Among the many duties I have as head of council for the 2022-2026 term, I have the priviledge of making proclamations, presiding over flag lowerings and raisings and attending many events including small business grand openings. Here is the list for 2024.
| January 19, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | Crime Stoppers |
| February 2, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | Black History Month |
| February 3, 2024 | 101 Birthday certificate presentation | Susan Cowling at 750 King |
| February 25, 2024 | Grand Opening | Eh to Zed Preschool Canada |
| March 1, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | #ITSTARTS campaign |
| March 8, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | International Women’s Day (IWD) |
| March 8, 2024 | Grand Opening | Wendat Community Programs |
| March 15, 2024 | Grand Opening (ribbon-cutting/welcoming remarks) | The Roxy Café-Vealataros |
| March 18, 2024 | Proclamation | Transit Worker Appreciation Day |
| March 22, 2024 | Proclamation | World Water Day |
| April 1, 2024 | Town Hall Exterior Lighting / Certificate (100th Anniversary) | 724 Midland Lions/Air Cadets |
| April 22, 2024 | Proclamation | Earth Day |
| April 26, 2024 | Flag Lowering/Proclamation | National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace |
| May 1-31, 2024 | Proclamation/Exterior Lighting | CLH Shine A Light on Community Living Month (blue/green) |
| May 3, 2024 | Flag Lowering/Proclamation | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (Red Dress Day) |
| May 6-12, 2024 | Proclamation | Children’s Mental Health Week |
| May 8, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | MS Awareness Month |
| May 14, 2024 | Attend/Mingle only | Kelsey’s Roadhouse Charity Fundraiser night |
| May 17, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia |
| May 19-25, 2024 | Proclamation | Public Works Week |
| May 19-25, 2024 | Proclamation | VON Week (Victorian Order of Nurses) |
| May 23, 2024 | Grand Opening/Photo | Co-operator’s new location |
| May 27-31, 2024 | Proclamation/Flag Raising | YIMBY Week (Yes In My Backyard) |
| May 31, 2024 | Welcoming Remarks (9am) | Pickleball Tournament (Tiffin Park) |
| June 1, 2024 | Attendance | Fishing Derby |
| June 1, 2024 | Attend/pick favorite car (10 am) | GBDSS car show |
| June 1, 2024 | 724 Midland Lions RC(Air)CS (1pm) | 60th Annual Ceremonial Review |
| June 2, 2024 | Blessing/Mass/Lunch | Martyrs’ Shrine (Friendship Garden) |
| June 7, 2024 | Proclamation/Flag Raising | Pride Month |
| June 8, 2024 | Proclamation | Mid-Pen Transit Awareness Day |
| June 9, 2024 | Attend/Mingle (Councillor J. Ball will attend) | Drum Head Ceremony (Annual Dedication Service) Midland Legion |
| June 13, 2024 | 5th Anniversary certificate presentation (2pm) | Dragonfly Dreams Inn – Bed/Breakfast |
| June 13, 2024 | Attend/Mingle only (12 pm) | Askennonia Seniors Centre – Little Lake Park Lunch |
| June 13, 2024 | Guest Speaker (retirement) (7:30pm) DM Prost will attend | Home Hardware |
| June 14, 2024 | Proclamation (June 15) and Flag Raising (June 14) | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day |
| June 14, 2024 | Picnic – Little Lake Park | EarlyON Child and Family Centre |
| June 21, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | National Indigenous People’s Day / Indigenous Heritage Month |
| June 21, 2024 | Pow Wow | GBNFC (Saint-Marie Among the Hurons) |
| June 27, 2024 (4pm) | Bursary Cheque Presentation | GBDSS (NSSRC) |
| June 27, 2024 (5pm) | Bursary Cheque Presentation (DM Prost to present) | St. Theresa’s |
| June 29, 2024 | TAY Canada Day Parade (Councillor Patel will attend) | TAY Canada Day Committee |
| July 9, 2024 | Guest Speaker | King Place Retirement Home |
