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Discussions/Decisions

4^th Orleans Scouting Group

·         Patrick Wall thanked the Association for our continued support.

·         The group will focus more on community activities.

·         There is a 50% increase in registration this year.

·         Enrolment is more than 180 youth this year.

·         Community activities include Fallingbrook cleanup, food bank assistance, Canada Day clean-up.

·         Patrick would like to have the scouts involved in any FCA events.

·         The scouts will provide a piece and picture for our newsletter and Anniversary edition.

A motion was made by George Blake to increase the support we presently provide to the 4^th Orleans Scout Group to $1,000.00. The motion was seconded by Brenda and passed, with all in favor.

Agenda

The agenda was changed to reflect an addition for support of the Cumberland Resource Centre and the Orleans Youth Achievement Award. The Agenda was accepted on a motion by George and seconded by Don.

Minutes

The minutes were approved on a motion by Don Pottier and seconded by George Blake.              

Treasurer’s Report

·         There is no change from last month, as there has not been any financial activity.

MP Godbout’s Report

·         There is need for input for the working groups of Team Ottawa-Orleans.

·         Orleans is being considered for a possible DND site.

·         There will be three town Hall meetings at the Roy Hobbs Centre.

MPP

McNeely’s Report

·         There has been a $200,000.00 Trillium grant given to Team Ottawa-Orleans, which will provide resources for advancement of Community based projects as well as a full time executive officer.

·         Recent investments have reduced wait times for hip and knee replacements as well as MRI’s and cataract surgeries.

·         There are steps being made towards a new Family Health Team for Orleans.

Open Discussion

·         Elena Harder will be running for the by-election.

·         Suzanne indicated that some senior citizen’s have requested additional park benches from the City.

Newsletter

There will be a 20^th Anniversary edition put out in December. Sonia asked to be contacted if we will be including advertisements.

Parade of Llights

The parade is Nov. 26^th. Zybina is in the process of getting a tractor and flatbed for the FCA float. Zybina will fill out the application for the parade entry float.

Christmas Party

The Christmas party will be on December 10th. The theme will be the 20^th Anniversary. Many of the original founding members will be there.