Minutes (Appointed) - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20260128
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert (Chair)
Elliott Elia
Robert Gaby
Manuel Veloso (Vice Chair) (arrived 10:25 a.m.)
Ping Zhang
Other Attendees: Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
Patricia De Sario, Deputy Clerk
Linda Bottos, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:03 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 September 24,
2025
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of
September 24, 2025, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Huayun (Aurora) Multicultural Association; Re: Funding for
Seniors Activities Space Rental Fees
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Huayun (Aurora) Multicultural Association;
Re: Funding for Seniors Activities Space Rental Fees be deferred to a
future meeting with an updated application.
Carried
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7.2 Application from Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region Branch;
Re: Funding for Lead the Way Campaign in support of York Region Mental
Healthy Community Care Centre
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from Canadian Mental Health Association, York
Region Branch; Re: Funding for Lead the Way Campaign in support of
York Region Mental Healthy Community Care Centre be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of
$5,000.00.
Carried
7.3 Application from A WWB Production, Inc.; Re: Funding for Silver Stars -
Female Leadership and Youth Empowerment Initiative
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from A WWB Production, Inc.; Re: Funding for
Silver Stars - Female Leadership and Youth Empowerment Initiative 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
None.
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10. Adjournment
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Robert Gaby
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:01 a.m.
Carried