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July 2023 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Name and Number/Purpose:July MRA Meeting 
Project Number and Name: 
Date of Meeting:July 25 2023Time of Meeting (Start and End):7:30-830pm
Location of Meeting:In-person
Meeting Chairperson:RozhenMeeting Minutes Prepared By:Lauren

Date Meeting Minutes Distributed:
August 8, 2023Date of Next Meeting:August 29 2023

ATTENDANCE & DISTRIBUTION OF MEETING MINUTES

Attendee NamePresent RegretsDistribution
Rozhen 
Emma
Mike
Alex
Don
Jim
Sara
Shreya 
David 
Tim
Lauren
Item #Discussion/Action Item
1.0Approval of Minutes
1.1Alex first, Second Don
2.0Events & Initiatives 
2.1Local MRTLast market was July 8th Next markets are Aug 12th, and Sept 9th – need members to help Alex has tent and flyers in his garage that will need to be picked up prior to the August event- possibly to be picked up by David Rozhen to send email closer to dates to confirm attendance from group
2.2Local MRT – The last market was July 8th Next markets are Aug 12th, and Sept 9th – need members to help Alex has a tent and flyers in his garage that will need to be picked up prior to the August event- and possibly picked up by David Rozhen to send email closer to dates to confirm attendance from group
2.3Local MRTLast market was July 8th Next markets are Aug 12th, and Sept 9th – need members to help Alex has a tent and flyers in his garage that will need to be picked up prior to the August event- possibly to be picked up by David Rozhen to send email closer to dates to confirm attendance from group
2.4Other EventsBoard should try to host a September event. Ideas: City of Toronto sustainability event Ontario Liberal party in the midst of electing a new leader, candidates would likely be open to hosting an event (sensitive to not be biased as a group). Farmers market collab (HBS or ECC) Walking tour? Rozhen to reach out to Etobicoke Historical Society Board members to have information to share as well.
3.0Membership 
3.1Membership autorenewal Alex and Emma have been speaking on this subject. The new short-term solution has been a huge upgrade. An automatic system is available however trying to figure out a test system Reporting can be pulled through MailChimp. Emma to provide an updated count (the last count was 60). The email list is 700 people which is a good reach.  Now to translate these to members. Plan for a membership reminder newsletter in October 
4.0Advocacy
4.1 Development Community survey to be finalized and sent outRozhen has drafted a position paper that summarizes the overall attitude of MRA as it relates to building in Mimico.  Board members should review and add comments as necessaryWhat does predevelopment mean? “Building communities not developments” 
4.2Climate Advocacy Workshop for August (virtual)  
4.3Local MRT – The last market was July 8th Next markets are Aug 12th, and Sept 9th – need members to help Alex has a tent and flyers in his garage that will need to be picked up prior to the August event- and possibly picked up by David Rozhen to send email closer to dates to confirm attendance from group
5.0Schedule 
5.1August 29th virtual 

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