A.C.O. PORT HOPE BRANCH MEETING
THURSDAY October 3, 2013
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Place:
Caretaker’s Cottage
Present:
Charles Wickett, Peggy Bennett, Judith Copeland, Dennis Hogarth, Patsy Beeson, Trish
Doney, Jo Mathew, Tom Cruickshank, Ed Pamenter, Sebastian Hanna and Susan Carmichael
Regrets:
Peter Kedwell, Phil Goldsmith
CALL TO ORDER:
Trish Doney
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Garden Tour Report to follow Approval of Agenda – add Peter Stokes
Remembrance to Other Business
(Charles/Peggy)
CARRIED
GARDEN TOUR – Mary Shaw-Rimmington
Mary attended meeting and delivered final report along with a cheque for $8,500.
Full Report attached.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES of Sept. 5, 2013
MOTION: to adopt the minutes
(Charles/Patsy)
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 None
CORRESPONDENCE –
 Letter from Peter Rumgay – New Chair of the Pier Group outlining their new mandate and
direction
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Trish Doney
 Port Hope Fair - The ACO booth at the Port Hope Fall Fair was another success this year. There
was good interest in what we do and many copies of the House Tour card, membership form
and ACO Matters were picked up. Sales of hasti-notes, walking tour booklets and the like earned
us $115.00 which was given to Dennis for deposit. One package of the ABC cards was sold ($20),
the proceeds from which were turned over to Joan Tooke. Thanks to Peter Kedwell for
coordinating this event for us.
 Evenings – Patsy Beeson and her committee ran another successful “Evening” event on Saturday
September 7th in the afternoon. These events are proving very popular for many of our
members.
 HPH Meeting – held September 19th. Meeting was hosted by ACO and thanks to Susan
Carmichael who took minutes. Both parties agreed that it was important to keep lines of
communication open. Meetings will be held every 6 months unless a need arises to meet at an
earlier time.
 House Tour – next big event this coming Saturday
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ACO Central Awards - more information and photos were required for all our nominations which
were submitted for two of the nominations. After speaking with Rod Stewart nomination for the
Barrett Street buildings was withdrawn.
Architectural Terms booklet – Rod Stewart approached me about reprinting the Architectural
Terms booklet at his expense. We now have 1,000 booklets free of charge.
Nominating Committee – will be headed up by Charles Wickett and me. Current Executive
(Board) members will be contacted regarding their intentions for 2014-5. The next Newsletter
will ask members to contact the Nominating Committee if they are interested in sitting on the
Executive (Board).
TREASURER’S REPORT – Dennis Hogarth
 A short report was provided to the Board ( does not reflect proceeds from Garden Tour)
 ACO – Cash - $96,177.
 Heritage Trust - $88,495. Plus Mortgage Receivables of $39.473.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
50th ANNIVERSARY – Susan Carmichael
 Memorial Park has been booked for August 10 2014 – noon to 4 pm
 Committee has been established
 Augusta Street Tour created for the Building Stories – Mobile app
AUCTION – Joan Tooke – Via Ed Pamenter
 Chapel is half full with items for next year’s auction
COMMUNICATIONS – Jo Mathew
 No Report
GOVERNANCE – Charles Wickett
 No Report
HERITAGE TRUST FUND – Charles Wickett
 No Report
HOUSE TOUR – Charles Wickett/Blaise Gaetz
 House Tour Sold Out – 1260 Tickets
MEMBERSHIP – Peggy Bennett
 380 Members ( 229 Households) plus 7 Honorary and 6 Corporate
NEWSLETTER/BUS TOUR/LECTURE SERIES– Patsy Beeson
 Newsletter deadline – October 18/13
 Bus Tour – April 30/14 – Cobourg –Lead – Trip to Lindsay
 Lecture Series
o Sept. 7/13 – Railway Walk – Went very well
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Oct 17/13 – Tom Cruickshank
PIER GROUP – Phil Goldsmith
 No Report
PROJECTS /DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE – Tom Cruickshank
 Next meeting – Oct 24/13 – Potential Buildings –North American Hotel, Acanthus building on
John St. , 146 Walton. Orange Hall underway
PROPERTY/HPH – Ed Pamenter
 Chapel will require maintenance next year – perhaps $5000 should be put in the budget
 Looking for Marion Garland Award Nominations
SOCIAL COMMITTEE –Judith Copeland
 BBQ – Aug 8th – provided a Financial statement
 Costs – $975 – proceeds from Bar - $776
 Nov 28 Xmas Party will be held at St. Mark’s parish Hall – Costs $25 per person
 Will need a liquor licence
WEBSITE – Sebastian Hanna
 Next Feature on main page will include buildings restored – with help from ACO
OTHER BUSINESS
 Should ACO do something In Memory of Peter Stokes?
 Tribute to Peter Stokes will be given at AGM
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:30 pm
NEXT MEETING – November 7, 2013