Dale called the meeting to order at 7pm
Dale gave an update on the steering committee
Chair – Jack Priest
Co-Chair – Tom Dalton
Recommend a spokesperson for our group to do any press conferences, etc. – Team to consider, will discuss next meeting.
$2500 from townships to date for budget
$1870 to date from businesses, etc. plus another $200 not confirmed yet, $100 from CASS, further donations from schools, school councils, etc.
Commitment from Lock City Dairies to pay for one full page ad
Banner ads okayed, first one published last weekend, change up the info bullets each time, next 3 planned out for the last 3 weeks (April 8 deadline)
Jody suggested we use the donations from individuals, etc for advertising and any excess needed to come from township donations
Placemats were presented for inspection – they look awesome!!!!
Jody had some concerns about some of the facts and figures regarding feasibility and viability – we must have verified facts
Question for the information group – who administers or runs the day to day operation of the MMH and/or Thessalon
Heather and Brian Fox were asked about their costs – we should reimburse them for their costs – they say their costs are fairly low.
Sidgrid has gotten Island Enterprises to do a 3-sided display board
We have a table at the Maple Syrup festival – so we need people to man it
-we have to finalize the brochures for that event
-the Legion will stagger the placemats with theirs to extend them throughout the
event.
We have to make sure the information on the placemats, the brochures and the 3-sided display board are accutate.
Some suggestions for the new signs include:
Rural Health Care Under Attack (4)
Stop the Attack on Rural Health Care
Rural Health – Sow the Seeds (1)
Grow a Strong Country –Keep Rural Health Care Flourishing (0)
Rural Health: The battle is ON! (2)
Great Rural Health Care Keeps the Country Strong (1)
Stand Up For Rural Health Care (13)
Signs – must be placed correctly according to MTO regulations, but use any place you can think of – need as many as possible along the highway
Dale will talk to Brady Irwin, former public relations officer at SAH about possibly helping out
What we need people to do:
Join the SAH Corporation as a member
Continue writing letters (Jody came up with a suggestion of focusing the letter campaign to each group)
Sheila Hatherley is our rep on the SAH Board
Buttons - 2-1/4” size – Jody will design – white background with red lettering
-design it ourselves – about 1 week I “Heart” Matthews for the slogan
500 is about 50 cents each (Approx. $260)
Ribbons – 500 ribbons $120 plus shipping and handling – done up as bows
- will ship express post if needed
Jody asked how effective the buttons and ribbons are at this point – should we concentrate on other things at this point until the decision is made.
Banner ad in Sentinel - $81 for 1/8 page
¼ page ad is $152 – Jody will do this option 2 weeks)
Banner ad in Sault This Week –
Soo News has given us excellent coverage
Advertising in Soo Today - $600 for top banner of site
http://savematthewsmemorial@blogspot.com new website that Hollie has started (should be included on brochure)
should do a press release about what is going on with the committee to keep area residents up to date. – Jody will do this
advertisement in Sentinel should tie in possible future events at Thessalon
Brochure:
-use what Dale has done up as the inside “information” part of the brochure and include a titlepage with our slogans, a photograph,etc with the map on the two thirds of the other side.
Full Page Ad:
When does the Sault Star need the ad for it to be published on Saturday April 4?
Photograph: Jody suggested a “posed” picture with enough cars to fill the parking spots and enough people to walk in and out plus the ambulance in the side driveway – suggest 2 sets of parents with kids, some seniors, singles, etc.
Joan volunteered to call the townships and towns to warn them about the possibility of kids and or parents dropping of school art projects and their offices for us to use. They are to call Dale for pickup from there. Others of the group will pick up from the offices
Schedule of volunteers for Maple Syrup Festival
8am to 6pm each day (April 4 & 5 and April 11 & 12)
April 4 – Donna & Fred 8-noon, Cathy Drager noon-4, Dale 4-6
April 5 – Donna & Fred 8-noon, Sue & Keith noon-4, Dale 4-6
April 11 – Gina Marie 8-10, Dale 10-2, Kathy S 2-6
April 12 – Gina Marie 8-10, Dale 10-2, Merielle 2-4, Dale 4-6
Others of the group will contact friends and neighbours to see if they will do some of the times to relieve those who are doing multiple shifts
The placemat design has been modified sounds great!!
