
will be available for funding. Proceeds from the Fall Fair will be
directed towards projects at the Museum site through the Anderson Farm
Museum and Heritage Society.
We are looking for artists, musicians, 'traditional' craftsmen or
Community Organizations who are interested in joining with us in this
Community Event and individuals who want to get involved in the
community.
If you are interested in being part of our 2008 Fall Fair, please
contact Les Burford at 692-5530 or Mary Barr at 692-7109.
In the past, the Anderson Farm Museum Fall Fair has always been an
exiting and eagerly awaited fall event. The Anderson Farm Museum and
Heritage Society needs your help in making the 2008 Fall Fair a success.
Thank you…
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society
Minutes of March 31, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Ron Henderson, Chris Anderson, Reg White, and
Brian King.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Lynn, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of February 11 meeting approved – Moved by Sheila, Seconded
Elsie. Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
For next meeting, Mary will divide the report for reserve (designated)
funds to be shown separately.
Motion: Sheila, second Brian, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
presented. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: Lynn has been out of commission, so Les read the
following correspondence:
Email from Walden Art Club re. Mural Mosaic, Spring Show, and Club
history.
Minutes from Sudbury 125th Anniversary Committee.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
Discussion of costs for loft displays. Ron received approval in February
for $6000. Reg will need to build one display unit to determine costs.
No record of Motion to accept report as read.
Old Business:
1. Sauna project: Ron quoted Claire as saying there is no potential
donor. The woodworkers are willing to build one in the manner in which a
Finnish sauna would have been built. Reg indicated that they could make
it a research project. Elmer Virtanen (original owner of the one that
burnt down) may be a resource.
2. Barn roof: Ron will call Ed Vildas tomorrow to tell him to start the
tendering process.
3. Draft of Strategic Plan prepared by Claire. She will be at next
meeting. Motion to table until then for discussion, moved by Lynn,
seconded by Chris. Cd. It will be first on agenda. Committee asked to
email Claire with any questions, so she will be prepared to answer.
4. Stable renovations: Ron reported that Jeff Parry’s wife passed away,
so there will be a delay. Ron will contact him after he is back to work
(in a month or so).
5. Sheila presented the possibility of getting a historical marker put
up at the Farm. Jim will draft the 100 word text for the marker, and the
250 word supporting document for the next meeting. We will need a letter
of permission from the City, as well as a letter guaranteeing
maintenance of the marker.
6. Sheila informed the committee that there will be a dance May 24,
7-10pm, featuring the Iona Reid Trio. 120 tickets ($5) will be
available. The cost of the band will be $240, and the proceeds will be
designated to the Memory Garden.
New Business:
1.Moved by Sheila, seconded by Brian, to send 2 committee members to the
Kinsman Anniversary dinner, April 2/08. Cost of tickets $37.50 each. Cd.
Mary and Sheila will go.
2. Motion by Les, seconded by Mary, to donate $25 in memory of Charlie
Sanders, to the Sudbury District Archives Association. Cd.
3. Les will advertise on Walden-CAN website for Fall Fair volunteers.
Ron has approval from the City for $2500 for the Fair.
4. Les will set up an action item list for the next meeting, for items
that carry on from month to month.
5. At the next meeting, Sheila and Mary will expand on their idea for
weekly activities at the Farm (crafts, etc.) during the summer.
Next Meeting: April 28, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town
offices
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Adjournment. Moved by Elsie, Cd.
ACTION ITEM LIST 2008.doc
March curator's report.pdf
ANDERSON FARM MUSEUM AND
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Who We Are
2006
• Origins from the Walden CAN Heritage Committee established in 2006.
• Chair Marte Holuka – Representatives from Community groups &
interested citizens.
• Meetings through spring and summer of 2006
• Outcome was 17 recommendations to make the A.F.M. site a destination
for local and tourist visitation presented to the City of Greater
Sudbury Museum & Library Board and City Council.
Fall 0f 2006, the Walden CAN Heritage Task Force was formed.
