Minutes (Appointed) - Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee - 20260805
Town of Aurora
Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee
Meeting Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
10 a.m.
Video Conference
Committee Members: Angela Covert, Chair
Manuel Veloso, Vice Chair
Ping Zhang
Members Absent: Elliott Elia
Robert Gaby
Other Attendees: Jason Gaertner, Manager, Financial Management
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 10:02 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 Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
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 June 24, 2026
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Mayor's Golf Classic Funds Committee meeting minutes of
June 24, 2026, be received for information.
Carried
6. Delegations
None.
7. Matters for Consideration
7.1 Application from Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe; Re:
Funding to Support Children with LDs or ADHD to Attend Camp
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Learning Disabilities Association of York-
Simcoe; Re: Funding to Support Children with LDs or ADHD to Attend
Camp be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
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7.2 Application from the National Federation of Literati and Artists of Canada;
Re: Funding for Ongoing Program Events, Guest Speakers and Materials
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from the National Federation of Literati and
Artists of Canada; Re: Funding for Ongoing Program Events, Guest
Speakers and Materials be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $5,000.
Carried
7.3 Application from Minds in Motion STEM; Re: Funding for Materials, Prizes
and Refreshments for the STEM Robotics Challenge
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
1. That the Application from Minds in Motion STEM; Re: Funding for
Materials, Prizes and Refreshments for the STEM Robotics Challenge
be received; and
2. That the Committee deny the funding request due to the funding
request referencing a past event.
Carried
7.4 Application from Porchlight Arts; Re: Funding for Marketing of the 'Lights
On' Community Art and Music Festival
Moved by Manuel Veloso
Seconded by Ping Zhang
1. That the Application from Porchlight Arts; Re: Funding for Marketing of
the 'Lights On' Community Art and Music Festival be received; and
2. That the Committee grant the funding request in the amount of $1,000.
Carried
8. Informational Items
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None.
9. New Business
The Deputy Clerk advised committee members on the application process for the
upcoming Term of Council.
10. Adjournment
Moved by Ping Zhang
Seconded by Manuel Veloso
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:06 a.m.
Carried