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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformation & Education Advisory Board 1974 'lrlh\e MetJr~lP~niitaffi). 1I\~))1f(Q)m\11:o a\1I\\~ ~egnoll\\ G-l CC~m\~e1fvafcii(Qlm\ .A\un11:hoIrftty MllM<<J1rE5> Information & Education Advisory Board Thursday-May-23-l974 #1/74 The Information and Education Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Thursday, May 23, 1974, commencing at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Vice-Chairman Dr. W.M. Tovell Members Mrs. W.J. Corcoran J. Dunlop Prof. J.H. Passmore Mrs. J.D. Reid Mrs. M.A. Reid Chairman of the Authority F.A. Wade Vice-Chairman of the Authority R.G. Henderson Ontario Editorial Bureau J. Grimshaw Secretary-Treasurer F.L. Lunn Director of Operations K.G. Higgs Adm. - I & E Division T.E. Barber ABSENT WERE Members E.H. Card C.D. Flynn T.P. Henry B.E. Nelligan MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #2/73 were presented. Res. #1 Moved by: Prof. J.H. passmore Seconded by: Dr. W.M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #2/73, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; STAFF PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Barber presented a Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1974. . Res. #2 Moved by: Mrs. M.A. Reid Seconded by: J. Dunlop RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Progress Report for the period January 1 to April 30, 1974, be received with thanks and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT Mr. Grimshaw, Ontario Editorial Bureau, presented the Public Relations Report to date. Res. #3 Moved by: F.A. Wade Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED rrmT: The Report of the Public Relations Consultant be received with appreciation and filed. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; G-2 -2- REPORT RE POLICY AND LONG RANGE PIANNING A Staff Report on Policy and Long Range Planning was presented by Mr. Barber. The Report was discussed in detail. Res. #4 Moved by: Mrs. M.A. Reid Seconded by: Mrs. W.J. Corcoran RESOLVED THAT: The Staff Report on Policy and Long Range Planning be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendation contained in the Staff Report on, Policy and Long Range Planning, as set forth herein, be adopted: The Staff be directed to review the policy of the Authority to provide programmes and facilities for outdoor conservation education for the public, educational and other groups, and to develop a long term plan and a five year project to carry out the proposed policy and report back to this Board prior to the end of 1974. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES 1975 The 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Res. #5 Moved by: Mrs. J.D. Reid Seconded by: J. Dunlop RESOLVED THAT: The 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates be approved in principle; and further THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be included in the 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; BOYD CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE OFFICIAL OPENING The Staff presented a communication having regard to the Official Opening of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre. Res. #6 Moved by: Prof. J.H. Passmore Seconded by: Mrs. W.J. Corcoran RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication regarding the Official Opening of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Staff be authorized and directed to arrange the Official Opening of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre in the fall of 1974; and THAT The Honourable T. Wells, Minister of Education and The Honourable Leo Bernier, Minister of Natural Resources, Province of Ontario, be invited to officiate; and further THAT remarks be invited from the Chairmen of the Metropolitan Toronto School Board, Metropolitan Separate School Board and York County Board of Education. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 1975 CHARGES Mr. Barber presented a communication on the 1975 charges for Conservat- ion Education Programmes. Res. #7 Moved by: R.G. Henderson Seconded by: J. Dunlop RESOLVED THAT: The Staff communication having regard to 1975 charges for Conservation Education Programmes be received and appended as Schedule "C" of these Minutes; and -3- G-3 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THA T : The recorrmendation contained in the Staff Report on 1975 Charges - Conservation Education Programmes, as amended and set forth herein, be adopted: The proposed charges for 1975 Conservation Education Programmes and the proposed charge for the Boyd Conservation Field Centre for 1974, as contained in the Staff Report, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CONSERVATION WEEK - 1974 A communication from the Minister of Natural Resources was presented advising that Conservation Week 1974 would be celebrated June 2 to June 8 and that a public announcement and press release would be forthcoming. Mr. Wade suggested that consideration might be given to commencing Conservation Week each year with Arbor Day. Res. #8 Moved by: Mrs. W.J. Corcoran Seconded by: Prof. J.H. Passmore RESOLVED THAT: The communication from the Minister of Natural Resources having regard to Conservation Week 1974 be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Minister of Natural Resources and The Chairmen's Committee of The Ontario Conservation Authorities be requested to consider celebrating Conservation Week in future years commencing on Arbor Day, which is the last Friday in April. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m., May 23. Mrs. F. Gell F.L. Lunn Chairman Secretary-Treasurer G-4 SCHEDULE "A" TO: The Chairman and Members of the Information and Education Advisory Board RE: Policy and Long Range Planning At Meeting #~4/69 of the Executive Committee held on Wednesday, August 6th, 1969, report #2/69of a joint meeting of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board and the Information and Education Advisory Board was adopted. This report set forth the amended policy of the Authority with respect to the development of Conservation Education programs and also "THAT the Authority consider designating an area for outdoor and conservation education and further in this connection that the Staff be directed to prepare a preliminary plan of development for the nforthern portion of Boyd Conservation Area, McMichael Conservation Area and Glassco Park, or some other suitable area, as a centre for outdoor and conservation education, for use by educational groups and the public, and to meet with officials of the Metropolitan School Board, Metropolitan Separate School Board, Ontario, Peel and York County School Boards, College of Educatlon of the University of Toronto, the McMichael Advisory Committee and others to discuss mutual interests in outdoor and conservation education development and the possible extension of the same." At Meeting #3 of the full Authority held on Friday, May 1st, 1970 a report of a joint meeting of the Conservation Areas Advisory Board and the Information and Education Advisory Board regarding the Resource Interpretive Complex, Boyd Conservation Area was adopted as follows: The Brief, entitled - "A Resource Interpretive Complex - Boyd Conserv~tion Area", dated January 23, 1970, be received and that the authors be congratulated on their diligence and vision; furthermore The general concept of a Centre for Environmental Studies be approved and that the matter be given continuing study; and further Implementation of the various proposals be carried out on a priority basis as our position permits and, as recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the Authority. Funds were obtained and architects engaged to provide the Authority preliminary cost estimates for the proposed Boyd Conservation Field Centre and the Kortright Centre for Conservation. The Authority presented a proposal to establish the Boyd Conservation Field Centre in partnership with the area Boards of Education on the basis that the 'Authority would finance the Centre by means of a 50% grant from the Ministry of ~atural Resources provided the Boards would finarice the remaining 50~ of the capital cost estimated at $330,000. In 1973 the Metropolitan Toronto School Board, Metropolitan Separate School Board and the York County Board of Education approved the project and signed an agreement with the Authority for the establishment of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre. This Centre is scheduled to open on September 9th, 1974. It was decided to finance the Kortright Centre for Conservation on the basis that the Province provide 50%' grant with the Authority's share requested from the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundatiol Early in 1973 the Foundation accepted the Kortright Centre for Conservati[ as one of it's projects and launched a campaign to raise $525,000 as a portion of the capital costs. In the Multi-Year Forecast it is proposed that the construction of the Centre would start in 1975 with the building being completed in 1976 with the furnishings and exhibits installed in early 1977, thus permitting the Kortright Centre to officially open in mid 1977. Contained within the Agreement to construct the Boyd Conservation Field Centre was the agreement to establish a Program Advisory Committee and a Joint Planning Committee. These Committees were established in the early fall of 1973 and have met monthly since that time. The Program -2- G-5 Advisory Committee has been of great assistance to the Supervisor of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre in developing the program to meet the objectives of both the Authority and the participating School Boards. The Joint Planning Committee has been of tremendous