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Information & Education Advisory Board Thursday, March 15, 1962 #1
The Information and Education Advisory Board met in the Board Room,
17 Mill Street, on Thursday, March 15th, 1962, commencing at 2:30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman F. A. Wade
Vice Chairman Mrs. F. Gell
Members W. Leavens
E. Sager
J. D. Coats
Authority Chairman Dr. G. Ross Lord
P. R. Consultant J. Grimshaw
I. & E. Administrator T. E. Barber
Dir. of Operations K. G. Higgs
Secretary- Treasurer F. L. Lunn
At the inception of the - Meeting, the new Authority film was shown.
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RES, #1: _;Moved By:- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By:- J. D. Coats
RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/61
as presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
PROGRESS REPORTS:
The Staff presented the 1961 Progress Report, and Mr. Grirshaw presented
his report as Public Re]aions Consultant.
Res. #2 Moved By:- J. D. Coats
Seconded By:- W. Leavens
RESOLVED THAT:- the Staff Progress Report and the
Report of the Public Relations Consultant be received.
Carried Unanimously.
OFFICIAL OPENING - COLD CREEK CONSERVATION AREA:
Proposals for the Official Opening of the Cold Creek Conservation Area
were discussed in some detail.
Res, #3 Moved By:- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By:- W. Leavens
RESOLVED THAT:- Messrs. Wade, Leavens, D. Adair,
G. Cooke, C. Sauriol, and Mrs. F. Gell, be a Sub -
Committee to arrange the details of the Official
Opening of the Cold Creek Conservation Area;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:- the date of the
Official Opening be tentatively set as June 13th, 1962;
Carried Unanimously.
NATURE PROGRAMME - TECHNICAL SUB - COMMITTEE:
The desirability of establishing another Technical Sub - Committee to
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expand the present Nature Programme was discussed in some detail.
Res. 44
Moved By :- J. D. Coats
Seconded By:- E. Sager
THE BORD RECOMMENDS THAT : - a Technical Sub - Committee
on the Nature Programme be established, and that the
following persons be appointed to serve on the
Sub - Committee:
Name Affiliation
F. A. Wade Information & Education Board Chairman
D. Fowle Federation of Ontario Naturalists
H. Ballie Royal Ontario Museum
A. Helmsley Dept. of Lands and Forests
W. Tovell Federation of Ontario Naturalists
R. Belfry Toronto Board of Education
J. Livingston Audubon Society
Prof. Badenhuissen University of Toronto
Dr. J.W.B. Sisam University of Toronto
F. Darrock Federation of Ontario Naturalists
-and- representati4es of Metro Parks and Boy Scouts Assoc.
Adopted Unanimously.....
AUTHORITY TOUR:
A recommendation received from the Don Valley Advisory Board regarding
a series of Authority Tours was discussed in some detail.
Res. ,#5 Moved By:- PMIrs. F. Gell
Seconded By :- W. Leavens
RESOLVED THAT : - two Tours be arranged to which all
members of the Authority be invited to attend --
one in the Spring season and one in the Fall --
to be arranged;
AND BE IT FURTHER LESOLVED THAT : - any additional
Advisory Board Tours be arranged by the respective
Advisory Board.
Carried Unanimously.
PROPOSED FIRESIDE NIGHTS:
Res. #6 Moved By :- J. D. Coats
Seconded Py :- E. Sager
RESOLVED THAT : - the Staff be authorized to hold
a total of six Fireside Nights during the coming
season;
Carried Unanimously.
PAID ADVERTISING:
The matter of paid advertising of a general nature was discussed in
some detail.
Res. , #7
Moved By :- W. Leavens
Seconded By :- Mrs. F. Gell
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: paid advertising in
any medium be limited to certain special events
during the year.
Adopted Unanimously.
REFER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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JUNIOR FISHING DAY - 1962:
Res. 0 Moved By:- J. D. Coats
Seconded By:- E. Sager
RESOLVED THAT: - the 1962 Junior Fishing Day be
held on May 26th, 1962, and that the present
Sub - Committee be requested to continue.
Carried Unanimously.
PREMIERE AUTHORITY FILN,:
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Moved By:- J. D. Coats
Seconded By:- E. Sager
RESOLVED THAT:- a premiere showing of the new Authority
film be arranged by the Staff for the benefit of
film libraries, press, T.V., and other interested
groups.
