4. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT

The Chair informs the Board members Robert Gauthier has been in contact with Leslie Merinoff, great great great great granddaughter of Hiram Walker and has asked her to consider joining the Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. As indicated in the email attached as “ Appendix A ” , Ms. Merinoff is honoured to be considered and while she is not in a position to join the Board at this time, she will continue to support Willistead Manor.

The Board members agree that an invitation should be extended to Leslie Merinoff and Pam and Tony Morse to attend the Annual General Meeting dinner, on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Willistead Manor.

5. REPORTS

5.1 Management

C. Masterson, Manger, Cultural Affairs, informs the Board members that the flooring project in the Saltmarche Gallery (also known as the North/East Gallery) has been completed.

C. Masterson also informs that Nicole, Hutchinson, the local curatorial consultant assigned to carry out the research, design and implementation of the historical exhibit in the Coach House is currently working on the research portion of the project.

C. Gaudette informs that she and R. Gauthier visited the Tayfour Campus of Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, to view the Heritage Hallway exhibit that Nicole Hutchinson recently researched, designed and implemented and were very impressed with her work. C. Gaudette also visited the Chimczuk Museum, along with J. Douglas-Willms to view the 1880-1920 era collection of clothing and accessories, and the manner in which they were displayed.

5.2 Treasurer

D. Seguin, Deputy Treasurer, Financial Accounting, provides the current account balances as follows:

6. COMMITTEES

6.1 Fundraising

None.