Agenda - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20231026Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time:10 a.m.
Location:Video Conference
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please visit aurora.ca/participation.
Pages
1.Call to Order
2.Land Acknowledgement
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5.Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of August 22,
2023
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That the Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting
minutes of August 22, 2023, be received for information.
1.
6.Delegations
7.Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Yellow Brick House; Re: 2023 Break The Silence, Step In
My Shoes Walk
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That the Application from York Region Food Network; Re:
Community Breakfast Program be received; and
1.
That the Committee provide direction to:2.
Grant the funding request;a.
Deny the funding request; orb.
Defer consideration of the funding request to a futurec.
meeting.
8.Informational Items
9.New Business
10.Closed Session
That the Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following
matter:
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees as per Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act,
2001; Re: Confidential Memorandum from Town Clerk; Re: Update on
Financial Assistance Request
1.
11.Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert (Chair)
Michelle Black
Robert Gaby
Shaheen Moledina
Abe Reiss (Vice Chair)
Dan Winters
Other Attendees: Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement
The Committee acknowledged that the meeting took place on Anishinaabe lands,
the traditional and treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island,
recognizing the many other Nations whose presence here continues to this day,
the special relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this
territory, and that Aurora has shared responsibility for the stewardship of these
lands and waters. It was noted that Aurora is part of the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas and Chippewas, recognized through Treaty #13 and the Williams
Treaties of 1923.
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Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 2
3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Shaheen Moledina
Seconded by Dan Winters
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
4. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2023
Moved by Abe Reiss
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of
May 4, 2023, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
The only matter for consideration was discussed in Closed Session.
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
None.
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Mayor’s Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 3
10. Closed Session
Moved by Shaheen Moledina
Seconded by Dan Winters
That the Committee resolve into a Closed Session to consider the following
matter:
1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local
board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001); Re: Personal
Application for Assistance
Carried
10.1 Personal Application for Assistance
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or
local board employees (Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Michelle Black
1. That the Personal Application for Assistance be deferred to a future
Committee meeting.
Carried
11. Adjournment
Moved by Michelle Black
Seconded by Dan Winters
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:36 a.m.
Carried
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Town of Aurora Logo
100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Application to Recieve Funds
The Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic has raised over $1 million to date and has financially assisted
several community organizations to provide much needed services to residents living in the Town of Aurora.
Recipient selection is conducted annually by the application review and disbursement committee of the
Town of Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic and is based on the information provided in this application.
Funding Criteria and guidelines;
Individual applicants and community groups must demonstrate financial hardship or a limited means
to retain funds in another manner. Individual applications demonstrating financial hardship will be kept
confidential.
Individuals and organizations may not receive funding for more than two consecutive years.
Funding requests for more than $5,000 in a calendar year will not be accepted.
Funding requests for more than 50% of an initiative will not be considered and applicants must
demonstrate how the remaining funds will be or have been obtained
Applications should demonstrate a benefit to the residents of the Town of Aurora that receiving the
funding will provide
Successful applicants will be required to report back in any way they deem appropriate regarding the
utilization of funds within six (6) months of receiving funds
Name of Individual or Community Group *
Yellow Brick House
Address
Street Number and Name *
52 West Beaver Creek Unit 4
City/ Town *
Richmond Hill
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Province *
Ontario
Postal Code *
L1E2Y6
Contact Information
Email Address *
pamelad@yellowbrickhouse.org
Phone Number *
(905) 709-0900
On a separate document, please outline your initiative and any supporting documentation you
have. The information being provided should align with the funding criteria guidelines found
above. Please attach your documentation with this this form.
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October 17, 2023
Dear Town of Aurora Mayor’s Charity Golf Fund,
Since its inception in 1978, Yellow Brick House has steadfastly provided
essential services to women and children seeking refuge from domestic
violence and abuse, becoming one of the largest providers in Ontario. Our
mission is to offer life-saving support and prevention programs tailored to
the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities affected by
violence.
The June 2023 Femicide Report by the Ontario Association of Interval and
Transition Houses (OAITH) reveals that thirty women have lost their lives
due to gender-based violence in the past thirty weeks, averaging one
woman per week. In November, we observe Woman Abuse Prevention
Month (Domestic Violence Awareness Month) to honour those affected and
to advocate for change.
Yellow Brick House Break the Silence, Step in My Shoes walk, scheduled
at St. Andrew's College in Aurora on Sunday, November 5th, from 10 am to
12 noon. We aim to raise $100K to support our School for Change
program, which is pivotal in eradicating gender-based violence.
Schools for Change educates youth grades 6-12 about abuse/violence and
healthy relationships as a preventative measure against future exposure to
violence. To this end, we seek the support of the Mayor’s Charity Golf Fund
to directly support funding our Schools for Change program.