Carried Unanimously.
PURCHASE 1962 SUPPLY OF BROCHURES:
Res. #10 Moved By:- W. Leavens
Seconded By:- Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT:- the Staff be authorized and
directed to proceed to obtain necessary quotations
for the 1962 supply of brochures as provided for
in the Budget.
Carried Unanimously.
NATURE PROGRAMME BROCHURE:
Res. #11 Moved By:- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By:- J. D. Coats
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:- a reprint of 5,000
copies of the Nature Programme brochure be
and that the necessary Budget adjustment be made to
provide for payment.
Adopted Unanimously.
REFER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
F. A. Wade F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
Metropolitan, aronto and' Ieeion
Coniervation Atth,ority
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Information & Education Advisory Board Fri. Sept. 28/62 #2/62
The Information and Education Advisory Board met in the Board Room,
17 Mill Street on Friday, September 28th, 1962, commencing at 3 :30 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
MINUTES:
Res. #12
Chairman
Vice - Chairman
Members
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
I. & E. Administrator
Moved By:- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By :- J. D. Coats
Mr. F. A. Wade
Mrs. F. Gell
J. D. Coats
E. Sager
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
T. E. Barber
RESOLVED THAT : - the Minutes of Meeting No. 1/62
be adopted, as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
Res. #13 Moved By :- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By:- E. 3ager
RESOLVED THAT :- The Staff Progress Report
be received and appended as Schedule HA" of these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT OF PUBLIC RELAT IONS CONSULTANT :
Mr.
Grimshaw presented a report for the period of January to September.
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Moved By:- J. D. Coats
Seconded By:- Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT :- the report of the Public Relations
Consultant be received, and copies be distributed to all
Members of the Authority.
Carried Unanimously.
CONSERVATION SCHOOL:
The Staff presented a report on the proposed Conservation School and
Co - sultant .
Res. #15
Moved By :- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By :- E. Sager
THE BOARD RECOMMEND` THAT : - Miss Blanche Snell
be engaged as the Conservation School Consultant to provide
a preliminary operational plan and that she be paid a fee of
$1,200.00.
Carried Unanimously .
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PROPOSED FLOOD CONTROL BROCHURE:
A suggestion was presented by the Staff recommending that from time to
time a simple brochure be produced outlin "Ig the progress of the Plan for
Flood Control and Water Conservation.
Res. #16 Moved By :- J. D. Coats
SGconded By:- E. Sager
RE8J LVED THAT :- Budget provision be made in 1963
to provide for the production of brochures describing
the progress of the Plan for Flood Control and Water
Conservation.
Carried Unanimously.
SUB- COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Res. #17 Moved By :- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By:- E. Sager
RESOLVED THAT :- the following Sub-Committee Reports
be appended as Schedules of these Minutes:
!ITEM
IICII
Report No. 1 of the Fishing Day SLb- Committee
Report of the Cold Creek Opening Sub- Committee
Carried Unanimously.
NATURE PROGRAMME - TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE:
Res. #18 Moved By:- E. .meager
Seconded By :- Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT :- the Staff prepare the Terms of
Reference under which the Technical :rub-Committee of the
Nature Programme will operate and distribute same to
all Members of this Board for comment and approval.
Carried Unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
On Motion, the Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
F. A. Wade F. L. Lunn
Chairman Secretary- Treasurer
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TO: The Information & Education Advisory Board
RE: STAFF PROGRESS REPORT - JANUARY 1 - SEPTEMBER 2$, 1962
PROMOTION:
Brochure Distribution:
200,000 copies of Black Creek Folder were printed and
approximately three-quarters have been distributed;
125,000 copies of the Map were printed and approximately
25,000 distributed;
Sufficient copies of the Map are on hand for 1963 distribution;
It is proposed to order larger quantities of both the Map
and the Black Creek Folder and purchase in alternate years,
providing a saving of approximately 25%.
