Committee Minutes
July 13, 2004

• Ted Claxton
• George Howse
• Bill Lindsay
• Bill Connor

Parks Canada is planning an historical display concerning the past uses of the Fort grounds. It will be at Butlers Barracks which is the home of the museum. WJ'55 would be part of that historical display.

If the monument is within the limits of the former roadway, Parks Canada will support the placement of a bronze lectern plaque on a steel post. They would look after the design and production so that it would fit with the standards they have. A plaque would cost about $2,500. Ted noted that the cost that he had looked into was in the same order of magnitude. The steel stand would be several hundred dollars in addition. Parks Canada may consider the stand in its budget. This could be underway and accomplished in time for the Anniversary celebration.

Bill and Tony raised the question of the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board and the lack of success by both Mike Scott and Tony Roberts. Ron Dale agreed that this was a subject that fell within their guidelines. He informed them that he was acquainted with the people in charge and that he was willing to help us with the application process and he would take a personal interest in seeing that it came about.

Mike Scott had approached the province. This avenue need not be abandoned yet. The town of Niagara-on-the-Lake hosted a lunch for the Governor General, Vincent Massey who was there for the opening ceremonies of the Jamboree. There might be a possibility of making something out of that from a town or provincial point of view.

Bill Connor has spoken to Mike Scott. Mike had been out of town and was heading for Europe immediately. Bill Connor will speak with Mike Scott when he comes back and will ask him about official status of this event from the point of view of Scouts Canada.

With regard to the use of the WJ'55 symbols, the committee decided to ask Scouts Canada for permission to use these on a plaque and on a badge.

Ted will send a letter to Ron Dale confirming the following Motions:

1. The Committee fully supports and will go forward with the suggestion of a lectern stand monument with bronze plaque to be placed in accordance with the site suggested by Parks Canada.
2. The Committee will take part and will fully support going forward with the initiative to have an application to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board and that a formal request be sent forward as soon as practicable.

Issues for consideration:

• VIP seating area for the SBFG parade.
• Formal banquet. What establishments in Niagara on the Lake or in Niagara Falls could be the venue?
• Invite the SOSSI, Badgers' Club, and Scout Memorabilia Club to meet during the celebration.
• Reception and opening ceremonies.
• Keynote speaker. It would be particularly good to find a prominent person from among the WJ'55 Attendees.
• Invite WJ'55 host families to participate.
• Recognition for attendees who continued their Scouting participation.
• Monument unveiling ceremony. Scouts Canada, local, provincial, and national dignitaries should be invited.
• Special invitation to the Governor General.
• Special invitation to the Secretary General of WOSM, Eduardo Missoni.
• Block booking of seats for a performance at the Shaw Festival.
• Bus tour to Niagara Falls.
• Hospitality venue with WJ 55 memorabilia and souvenir items. Perhaps the Niagara Falls Scout Shop will be back on track and could participate.

Draft Program Agenda

Friday afternoon

Registration open.

Friday Evening

Welcome by the organizing committee, reception and meet and greet for WJ'55 attendees.

Saturday Morning

Parade.

Monument unveiling.

Saturday Afternoon

Shaw Matinee / Bus Tours.

Saturday Evening Dinner

18:00 Gathering; 18:45 Seating/opening remarks, WJ'55 slide show, 19:15 Dinner, 20:00 speakers and presentations.

Sunday Morning

SBFG Battle Viewing.

Sunday Afternoon

Closing ceremony and farewell.

—Minutes by Ted Claxton.