Next Meeting: April 2, 7pm Joan will find out if MacLennan Hall is available and she and Donald will email everyone with details
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
April 2nd 2009 --> McLennan Hall
Meeting called to order at 7:05pm
Steering Committee –Tom Dalton and Jack Priest will be the official speakers for the groups.Connie reported some extremely important datesTom and Jack would like to see media releases prior to them being released
Connie – reported on the possibility of an assisted living facility. The Matthews assoc owns land at top of hillWould be feasible as a not for profit – 50 unit facility – meals provided, laundry, nurse/administratorTiming is key – encouraged by both SAH and the LHIN to proceed with studyDon’t wait for final study results -sent letters of intent to powers that be to get the ball rolling for fundingAssoc would provide land shovel ready – do curbs, water and sewer, etc.Peter Vaudry met with Connie (our rep on the LHIN)-SAH has to have their plan to LHIN by April 30-LHIN meeting in Sault – SAH will provide their complete recovery plan-Friday May 1 – public meeting-LHIN will only work with and meet with SAH Board and Matthews Board-LHIN was very impressed with their tour of Matthews facilities-Quote: We are not looking to close you down.-Jody questioned how we should be focusing our messages to the LHIN
Media:Ad in the Sentinel, smaller ad accidentally placed, larger ad going in for next weekAd going in Sault Star again, and ad for Soo Today.Next regular meeting of the SAH Board is April 8 – 5:30 at the Riverview Centre open to the publicHave spent approx. $2000 so far (including Soo Today)Will skip ads in Sault Star for 2 weekends and do a big finish later in April 30, 2009Cindy Crawford has offered to see if the Sault Star would re-run her articles on MMH history and backgroundStop Sault Star after this weekend and continue Sentinel and Soo TodayJody read a letter (news release) from the Steering Committee- releasing to radio, tv, newspapers, etc.
Rally at MMH: will be sponsored by CUPEWe need as many people to attend as possible noon on April 6 spread the word
History of MMH – writeup for the blog, etc. – Brian is working with the Historical Society on St. Joe
Keith has raised $2000 to date,as well as the full page ad sponsored by Vic Fremlin
Placemats are completed – last chance for any correctionsReplace the star with an HCan be shrunk to legal size for others to use.Mileage questionable, Dale to send email to Brian with KM from Kents Corner to SH.
Sigrid presented the 3-sided board- fantastic!!!Will put a blue H for hospital, mark the 6 schools and colour the open letters
Printing of brochures – need to approach the municipalities about printing theseVery urgent!!!!! Anyone who can must get them printed ASAPDale will email the final copies out later tonight.
Volunteer schedules are a go for the next two weekendsWe have to be diplomatic at all eventsHollie’s blog is going very well – will be posting the minutes from all the committees.