Mandate:
• To facilitate the implementation of the Final Report of the Walden-
CAN Heritage Committee in cooperation and partnership with the City
Of Greater Sudbury Staff.
Goals:
1. To review the recommendations.
2. To separate the recommendations into Governance and Budget
subcategories.
3. To prioritize the recommendations in both the Governance and
Budget subcategories.
4. To develop a power point presentation for the January 22, 2006
public input session.
5. To develop an outline for our governance model.
Anticipated time line:
6 months
Action Plan:
1. To divide recommendations.
2. To prioritize recommendations.
3. To meet with City staff.
4. To discuss with City staff the implementation
Conclusion:
• Terms of Reference for an Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee agreed
to.
• First meeting of Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee in May of 2007.
Staff and Citizens working together!
2007
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
The Board consists of nine volunteers from the community and three City
of Greater Sudbury staff.
Ron Henderson - Director: Citizen Services, Library & Museum Systems,
Clair Zuliani - Manager, Library & Heritage Resources,
Jim Fortin – Curator.
List of Officers & Committee Members
Les Burford – President
Elsie Stephenson – Vice President
Lynn Quinn – Secretary
Mary Barr – Treasurer
Chris Anderson - Communication Director
Fund Raising Committee Projects Chair
Brian King Reg White Mary Barr
Sheila Prusila
ONE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER IS STILL REQUIRED!
Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Chairperson
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
All applications should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Committee and a short personal resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer as the need arises as related to
projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by
the Committee.
How are Appointments Made?
When the application deadline is reached, the Secretary of the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee will include all of the applications received
on the agenda of the next meeting. The Committee will vote on each of
the appointments after which a letter will be sent to all those who
applied to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Committee will be divided into three groups
of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring. In the case of
the initial or first committee, in order to start the rotation going,
group ‘A’ will serve for one (1) year; group ‘B’ will serve for two (2)
years and group ‘C’ will serve for three (3) years.
July 2007 - Name change from Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee to
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society to meet criteria to join the
Ontario Historical Society.
This allowed us to become a non-profit organization!
2008
On January 26, the Anderson Farm Museum Historical Society met with City
staff to form a vision for the development of Anderson Farm Museum.
The group agreed that the strategic plan should be developed around
realistic achievable goals focusing on repairs to the structures in the
short term and advancements in the longer term.
STRATEGIC PLAN FORMATION
1 – 3 year plan
- Replace/repair windows on the farmhouse
- Develop the loft of the barn for exhibit space
- Work on stable design for year round use
- Refurbish the Copper Cliff Dairy cart
- Fundraise to make repairs to the fencing in the corral
- Make electrical improvements to the stable and the loft of the barn
- Refinish and repair display cabinets
- Improve signage and interpretation of exhibits
- Begin roof replacement in 2008
- Expand volunteerism
- Host community events
- Build a garden shed
- Rebuild sauna
- Introduce a sprinkler system
- Clean farmhouse
- Repair logs on the Creighton Log Cabin
- Start work on trail system through property
- Memory garden underway
- Refresh exhibits
3 – 5 year plan
- Establish a budget for displays
- Introduce traveling exhibits from other organizations
- Advance walking trails
- Winterize the stable
- Increased programming
- Restore tractor
- Introduce gardening for the handicapped
Beyond 5 Years
- Visitors centre
- Gazebo
Other Accomplishments to-date:
• Application to Ontario Historical Society for no-profit designation
• Successful ‘Outdoor Story Time at Anderson Farm’, on July 11 and 18.
• Successful ‘Harvest Social’ dance run by Denise Duckett at the Kinsman
Hall in September of 2007 in support of the A.F.M.
• Successful ‘Christmas Tree At The Farm’ supported by Councillor
Barbeau and local merchants, businesses & CGS event in December well
attended & supported.
• $80,000 for roof replacement funding in 2007.
• $75,000 for winterizing the Stable in 2007.
• Additional funding for roof replacement in 2008.
• Hiring of a maintenance person part time in 2008.
• Increased maintenance budget in 2008.
• New display in barn stable for 2008.
• Widow replacement in farmhouse beginning in 2008.