Distribution:
In general, Pioneer Village Brochures were distributed both
within and extensively outside the watershed, whereas the
Conservation Area Maps were mainly used within the Authority -
The above were distributed to:
(a) all 1$ tourist Information Centres;
(b) 0.M.L. and A.A.A.;
(c) most major regional hotels and motels including
Prudhommes, The Beacon, Toronto Arcade, restaurants,
service stations, libraries, convention bureaus etc.;
(d) Fort York, Casa Loma, and Upper Canada Village;
Brochure Stands: Two hundred were purchased and one hundred
were distributed to Municipal buildings, libraries and, in
general, where large numbers of people congregate and where
no other display facilities were provided.
Exhibits:
(a) Canadian National Sportsmen9s Show -- March 9th to 17th,
exhibit on Cold Creek Conservation Area;
(b) Canadian National Exhibition -- toy exhibit in new Better
Living Centre --- 900 square feet of space donated;
(c) Fall Fairs -- Brampton, Markham and Woodbridge -- exhibit
on Dutch Elm Disease and Authority assistance, and the
Farm Tree Replacement Programme;
(d) Library Displays -- exhibits placed in some North York,
Etobicoke and Toronto Libraries -- 11 X 14 mounted pictures,
pioneer articles, mounted specimens of birds and mamals,
with Authority Map and Brochure Stand;
Photography Contest:
A Photo Contest was run on Pioneer Village Opening Days with 160
entries; promoted by the Authority with the co- operation of Kodak
Prizes were donated by various suppliers of photo equipment anu
C,P.T.A.
Official Openings and Special Days:
(a) Cold Creek Conservation Area officially opened on June 20th
by the Hon. J. W. Spooner. Opening featured sportsmen9s
demonstrations and a tour of the Area. 450 attended.
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(b) Sportsmen2s Round -up to be held at Cold Creek Conservation
Area on September 29th featuring competition for individuals;
(c) Pioneer Festival -- to be held October 13th.
Film Programme:
"Pioneer Village at Black Creek" completed in February.
Premiere of film held at Royal Ontario Museum in April 18th,
with 300 attending.
"Legacy of the Valleys.? was also shown.
Seven prints of "Pioneer Village at Black Creek" purchased.
55 lectures to 4,197 people (to August 30);
55 showings of Pioneer Village at Black Creek to 4,588 people;
43 showings of Legacy of the Valleys to 3,200 people;
Radio and T.V. Commercials:
Five radio commercials produced in April (two on Pioneer Village
and three on Conservatian Areas) for Summer use; used by CKFH,
CHMC, CKOC, CFGM, CBL, CJBC, CHUM, CKEY, CFRB and CHFI; also
have five Winter commercials; TV spots were used on Barrie,
Hamilton and Toronto TV stations;
Company Promotion:
Various companies have taken advantage of the settings at
various Conservation Areas -- especially the Pioneer Village
for many ads, In most cases a credit line has been given.
A number of companies have written stories on the Pioneer
Village and Conservation Areas, as well as distributing
Authority literature to their employees.
Conventions:
A close liaison has been maintained wick the Metropolitan
Toronto Convention and Visitors Association. All conventions
have been provided with our brochures as well as the special
convention brochure having our facilities listed therein.
Radio and TV Interviews and Press Releases:
(Details covered in report of Public Relations Consultant)
SCHOOL AND EDUCATION PROGRAMME:
School Tours to September 1, 1962:
293 :lasses of approximately 9,500 students toured the Village;
119 classes of approximately3,439 students took Nature Hikes;
85 groups of approximately 1,172 students took scheduled Hikes;
4 classes of approximately 166 students took General Tour;
501 14,877
Projected Figures to October 31st:
175 classes of approximately 5,500 students will tour Village;
20 classes of approximately 600 students will take Hikes;
195 6,100
30% increase in conducted Tours over 1961. 4 Guides at the
Pioneer Village; 1 Naturalist and two part -time Naturalists;
Increases attributed to increased Staff and new time schedule.
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Greater use made of teaching aids. Teachers? Guide to Pioneer
Village has been re- written and will be illustrated for use
during 1963.
Conservation Camp School:
Held in co- operation with a Grade 9 Class from York Memorial
Collegiate at Humber Glen Camp on May 23 - 25, 1962.
Junior Fishing Day:
Held on May 26th in the Albion Hills Conservation Area for
students of Grades 7 and 8 in the Western region of the Authority;
Approximately seven hundred children participated with two
hundred supervisors in attendance. Noon hour demonstrations
given.