Dale reported that more signs are done for Save Matthews as well as the Stand Up for rural health care.Next Meeting: Thurs. April 9 -- Joan will call the township to reserve the hall
Meeting ended at 8:30pm
Steering Committee –Tom Dalton and Jack Priest will be the official speakers for the groups.Connie reported some extremely important datesTom and Jack would like to see media releases prior to them being released
Connie – reported on the possibility of an assisted living facility. The Matthews assoc owns land at top of hillWould be feasible as a not for profit – 50 unit facility – meals provided, laundry, nurse/administratorTiming is key – encouraged by both SAH and the LHIN to proceed with studyDon’t wait for final study results -sent letters of intent to powers that be to get the ball rolling for fundingAssoc would provide land shovel ready – do curbs, water and sewer, etc.Peter Vaudry met with Connie (our rep on the LHIN)-SAH has to have their plan to LHIN by April 30-LHIN meeting in Sault – SAH will provide their complete recovery plan-Friday May 1 – public meeting-LHIN will only work with and meet with SAH Board and Matthews Board-LHIN was very impressed with their tour of Matthews facilities-Quote: We are not looking to close you down.-Jody questioned how we should be focusing our messages to the LHIN
Media:Ad in the Sentinel, smaller ad accidentally placed, larger ad going in for next weekAd going in Sault Star again, and ad for Soo Today.Next regular meeting of the SAH Board is April 8 – 5:30 at the Riverview Centre open to the publicHave spent approx. $2000 so far (including Soo Today)Will skip ads in Sault Star for 2 weekends and do a big finish later in April 30, 2009Cindy Crawford has offered to see if the Sault Star would re-run her articles on MMH history and backgroundStop Sault Star after this weekend and continue Sentinel and Soo TodayJody read a letter (news release) from the Steering Committee- releasing to radio, tv, newspapers, etc.
Rally at MMH: will be sponsored by CUPEWe need as many people to attend as possible noon on April 6 spread the word
History of MMH – writeup for the blog, etc. – Brian is working with the Historical Society on St. Joe
Keith has raised $2000 to date,as well as the full page ad sponsored by Vic Fremlin
Placemats are completed – last chance for any correctionsReplace the star with an HCan be shrunk to legal size for others to use.Mileage questionable, Dale to send email to Brian with KM from Kents Corner to SH.
Sigrid presented the 3-sided board- fantastic!!!Will put a blue H for hospital, mark the 6 schools and colour the open letters
Printing of brochures – need to approach the municipalities about printing theseVery urgent!!!!! Anyone who can must get them printed ASAPDale will email the final copies out later tonight.
Volunteer schedules are a go for the next two weekendsWe have to be diplomatic at all eventsHollie’s blog is going very well – will be posting the minutes from all the committees.
Dale reported that more signs are done for Save Matthews as well as the Stand Up for rural health care.Next Meeting: Thurs. April 9 -- Joan will call the township to reserve the hall
Meeting ended at 8:30pm
April 9th 2009 --> McLennan Hall
Meeting at St. Andrews United Church with the Health Coalition representatives on April 22– we don’t really want to overload the facility - meeting starts at 7pm-
free bus arranged by Keith –
donated by AJ BusLines and driver will do it for free- pickup points possibly at Legion and carpool at 17 & 548 –
possibly leave Legion at 5:30List of those from our committee who want to go by bus:Donna & Fred SmithCathy DragerGina-MarieSue & KeithDale will mention to the information committee about branching out with our advertising –
Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury, etc.Dale confirmed the schedule for the pancake festivalHas signs to be divided up around the catchment area but advises we should keep some for the April 22 meeting as well as the May 1 with the LHINKeith will check with AJ Bus Lines for a charter bus for the May 1 meeting –
prices and driverMay 1 meeting is at the Civic Centre in the council chambers 9-noon. We should be there by 8 to set up a rally and have the LHIN walk through usEmail blitz, etc.Question for Connie – what will happen to the equipment if the hospital closes?We need the standard form letter for this weekend at the festivalComments from the first weekend of the syrup festival:Mike Brown avoided our booth like the plague – did not even acknowledge Donna & FredOur booth placement was poor last weekend, so we will try for a much better place for this weekend Cathy Sutherland will bring balloons, etc.Gina Marie will print out a spreadsheet with name, address, etc. as a petition for the syrup festivalShould we do a mass mailing through the townships of the pamphlets – Dale will bring up at the steering committee on April 16.CUPE rep will meet with the steering committee.