• Copper Cliff Dairy wagon refurbishment commences in 2008.
• Planning of the winterization of the Stable commences January 2008.
See
Photos of the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the
Photo
Gallery
Minutes of February 11, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Claire Zuliani and Reg White.
Regrets: Lynn Quinn, Ron Henderson, Chris Anderson, and Brian King.
Moved by Sheila, seconded by Elsie, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of October 29 meeting approved – Moved by Sheila, Seconded Mary.
Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
Motion: Sheila, second Elsie, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
presented. Cd.
Secretary’s Report: Les - no correspondence to report. The filing
cabinet has been delivered to the new office. The existing cabinet that
we thought was ours belongs to Walden CAN. We will have to relocate our
files.
Curator’s Report:
A site pamphlet specific to the Anderson Farm Museum is being made up.
In June, date yet to be determined; the German Language Club will be
holding a picnic on site.
The portable sign located at the eastern boundary along side the paved
walking path can advertise only information specific to the Anderson
farm Museum Site. This is in accordance with the City of Greater
Sudbury’s new by-law governing signs.
Motion: Reg, second, Sheila, to accept report as read. Cd.
Old Business
1. Strategic Planning Waiting for Clair to type the minutes from the
January 26th meeting. Sheila to complete the plan to date. A further
meeting could be planned to wrap up and approve. Ron, Claire and Jim are
pleased with the work done to-date on the Strategic Plan.
2. Reg and Les sat down with Deb McIntosh to discuss the proposed trail
plan through the Museum property and to get info on costing. Deb
recommended that since Wild-at –Heart appears no longer interested due
to concerns with the wildlife that we concentrate on the portion of the
trail on Museum property only. First we have to formulate where we want
the trail to go. Deb and her designer will walk the proposed trail and
prepare a Bill of Materials and an estimated cost. Money is available
through Deb for fifty cents on the dollar for funding. Further cost
reductions can be made using volunteer labour and donated materials.
Fund raising will cover the rest. Once the snow is gone the group will
decide on a route to be submitted to Deb. Her submission to us will then
be placed into the strategic plan. Motion by Reg seconded by Mary that
we proceed with a feasibility plan on the trail. Motion passed.
3. Discussion of the new exhibit to be set up in the barn loft is
deferred until March.
New Business:
1. Sheila presented information regarding a provincial plaque
commemorating the presence of an industrial dairy on the grounds of
Anderson Farm Museum. History on the plaque would be in both official
languages as well as Finnish. Cost is approximately $400.00. Mary
suggested that the money could come from the Heritage Society account.
Motion by Sheila, seconded by Reg to pursue the installation of a local
historical marker on the Anderson Farm Museum Site. Motion passed
2. Claire presented the preliminary drawings for the winterizing and
up-grades to the Stable building. Comments from the Committee were very
positive. Claire will go back to the architect with the comments and
changes to the drawing as suggested by the Committee. At the March
meeting there should be some detailed drawings available along with
costing of this project.
3. Kelly Ann O’Connor at Meadowbrook has proposed a joint venture
between Meadowbrook and Anderson Farm Museum to book the Iona Reid Trio
to perform at Meadowbrook. Proceeds from ticket sales would go to the
Heritage Society; Meadowbrook would provide the food and keep the
proceeds from the sale of alcohol. The Heritage Society would cover the
cost of the band. Motion by Sheila, seconded by Reg to pursue this
fundraiser. Motion passed.
Next Meetings: March 24, 2008. 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town
offices
Adjournment. Moved by Elsie, Cd.
Anderson
Farm Museum & Heritage Society
The Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society (formally the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee) is seeking a volunteer to serve on the
Committee. The term of the appointment is for three years.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Chairperson
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
All applications should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Committee and a short personal resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer as the need arises as related to
projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by
the Committee.
How are Appointments Made?
