OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

Mailing Address: 96 KING ST. E., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 1B6

 

2015-2016 ROTARY THEME: “BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD”

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: K. R. “Ravi” Ravindran – Rotary Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka

 

R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Michael Bell - Rotary Club of Etobicoke in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

 

ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Aziz Saleh – Rotary Club of Markham-Unionville, Ontario, Canada

 

 

MINUTES OF MEETING : November 10, 2015

 

 

Rotary Grace

O Lord, The Giver of all good,

We thank Thee for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways

Help us to serve Thee all our days.

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

1. Is it the truth

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build good will and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

 

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2015-2016

President: Mike Mclaren

Past President: Robbie Larocque

Vice President: Dave Andrews

Treasurer: Devon Biddle

Secretary: Bob Koski

Club Administration: Shawn Kellam

All Service Projects: Kim Boatman

Membership: Lennis Trotter

The Rotary Foundation: Ted Morrison

Public Relations: Dave Andrews

Sgt-at-Arms: Bob Koski / Alan Nason / Linda Porritt

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Grace: Myles Fisher

 

O Canada: Peter Dueck

 

Toast To The Queen : Bob Stewart

 

 

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES

November 9^th – Juri Arai (exchange Student) now 23 and finishing University;

November 10^th – Janice Coupland given a “ChaCha” Birthday wish and a special treat for dessert;

November 12^th – Kristen Coulten (Shawn Kellam)

Best Wishes to All

GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Guest Speakers Sharon Hudson and Helen Walsh (a Rotarian from the Northumberland-Sunrise Rotary Club)

 

ACE OF SPADES DRAW: Marianna Herczeg drew the King of Clubs; consolation prize courtesy of Past President Pat Dyck

 

On The Door Next Week: Marianna Herczeg Bulletin Editor Next Week: Linda Porritt

(Editor’s note: If you are unable to be present please find a replacement)

 

HAPPY TOONIES:

1. Past President Hilda Finnigan welcomed another great grand daughter on November 8^th;

2. Past President David Andrews happy for another successful RLI session this past weekend and reminded members of the Remembrance Day Parade on Wednesday – we will be placing a wreath at the Cenetaph;

3. Past District Governor Ted Morrison also pleased by the success of RLI, related his driving experiences to Sudbury and to Hamilton/Burlington area delivering and picking up vehicles for Cliff Mills Motors;

4. Janice Coupland for the special attention on her birthday from family and friends;

5. Past President Devon Biddle attending the unveiling of a special plaque recognizing veterans from Essex County, some of whom were his relatives.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Past President Hilda Finnigan announced that an “up to date” list of members, with addresses, phone numbers and email address has been completed and will be mailed out from Robbie’s office – please let us know if there are corrections to be made;

2. Hilda also passed around a sign up sheet for our dinner with Participation House residents and staff – please sign up as soon as possible, final numbers must be given by November 24^th at the latest, cost is $40.00/person, no charge for children under age 12;

3. Hilda also announced that a card was passed around to sign and will be sent to Past President Larry Hurren to let him know that we miss seeing him and offer our support

4. Past President Bob Koski was pleased to announce that Live Act Dinner Theatre Fund Raising Event is SOLD OUT! And Past District Governor Ted Morrison will bring the “Polio Jug” and ask for donations;

5. Past President Kris Sachdeva announced a meeting of the International Service Committee following the meeting tonight;

6. Past President David Andrews announced a Reverse Draw Committee Meeting at 5PM on Tuesday November 24^th; Past President Devon Biddle announced that the annual meeting of the Oshawa Parkwood Charitable Foundation will take place during our meeting on Tuesday November 24^th.

7. Northumberland -Sunrise Rotarian Helen Walsh announced the annual “Men Who Cook” Dinner cohosted by Northumberland-Sunrise and the Cobourg Rotary Clubs in April of 2016; Guest Speaker this year to be a Rotary Foundation Peace Scholar

 

ROTARY MOMENT: Past Pres. David Andrews related the history of our Club. Chartered in 1976, we currently have 29 active members, meeting every Tuesday at 6:30Pm. Very proud to have supported Past District Governor Ted Morrison through 2009-10, hosting a successful District Conference. Active in District 7070 with Ted continuing to serve on various committees, Devon Biddle as District Treasurer, and David Andrews as Chair of Public Relations.

Fundraisers include Live Act Dinner Theatre, thanks to Bob Koski, Sale of Cakes and Hams,Skatethon (not this year), Maple Syrup Festival, Reverse Draw and Dinner.

Supporting New Generations, we are involved with Rotoract at UOIT/DC, Interact at McLaughlin Collegiate, Mary Street School (inner city), and the Kids Safety Village of Durham Region.

