Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting Begins: 7:00 p.m.
Sculthorpe Room, The Capitol Theatre
Please Register by obtaining a free ticket via eventbrite so that we may manage capacity. The meeting is open to all ACO members.
Please join us for this informative evening. The proceedings will begin with a recapitulation of ACO Port Hope’s 2025 year, during which you will hear about our educational initiatives, advocacy efforts, exciting events, and financial position.
The winners of the Marion Garland Award and the Bluestone Award will be announced, and the 2026 ACO Port Hope Executive will be presented.
The formal portion of the meeting will conclude with a presentation outlining the details of the new structure planned for ACO Inc.
Following this, there will be light refreshments and an opportunity for informal discussion and connection among members and friends.
2025 Reports
Agenda
Call to Order
Land Acknowledgement
– Katherine McHarg and Susan Layard
Business
Adoption of the Minutes – February 20, 2025
Motion: To adopt the Minutes
Chair’s Report – Katherine McHarg and Susan Layard
ACO Financial Report 2025 – Brenda Willows
Motion: To accept the Financial Report as presented
Presentation and Confirmation of the 2026 Board
Motion: To accept the 2026 Board as presented
Award Presentations
The Bluestone Award
The Marion Garland Award
Presentation
ACO Inc. New Structure – Susan Layard and Brian Buttery
Meeting Conclusion
Refreshments and Informal Discussion