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At the O.C.A. Conference in March 1969, the interim chairman of the Society, Cliff Labbett, made a presentation giving the historical background which led to the forming of the Society and applications for membership were invited and applications were circulated. The final selection was made by membership committee, and these recommendations were presented to the Board for final approval. It is interesting to note here that already the Society was extending its base geographically to approach members from outside Ontario, in consultation with the other Canadian Provincial Associations. The membership fee was set for $25.00 which covered initiation costs and the price of two dinner meetings per year.
The Founder's Dinner was held on May 21st, 1969 at the Rosedale Golf Club, with Cliff Labbett in the chair. Sixty-two members signed the Scroll of which five were named Honourary Life Members: Misses Mary S. Edgar, Ferna Halliday, Mary Hamilton, Mrs. Ethel Statten and Mr. Charles F. Plewman. Nominations for a new executive were called for and an election was held: Dr. J. Harry Ebbs, president: Dr. Elsie Palter, Mr. Cliff Labbett, Dr. Bruno Morawetz and Mr. Ron Johnstone.
Now, in 2007, the Society has 109 members, and continues its work to establish and maintain high goals for persons who influence children's camping. |