Fireside Nites:
Designed for family education and entertainment and to promote
week -day evening use of the Areas. The general programme
included nature hikes, demonstrations, fireside sing- songs,
and movies of approximately one hour duration.
DATE AREA THEME HIKE ATTENDANCE
June 28 Heart Lake Boating Safety (Ont.
Safety League) - 200
July 11 Greenwood Water Safety (Toronto
Br. Red Cross) 48 275
July 24 Cold Creek Sports Activities &
Bog Tour 85 300
August 3 Claremont Scout Camping (Pick-
ering Dist. Scouts) 125 325
Aug. 22 Albion Fire Fighting (Dept.
of Lands & Forests) $5 200
Sept. 4 Boyd
Geology & Archeology
(Dr. Tovell & Miss
Marshall) 30 125
2,025
93 volunteers assisted the Authority in the above Programmes.
Filr,s, projection equipment and operators were supplied by
the National Film Board.
It is recommended that six Fireside Nites be held in 1963
on Wednesday nights, and it is anticipated that the numbers
attending should double.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Geology Tour -- held in the Albion Hills Conservation Area on
June 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by Dr. "alter ,
Tovell, head of the Earth Sciences Section of the Royal Ontario
Museum. Attended by 250.
Forest Wonderland Day -- Held in marquee at Boyd Conservation Area
on July 28th and 29th in co- operation with the Ontario Forestry
Association. Featured exhibits on forestry and a continuous
film programme. Attended by 150.
Othello: Shakespearean play held on the Pioneer Stage at the
Pioneer Village on August 30th, 31st, and September 1st -- well
attended,
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SCHEDULE ' ,TH
Report No. 1
of the
FISHING DAY SUB - COMMITTEE
The Fishing Day Sub - Committee of the Information and Education Advisory
Board met in the Board Room at 17 Mill Street on Wednesday, March 28th,
1962, commencing at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman C. R. Purcell
Chairman I. & E. F. A. Wade
Members of Sub-Committee G. Cooke
D. Adair
J. Michele
W. A. McTavish
Staff M. Whitley
T. E. Barber
IT WAS AGREED THAT:
1. The 1962 Junior Fishing Day will be held at Albion Hills
Conservation Area on Saturday, May 26th, 1962;
2. All schools not participaiing in 1961 will be invited and quotas
will be set to provide approximately the same number of participants
as in previous years. The participating schools will be those in
North York Etobicoke, York Township, Long Branch, New Toronto, King,
Chinguacousy, Brampton, Bolton, Woodbridge, Vaughan, Toronto Twp.
3. True Or False Quiz to be provided to schools and an answer sheet
to be included for use of teachers.
4. It is anticipated that the Sportsman?s Show will provide
Conservation Charts for each school.
5. Supervisors be requested to:
(a) Provide tackle and suitable rain clothing;
(b) Pick up children at 9:00 a.m. to permit fishing to commence
by 10:00 a,m.
6. Supervisors to be provided with:
(a) Letter outlining Day9s Programme;
(b) Crests;
(c) Windhsield identity cards;
(d) Programmes and Folders;
(e) Box Lunches;
7. Participants be requested to:
(a) Wear suitable clothing including rainwear;
(b) Provide their own lunch;
(c) Provide their own fishing tackle;
8. Participants be provided with:
(a) Instruction Sheets;
(b) Crests;
(c) Extra Hooks and sinkers -- if required;
(e) Hot drink at noon hour;
9. General arrangements as follows:
- Printing, mimeo, mailing -- Staff;
- Lunches and hot drinks, including serving arrangements -- Staff;
- Extra supply of hooks and lines -- G. Cooke;
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- Preparation of "Tips for Fishermen" -- J. Michele, T. Barber;
- St, Johns Ambulance -- Staff;
- Supply of Crests --- Staff;
-Worms -- Staff;
- Publicity etc. -- J. Grimshaw, T. Barber, D. Adiar;
- Photography - Staff;
- Volunteer Supervisors -- All Committee to contact volunteers,
M. Sager, McTavish and Barber to cover
Metro schools and sports organizations;
10. Noon Programme to include:-
- Retriever Dog Demonstration - T. Barber;
-Water Safety Demonstration - Red Crosss- T. Barber;
-Boat Handling -- Canadian Boating Alliance - E. Taylor;