When the application deadline is reached, the Secretary of the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee will include all of the applications received
on the agenda of the next meeting. The Committee will vote on each of
the appointments. After the meeting, a letter will be sent to all those
who applied to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Committee will be divided into three groups
of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring. In the case of
the initial or first committee, in order to start the rotation going,
group ‘A’ will serve for one (1) year; group ‘B’ will serve for two (2)
years and group ‘C’ will serve for three (3) years.
If any further information is required, please contact Les Burford at
692-5530.
Thank you…
Les Burford,
Chairman
Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society
Minutes of January 14, 2008.
In attendance: Les Burford, Sheila Prusila, Elsie Stephenson, Mary Barr,
Jim Fortin, Lynn Quinn, Ron Henderson, Claire Zuliani, Reg White, and
Brian King.
Moved by Elsie, seconded by Brian, to adopt agenda. Cd.
Minutes of October 29 meeting approved – Moved by Sheila, Seconded Mary.
Cd.
Treasurer’s Report: Mary, copy attached.
Moved by Sheila, seconded by Elsie to give $50 to Seniors & Pensioners
for the use of their photocopier. Cd.
Motion: Elsie, second Reg, that Treasurer’s Report be accepted as
presented. Cd.
Motion: Elsie, second Sheila, for Mary to pay bills as presented.
(Tarps, extension cords, LED lights, heaters, timers.)
There was some discussion of a Trillium grant proposal. Claire mentioned
that application could be made up to three (3) times for a particular
project. Les mentions we can apply to Inco; he has the contact info, but
will need attendance figures. Ron expects we will receive Jeff Parry’s
architect report in the spring. Mary, Brian and Sheila are working on
the grants.
Secretary’s Report: Lynn - no correspondence to report.
Curator’s Report: Jim, copy attached.
Jim mentioned the “Doors Open” event (July 18,19 at end of Blueberry
Festival) has 30 sites, and 24 partners. This is a provincial program
allowing the public to see buildings not usually open to the public. The
site committee won’t be involved, but will have opportunity to
participate in “Finn Days”.
Motion: Jim, second, Reg, to accept report as read. Cd.
Old Business
1.Taking down Christmas decorations and outside lights. Sheila will ask
Winter Carnival Committee if they would like the lights left up for that
event. Reg will ask (through Jacques) about getting a donation from Dean
to take outside lights down with the truck.
Steve (electrician and maintenance for Sudbury Libraries) would like to
install proper outlets for the outdoor lights in the spring.
Reg reports that a lady wanted to donate $1000 to build a garden shed,
in return for a plaque on the side of it in memory of her husband. Ron
will match her $1000. The shed would possibly provide for extra storage
for Christmas lights, etc.
Motion: Mary, second Elsie, to store boxes of Christmas decorations
upstairs in the stable building until we get a shed. Cd.
Jim said there is no problem with waiting until warmer weather to take
down Christmas decorations inside the stable.
New Business:
1.Strategic Planning Meeting is planned for Saturday, January 26th,
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Mackenzie Street Public
Library. Ron is supplying lunch.
Sheila offered (and committee accepted) to facilitate. Lynn is unable to
attend. Claire will take notes.
2. Ron presented the 2008 maintenance budget: $23,000 was spent in 2007
to rectify issues mentioned in the Health and Safety, and Fire Marshal’s
reports. We had $20,000 budgeted in previous years. The new amount is
$35,460 for annual maintenance and repairs. This is just for Anderson
Farm. There is some flexibility on how this is used. The new budget also
provides salary for a general maintenance/delivery person for the
museums, full time for six (6) months (May through October). In answer
to a question raised, Ron said the barn roof would be replaced in
sections, as funds allow.
3. Sudbury Trail Plan, 2008, will be discussed at the Strategic Planning
Session.
4. Les: 2008 Calendar of Events:
“Doors Open” Event – July 18, 19
125th Anniversary Celebration – sometime in July, Capreol Museum will
host an event
“Finn Days” – sometime in August
Fall Fair – September 13 (Ron: CGS will again contribute $2500.)
Sudbury Art Tour (studio tour) – September 27,28
Second Annual Tree Lighting – December 13
Jim is still working on programming.