| July 13, 2024 | Ribbon Cutting (Councillor Jamie-Lee Ball will attend) | Midland Bay Dental |
| July 15, 2024 | Welcoming Remarks & VIP Wine Tasting and Happy Hour with Midland Green Valley NOT ABLE TO ATTEND | Mercari Agency (Stouffville) |
| July 27 – Aug 9, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | Fierte Simcoe Pride Week |
| August 1, 2024 | Proclamation | Emancipation Day |
| August 9, 2024 | Graduation Ceremony | Camp Ignite Graduation – Big Brothers/Sisters |
| August 23, 2024 | Cheque Presentation ($20,000 donation to GBGH) | Georgian Bay General Hospital |
| August 24, 2024 | Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies | St. Theresa’s High School |
| August 30, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | International Overdose Awareness Day |
| August 30, 2024 | Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting/Guest Speaker | Osmows Midland |
| August 31, 2024 | Welcoming Remarks – Opening Ceremonies | Provincial Lawn Bowling Championship |
| September 8, 2024 | Proclamation | Firefighters National Memorial Day |
| September 8, 2024 | Welcoming Remarks (Lakeview cemetery) | Royal Canadian Legion – BR 80 (Pipes/Drums) |
| September 9, 2024 | Proclamation (Sept. 15) and Flag Raising (Sept. 9) | Terry Fox Day in the Heart of Georgian Bay |
| September 9, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month |
| September 9, 2024 | Proclamation | FASD Awareness Day |
| September 13, 2024 | Attend/Mingle | LTC Community Engagement Day at Hillcrest Village |
| September 14, 2024 | Welcoming Remarks | 2nd Annual Heritage Boat Show |
| September 21, 2024 | Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting | Downtime Therapy and Wellness |
| September 23, 2024 | Flag Raising (Sept 23-30) | Midland Sports Hall of Fame Week |
| September 28, 2024 | Guest Speaker – Opening Ceremonies | MCC Board |
| September 30, 2024 | Observance/Flag Lowering | Truth & Reconciliation (Every Child Matters) |
| October 1-7, 2024 | Flag Raising/Proclamation | National Breastfeeding Week (NSBFC) |
| October 7, 2024 | Ribbon Cutting & Remarks | J&S Detailing |
| October 13, 2024 | Attend/Mingle (Mayor unable to attend) | Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner (LLP Restaurant) |
| October 17-18, 2024 | Proclamation / Exterior Garden Lighting (one-night – blue/purple) | Light It Up! For NDEAM – National Disability Employment Awareness Day – Oct 17 |
| October 20, 2024 | Attend/Mingle/Remarks | Calvery Baptist Church 150th Anniversary |
| October 21, 2024 | Proclamation/Flag Raising | Ontario Public Library Week |
| October 24, 2024 | Proclamation | 24th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day |
| October 25, 2024 | Welcoming Remarks/Guest Speaker (DM Prost attending) | Collaborative Haus Marketing 16 yr anniversary |
| November 2, 2024 | Grand Opening/Ribbon-Cutting | Hope Centre |
| November 8, 2024 | Flag Lowering/Proclamations | Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day |
| November 8, 2024 | BFN Ceremony (Christian Island) EVENT CANCELLED | Royal Canadian Legion – Br 80 (BFN wreath laid at Cenotaph) |
| November 11, 2024 | Remembrance Day Parade and Dinner | Royal Canadian Legion – Br 80 |
| November 24, 2024 | Flag Raising (Nov 24-Dec 23) | Salvation Army (Kettle Campaign) |
| November 30, 2024 | Santa Claus Parade | Midland Civitan Club |
| November 30, 2024 | Guest Speaker/Remarks | Quest Art (Holiday Market – MCC) |
| November 30, 2024 | Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting | Ice Aged Treats Artisan Market |
| December 6, 2024 | Flag Lowering/Proclamation | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women |
| December 6, 2024 | Lg Cheque Presentation – $4,000 | Midland Shuffleboard Club – Community Grant Recipient |
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