Museum Advisory Committee
Volunteers Needed: The Town of Collingwood is currently seeking two volunteers to be appointed as members to the Museum Advisory Committee for a two year term, expiring on March 31, 2026. Please click on the heading Key Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements of Citizen Members listed below for membership requirements.
Applications will be open until vacancies are filled.
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.
Town of Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
Subject to such limitations and restrictions as Council may impose (by by-law, resolution or otherwise) the Collingwood Museum Advisory Committee shall:
- Participate in community events and promote community awareness of museum programs, activities, and local history and heritage.
- Assist with museum membership, volunteerism, fundraising, grant opportunities, collections development, and such other areas as deemed appropriate or necessary.
- Review and provide recommendations to policies, programming, and master plans.
- Encourage and develop volunteer groups to assist in the development and promotion of the Museum.
- Submit an estimate of its financial requirements for the ensuing year to the Committee of the Whole and Council. Accounts that come under the normal operation of the Museum, and are included in the budget, shall be eligible for payment where applicable.
- Present an annual update on Committee accomplishments and goals to Council.
- With the approval of Council, establish a Museum Development Fund, into which donations and other funds may be placed for a future development project and may apply any private donations in such manner as it deems advisable but not inconsistent with the terms upon which any amount was donated.
- Carry out such other duties relating to the operation and development of the Museum as may be deemed proper by the Committee or by Council.
The Museum Advisory Committee generally meets monthly, on the third Thursday of the month with the exceptons of July, August, and December. When possible, meetings occure 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.
Please visit the Civic Web Portal for Meeting Dates, Agendas, Minutes and Reports
The Committee is composed of five (5) voting citizen members, a staff resource and administrative coordinator. The membership term is generally for three years, with eligibility for reappointment.
Current Committee Members
- Jennifer Belanger, Chair
- Joanne Edwards
- Robert (Bob) MacNair
- Vacant
- Vacant
Staff Resource
- Melissa Shaw, Museum Supervisor
- 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; and
- Willingness to support the Museum through membership.
Contact:
Clerk Services - Town of Collingwood
97 Hurontario Street, P.O. Box 157
Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z5
T. 705-445-1030 E.3225 | clerk@collingwood.ca