BHS Committees & Roles

Administrative

Keeping the society in order is managed by the volunteer board of directors. Setting budgets, scheduling meetings and developing a strategic direction. The committee meets periodically to develop strategies that are recommended to the board of directors for consideration.

Coordinator/Spokespersons – Claudio Abreu
Member Dues – Brian Wick
Donations (financial) – Brian Wick
Community donations (wreath) – Brian Wick
Whitby Archives, photocopies – 
Digital storage (available to all committees)
Grants –  Town of Whitby, HODG – Brian Wick
Insurance (Directors) – Brian Wick 

Events

Connecting with the community is important to foster growth in locals preserving our past. Some events provide for interaction of our long-time residents, display of collected artifacts, and just plan fun events to engage our youth and adults. Meeting with the public broadens our reach and attracts more members.

Committee Coordinator/Spokespersons – Claudio Abreu
Chris Alderson, Gary & Erlyne Young
Harvest Festival – 
Reunion, painting, parade float – 
Speakers Series, presentations – Claudio Abreu
Caps/t’shirts/other – Brian Wick

Brooklin Remembered book Edition 1 & Edition 2

Artifacts

Some items specific to Brooklin have been found, showing the history in printed materials, products and hand crafted artifacts. These are carefully archived and stored for future display. The committee always looking for more artifacts that can be preserved to reflect the heritage of our community. Donations are also welcome. 

Committee Coordinator/Spokespersons – Chris Alderson
Storage ( packing, boxes, etc), Donor forms 
Artifact purchases
Photocopies
Master list.

Social Media

The team strives to share the stories of Brooklin and area with a wide social network, with articles, photos and newspaper clippings from days gone by. Various platforms are used to reach as wide an audience as possible since demographics can dictate where people spend time or research for information. 

Committee Coordinator/Spokesperson – Claudio Abreu
Website – Brian Wick
Twitter – 
Instagram – Claudio Abreu
BTC Articles – Jennifer Huggins
Facebook – Claudio Abreu

Elder’s Interviews – Our Recorded History

The committee seeks opportunities to video record live interviews with elders in the community with the intent to save the first-hand accounts of what they remember from their years living in the Brooklin community. These are transcribed and saved. 

Committee Coordinator/Spokesperson – 
Interviews, Appointments,
Recordings, Transcription,
Heritage Portal

Constitution /By-laws

As a new organization, the mission and goals continue to be defined. These often lead to a need to update or review the operating policies and procedures. An active committee is task to review and recommend changes to the membership at the annual general meeting

 

Effective May 31, 2026