Minutes (Appointed) - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20250924
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert (Chair)
Robert Gaby (left at 10:36 a.m.)
Manuel Veloso (Vice Chair)
Ping Zhang
Members Absent: Elia Elliott
Other Attendees: Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
Michael de Rond, Town Clerk
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 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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3. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Robert Gaby
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 August 20, 2025
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes
of August 20, 2025, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Shadowpath Theatre Productions; Re: Funding for
Apprenticeship Program
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Shadowpath Theatre Productions; Re:
Funding for Apprenticeship Program be received; and
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2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00
Defeated
7.2 Application from Chinese Senior's Art Society of Canada; Re: Funding for
East Meets West Festival Gala
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Chinese Senior's Art Society of Canada;
Re: Funding for East Meets West Festival Gala be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00
Carried
7.3 Application from Purse Project York Region; Re: Funding for 2026 Annual
Campaign
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Purse Project York Region; Re: Funding
for 2026 Annual Campaign 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 translation services being available at
future committee meetings if required.
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10. Adjournment
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
That the meeting be adjourned at 10:42 a.m.
Carried