THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
P.O. BOX 54023, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 8T2
“ENGAGE ROTARY - CHANGE LIVES”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Ron Burton – Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Valarie Wafer - Rotary Club of Whitby , Ontario, Canada
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Wayne Routly – Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
MINUTES OF MEETING : AUGUST 13, 2013
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 2013-2014
President: Allan Finnigan
Past President: Jodi Hewett
Vice President: Robbie Larocque
Treasurer: Devon Biddle
Secretary: Pat Dyck
Club Administration: Shawn Kellam
All Service Projects: Robert Kipling
Membership: Lennis Trotter
Rotary Foundation: Laura Carey
Public Relations: Eamon Doyle
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Grace: Walter Stewart
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen: Andy Lyons
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
August 12th: Happy Birthday to Sam Ruparelia
August 12th: Happy Anniversary to Geoff and Katie Osborne
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS:
Steve Rutledge & Mike Yap, Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Winner: Devon Biddle Card Drawn: 2 of Diamonds .
On The Door Next Week: Marsha Chambers Bulletin Editor Next Week: Marion Mills
(Editor’s note: If you are unable to be present, please find a replacement)
HAPPY BUCKS
Marion is sad to hear that Frank, our “Server Extraordinaire” is retiring, but very happy that our club is going to honour him with dinner and a memento. Also, big thanks to Al Finnigan for helping with her mom’s move, especially the china cabinets.
Ted & Sharron have had 12 lawn bowling tournaments in the last 14 days. He’s tired, but happy because they’ve been winning!
Robert is sad that Frank is leaving
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Kris, Devon and David Andrews really enjoyed Larry’s Rotary Moment: “Why I joined Rotary”.
Andy noted that he enjoyed Larry’s Rotary Moment, and that he’s glad that his worst critics were not at last week’s meeting when he presented his Rotary Moment. (Editor’s note: our pact with Andy to keep his secrets is on thin ice!)
David Mankiewicz and his family enjoyed a vacation in California, and visited is brother and sister-in-law while there.
Hilda is happy that Ribfest is coming together.
Marcia shared that her car is 20 years old and will soon become “classic”!
Steve Rutledge is happy that everything worked out well after a sponsor had to withdraw from the pledge of financial support for his charity. Another generous donor has “stepped up”.
Mike Yap encouraged everyone to attend their fundraiser event on Sept. 28th.
Shawn Kellam is happy because he’s going to be an uncle again.
Larry shared Kay’s adventure about being sequestered for jury duty. He’s thankful that it was only for one night, especially since our barbeque get-together was coming up. Devon shared Walter’s suggestion that the whole jury could have come to the picnic!
Al Nason is pleased that’s he’s recovered well from his surgery.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hilda:
1) we need volunteers for duty on the bulletin and door…HELP!
2) Settlement House has offered us a tour & dinner on September 17th/same time & cost as here at the Golf Club
3) Ribfest- we have some youth who will volunteer for their Community Service hours/ do you know anyone who could help?
- we also offer help to the R.C. of Oshawa, and in return we get our tents & spaces at no charge
- please help with costs by making some ice at home ahead of time
- Steve Rutledge may be able to supply coolers
- please edit the contact info. sheet if any of your info. has changed or is incorrect
Devon: please peruse the financial statement that he’s provided and see/call him is you have questions or comments
Larry: for our barbeque get-together this coming Saturday, please BYOB. Also, Robbie’s son has a peanut allergy, so no peanut products should be brought to the get-together.
President Al:
1) Our club is going to honour Frank, our “Server Extraordinaire” by treating him to dinner at one of our meetings and giving him a memento plaque.
2) David Ruzsa’s mom passed away recently; David has gone out west to help with the settling of her estate. He’ll be back home Aug. 18th.
ROTARY MOMENT
Larry Hurren shared his personal story about “Why I Joined Rotary”. He spoke of Rotary as one of the “consistencies” in his life, along with marriage, family and career. He was invited by Lennis, and has never been disappointed, especially with the fun and fellowship. Larry mentioned some events & projects that were highlights for him: getting new members, doing fundraisers, scholarships, student exchanges and our polio projects.
GUEST SPEAKER :
Our speakers, Steven Rutledge and Mike Yap (R.C. of Whitby Sunrise) were introduced by Hilda.
Their presentation, Adopt A Village In Laos , was a very informative video about the bombing of Laos during the Viet Nam War and the subsequent dire needs of the population. The charity that Steve & Mike have organized provides: schools, access to clean water (water filters), hygiene education and personal products like toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Our club is being asked to make a donation to this charity.
Thanked by: President Al
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 we all have, as Rotarians.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP: Pat Dyck, our Club Secretary has a Rotary International Directory of all Rotary Clubs in the world, when and where they meet. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Pat Dyck, 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 Rs, Scarborough – 12:30 pm
Port Perry – Piano Rest., 217 Queen St. – 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. – 7:15 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