- Fire - fighting Demonstration including Water Drop -- Department of
Lands and Forests - T. Barber;
-Tree Planting "Tree 962" - C. R. Purcell;
- "Smokey the Bear44 -- T. Barber and E. Sager;
- "Litter Pickins Pete" -- T. Barber and E. Sager;
-P.A. System and 2 -Way Radio -- T. $artier;
- Fish Fry - J. Michele
F. L. Lunn
Secretary- Treasurer
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SCHEDULE "C" Report Of The
COLD CREEK OPENING SUB - COMMITTEE
The Cold Creek Opening Sub- Committee met in the Board Room, 17 Mill
Street, on Wednesday, May 9th, 1962, commencing at $:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Chairman
Members
Staff
F. A. Wade
Mrs. F. %:Gell
C. Sauriol
G. Cooke
Mrs. M. Whitley
T. Barber
The purpose of the Meeting was to finalize arrange-nents for opening
day for the Cold Creek Conservation Area, with the following decisions
being arrived at:
1. That Opening Ceremonies be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 20th, 1962;
2. That Opening Cermonies follow the same basic format of previous
Openings with the following being applicable to Cold Creek:
Master of Ceremonies
Special Guests
Opening Address
Opening Act
Old Gun being fired by elderly
C. Sauriol
Minister of Lands & Forests
Reeve of King Township
Warden of York County
Local M.P.P.9s
Hon. J.W. Spooner
Dogs retrieving article
thrown by Hon. J.W. Spooner
costumed area resident.
3. That the Programme be as follows:
All facilities in Area to be in operation and the following groups
be invited to arrange the demonstrations:
Fly Casting
Toronto Anglers & Hunters
Michelle)
Archery Humber Valley Archers
Dog Trials Water and Field Retrieving
Small Arms Hunter Association (G. Cooke)
Antique Arms Collectors Club Hunter Association (G. Cooke)
Nature Tril and Bog Explanation F.O.N.
4. That arrangements be made with C.N.I.B. for refreshments with the
following suggested menue: Weiners, Shanty Beans, Strawberries
and Cream or Pie, and Coffee;
5. That sufficient Authority crest badges be provided to identify
Authority members;
6. That casting competiton for special guests be arranged by Mr.
Sauriol and included in the Programme;
7. That special invitations be extended to various important persons
and press, and sports writers.
F. A. Wade
Chairman
F. L. Lunn
Secretary - Treasurer
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Information & Education Advisory Board Tues. Dec. 119 1962 No. 3/62
The Information and Education Advisory Board met in the Board Room
at 17 Mill Street on Tuesday, December 11th; 1962, commencing at 3:00
p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
Authority Chairman
I. & E. Chairman
Vice Chairman
Members
Secretary- Treasurer
Director of Operations
I. & E. Administrator
Public Relations Consultant
Dr. G. Ross Lord
F. A. Wade
Mrs. F. Gell
J. D. Coats
G. Henderson
C. R. Purcell
E. Sager
W. M. Tovell
F. L. Lunn
K. G. Higgs
T. Barber
J. Grimshaw
MINUTES:
Res. #19 Moved By:- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By:- Dr. G. Ross Lord
RESOLVED THAT:- the Minutes of Meeting No. 2/62 as
presented, be adopted as if read.
Carried Unanimously.
STAFF PROGRESS REPORT:
Mr. Barber presented the current Staff Progress Report.
Res. #20 Moved By:- J. D. Coats
Seconded By:- Mrs. F. Gell
RESOLVED THAT:- the Staff Progress Report be received.
Carried Unanimously.
PUBLICITY:
Res. #21 Moved By:- C. R. Purcell
Seconded By:- Dr. G. Ross Lord
RESOLVED THAT:- the Chairman of the Board consult with the
Staff and Public Relations Consultant on the matter
of publicity.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT:
Mr. Grimshaw presented a report on current activities and the promotion
given to same.
Res. #22 Moved By:- Dr. W. M. Tovell
Seconded By:- E. Sager
RESOLVED THAT:- the Report of the Public Relations
Consultant be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously.
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CARE AND DISTRIBUTION OF AUTHORITY FILMS:
Res. #23 Moved By :- Mrs. F. Gell
Seconded By :- E. Sager
RESOLVED THAT : - the Staff be directed to prepare a report
for consideration at the next meeting of the I. & E.
