Members please register in advance so that we know to expect you.
UPDATE - NO ENTRY FEE. Optional 50/50 draw.
Non-members and guests can just show up, we will be happy to see you.
Everyone is welcome.
Check our website for updates.
Agenda:
6:30 p.m. Refreshments (desserts, coffee, tea)
7 p.m. Business part of meeting
8 p.m. Guest speaker, Discovery Night part of the evening
Notice of the Annual General Meeting – Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7 p.m.
All members of the Oak Ridges Trail Association are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Association to be held at Ballantrae Community Centre, 5592 Aurora Road, Stouffville on April 24. We look forward to seeing many supporters, hikers and friends on this occasion. If you will be putting forward a motion for consideration of the membership, please share with the Board before April 10, 2025, for inclusion to the agenda. Send to secretary@oakridgestrail.org .
ORTA Election of Directors – 2025-2026
We will once again put forth a slate of nominees to be elected to serve as Directors for a period of one year. We are seeking new ideas and perspectives and your input is welcomed. We meet about six times annually and hope that you will join us. To be eligible for election as a Director at the Annual General Meeting of Members, a person must:
- Be a member in good standing
- Have confirmed in writing their willingness to serve as a director
Award Nominations for 2024-2025
Each year the Oak Ridges Trail Association seeks to honour and say thanks to those members who have made significant contributions to our organization and the development of the ORMT.
The award categories are Commendation Awards, Trail Builder Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award.
More information on submissions and how to nominate will be posted to the website in the coming weeks. In the interim, nominations can be sent to gayemas@rogers.com.
Our previous award recipients are posted on our website.
Location:
Ballantrae Community Centre.
5592 Aurora Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 7X3
What to Bring:
Lug your own mug and bring a friend. Everyone is welcome. Open to members and the general public.
NO ENTRY FEE. Optional 50/50 draw.
Time: 7-9pm
Discovery Night speaker – ORTA member Scott Fowlds will speak about police dogs
Following the AGM portion of the evening, ORTA member Scott Fowlds will speak about police dogs and cover some of the items noted below. Scott is a Sergeant with the Toronto Police Service.
- how and why the dogs are chosen and at what age they start their official training
- the different breeds that are trained
- the different aspects of detection that the dogs are trained for
- the process of the training from start to finish
- the difference between the training for different jobs the dogs will end up doing
- the fact that the training never ends and that a great team always stays on top of their game
- when and how the dog teams are tested
- what happens when the dogs are retired from their job