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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 : Tuesday July 9, 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: Ted Morrison
O Canada: Marion Mills
Toast To The Queen : Bob Koski
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Information not available – will catch up next week!!
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Welcome to District Governor Valerie Wafer and her husband Mark, members of the
Members of the Rotary Club of Whitby; Assistant District Governor Wayne Routly, Rotary Club
of Bowmanville; Sharron Morrison and Esther Trotter, supporting partners of Oshawa Parkwood;
Special Welcome to Desiree Ragazzi and her brother Rene Ragazzi from Oshawa (Desiree is the
Assistant Governor of District 2080, Rome Italy)
ACE OF SPADES DRAW: Sargeant of Arms – Andy Lyons
Winner: Marsha Chambers Card Drawn: Nine (9) of Diamonds
On The Door Next Week: David Andrews Bulletin Editor Next Week: Hilda Finnigan
(Editor’s note: If you are unable to be present, please find a replacement)
HAPPY BUCKS:
Marion Mills welcomed our guests and wished incoming Pres. Allan a good year;
Lennis Trotter for a great trip to Lisbon and Paris;
Marsha Chambers welcomed guests and DG Valerie, also grateful for “justice” to her neighbor without her needing to take action!;
Carol Reading glad that Andy Murray won Wimbleton;
Walter Stewart welcome to DG Valerie, moving to Wilmot Creek in two weeks, pleased to hear that Ted and Sharron will be there as well;
Kris Sachdeva thanks for the presentation of the Paul Harris Fellowship (#3) and that his daughter and grandchildren are safe after the big rain, only suffering a flooded basement;
Robert Kipling that the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and best in the League with two wins!, looking forward to a win over the Argonauts;
Bob Koski glad to live in Durham Region so not having to deal with TOO much water
Robbie LaRoque thanks for the recognition with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award
Hilda Finnigan a sad buck for the loss of two esteemed colleagues of the medical community
Mark Wafer expects the Argos to win the game!!!
Ted Morrison welcome to DG Valerie and Mark, wishes them well as they begin the busy round of club visits, best to Al for a successful year, pleased to be moving to Wilmot Creek
David Andrews welcome to DG Desiree and Rene – proof that social media works as Desiree found Oshawa Parkwood on facebook and made contact with Dave, also pleased with Rene’s interest in Rotary, Golf Score 72
Assist DG Wayne Routly – welcome to DG Desiree, REALLY likes that name!!
Pres Al – looking forward to his year as President
Andy Lyons – welcome to DG Valerie, Assist DG Wayne, DG Desiree and good wishes to incoming Pres. Al
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DG Valerie very proud of clubs in District 7070 gaining FIRST CLASS status for donations to Rotary Foundation as requested by incoming RI President Ron Burton
Hilda Finnigan RIBFEST is fast approaching – September 6,7,8 – The success of this event requires participation from ALL club members – volunteer form will be circulated soon; AND OUR ANNUAL PICNIC – will be hosted by Larry and Kay Hurren on Saturday August 17th- more info to follow
Pres. Al Finnigan – (from the Director’s Meeting) – giving $1000.00 support to Alberta Flood Relief (given through Rotary Club of Calgary); approval of $500.00 donation to assist in refurbishing the Sabre Jet Monument at the Oshawa Airport – this commemorates the sacrifices of women and men in the Battle of Britain in WW11;
Meet and Greet Evening with Past DG Ted and DG Valerie on Tuesday July 23rd 7-9 PM at Oshawa Golf Club- We ask all Club members to attend following our regular meeting (NO hors d’ouvers unless you pay!!!),
GUEST SPEAKER :
Our Speaker this evening, District Governor Valerie Wafer was introduced by Assistant Governor Wayne Routly. Valerie, a member of the Rotary Club of Whitby, spoke enthusiastically about RI President Ron Burton’s logo for 2012/14 “ENGAGE ROTARY;CHANGE LIVES”. She asked “What is the meaning of engagement?”, then went on to say it is time taken to get to know members, especially new members and make them feel welcome. In doing this we will also help them and ourselves to recognize the value of helping others. Engagement is infectious and a necessary part of surviving in this world of change. In order to “engage” young professionals, today we must accept and utilize the world of technology and social media and make this work for Rotary. As we do this the full impact of being a Rotarian will be recognized.
Valerie then asked Past President Marion Mills to spend a Rotary Moment telling us “why” she joined and stayed engaged in Rotary. Marion spoke about feeling that it was a compliment to be asked to join, how she felt a warm welcome and sense of family, was impressed with the work done by Rotarians both locally and world wide. The sense of fellowship that is so much a part of our meetings and our work efforts.Of course, her trip to Barcelona and attending the International Conference, only enhanced her good feelings about Rotary and the work accomplished. Marion also spoke about how her grandson Mateos has become so much a part of our activities, making “life long” friends with Robert Kipling and Andy Lyons. And, of course, Marion in her wisdom, recognized that Hilda would appreciate the support of another female club member!!.
Thanking Marion, Valerie noted that in the words of Paul Harris, “this is a changing world and we must be prepared to change with it”, “from what we are today, to what will work for tomorrow”.
President Al Finnigan thanked DG Valerie for her message, noting that we all should move forward to meet this challenge together to ensure the work of Rotary continues
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