Dale will advise him that the LHIN will not be in North Bay, they will be in the SaultIntegrated Services Committee -- looking at a 50 unit assisted living placeRural Health Committee -- a slide presentation – lots of facts, no real future plansInformation Gathering Committee - almost disbanded, but will stay put, will be used as a resource by the other committeesStand Alone Committee -- have been in contact with Tony Martin and others about making a hospital a stand-alone facility – successful on the east coast – it was recommended that they stay low-key for now.Gina Marie asked if we could have a joint meeting with the Rural Health committee – Dale will ask at the steering committee meeting on April 16Notices at businesses (gas stations, etc) advertising upcoming events, also check with coming events on the radio stationsApril 23 our next meeting –
Joan will call Tarbutt about booking the hall. This is the day after the meeting at St. Andrews (rally)Keith and Sue will have a rough draft of the Sault Star ad for the April 23 meeting and after approval have it in the April 30 issueKathy will ask Sigrid about her research on buttons – we decided to order 500 of these at a total cost of $300. Dale will email Kathy the design that Jody came up with for the buttons.
Kathy will also check with Pat Fleming regarding the buttons from the previous fight – where they were done.
Keep a list of those donating to the cause – businesses and individuals – we must thank them allCathy Sutherland has gathered donations from the teachers at CASS and is expecting one from the teachers at CASSMarilyn Bowyer is calling those without email addresses
free bus arranged by Keith –
donated by AJ BusLines and driver will do it for free- pickup points possibly at Legion and carpool at 17 & 548 –
possibly leave Legion at 5:30List of those from our committee who want to go by bus:Donna & Fred SmithCathy DragerGina-MarieSue & KeithDale will mention to the information committee about branching out with our advertising –
Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury, etc.Dale confirmed the schedule for the pancake festivalHas signs to be divided up around the catchment area but advises we should keep some for the April 22 meeting as well as the May 1 with the LHINKeith will check with AJ Bus Lines for a charter bus for the May 1 meeting –
prices and driverMay 1 meeting is at the Civic Centre in the council chambers 9-noon. We should be there by 8 to set up a rally and have the LHIN walk through usEmail blitz, etc.Question for Connie – what will happen to the equipment if the hospital closes?We need the standard form letter for this weekend at the festivalComments from the first weekend of the syrup festival:Mike Brown avoided our booth like the plague – did not even acknowledge Donna & FredOur booth placement was poor last weekend, so we will try for a much better place for this weekend Cathy Sutherland will bring balloons, etc.Gina Marie will print out a spreadsheet with name, address, etc. as a petition for the syrup festivalShould we do a mass mailing through the townships of the pamphlets – Dale will bring up at the steering committee on April 16.CUPE rep will meet with the steering committee.
Dale will advise him that the LHIN will not be in North Bay, they will be in the SaultIntegrated Services Committee -- looking at a 50 unit assisted living placeRural Health Committee -- a slide presentation – lots of facts, no real future plansInformation Gathering Committee - almost disbanded, but will stay put, will be used as a resource by the other committeesStand Alone Committee -- have been in contact with Tony Martin and others about making a hospital a stand-alone facility – successful on the east coast – it was recommended that they stay low-key for now.Gina Marie asked if we could have a joint meeting with the Rural Health committee – Dale will ask at the steering committee meeting on April 16Notices at businesses (gas stations, etc) advertising upcoming events, also check with coming events on the radio stationsApril 23 our next meeting –
Joan will call Tarbutt about booking the hall. This is the day after the meeting at St. Andrews (rally)Keith and Sue will have a rough draft of the Sault Star ad for the April 23 meeting and after approval have it in the April 30 issueKathy will ask Sigrid about her research on buttons – we decided to order 500 of these at a total cost of $300. Dale will email Kathy the design that Jody came up with for the buttons.
Kathy will also check with Pat Fleming regarding the buttons from the previous fight – where they were done.
Keep a list of those donating to the cause – businesses and individuals – we must thank them allCathy Sutherland has gathered donations from the teachers at CASS and is expecting one from the teachers at CASSMarilyn Bowyer is calling those without email addresses
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