assistance to the Authority in its liason' with the participating Boards not only in connection with the Boyd Conservation Field Centre but an effective liason with all the Authority's Conservation Education programs. It is interesting to note that the Province of Ontario is giving strong encouragement to the partnership that has been developing between the Authority and the School Boards and in fact not only providing 50% of the costs through the Ministry of Natural Resources but are providing a substantial portion of the participating School Boards share by a grant through the Ministry of Education. With this encouragement the Joint Planning Committee feel that it is desirable to develop a long range plan for the Region and at Meeting #4/74 held on May 10th, 1974 agreed as follows: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to develop a working paper and a draft plan with both long term objectives and short term uses of Authority lands for outdoor conservation education purposes to be presented to the 'Metropolitan Toronto Region school boards in the fall of 1974 and further that a conference be called to consider this draft plan, and that the Research people from the participating school boards be involved. The staff believe that it is now necessary to review and update the existing programs with respect to the use of Authority lands for Outdoor and Conservation Education purposes and to develop a long term plan and a 5 yr. project in this connection. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the staff be directed to review the policy of the Authority to provide programs and facilities for outdoor conservation education for the public, educational and other groups, and to develop a long term plan and a five year project to carry out the proposed policy and report back to the Information and Education Advisory Board prior to the end of 1974! T. E. Barber, Administrator Information & Education Division TEB/mm May 22, 1974. G-6 SCHEDULE "B" TO: The Chairman and Members of the Information and Education Advisory Board RE: 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates Program 01 - Administration; Activity 08 - Information & Education 1975 1974 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES BUDGET ESTIMATES Item 01 - Advertising 500. 500. 02 - Public Relations, Consultant 5,000. 5,000. Fee and Expenses 04 - Publications & General Printing 17,000. 20,000. 20 - Tours & Special Days 4,00Q-. 3,000. 21 - Conservation Ed. Supervisor Salaries 64,500. 71,000. 22 - Conservation Ed. Supervisor Expenses 1,900. 2,100. 25 - Education Assistant, Salaries, Expenses and Equipment 8,400. 6,400. 29 - Photography 4,400. 4,'500. 30 - Exhibits 500. 500. 31 - Motion Picture Program, Waterfront 5,000. 5,000. 32 - Motion Picture Program, Promotional, Prints and 1,000. 2,000. Misc. 35 - Press Clipping Service 700. 800. 36 - Promotional Contingencies 300. 500. 113,200. 122,300. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates as outlined above, be included in the 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authority. T. E. Barber, Administrator Information & Education Division TEB/mm May 16, 1974. G-7 TO: The Chairman and Members of the Information and Education Advisory Board RE: 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates INFORMATION AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT 1974 1975 BUDGET ESTIMATES PRELIMINARY FINANCING BUDGET ESTIMATES $ $ Total Expenditure 431,624. 450,000. REVENUES School Boards 167,000. 25,000. Foundation Grant - 120,000. Provincial Grant 214,812. 225,000. Municipal Levy 49,812. 80,000. Total Revenue 431,624. 450,000. EXPENDITURES 1974 1975 BUDGET ESTIMATES PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES $ $ 01 - Albion Hills Conservation Field Centre 10,000. 8,000. 02 - Claremont Conservation Field Centre 3,600. 2,000. 03 - Cold Creek Field Centre 1,000. 1,000. 04 - Boyd Conservation Field Centre 321,624. 49,000. 05 - Kortright Centre for Cons. - 240,000. - Conservation Education Complex' - Boyd 94,400. 80,000. - Workshop, Craft Buildings 1,000. 20,000. - General Development - 50,000 431,624. 450,000. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the preliminary development budget estimates as outlined above, be included in.the 1975 preliminary development budget estimates of the Authority. T. E. Barber, Administrator Information & Education Division TEB/mm May 16, 1974. G-8 SCHEDULE "e" TO: The Chairman and Members of the Information and Education Advisory Board RE: 1975 Charges - Conservation Education Programs At meeting #21/73 of the Executive Committee held on Friday, December 28th, 1973, Res. #494 containing Report #3 of the Finance Sun-Committee was adopted as follows: Conservation Education Programs 1) The Staff Committee consider the implications of the policy alternatives in financing the operations of the Conservation Field Centres and be directed to make recommendations in this regard to the Finance Sub-Committee prior to June 20, 1974. 