THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
P.O. BOX 54023, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 8T2
2012-2013 ROTARY THEME: “PEACE THROUGH SERVICE”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Sakuji Tanaka – Rotary Club of Yashio in Tokyo, Japan
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Ted Koziel - Rotary Club of Richmond Hill in Richmond Hill, Ontario
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Wayne Routly – Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Ontario
MINUTES OF MEETING : 7th Aug. 2012
Rotary Grace OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2012-2013
O Lord, The Giver of all good, President: Jodi Hewett
We thank Thee for our daily food Past President: Walter Stewart
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways Vice President: Allan Finnigan
Help us to serve Thee all our days. Treasurer: Devon Biddle
Secretary: Pat Dyck
Club Administration: Lennis Trotter
THE FOUR-WAY TEST All Service Projects: Robert Kipling
1. Is it the truth Membership: Robbie Larocque
2. Is it fair to all concerned? The Rotary Foundation: Laura Carey
3. Will it build good will and better friendships? Public Relations: Dave Andrews
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Sgt-at-Arms: Helmut Uphoff
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President Jodi Hewett, declared the meeting opened.
Grace: Marsha Chambers.
O Canada: Past President Andy Lyons.
Toast To The Queen : Past President Alan Nason
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Sam Ruparelia.
Geoff & Katie Osbourne
Olga McKenzie. Congratulations to all of you.
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Our speaker Kris Bahl will be introduced later.
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Past President Andy Lyons.
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Winner: Past President Hilda Finnigan. Card Drawn: 9 Diamonds.
On The Door Next Week: Aug. 21st: Past President Ted Morrison
Bulletin Editor Aug 21st: Past President Alan Nason
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(Editor’s note: If you cannot be there , please find a replacement)
Sergeant at Arms:
HAPPY BUCKS
There were a few Happy Rotarians, most of them were not sure why they were happy.
Past President Dave Andrews had a successful visit to his dentist.
President Jodi Hewett had a great weekend, the best for a long time. She took her Model T to Minden.
Past President Hilda Finnigan informed us that Eman’s husband was coming home on Palliative Care. The Attalla family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Past President Andy Lyons had a reunion in Port Hope.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Past President Hilda Finnigan reminded us that our Barbecue takes place this Saturday at 2pm at Caroline and Robert Kiplings house. Cost $15.00 per couple or family, singles $7.50.
The Rib Fest sign-up sheet is circulating at our meetings. Please sign up. We rely on ALL Rotarians to participate. We also ask that ALL club members also donate $10.00 each to fund the purchase of pop. Give your money to Hilda
President Jodi Hewett announced that she is working on the purchase of school supplies to be given to our students at the Mary Street School. Again we ask ALL members to consider donating $10.00 for this cause.
It was reported that our club and the Oshawa club have together donated $30,000 towards the construction of a Shade Structure to be built in the Memorial Gardens area at the O.V.B.G. (See the Aug. edition of “Snap for pictures of the presentation of the cheque”)
President Jodi Hewett announced that she was exercising her prerogative as President and was introducing a monthly club award, “Rotarian of the Month.” The first recipient she announced was Vice President Alan Finnigan. Al was willing to discuss is injured foot, but thought better of it.
ROTARY MOMENT
Past President David Andrews urged us to take part in the Rotary Membership Challenge. We should share Rotary with our family and friends as well as business colleagues and the community. We should explain why they should consider joining Rotary. Ask past members to consider coming back. Rotary membership application forms are available on our club website – www.rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org . Take the challenge.
Aug.14th is Rotary Moment Tweet Day.
Past President Devon Biddle. Stated that his proposal regarding making a donation to the Foundation in lieu of the small incidental donations. Tabled until a later date.
GUEST SPEAKER :
Kris Bahl from The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill. Kris was introduced by Past President Hilda Finnigan.
Kris gave a short introduction to the District 7070/7080 Conference to take place on Oct. 19, 20, 21, at the Sheraton Hotel at 404 and Leslie. Hotel Res. No. 905-881-2121. An advance deposit with reservation is $100.00. The preferential Rotary room rate will be secured by letting the reservations clerk that you are participating in the District 7070 Conference. Kris noted that Reg. Forms were available on the website: www.Districtconf2012.com There are some 700 parking spots. Golf is available at Angus Glen. Kris suggested that you Fax your completed registration form rather than email or snail mail.
Kris Bahl was thanked by President Jodi Hewett.
There is no Rotary meeting next Tueday Aug 14th. There will be a meeting on Aug.21st.
President Jodi adjourned the meeting.
We had Roast Beef and Horseradish Sauce. It was hot, hot, hot.
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 JUST SOME ROTARY CLUBS CLOSE TO YOU:
MONDAY:
Belleville – Ramada Inn – 11 Bay Ridges at Hwy 2 - 12:10
Oshawa – Oshawa Shrine Club, Simcoe St N., – 12:10
Markham-Unionville – Mr. Hungarian Rest., 144 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 - 6:10 pm
TUESDAY:
Whitby – Public Library, 405 Dundas St W - 7:00 am
Pickering – Annandale Golf Club, 221 Church St S., – 7:15am
Bowmanville – Trinity Church Hall, 116 Church St. – 7:15 am
Picton – 347 Main St., - 12:15 pm
Scarborough Bluffs – Golden Griddle – Markham Rd NE of 401 – 7:15 am
Scarborough – Scarborough Golf Club – Golf Club Rd. – 12:30
Scarborough Twilight – Three Monkeys Rest., 1585 Warden Ave., - 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY:
Whitby-Sunrise – Iroquois Park ,Garden Cafe, 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 Café, 217 Queen St., Port Perry – 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