Community Service supports many local groups including Participation House (annual Christmas Dinner), Simcoe Hall Settlement House, Salvation Army, Sharon’s Kids, YMCA, Grandview Childrens Centre, Partners in Service, just to name a few.

Joining with the Rotary Club of Oshawa we have contributed to the Rotary Centennial Bridge and the Gazebo in The Oshawa Botanical Gardens.

Internationally we support the Rotary Foundation, polio Plus campaign,Guatamala Literacy Project, Adopt a Village in Laos, Operation Eyesight, Shelterbox, Water Projects and many more over the past years

We should be very proud of our history and continuing Service Above Self. Let’s share this with others and ASK others in the community to join our club and participate in these great efforts.

 

GUEST SPEAKER : Our Speakers tonight were from the Canadian Cancer Society; Volunteer Coordinator Sharon Hudson and Fundraiser, fellow Rotarian Helen Walsh. Their purpose is to increase awareness re the mandate of the Canadian Cancer Society. This National organization has been in existence for 77 yrs, with a mission to enhance the quality of life and raise awareness of for patients and their families. They provide information about the now 210 different types of cancer, support transport to treatment for patients, a Smokers Help Line, advocate for Public Policy ie, coverage for drugs, funding research. Most of this awareness and support in Durham region is provided by some 2000 volunteers. There are only four (4) paid staff. More information is available on www.cancer.ca Helen noted that the fundraising is focused on research as 80% of the funds needed are supported by events such as Relay for Life.

 

Past President Hilda Finnigan thanked the speakers for sharing this information noting that many if not all of us have been touched by this disease which seems to find an increasing number of ways to attack.

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Fom Past President/President Elect Dave Andrews Quote for tonight “WE REMEMBER”

 

Meeting Ajourned.

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

 

The “ideal of service” is the key.

It is an attitude that does not change from one version to the next.

It is an attitude and passion we all have, as Rotarians.

 

 

 

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP : Past President and this year's Secretary Bob Koski has a Rotary International Directory of all Rotary Clubs in the world, when and where they meet. Or you can go online at www.rotary.org go to the club locator and find a club or clubs near your destination. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Bob Koski, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.

 

 

 

 

HERE’S A LIST OF SOME ROTARY CLUBS CLOSE TO YOU:

MONDAY:

Belleville – Ramada Inn – 11 Bay Ridges at Hwy 2 - 12:00 noon

Oshawa – Oshawa Shrine Club, 1626 Simcoe St N., – 12:10

Markham-Unionville – Al Dente Ristorante, 39 Main St.N., - 6:30 pm

Port Hope – Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Elias St., – 6:00 pm

Richmond Hill – Sheraton Parkway Hotel, 600 Hwy 7 East, – 6:00 pm

Trenton – Holiday Inn – 99 Glen Miller Rd. at 401 - 6:00 pm

 

TUESDAY:

Whitby – Public Library, 405 Dundas St W - 7:00 am

Pickering – Chartwell Pickering Centre, 1801 Valley Farm Rd, – 7:15am

Bowmanville – Trinity Church Hall, 116 Church St. – 7:15 am

Picton – Royal Canadian Legion, 347 Main St., - 12:15 pm

Scarborough Bluffs – Loblaw’s Superstore (upstairs) – 1775 Brimley at Progress – 7:15 am

Scarborough – Scarborough Golf Club – Golf Club Rd. – 12:30

Scarborough Twilight – Stone Cottage – 1370 Kingston Rd. - 5:30 pm

 

WEDNESDAY:

Whitby-Sunrise – Sports Garden Café, Iroquois Park , 500 Victoria St W – 7:15am

Markham Sunrise – Delta Markham Hotel – 50 East Valhala Dr., Hwy 7 east of 404 – 7:00 am

Northumberland Sunrise – Dalewood Golf Club – Dale Rd, Port Hope - 7:00 am

North Scarborough – Delta Toronto East – 2035 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough – 12:30 pm

Port Perry – Crabby Joe's,14375 Simcoe St S, Port Perry, ON – 6:15 pm

 

THURSDAY:

Ajax – Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave S., – 12:15

Agincourt – Radisson Hotel, 55 Hallcrown Place – 6:30 pm

Quinte Sunrise – Bay of Quinte Golf Club, 1830 Old Hwy 2, – 7:00 am

Uxbridge – Jersey’s, 104 Brock St W. – 7:00 am

 

FRIDAY:

Toronto – Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St, – 12:15

Cobourg – Best Western Cobourg Motor Inn, 930 Burnham Rd. at Hwy 2 – 12:15

Courtice – White Cliffe Terrace, 1460 Hwy 2 – 7:15 am