The purpose of the Museum Advisory Committee is to assist the Museum in meeting its mission to be a relevant and engaging resource of Collingwood’s heritage and collective memory through recommendations to the Committee of the Whole and Council. To view the terms of reference for this comittee, visit https://www.collingwood.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/accessible-_2023-04-14museumcommitteetermsofreferencefinal.pdf
Board Information
The Committee generally meets monthly, on the third Thursday of the month with the exceptons of July, August and December. When possible, meetings occur at the Collingwood Museum, 45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood*, or at the call of the Chair, with the provision that at least four meetings are held per year. The Advisory Committee establishes a regular meeting scheudle that may be reviewed from time to time.
Meetings are held in a hybrid format with ability to participate in-person and remotely.
*Location subject to change.
The Committee is composed of five (5) voting citizen members, appointed by Council of the Town of Collingwood.. The membership term is generally for three years, with eligibility for reappointment.
Staff resources are allocated to the Committee to provide expertise and support to the Committee.
Members of Council may join a meeting as a non-voting ex-officio member on an ad hoc basis.
Eligible to vote in the Town of Collingwood municipal election.
An interest in local history, events, and museum operation.
Knowledge and experience that will assist in the operation, marketing, and promotion of the Museum.
Demonstrated leadership (mandatory for chair).
Experience in strategic and master plan work, as well as policy review and development.
Good communication skills, demonstrated initiative, and positive attitude.
An appreciation for Council and staff timelines.
Willingness to support the Museum through membership.
Staff Resource to the Committee:
Melissa Shaw, Museum Supervisor
email: mshaw@collingwood.ca
Other Committee resource:
Clerk Services - Town of Collingwood
97 Hurontario Street, P.O. Box 157, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z5
705-445-1030
clerk@collingwood.ca
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Baines, Christopher | Non Voting Member | 16 Nov 2022 | 15 Nov 2026 | Active | |
Belanger, Jennifer | Member | 01 Apr 2023 | 31 Mar 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2023-034 |
Crysler, Edward | Member | 01 Jan 2025 | 31 Mar 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2024-098 |
Edwards, Joanne | Member | 01 Apr 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Active | By-law No. 2024-022 |
MacNair, Robert | Member | 01 Apr 2024 | 31 Mar 2027 | Active | By-law No. 2024-022 |
Plater, Jacklyn | Member | 07 Oct 2024 | 31 Mar 2026 | Active | By-law No. 2024-068 |