5. Site Committee Make-up: We are one person short. Sheila suggested
posting an ad on the Walden-CAN site, and local bulletin boards. Jim
reminded the committee that the new name should be on everything.
(Anderson Farm Museum and Heritage Society) The committee decided which
terms each person would like to have, as follows:
a. expires end of 2008: Les, Brian, Lynn
b. expires end of 2009: Sheila, Mary, and Elsie
c. expires end of 2010: Reg, Chris, ______
6. Sheila brought forward a reminder that a policy needs to be drawn up
clarifying site usage.
Next Meetings: February 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town
offices
. March 17, 2008. 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at the old town offices
Adjournment. Moved by Elsie, Cd.
The Anderson Farm Museum – Site Committee
And
Councilor Jacques Barbeau
…Invite you to join us for our
‘First Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting
& Community Caroling’
…at the Anderson Farm Museum
Saturday, December 15
6 – 9pm
‘Tree-Lighting Ceremony’ at 7pm
There will be lots of Free Family fun!
In the Stable - you can meet Santa!
…Have a Hot Chocolate, listen to entertainment & see vintage Toys!
In the Granary - watch Santa’s
Helpers making Christmas crafts!
Outside- there will be sleigh rides
& community caroling!
The Fire Department Choir will be there -with their bright Christmas
Float!
The site will be all lit up with new ‘Green’ Christmas Lights!
Come out & celebrate the season
With your family, friends & neighbors!
For information please call, Sheila Prusila- 692-9668
Note: Our ‘Green’ Christmas Lights can be sponsored at $2.00 each
…at Battistelli’s YIG, Home Hardware & other local businesses in Lively
Proceeds towards the Anderson Farm Museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 26, 2007
GREATER SUDBURY HERITAGE MUSEUMS
presents “ Doors Open Sudbury 2008"
Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of community heritage.
Designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage,
Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a unique
opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting
places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages – and all free
of charge!
The Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums will be operating DOORS OPEN
SUDBURY in 2008 as part of the celebration of the 125 years of community
development into what is now the City of Greater Sudbury.
In 1883, the Canadian Pacific Railway reached what is now called the
City of Greater Sudbury. It is time to celebrate our evolution. One way
to celebrate is to recognize the unique spaces in our community. Our
churches, schools and public spaces tell us a great deal about who we
are and how we evolved into the City of Greater Sudbury.
If you or your group would like to be involved, we are looking for
partners to work with us in recognizing who we are, in every corner of
this City. We are looking for people to tell us about the important
buildings and places in your neighbourhood, and to help us relay the
story to the rest of the City.
Where and When:
The event itself will take place the 18th and 19th of July 2008. We hope
to have buildings from every section of the City .
For more information, please contact:
Jim Fortin, Curator
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums, 692-4448
jim.fortin@greatersudbury.ca
www.sudburymuseums.ca
‘Doors Open
Sudbury-2008’…Celebrating 125 Years of Heritage!
In 1883 the Canadian Pacific Railway reached what is now called the City
of Greater Sudbury. To help celebrate our 125th Anniversary, the Greater
Sudbury Heritage Museums is organizing ‘Doors Open Sudbury-2008’- a
unique opportunity for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy
sometimes hidden and always interesting places and spaces in CGS – and
all free of charge!
It’s part of a province-wide celebration of community heritage- ‘Doors
Open Ontario’- designed to create access, awareness and excitement about
our heritage.
“ …We are looking for Partners to work with us to help celebrate the
evolution of our city…opening doors to unique heritage spaces in every
corner of the CGS
“…We are only in the early stages but as of Nov. 19/07, the Capreol
Railway Museum & Heritage Centre, the Ukrainian Seniors-with 3
locations, the French Folklore Centre, the Flour Mill Friends Group, the
Sudbury Arts Council, the Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee and the
Penage Rd. WI have expressed an interest in being part of ‘Doors Open
Sudbury-2008’…detailed have to be confirmed ”
“…We are also looking for people to tell us about important buildings or
spaces in their communities and neighborhoods which could help us tell
the whole story of CGS”
James Fortin, Curator, the Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
If you have any questions, suggestions or would like to be involved as a
Partner in ‘Doors Open Sudbury-2008’, please call 692-4449, FAX 692-5918
or email jim.forin@greatersudbury.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 7, 2007
GREATER SUDBURY HERITAGE MUSEUMS
Title: DOORS OPEN SUDBURY - 2008
Description of activity
Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of community heritage.
Designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage,
Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a unique
opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting
places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages – and all free
of charge!
The City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums will be operating DOORS
OPEN SUDBURY in 2008 as part of the celebration of the 125 years of
community development into what is now the City of Greater Sudbury.
In 1883, the Canadian Pacific Railway reached what is now called the
City of Greater Sudbury. It is time to celebrate our evolution. One way
to celebrate is to recognize the unique spaces in our community. Our
churches, schools and public spaces tell us a great deal about who we
are and how we evolved into the City of Greater Sudbury.
If you or your group would like to be involved, we are looking for
partners to work with us in recognizing who we are, in every corner of
this City. We are looking for people to tell us about the important
buildings and places in you neighbourhood, and to help us relay the
story to the rest of the City.
Where and When:
The event itself will take place in the fall of 2008. We hope to have
buildings from every section of the City .
Contact Info: James Fortin, Curator, City of Greater Sudbury Heritage
Museums
Phone: 705 692-4448
Fax: 692-5918
e-mail:
jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
INFO AND
GUIDELINES (PDF)
www.sudburymuseums.ca
What is Happening at the Anderson Farm
Museum in September?
Walden Loon Sign finds a home: With the change in road signs identifying
the entrance to the City of Greater Sudbury, the Town of Walden signs
with the Loon image on them are being retired. One of the signs will be
relocated to Anderson Farm Museum and will be displayed in the field
facing Regional Road 24.
Special Events:
The Sudbury Arts Tour-2007 is happening September 29th and 30th(9am
5pm). This year the museum is playing host to10 local artists – 7
Artists in the Log Cabin & 3 in the Farm House.
On September 26th and 27th, the museum is hosting the 3rd Annual Sudbury
and District Health Unit Water Festival. Over the two days, 800 grade 3
students will explore the importance and uses of water. The program is
geared to meet specific learning objectives from the Ontario Curriculum
for Grade 3 students. As the students rotate through over 30 stations,
they will experience hands on activities and demonstrations operated by
community organizations.
LU Student Teachers Learn about Field Trips:
Student teachers from Laurentian University’s School of Continuing
Education, will be touring the museum in order to learn about field
trips. These students are in training to teach Intermediate History. The
students will learn what to expect from museums, and what museums expect
from teachers.
Tipi For Traditional Talking Circles:
For those of you who were wondering; the tipi which has been installed
at the museum, is part of The Aboriginal Children's Cultural Program and
is offered through Specialized Support Services at the Children's Aid
Society in Sudbury, to aboriginal children in care. The program provides
opportunities for these children to link to the aboriginal community,
and provide culturally appropriate activities.
The program allows participants to use the tipi for talking circles.
This is viewed as a traditional, holistic alternative to counseling. The
tipi is used each Wednesday- for traditional talking circles and
traditional teachings and are facilitated by community Elders.
September Means New Hours at AFM:
Now that our summer students are returning to school, the museum will be
closed on weekends, with the exceptions noted above. The museum will be
operating an information booth at the Farmers Market during weekends,
September 8th to the 23rd. Tours of the Anderson Farm are still
available by appointment.
For information please call 692-4448 or e-mail jim.fortin@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Update from the Anderson Farm Site
Committee
The Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee is now operational
and has met with city staff to discuss Anderson Farm Museum and the
recommendations of the Anderson Farm Task Force that were prepared last
year. Priorities are being set and work has begun.
The Anderson Farm Museum hosted the City Of Greater Sudbury Public
Library ‘Story Hour’ at the Museum during July. Children and their
parents enjoyed stories, singing, crafts and a snack. The event was very
well attended.
