South Sherman Community Planning Team
November 7th 2011
Present –
Executive Members
Carrey Slotuik –Secretary and Resident
Residents
Cathy Huges
Celeste Licorish
Christine Robinson
Greg Reader
Leslie Falzone
Sara Bokma
Sara Merritt
Steve Calverley
Community Partners:
Britney – HARRRP
David Derbyshire – Community Development Liaison, – Wesley Urban Ministries
Steve Rolfe- McMaster School of Nursing
McMaster University Students: Vivian, Janet, Alex and Anne Marie
Nick Westoll – from Bernie Morelli’s Office
Olive Wahoush - McMaster School of Nursing
Regrets –
Dan Peace - Treasurer
Dyanne Semogas- McMaster School of Nursing,
Duane Dahl – Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club,
Susanne O’Grady -Banyan Community Services,
Wilma Andres, South Sherman Health Cabinet and Parish Nurse,
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David Derbyshire acted as Chair of November’s meeting in Rebecca’s Absence 1.Welcome & Introductions
 Statement of purpose
Mission:
Using an asset-based community development model, the local planning team forges relationships and
works to engage residents, service providers, places of worship, institutions and government in working
together to decrease barriers and increase opportunities that enhance the quality of life for people living
and working in the South Sherman neighbourhood.
Vision:
The South Sherman Neighbourhood is a great place to live, work and raise children.
Values:
Respect, Inclusiveness, Stewardship, Caring, Community Strengths, Fun
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2.HouseKeeping & Accepting of Last Month’s Minutes – David Derbyshire
 Executive Present Recommendations for Agenda Format
 Executive Present Recommendations for Funded Projects
 Executive Present Recommendations for Sub-Committees
3. Finance Report – Dan Peace emailed report to Davd
ACTION: David will email Finance Report to Carrey
4. Funded Projects Reports
4a) Beading Babes – No one present to report
4b) Community Garden– No one present to report
4c) Downstairs Community Kitchen – Cathy Hughes
Next Dinner on Wednesday November 30th Doors Open at 5:30 Dinner served at 6pm
Starting November, Dinner will cost $2.00 a plate to offset cost
4d) Elizabeth Fry– No one present to report
4e) Kiwanis Boys & Girls Club– No one present to report
4f) Neighbourhood BBQ– No one present to report
4g) South Sherman Hub newspaper – No one present to report
5. Sub-Committees Reports
5a) Block Champion – Sara Bokma
ACTION: Meeting on October 13th to define the role of block champion and share ideas.
ACTION: Obtain SSArea Map to visualize target areas, like a political campaign.
5b) Health in the Hubs - Steve Rolfe
On November 11th a report of Phase 1 will be distributed and South Sherman will receive five copies.
Research focuses on Beautification:
a) waste management b) graffetti c) green spaces and d) PanAM Games Prep
ACTION: Meeting Dec 5th @ St. Giles focus on Health in the Hubs Phase 2, presented by McMaster
University Students: Vivian, Janet, Alex and Anne Marie and Community Liaisons; Celeste Licorish
and Steve Calverley.
ACTION: Book Gym
ACTION: Promotion of event as discussed
5c) Logo / Marketing Committee – Carrey Slotuik
ACTION: Meet to Brainstorm and design logo. Present ideas at next meeting or in the new year.
5d) Property Angels - Celeste Licorish
ACTION: Greg asked Celeste to provide a written proposal for using the church’s snow blower
for neighbourhood snow removal.
5e) School Retention Committee - Steve Calverley
Next Public ARC meeting is on November 15th HWDSB office at 6pm
Following Meeting December 6th at Sir Winston Churchill – School Trustee Tim Simmons
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6. Pesentations – Scheduled Items
6a) Solid Waste Management Master Plan - City of Hamilton
The City of Hamilton is in the process of conducting a review of its Solid Waste Management
Master Plan. The Review will very soon be at the stage where the City’s alternative future
directions for waste management are drafted and available for discussion with the community.
They have expressed an interest to meet with our group to present the alternative waste
management scenarios and obtain our group’s feedback. If you would like more information
about the City’s Solid Waste Management Master Plan process and the work that has been
completed to date, please visit www.hamiltonwastereview.ca. In addition to this, a document
presenting the directions and scenarios will be available on November 4th, 2011.
They anticipate that the presentation and discussion would take approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
ACTION: We need to decide as a group if this is something our group would be interested in
and if so, Are we interested in having a separate meeting for the Waste Management for a
Presentation.
6b) Wesley Urban Ministries No Charge Christmas Store – Flyer distributed
Registration for an appointment at the Old Beasley Community Centre
27 Elgin Street
Monday November 1st through Friday December 2nd 2011
Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm
If you have any questions please contact 905-528-5629 ext 253
Date of Next Meeting: December 5th 2011
Scheduled Item: Health in the Hubs Phase 2
Location St. Giles Church
Time 7pm to 9pm
Doors Open at 6:30 for Socializing and Refreshments.
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