Bar River Community Centre Committee Meeting

Minutes

Sept. 2, 2026

Location: Bar River Community Centre

Present

  • Shawn Evoy
  • Matt Frolick
  • Pam Cook
  • Al Cook
  • Suzanne Evoy
  • Katie Hunter
  • Heather Frolick

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Shawn Evoy, Chairperson.

The parameters around the Neighbours Aid program were discussed.

MOVED by Matt Frolick, SECONDED by Pam Cook that a donation for $1000 be made to Bruce & Heather Gormley. CARRIED.

The accessible washroom renovation was discussed. Shawn will followup on the start of a tendering process.

The Fall Dinner was discussed and a date of October 3rd was set.

MOVED by Suzanne Evoy, SECONDED by Matt Frolick that ticket prices be set at $25/person. CARRIED.

Heather will reach out to Rhonda about adding the dinner to the Township Newsletter. The menu was discussed and Heather will circulate it to members (attached).

The need to cover more food costs was discussed. It was decided that we would offer an “ingredient sponsor” opportunity to the community where they could cover the cost of a main food ingredient.

Heather will reach out to Thomson Farms about their apple cider.

The date for the Christmas Dance was set for Friday, Dec. 18, 2026. Heather will contact Ken Findlay about the band availability.

The next meeting was set for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at 7:00pm.

MOVED by Matt Frolick, SECONDED by Al Cook that the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

Fall Dinner Menu

  • Turkey – 6 (19-20lb each)
    Same as last year (small pan leftover)
  • Mashed potatoes – (60lbs)
    More than last year (very little leftover)
  • Dressing – (100 cups)
    Less than last year (2 pans leftover)
  • Turnip – (25 lbs)
    Less than last year (a pan leftover)
  • Carrots – (30 lbs)
    Less than last year (a pan leftover)
  • Gravy – (2 16qt pots)
    Less than last year (1½ pot leftover)
  • Dinner rolls – (14 dozen)
    Less than last year (2 dozen leftover)
  • Cranberries – (6 bags)
    Less than last year (a pan leftover)
  • Apple crisp
    Less than last year (a pan leftover)
  • Apple cider – (24 bottles)
    Double last year (ran out quickly)