2) The Staff Committee be directed to prepdre a revised fee schedule prior to the end of June, 1974, for all Conservation Education programs with a view to off- setting increasing costs in such programs. 3) The Authority make further requests to the Province of Ontario regarding assistance in financing the Education programs at Black Creek Pioneer village. . ' 1974 PROPOSED PROGRAM DURATION CHARGE 1975 CHARGE Albion Hills and 5 days $35.00/person $350 per day Claremont Conservation first day Field Centres less than $ 8.00/person $280 per day 5 days Min. 25 persons thereafter Boyd Conservation $250 per day - Field Centre . , Black Creek pioneer Village: p'er student per student Group Tours students l~ hrs. .50 2~ hrs. .75 Fall/74 .75 Group Tours teachers 2~ hrs. $1.50 $1.50 Pioneer Life students 2 hrs. $1.75 $1.75 Pioneer Life teachers 2 hrs. $1. 50 $1.50 Pioneer Christmas Tour 2~ hrs. $1.50 $1.50 Albion Hills: Farm 1 hr. .50 .50 Maple Syrup-Farm (work) 1 day $3.00 $3.00 Cold Creek: General 1 day $4.00 $4.00 Camping $2.00 regular $2.00 $2.50 winter $2.50 Kortright Centre: Group Study ~ day Reg. Pk. charge .75 Group Hikes l-l~ hrs. " " " .50 Bruce's Mill Maple Syrup 1. hr. .50 .50 Other Conservation Area Group Hikes 1 hr. Reg. Pk. Charge Reg. Pk. ch<: It is anticipated that the proposed charges for 1975 will meet the budget objectives as set forth in the Multi-Year Forecast for 1975. .It should be emphasized that the Educational Program at Black Creek pioneer Village is the most difficult to finance. While revenues should be increased in view of steadily rising costs, it is obvious that fees cannot be increas~d at this time as they are higher than for any other "competing" facility in the Metropolitan Toronto region. -2- G-9 It is imperative that if the quality of this program is to be maintained that funds in addition to fees be obtained. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the proposed charges for 1975 Conservation Education Programmes and the proposed charge for the Boyd Conservation Field Centre for 1974, as contained herein, be adopted. T. E. Barber, Administrator Information & Education Division TEB/mm May 23, 1974. 1r1h\~ M ~ fe1f(\J)}P)(\j) h II tba\lTh 1f (\j)1f(\j)lTh fe~ (o\lThcl ~~gu(\j)lTh G-IO CC(t))lTh~~lfW (0\ feu (\J) lTh A \U1 fe~ (\j)lfU fey MllNtU1fE~ Information & Education Advisory Board Wednesday-December-18-1974 #2/74 The Information and Education Advisory Board met at the Authority Office, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview on Wednesday! December 18, 1974 commencing at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT WERE Chairman Mrs. F. Gell Vice-Chairman Dr. W. M. Tovell Members E. H. Card Mrs. W. J. Corcoran J. Dunlop B. E. Nelligan Prof. J. H. Passmore Mrs. J. D. Reid Vice-Chairman of the Authority R. G. Henderson Ontario Editorial Bureau J. Grimshaw Director of Operations K. G. Higgs Adm. - I & E Division T. E. Barber ABSENT WERE Members c. D. Flynn Mrs. M. A. Reid Chairman of the Authority F. A. Wade Secretary-Treasurer F. L. Lunn MINUTES The Minutes of Meeting #1/74 were presented. Res. #9 Moved by: E. H. Card Seconded by: Mrs. J. D. Reid RESOLVED THAT: The Minutes of Meeting #1/74, as presented, be adopted as if read. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT Mr. Grimshaw, Ontario Editorial Bureau, presented the Public Relations Report to date. Res. #10 Moved by: J. Dunlop Seconded by: Mrs. W. J. Corcoran RESOLVED THAT: The Report of the Public Relations Consultant be received with appreciation and filed; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority provide sufficient budget in 1975 to permit the production of recorded public service spot announcements for radio. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; EXHIBIT - CANADIAN NATIONAL SPORTSMEN'S SHOW Mr. Card presented a proposal for the 1975 conservation exhibit at the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show. Res. #11 Moved by: E. H. Card Seconded by: Dr. W. M. Tovell RESOLVED THAT: The proposal presented by Mr. Card regarding the 1975 conservation exhibit be received and; -2- G-l1 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Authority in cooperation with The Foundation and The Royal Bank of Canada sponsor a conservation exhibit at the 1975 Canadian National Sportsmen's Show; and THAT the theme be "The Kortright Centre for Conservation" and further THAT the appropriate steps be taken as soon as possible to complete negotiations with The Royal Bank of Canada and the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; RECOMMENDATION - CENTRAL WATERFRONT PLANNING COMMITTEE A recommendation with respect to media coverage in the Central Waterfront Area was presented. Res. #12 Moved by: R. G. Henderson Seconded by: J. Dunlop RESOLVED THAT: The recommendation by the