52 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 4, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9
Crisis & Support Line (phone or text): 1-800-263-3247
Administration: 905-709-0900 • Toll Free: 1-800-263-2231
Charitable Registration Number: 11910 5187 RR0001
www.yellowbrickhouse.org @yellowbrckhouse
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Town of Aurora Mayors Golf Fund's generous donation of $5,000, we
believe we can significantly amplify the impact of our Schools for Change
Program.
We genuinely appreciate your time and consideration. Should you have
any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Warm regards,
Pamela Deveaux
Manager, Fund Development
Yellow Brick House
905-709-0900 ext. 2255
pamelad@yellowbrickhouse.org
52 West Beaver Creek Rd., Unit 4, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9
Crisis & Support Line (phone or text): 1-800-263-3247
Administration: 905-709-0900 • Toll Free: 1-800-263-2231
Charitable Registration Number: 11910 5187 RR0001
www.yellowbrickhouse.org @yellowbrckhouse
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DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023
LOCATION: St. Andrew’s College -
15800 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 3H7
TIME: 10am - 12pm (Noon)
2023 funds raised will support Public Education
Program to educate youth on healthy relationships
Photo by Valeriia Miller from pexels
STEP IN MY SHOES
BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR
Make an impact in your community!
Sponsor the 2023 Yellow Brick House, Break The Silence,
Step In My Shoes Walk.
Contact Pamela Deveaux at pamelad@yellowbrickhouse.org
or call 905-709-0900 ext. 2233
Photo by Valeriia Miller from pexels
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Letter from Lorris
Join us at Yellow Brick House for
the Break the Silence, Step in My
Shoes Walk on November 5, 2023,
at St. Andrews College in Aurora.
This event aims to raise funds for
our Schools for Change workshop,
which plays a crucial role in
educating and empowering youth
to recognize and prevent abuse. By
sponsoring this walk, you directly
contribute to providing invaluable
education and resources to the next
generation.
Our Schools for Change workshop
creates a safe space for youth to
learn about healthy relationships,
communication skills, consent, and
confict resolution. By equipping
them with this knowledge, we foster
a generation that values respect,
empathy, and compassion in their
interactions.
We frmly believe that early
intervention and education are
key to breaking the cycle of abuse.
Your support for the Break the
Silence, Step in My Shoes Walk will
make a tangible diference in our
community. With your generosity,
we can expand the reach of our
workshop, ensuring more young
people have access to the tools
they need for healthy relationships.
Together, let’s break the silence,
educate our youth, and create
lasting change.
Your support is vital in building a
community free from abuse. Thank
you for considering joining us in
this important cause.
With warmest regards,
Lorris Herenda
Chief Executive Ofcer “We frmly believe that early
intervention and education
are crucial in breaking the
cycle of abuse”
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Story of Linda and Survivor Sarah
I was a typical teenage girl
navigating high school until
Yellow Brick House’s Schools
for Change workshop came
to my school. We learned
about diferent types of
relationship abuse and how
to identify them. It opened
my eyes to my friend Sarah,
who seemed to display all the
signs. I became increasingly
worried during the workshop
as memories of Sarah’s
changed behaviour surfaced.
She became withdrawn, easily
startled, and covered up even
in hot weather. I realized
her circumstances mirrored
the signs of abuse I had just
learned. Concerned, I let my
favourite teacher know, and we
contacted Yellow Brick House
for guidance and support, and
they responded quickly. They
ofered to meet with Sarah,
providing resources to escape
her abusive situation while
respecting her autonomy and
confdentiality. Our teachers
worked closely with Yellow
Brick House to ensure Sarah
received support. As weeks
passed, I witnessed a positive
change in Sarah. With the
support of Yellow Brick House,
the school, and her friends, she
found the strength to break
free from the cycle of abuse.
Sarah gradually regained her
confdence. Seeing Sarah’s
transformation flled me with
gratitude and purpose. The
Schools for Change workshop
empowered me and gave
me the tools to make a real
diference. From that day
forward, I vowed to advocate
for abuse survivors and create
a supportive environment for
those in need.
Looking back, I realized that
Yellow Brick House’s workshop
was more than just a workshop.
It was a catalyst for change
and a beacon of hope for those
sufering in silence. Through
their education and support,
Yellow Brick House gave me
the power to recognize signs,
speak up, and be a source of
support for others.
