Craig Walkington, Arthur Carter, Anne Perry, Alvena Cain, Owida Downey, Clarke Cromwell, Maureen Strickland, Sharon Laframboise, Fred Connors

Mia Rankin

Review of Notes from Previous Meetings

Moved by Anne, second by Alvena to accept the notes from September 9, 2003. Carried

Moved by Sharon L, second by Alvena to accept the notes from October 14, 2003. Carried

HRM Volunteer Conference 
Anne, Owida, Alvena and Craig will be attending this conference which is being sponsored by HRM on 21/22 November 2003. Sharon L. would also like to attend. Craig will approach Harbour Solutions to pay for Sharon's registration. 

Community Development Corporation 
Maureen to contact the Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program (CEDTAP) and invite someone from there to come and provide advice and guidance to the CLC with respect to setting up a CDC. Craig will provide the CTAP Representative with information/history of the CLC's work to date. CDC should have a direct tie to employment and economic development. 

It was agreed that the CLC should host a "Big Ideas" discussion in January to assist in developing a vision for the community. Frank Palermo will be asked to help. For the next meeting, members are asked to come with some names of people who would be excellent speakers and who are people of vision. We are looking for speakers who would attract an audience, promote discussion, who would create energy and perhaps be a little provocative.

Presentation by Michael Redmond - Public Information and Integration Program 
Craig has invited Michael to attend the next CLC meeting. He will speak about his role and the PIIP. Craig also asked him to assist with bringing together key stakeholders/interested parties to discuss the STP and the planning implications for the wider community. Please see notes from October 14 th meeting, agenda item #3 for more information. 

It was agreed that at least one half hour at the end of each meeting will be used to discuss issues/ideas etc. Also, it would be a time to talk about what skills and resources each member can bring to the work of the CLC. Further it was agreed that even if there were no items on the agenda to discuss, the CLC would still meet to discuss ideas and issues.

Next Meeting Date– November 18, 2003.

Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm

Please advise Sharon Martin at 490-4567 or e-mail at martins@region.ha lifax.ns.ca or Craig Walkington at 420-2751(W)/422-6968(H) or e-mail at craig_walkington@scotia-mcleod.com if you are not able to attend the meetings.