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It’s great that you’re interested in volunteering to support this community effort! We know that everyone’s time and commitments vary – but in a small town, the things that make this place special just have to be a labour of love. From the testimonials people have sent in to council, left on the petition, and in comments on social media and elsewhere, it’s clear this building is significant and worthy of investment.
Tell us how you want to put your care and concern into action! There are many ways to get involved in Team Town Hall’s efforts. We can help you find a fit that’s best for you.
You have lots of people to meet and fun things to do when you become a member of one of our teams – Building, Fundraising, Finance and Grants, Communications, Events, and Future Use Plan. If you aren’t available on an ongoing basis, just let us know what you have in mind, and the best time and way to get in touch. We’ll find a way to make it work.
Below are the board members of Team Town Hall. These are some people who have committed extra time to research, organize, consult professionals, and see the project through to completion.
Many of you reading this post also have signed petitions, showed up at council meetings, come out for events, have donated or plan to donate, and helped organized fundraisers. Many of you may have yet to attend a performance in the theatre, and others have memories going way back across generations. Whoever you are, you’re welcome!
Let’s keep the momentum going!
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‘Friends of the Hall’ includes everyone who wants our theatre to be reopened for community use and benefit in downtown Dundalk and is asking themselves “how can I help?” We all share the vision of a renewed theatre with great acoustics, beautiful historic aesthetic and charm, with upgraded tech and innovation – bringing together the new and old!
Meet the Board of Dundalk Team Town Hall
Mary Redmond
President
Mary Redmond grew up on a farm outside Dundalk. After almost two decades away, she came to her senses and moved back in 1998. With her husband, Charles, she helps organize the local Dundalk food bank. She’s part of the Agricultural Society, the Dundalk & District Historical Society, and with her family participated in the legendary musicals at the Olde Town Hall. Mary is interested in any and every way that people in town and the surrounding area can know each other, feel at home and make good things happen. She is the editor of the Dundalk Herald, the local community weekly newspaper.
Contact our Board President by email:
dundalkteamtownhall@gmail.com
Samantha Parent
Chair
Samantha grew up in Barrie and moved to Dundalk 11 years ago. Samantha owns a professional photography business and is a part-time instructor at Georgian College teaching entrepreneurship to artists. Samantha volunteers and works casually as a supply worker with BWDSB. She also volunteers as chair of the Downtown Revitalization Task Force, regional director of the South Grey Chamber of Commerce, and director of the Dundalk Agricultural Society. She advocates for the role the arts play in thriving communities and endeavours to make the arts accessible for all.
Bonnie Black
Treasurer
Bonnie is originally from Toronto. In 1977 she moved to Dundalk with her husband Don where they have lived since and raised their family of 3 daughters. She is a self employed bookkeeper. In the past Bonnie has served on different parent councils for the local schools and skate club as well as being a Brownie leader and member of the Girl Guides of Canada District Executive. She is presently volunteering with the Dundalk Food Bank and nutrition program at her grandson’s school. She is a Producer for the Dundalk Little Theatre as well as Treasurer for their Executive and Secretary/Treasurer for her church’s cemetery.
Leigh Gorman
Secretary
Leigh and her husband Andy own a farm in the former Proton Township, where they are raising their five children. Raised in Dundalk, Leigh comes from a family that has lived in the area for generations. She runs a Dundalk based e-commerce business and volunteers as the Nutrition Program Coordinator and Parent Council member at her children’s school. Leigh also serves on the Dundalk Library Board and as Secretary for her church’s Finance Council. Over the years, her family has enjoyed participating in musicals and recitals at the Olde Town Hall. She looks forward to the day when new and longtime residents can come together at the heart of town, the Olde Town Hall, to strengthen community connections.
Brenda Acheson
Director
Brenda Acheson was born & raised in Dundalk, where she still resides with her husband and adult sons. She has worked as an associate insurance advisor at the local Co-operators office for more than 25 years. Brenda is always actively involved in the community – from helping with the Dundalk Homecoming 2017, Dundalk Minor Hockey when her children were younger, and volunteering annually at our local fall fair for the Dundalk Agricultural Society.
Dundalk Olde Town Hall 