Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee

Cultural Centre Advisory Committee Meeting minutes be approved as circulated. 6. Items for Discussion 6.1. Minden Hills Cultural Centre Strategic Plan Review  The Minden Hills Cultural Centre Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and Strategic Action Plan (2026–2030) will be presented for final approval at the upcoming council meeting before being included in the Minden Hills Cultural Centre’s Community Museum Operating Grant (CMOG) application, which has a deadline in late June.  A Committee member noted that the strategic plan identifies certain tasks and responsibilities as being supported by volunteers and the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation (MHCCF), and questioned whether there may be flexibility for future staffing opportunities. The Manager responded that it may be more realistic to secure funding or hire staff through special project grants rather than through permanent staffing positions.  The Manager referenced MHCCF grant meetings as opportunities to advocate for additional funding support.  Councillor Pam Sayne noted that Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) has helped bring greater attention to advocacy efforts at the provincial level. Collaboration is ongoing with Kawartha Lakes and other municipalities to strengthen regional advocacy efforts.  A Committee member raised concerns about the possibility of future municipal amalgamation within Haliburton County and the potential impacts this could have on cultural institutions such as the Minden Hills Cultur

Be it resolved that the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee recommends Minden Hills Cultural Centre Advisory Committee - 12 May 2026 Page 3 of 4 Council to approve the Minden Hills Cultural Centre (MHCC) Strategic Plan (2026– 2030) and Strategic Action Plan (2026–2030) for submission as part of the Community Museum Operating Grant application.