Central Waterfront Planning Committee with respect to media coverage in the Central Waterfront Area be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The recommendation be referred to the Waterfront Advisory Board for consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; RECOMMENDATION - DON VALLEY ADVISORY BOARD A recommendation from the Don Valley Advisory Board regarding improved communications on the programs of the Authority with citizens and municipalities was presented and discussed. Res. #13 Moved by: Prof. J. H. Passmore Seconded by: Dr. W. M. Tovel1 RESOLVED THAT: The recommendation from the Don Valley Advisory Board regarding improved communications on the programs of the Authority with citizens and municipalities be received and; THAT.the Don Valley Advisory Board be advised of the programs which are designed to inform municipal councillors and officials of the work that the Authority is carrying out on their behalf. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; RECEPTION AND OPEN HOUSE - BOYD CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE Mr. Barber presented a communication on reception and open house at the Boyd Conservation Field Centre for School Board and Board of Education trustees. Res. # 14 Moved by: R. G. Henderson Seconded by: Mrs. J. D. Reid RESOLVED THAT: An open house at the Boyd Conservation Field Centre be arranged during the late afternoon and early evening of Thursday, January 30th, 1975 and that School Board and Board of Education trustees in the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority be invited to attend. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; CHARGE - 1975 BOYD CONSERVATION FIELD CENTRE A communication on the 1975 charges for the Boyd Conservation Field Centr was presented. Res. #15 Moved by: E. H. Card Seconded by: Mrs. W. J. Corcoran -3- G-12 RESOLVED THAT: The communication on the 1975 charges for the Boyd Conservation Field Centre be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The fee for use of the Boyd Conservation Field Centre for 1975 be $280.00 per day. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; 1975 INFORMATION & EDUCATION PROGRAMME Mr. Barber presented the proposed 1975 Information and Education Programme, which was considered in detail. Res. #16 Moved by: Prof. J.H. Passmore Seconded by: Mrs. J.D. Reid RESOLVED THAT: The 1975 Information & Education Programme be received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1975 Information and Education Programme, as received and appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes, be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; COMMUNICATION - ONTARIO EDITORIAL BUREAU A communication, dated December 3, 1974, from the ontario Editorial Bureau with regard to their 1975-76 fee was presented. Res. #17 Moved by: E.H. Card Seconded by: R.G. Henderson RESOLVED THAT: The communication, dated December 3, 1974 from the ontario Editorial Bureau with regard to their 1975-76 fee, be received; and .THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The annual consultant fee of $5,000.00 in 1974 be raised to $6,000.00 in 1975. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY; THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION OUTOOOR AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROJECT 1976-1980 The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Outdoor and Conservation Education Project 1976 - 1980 was reviewed and discussed. Res. #18 Moved by: B.E. Nelligan Seconded by: Prof. J.H. Passmore RESOLVED THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Outdoor and Con- servation Education Project 1976 - 1980 dated December 11, 1974, be received; and THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Outdoor and Conservation Education Project 1976 - 1980 dated December 11, 1974, be approved in principle; and THAT the following action be taken: 1. The Staff be directed to submit the project for the con- sideration and concurrence of the Joint Planning Committee established under the Boyd Conservation Field Centre agreement and the participating school Boards and Boards of Education concerned; 2. When concurrence has been received and reported to the Executive Committee of the Authority, the following further action be recommended: a) That all member municipalities be designated benefiting; -4- G-13 b} That the Minister of Natural Resources be requested to approve the Project and a grant of 50% of the cost thereof; c} That the School Boards and Boards of Education within the area under the jurisdiction of the Authority, be requested to approve their participation and to provide a grant of 50% of the cost; d} The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation be requested to assist the Project; e} When approved, the appropriate Authority officials be authorized to take whatever action is required in connection with the Project, including the execution of any necessary documents. CARRIED UNANIMOUSL 1975 PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET ESTIMATES - The 1975 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates were presented and discussed. Res. #19 Moved by: E. H. Card Seconded by: J. Dunlop THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates, as appended as Schedule "B" of these Minutes, be included in the 1975 Preliminary Budget Estimates of the Authroity. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNMENT On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m., December 18th. Mrs. F. Gell T.E. Barber, Administrator Chairman I & E Division Acting Secretary SCIIEDUT,E "1\" G-14 '1'0 : The Chairman and Members of the Information & Education Advisory Board RE: 1975 Information & Education Program It is proposed that the 1975 Information & Education Program be a continuation of the very successful 1974 program. The public will be exposed to the full impact of the new Authority corporate mark that will appear on all vehicles, uniforms, signs and literature in 1975. It is not proposed in this communication to repeat the details of the programs carried out in 1974 but to summarize some of the highlights for 1975 and to emphasize new programs. 1) Printed and Audio-Visual Materials: Support Conservation Enjoy Recreation Black Creek Pioneer Village (promotion and map brochures) Campground brochures (2 ) Posters and Handbills (Pioneer Festival, Sportsfair, and Water Hazard Brochure Summer Courses) Calendar of Events Conservation Education Program Maple Syrup Making Pioneer Life Waterfront Project Information Folders Authority Directory News letters (three issues minimum) Biennial Report 1973/74 In addition project brochures will be printed as required. Total estimated brochures to be printed and distributed in 1975 500,000. 2) Audio-Visual: - two new TV public service announcements to make a total of fourteen. - preparation of a set of new public service radio announcements. - completion of the 27 minute Waterfront Film. 3) Media Releases: - the distribution of approximately 150 news releases, 50 photo releases and 24 special radio public service announcements. 4) Exhibits: - Foundation exhibit at the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show. - Abstracta type exhibits in the libraries, municipal buildings and information kiosks implemented through project S.W.E.E.P. 5) Public Relations: - arrange a "thank you" dinner for the media at the Boyd Conservation Field Centre - arrange official openings of Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, Bluffer's Park, Boyd Conservation Field Centre and Black Creek Carriage Works. - Arbour Day program, maple syrup day, tours for Authority members, Municipal, Provincial and Federal representatives. 6) Conservation Education: - the continuing development of the existing Conservation Education programs. - the development of special events in many of the Conservation Areas, similar to 1974. G-l5 - the first public visitation to the Kortright Centre for Conservation - the development of plans and facility for the Lower Duffin Creek Interpretive Centre - the development of plans for and Interpretive Educational Centre at Black Creek - the preparation of the Master Site Plan for the Boyd Campus and a preliminary design for the buildings. RECOMMENDATION: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the 1975 Information & Education Program be approved. T. E. Barber, Administrator Information & Education Division TEB/mm December 17, 1974. SCHEDULE "B" G-16 - TO: The Chairman and Members of the Information and Education Advisory Board RE: 1975 Preliminary Development Budget Estimates INFORMATION AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT 1974 1975 BUDGET ESTIMATES PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES $ $ FINANCING Total Expenditure 493,876. 555,000. REVENUES School Boards *221,027. 127,500. Foundation Grant 2,000. - Provincial Grant 214,812. 277,500. Municipal Levy * 56,037. 150,000. Total Revenues 493,876. 555,000. * - additional costs required by Office of Fire Marshal EXPENDITURES 1974 1975 BUDGET ESTIMATES PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES $ $ - Boyd Conservation Education Complex 94,400. 180,000. 05 - Kortright Centre for Conservation - 40,000. 04 - Boyd Conservation Field Centre 383,876. 30,000. - Boyd Residential Campus - 35,000. - Black Creek 1,000. 40,000. 02 - Claremont 3,600. 150,000. 03 - Cold Creek 1,000. 2,000. - Lower Duffin - 50,000. 01 - Albion Hills 10,000. 8,000. - General Development - 20,000. 493,876. 555,000. RECOMMENDATION: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT the preliminary development budget estimates as outlined above, be included in the 1975 preliminary development budget estimates of the Authority. T. E. Barber, Administrator Information & Education Division TEB/mm December 17, 1974