REVISED DRAFT ITINERARY
June 8 Children’s Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony
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10:00 Town Crier
Braemar House School Children’s Choir
(singing “Shine”) (introduced by Councillor Utley)
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Welcome & Introductions (Councillor Utley)
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Greetings from Dignitaries (MP, MPP and
Mayor)
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Project History & Overview (Councillor
Utley)
10:20 Faith Blessing (Rev. Barry Pridham, Doug
Doolittle, Rev. Adam Wrobelwicz) (introduced
by Councillor Kings)
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10:35 Todd Glaves, representing families
(introduced by Councillor Carpenter)
10:40 Heather Vollans, discussing artwork (to
be introduced by Councillor Neumann)
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10:50 Reading of Poem – John B. Lee, Poet
Laureate for Brantford (to be introduced by
Councillor Dignan-Rumble)
10:55
Braemar House School Children’s Choir
to lead group in song (“Each of us is a
flower”)
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Confirmed
Staff have provided him with a
copy of the invitation (program
to be provided when finalized)
to assist him in preparing his
remarks
Braemar House School
Children’s Choir confirmed
(approximately 15-20 students)
Staff to arrange delivery and set
up of sound system with iPod
connector
Councillor Utley wants all
Committee Members and staff
to come to the front to be
recognized for their
contributions to this project
Mayor’s calendar has been
booked
Letters have been sent to MP
and MPP
Councillor Utley confirmed
attendance of Dave Levac,
MPP and will follow up with Phil
McColeman, MP
Councillor Utley to prepare and
share draft for comment
Changed from “Multi-faith
Blessing” to “Faith Blessing”
Three to meet separately to coordinate this portion of the
Program
Doug Doolittle to play his flute
as part of this section
10-15 minutes allocated for all
three
John B. Lee, Poet Laureate for
the City of Brantford has
created a poem for the event
and is confirmed to read the
poem in person
Braemar House School
Children’s Choir confirmed
Lyrics for song to be printed in
program so that all can join in
Closing Remarks & Invitation to
Participate in Community Planting
(Councillor Dignan-Rumble)
11:00 – 12:00 Community Planting,
Refreshments, Conversation
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Staff will prepare ground for
planting
Staff will bring annuals and
perennials for planting by all
who attend (not just children)
Councillor Neumann has
secured donations of sunflower
seeds for attendees to take
home with them
Staff have confirmed rental of
bubble machine
Councillor Dignan-Rumble to
purchase individual bottles of
bubbles
Cookies and ice to be supplied
by Todd Glaves
Lemonade stand to be run by
children of Councillor DignanRumble and Charlene Touzel
Charlene Touzel to provide the
following for the lemonade
stand:
o Galvanized tub for jugs
of lemonade
o Jugs of pre-mixed
lemonade
o Case of bottled water
o Cooler for ice
o 2 clear jugs to pour
lemonade
o Plastic cups
o Table cloths
o Napkins
o Sliced lemons for jugs
o Trays for cookies
o 2 boxes of Bear Paws
cookies (for those with
peanut allergies)
Vicki Armitage to arrange for
sign for lemonade stand
Vicki Armitage to arrange for
gloves, trowels, etc. for planting