Minutes (Appointed) - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20250402
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert (Chair)
Robert Gaby
Manuel Veloso
Members Absent: Elia Elliott
Ping Zhang
Other Attendees: Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Planning
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10 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.
3. Approval of the Agenda
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Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
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 February 26,
2025
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of
February 26, 2025, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Starlight Children's Foundation Canada; Re: Funding
Request for 2025 Trick or Suite Event
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Starlight Children's Foundation Canada; Re:
Funding Request for 2025 Trick or Suite Event be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$2,000.00.
Carried
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7.2 Application from Easter Seals Ontario; Re: Funding for Programs
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Easter Seals Ontario; Re: Funding for
Programs be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.3 Application from The ABLE Network; Re: Funding for Programs
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from The ABLE Network; Re: Funding for
Programs be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.4 Application from Big Brothers Big Sisters Peel York; Re: Funding for
Mentoring Programs
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Big Brothers Big Sisters Peel York; Re:
Funding for Mentoring Programs be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.5 Application from Omar's Fashion Thru the Ages in Support of Southlake
Health Men's Health; Re Funding for Fundraising Event
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
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1. That the Application from Omar's Fashion Thru the Ages in Support of
Southlake Health Men's Health; Re: Funding for Fundraising Event be
received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.6 Application from Marquee Theatrical Productions; Re: Funding for
Programs
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Marquee Theatrical Productions; Re:
Funding for Programs be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None
9. New Business
There was brief discussion regarding the funding criteria and guidelines.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m.