“This workshop gave me
the confdence to stand
up against any form of
mistreatment and be a
positive infuence in my
community. I am grateful
for the knowledge I gained
and for the workshop‘s
impact on my personal
growth.“
-Elizabeth
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About Yellow Brick House
Founded in 1978, Yellow Brick House provides life-saving
support services and prevention programs to meet the diverse
needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by
violence. In the last 45 years, Yellow Brick House has served
over 141,000 women and children. Last year we served over
5,021 women and children and reached over 2,600 youth
through public education programs.
Your support is vital to ensure that individuals, families, and
communities can obtain freedom from violence through our
two emergency shelters, 24-hour crisis and support line,
public education programs, and community counselling and
support services for both women and children.
Funds raised through the 7th Annual Yellow Brick House,
Break the Silence Step in My Shoes Walk will support our
Public Education – Schools for Change workshop designed
for Grades 7-12 students. Students learn to understand
how bullying and abuse can play out in their daily lives, how
to recognize unhealthy situations, how to be an up-stander
rather than a bystander, and how to efectively communicate
and manage their emotions. “I never realized how crucial it is to be aware of the signs of
abuse or unhealthy relationships until I participated in this
workshop. The workshop also taught me how to support
others who might be going through an unhealthy relation-
ship. I now feel empowered to help create positive change in
my school and community.”
-Alice
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“Participating in the
Schools for Change healthy
relationship workshop was
an eye-opening experience
for me. Before attending
the workshop, I didn‘t
realize how important it
is to understand the signs
of abuse or unhealthy
relationships. I gained
valuable knowledge about
what constitutes a healthy
relationship and how to
identify red fags.“
-Torrie
Become an event sponsor and save lives!
Yellow Brick House, Break the Silence, Step in My Shoes Walk
• Partnership with an established and respected charity
• Advertising and delivery of branded materials directly to key decision-makers and
business owners
• Business exposure within the York Region and GTA
• A powerful and inspiring teambuilding experience
Yellow Brick House, Break the Silence, Step in My Shoes
Contact Pamela Deveaux at pamelad@yellowbrickhouse.org or call 905-709-0900 ext.
2233
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2023 Sponsorship Opportunities
Recognition Title $5000 Community
$2500
Ambassador
$1000
Local $500
Company profled on yellow brick House
website with direct links X X X X
Logo on all event communications (before,
during & after) X X X X
Lawn sign advertisement with sponsor logo X X X X
Recognition in slide show welcome video X X X X
Opportunity to provide door prize or silent
auction item X X X X
Recognition in post-event thank you ad X X X X
Opportunity to provide promotional items
for participant bags X X X X
Present Top fundraiser prizes X X
Naming opportunity – event renames to
include company name X
Recognition in pre-event promo videos X X
Company Name featured in Press Release X X
Customizable social media posts on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn +5 +3 +2 +1
Present Top Fundraiser Prize Sponsor X
Merchandise Sponsor X
Refreshment Sponsor (2 Opportunities) X
Join us as a sponsor and
contribute towards our
mission of supporting our
Public Education program.
Together, we can make a
diference by educating
our youth about healthy
relationships and breaking
the silence surrounding
this vital topic. Your
support will enable us to
create a positive impact
and empower the next
generation. Let‘s join
forces and work towards
fostering a healthier
society.
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Last year at the Break the Silence Step in My
Shoes Walk... 2022
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Check out this QR code to read our
2022 Walk Impact Report
and over 300 volunteer planning
hours
260 participants
$77,589 raised to
support nights of safety
Over 50 event day volunteers
“The facilitators were
knowledgeable and
passionate, and they created
a comfortable environment
where we could openly discuss
our thoughts and concerns. I
learned about the importance
of setting boundaries, efective
communication, and the
warning signs that indicate a
relationship may be unhealthy.“
-Melissa
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Your Impact
Post-pandemic, In Ontario alone, we saw a devastating 53% increase in homicides due to domestic violence.
But with your help, Yellow Brick House has been at the center of addressing the issue of violence and abuse against
women and children in the York Region and GTA—providing safety and support through our four core programs:
2 Emergency 24-hour Crisis Community Public
shelters and support counselling and Education
line support
services
Thanks to donors like you, last year (2022-2023 fscal)
164 Women and children stayed at our emergency shelters
5,021 people were served through our services
12,700 counselling hours were provided by our team
2,959 calls were received at our 24-hour crisis and support line
2,611 youth were reached through public education programs
3,665 volunteer hours served
Become an event sponsor today: Contact
Pamela at pamelad@yellowbrickhouse.org
or 905-709-0900 ext. 2233
Register for the Break the Silence,
Step in My Shoes Walk 2023
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yellowbrickhouse.org • Crisis and Support Line: 1-800-263-3247 Ofce: 905-709-0900 •
Charitable Registration: 11910 5187 RR0001 52 West Beaver Creek Road, Unit 4, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L9
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