Advisory Board on the care and distribution of the
various Authority films.
Carried Unanimously.
1963 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ESTIMATES:
Res. #24 Moved By :- Mrs, F. Gell
Seconded By:- Dr. G. Ross Lord
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT : - the 1963 Preliminary
Budget Estimates as set forth herein be approved:
Account Item 1963 Budget
A -111 Advertising 700.
A -112 Public Relations Consultant 5,500.
A -113 Publications & General Printing
Directory 300.
•Black Creek Folder 3,500.
General,Printing 2,000.
Flood Control Folder 400.
Some Plants - Wildlife 1,400.
Conservation Assistnce. 400.
Biennial Report 29500. 10,500.
A -114 Tours & Special Days 4,000.
A -115 School Programme
Junior Fishing Day
Educational Tours
Conservation School
1,000.
11,163.
39000.
15,163.
A -116 Photography, Photographic Supplies,
Engraving etc.
Engra' ±ngs 1,000.
Supplies 2,250. 3,250.
A -117 Exhibits & Displays 3,500.
A -11$ Motion Picture Programme 3,000.
Films Service 1,500.
A -119 Press Clipping Service 250.
A -120 Promotional Contingencies 500.
$ 47,863.
Carried Unanimously.
REPORT N0. 1 OF THE TECHNICAL SUB - COMMITTEE ON THE NATURE PROGRAMME:
Res. #25 " Moved By:- Mrs. F. Gel].
Seconded By :- C. R. Purcell
RESOLVED THAT : - Report No. 1 of the Technical Sub- Committee
on the Nature Programme amended, be received and
appended as Schedule "A" of these Minutes.
Carried Unanimously.
SCHEDULE 411"
REPORT N0. 1/62
�f the
TECHNICAL SUB - COMMITTEE ON NATURE PROGRAMME
of the
INFORMATION & EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD
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The Technical Sub- Committee on the Nature Programme met at 17 Mill
Street on Tuesday, December 4th, 1962, commencing at 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT WERE:
F. A. Wade
Prof. N. P. Badenhuizen
J. L. Baillie
R. Belfrey
F, Darroch
Dr.. D. Fowle
A. Helmsley
P. A. Hardy
Dr. N. Scollard
Dr, J. W. Sisam
J. L. Watson
W. Tovell
C. Sauriol
W. McLean
M. G. Johnson
K. Strasser
M. Whitley
T. Barber
Chairman
University of Toronto
Royal Ontario Museum
Board of Education
Board of Education
Fed. of Ontario Naturalists
Dept. of Lands and Forests
Canadian Audubon Society
Metro Parks Dept.
University of Toronto
Boy Scouts Assoc.
Royal Ontario Museum
M.T.R.C.A.
M.T.R.C.A.
M.T.R.C.A.
M.T.R.C.A.
M.T.R.C.A.
Acting Secretary
The Chairman welcomed the members of the Committee and outlined the
reasons for the establishment of such a Committee and the Terms of
Reference of same.
The Staff of the Authority presented a comprehensive outline of the
present Nature Programme of the Authority. The present Programme and
the possible future Programme was then discussed at some length.
IT WAS AGREED THAT:
(a) THAT a comprehensive Interpretative Programme is desireable in
the Metropolitan region;
(b) THAT in such a Programme, the following would be desirable:
(i) THAT a Conservation and Natural History Centre as the
major Centre of the region located where it would be
readily available;
(ii) Trail -side Display Shelters located in conjunction with
Nature Trails in the various Conservation Areas of the
Authority;
(iii) a Botanical Garden and Museum within the boundaries of
Metro;
(iv) Extension of the present Programme of the Authority •.
which might include such things as:-
- geological tours;
- watershed tours;
- additional nature information booklets;
- tours and courses for teachers which might
lead to teaching credits;
- additional classroom preparation in the schools;
- courses etc. for youth leaders;
(c) THAT the following be a Committee, with the first -named as Chairman,
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to study and report back as to how such a Programme, and in particular,
the Natural History Centre, might be implemented in the future:
F. A. Wade
Chairman
T. E. Barber
A. Helmsley
N. Scollard
F. A. Wade
N. P. Badenhuizen
C. Sauriol
W. M. Tovell
T. E. Barber
Acting Secretary