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   Anderson Farm              Museum and Heritage Society

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
.
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.






 

 

                         ©2006 Walden CAN

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