Minutes (Appointed) - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20260603
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert, Chair
Robert Gaby
Manuel Veloso, Vice Chair
Ping Zhang
Members Absent: Elliott Elia
Other Attendees: Daniel Ruberto, Deputy Town Clerk
Julia Shipcott, Council/Committee Coordinator
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1. Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
The Chair was delegated to Vice-Chair Manuel Veloso at 11:33 a.m. and
relinquished at 11:47 a.m.
The Committee consented to consider items in the following order: 7.1, 7.6, 7.5,
7.4, 7.2, 7.3, 7.8, 7.7 and 7.9 with the rest of the items following the order
presented on the agenda.
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
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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
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
Pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50, the Chair
declared a pecuniary interest relating to item 7.9 due to her affiliation with the
Salvation Army which provides programs in collaboration with the York Region
Food Network, and therefore did not participate in the discussion or vote on any
question in respect to the matter.
5. Receipt of the Minutes
5.1 Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2026
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of
April 1, 2026, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Bereaved Families of Ontario - York Region; Re: Funding
for Continuation of Free Bereavement Support Programs
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Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Bereaved Families of Ontario - York Region;
Re: Funding for Continuation of Free Bereavement Support Programs
be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.2 Application from Huayun (Aurora) Multicultural Association; Re: Funding for
Rental Space for Senior Weekly Wellness and Cultural Activities
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Huayun (Aurora) Multicultural Association;
Re: Funding for Rental Space for Senior Weekly Wellness and Cultural
Activities be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.3 Application from CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to Seniors; Re:
Funding for Programs and Services for Older Adults Living in Aurora
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from CHATS - Community & Home Assistance to
Seniors; Re: Funding for Programs and Services for Older Adults Living
in Aurora be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.4 Application from Aurora Hewy Christmas Classic; Re: Funding for Annual
Community Fundraising Event
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Aurora Hewy Christmas Classic; Re: Funding
for Annual Community Fundraising Event be received; and
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2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $3,000.
Carried
7.5 Application from Victim Services of York Region; Re: Funding for Youth
Empowering Youth in York Region Program
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Victim Services of York Region; Re: Funding
for Youth Empowering Youth in York Region Program be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.6 Application from Voices of Joy Community Choir; Re: Funding for Ongoing
Operations and Expenses
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Voices of Joy Community Choir; Re: Funding
for Ongoing Operations and Expenses be deferred to a future meeting,
to provide the applicant the opportunity to submit budgetary
documents.
Carried
7.7 Application from Active Minds Home Child Care Agency; Re: Funding for
Essential Equipment for Special Needs Child
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Robert Gaby
1. That the Application from Active Minds Home Child Care Agency; Re:
Funding for Essential Equipment for Special Needs Child be denied.
Carried
7.8 Application from Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School Grade 11 Students
Erke Baitukenova and Sitara Sisavang; Re: Funding for Educational Beehive
Project in Aurora
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Robert Gaby
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1. That the Application from Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School Grade
11 Students Erke Baitukenova and Sitara Sisavang; Re: Funding for
Educational Beehive Project in Aurora be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $3,100.
Carried
7.9 Application from York Region Food Network; Re: Funding for Community
Meal Programs
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from York Region Food Network; Re: Funding for
Community Meal Programs be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.10 Application from Hope House Community Hospice; Re: Funding for Hope
House Memorial Picnic Bereavement Support Event
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from Hope House Community Hospice; Re:
Funding for Hope House Memorial Picnic Bereavement Support Event
be deferred to a future meeting when the applicant is present.
Carried
7.11 Application from York Region Children's Fund; Re: Funding for Stay in
School Awards Program 2026-2027
The Committee requested that the applicant provide an update to the
Committee at a later date on the number of Aurora youth assisted under
the program.
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from York Region Children's Fund; Re: Funding for
Stay in School Awards Program 2026-2027 be received; and
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2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.12 Application from Tracy Smith, OH YES WE CAN; Re: Funding for OH YES WE
CAN After Dark 2026 Initiative
Moved by Robert Gaby
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Tracy Smith, OH YES WE CAN; Re: Funding
for OH YES WE CAN After Dark 2026 Initiative be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $3,000.
Carried
8. Informational Items
None.
9. New Business
The Committee set a tentative date for the next meeting of the Mayor's Golf
Classic Funds Committee as June 24, 2026 at 10 a.m. to consider the deferred
applications.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
That the meeting be adjourned at 12:18 p.m.
Carried