The Sudbury Arts Tour –2007 will again include the Anderson Farm Museum
on September 29th and 30th. 10 local Walden artists will be displaying a
variety of works in the Farm House and Creighton log building. The
public will be able to meet the artists and purchase some art work .
The Walden Winter Carnival has made a cash donation to the Anderson Farm
Museum Site Committee to assist with upgrading facilities at the Museum.
Currently, the Walden Winter Carnival uses the grounds for dog sled
rides. With upgrades to the facilities for winter use, the Walden Winter
Carnival hopes to make the Anderson Farm a venue for an expanded line up
of Walden Winter Carnival events.
The Walden Community Organic Garden is again situated at the Anderson
Farm Museum. This organic garden is operating for the second year. The
gardeners are of all ages are growing a variety of vegetables for
personal use and the food bank.
Sheila Prusila, 692-9668
FALL FAIR ORGANIZING MEETING
WHERE: KINSMEN HALL, LIVELY
WHEN: THURSDAY, JULY 5TH
TIME: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Anderson Farm Museum Site
Committee is looking for interested people willing to volunteer their
time to become members of the Fall Fair Organizing Committee.
The Committee will be responsible for creating a budget, planning and
running the Fall Fair in 2007.
If you are interested in becoming involved in a Fall Fair, this year at
the Anderson Farm Museum, please attend this important meeting being
held at the Kinsmen Hall in Lively, Thursday, July 5th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Thank you…
Anderson Farm Museum Site
Committee
The Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee has three openings for
volunteers to serve as Committee Persons. Below is a modified
description of the duties and terms of the position. If you are
interested in applying, please include your name, address and telephone
number with a short resume and the reasons you are interested in serving
on the Committee to the address listed below. For any additional
information, please call Les at 692-5530.
1. Duties and Terms of Committee Members
Committee Persons
• Shall volunteer to serve as Project Co-coordinators, Funding
Co-coordinators or volunteers as the need arises as related to projects,
activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by the
Committee.
1. Project Coordinator Function
• Acts as liaison between user groups and Committee regarding projects
• Audits projects to ensure paperwork is complete including but not
limited to costing, prints and proper permits where applicable.
• Assists Committee in presenting projects to the Director of Citizen
Services and/or the Manager Library & Museums, Greater City of Sudbury
2. Fundraising Coordinator Function
• Coordinates fundraising for the following but not limited to projects,
activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by the
Committee.
• Responsible for making presentations to potential donors i.e. local
businesses, service groups, associations, individuals, etc, etc.
• Investigates sources of major funding such as Provincial and Federal
grants for various projects including but not limited to acquisitions,
capital expenditures, collection maintenance and repair and on site
specialty manpower requirements as agreed to by the Committee.
• Reports regularly to the Committee on the status of all fundraising
and promotions.
• Works with the Project Coordinators to match local funding to assigned
projects.
Who is eligible?
Any resident of the City of Greater Sudbury who is an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury, or spouse of an owner or tenant of
land in the City of Greater Sudbury.
How to apply?
Written applications and resumes may be addressed to:
Chairperson
Anderson Farm Museum Site Committee
Regional Road 24
P.O. Box 1188
Lively, Ontario
P3Y 1M9
All applications should clearly indicate your reason or reasons for
applying for a position on the Committee and a short personal resume.
Time Commitment?
Committee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings; other
meetings as called and volunteer as the need arises as related to
projects, activities, promotions and community events as agreed to by
the Committee.
How are Appointments Made?
When the application deadline is reached, the Secretary of the Anderson
Farm Museum Site Committee will include all of the applications received
on the agenda of the next meeting. The Committee will vote on each of
the appointments after which a letter will be sent to all those who
applied to inform them of the Committee’s decision.
Terms of Appointment
Three years. The nine person Committee will be divided into three groups
of three, each serving a term of three years. Members may reapply for
membership on the Committee when their term is expiring. In the case of
the initial or first committee, in order to start the rotation going,
group ‘A’ will serve for one (1) year; group ‘B’ will serve for two (2)
years and group ‘C’ will serve for three (3) years.
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