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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 :  MAY 20, 2014

 

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:  Alan 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

The Rotary Foundation: Laura Carey

Public Relations: Eamon Doyle

Sgt-at-Arms: Andy Lyons

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Grace:   Myles Fisher                                 

O Canada: Peter Dueck                                                                                                                                                                                 

Toast To The Queen : Marsha Chambers                                                                                

 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES 

May 20 – President Al Finnigan

May 23 – John Griggs and Past President David Mankiewicz

GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS:

Guest:  Julien LeBourdais        Guest of Our Rotary Club

 

SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT BY PAST PRESIDENT ANDY LYONS

ACE OF SPADES  DRAW:

Winner: Marsha Chambers        Card Drawn: 8 of Clubs                .  

              

NEXT WEEK:

On The Door : Past President Dave Andrews and Past District Governor Ted Morrison

Bulletin Editor: Past President Dave Andrews

(Editor’s note: If you cannot be on the door , please find a replacement)

 

HAPPY BUCKS

  1. Bob Stewart had a “Bob Koski50 cent Happy Buck” and asked the Club members what he should give to his daughter who is graduating from University next week. Most people thought a car would be just fine.
  2.  Robert Kipling was happy that the CIA has changed their policy about collecting and recording DNA samples in Pakistan and hoped that all of the children of Pakistan could now be given the polio vaccine and save their lives.
  3. Marsha Chambers was very happy that her car got her from Toronto to our Club meeting today.
  4. Past President Alan Nason was happy that he and Myles Fisher went to the Airport Golf Course and received half price vouchers because the greens were aerated and top dressed, and found that automatic 2 putts is not a bad thing.
  5. Shawn Kellam happy that Kristen and their new baby Riley had a great family weekend at the family cottage. He may have to get a van if any more young ones arrive.
  6. Past President Walter Stewart was very happy tonight.
  7. Past District Governor Ted Morrison was happy to get 4 tickets for his all time favourtie musical, “Crazy For You” in Stratford this summer. He really enjoyed the McLaughlin CVI student version.
  8. Past President Dave Andrews was very happy that the foursome of Past President Terry DeYoung, President Al Finnigan, Incoming Vice President Mike McLaren and Dave will be defending their championship title of the Ontario Regiment Officers Mess Golf Tournament, on June 3.
  9. Past President and Secretary Pat Dyck happy as well.
  10. Incoming President Robbie Larocque happy to say G’Day and he is soon off to Sydney and the Rotary International Convention.
  11. Past President and Treasurer Devon Biddle happy that the Reverse Draw did so well. Thanks to everyone for all of their help. A real team effort.
  12. Past President Hilda Finnigan very happy to say Happy Birthday to President Al Finnigan.
  13. Past President Bob Koski very happy tonight.
  14.  President Al Finnigan very happy he is Number One to past President Andy Lyons . Al is 72today and the number on the golf cart he used today at Royal Ashburn was also number 72. Carma?
  15. Past President Andy Lyons was very happy to see that President Al Finnigan actually made it all the way to 72.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Past President Hilda Finnigan announced our plans for our May 27 Fellowship Night with Dinner (at $26 per person) at The Oshawa Golf Club at 6 pm , followed by the Il Divo Concert at General Motors Centre. There is a special sign up sheet going around. Please sign the sign up sheet or call Hilda as soon as possible, so that she can plan the number of meals at the Golf Club. For those who are coming to the dinner only, you are most welcome. Please sign up too. Or call Hilda as soon as you can.
  2. Treasurer Devon Biddle announced that our net for the May 8 Reverse Draw, Dinner & Silent Auction Night is estimated at  $15,000.00 Thank you all who helped and to those who attended and please be sure to send “Thank You” letters to those who were sponsors, and to those who donated silent auction items and to those who purchased tickets.
  3. Past District Governor Ted Morrison announced the plans for the June 12 Paul Harris Awards Night at our Rotary Club. Please note that there will be NO Rotary meeting on Tuesday , June 10 , but instead this meeting will be on June 12. Spouses are invited to attend this first of what is hoped to be annual events. There will be two Paul Harris Fellowship Awards given out to members of the community for their meritorious service to our community and also to those members of our Rotary Club who have most graciously supported The Rotary Foundation. In addition, the keynote speaker of the evening will be past Rotary International President and past Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation for the entire world, Wilf Wilkinson who will be talking about the importance of The Rotary Foundation throughout the globe. There is also a sign up sheet going around> Ted needs to know the number of people who will be attending by June 1 at the latest. Please call ted and let him know if you and your spouse are attending. Dinner will be the regular $22.00 per person.
  4. Past President Lennis Trotter encouraged everyone to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Kids Safety Village, this year hosted by the Ajax Optimist Club. This is a very important meeting. The past year will be reviewed and a status update of the next 20 year plan will be reviewed as well. Our entire Rotary Club and their spouses are urged to support this project and this important night. The event, starting with a meal will be on Wednesday , June 4, at 6 PM AT THE COURTYARD RESTAURANT, 1755 PICKERING PARKWAY, UNIT 20. (INTERSECTION OF 401 AND BROCK RD IN PICKERING). AND OUR SPOUSES ARE INVITED.  BE SURE TO LET LENNIS TROTTER KNOW immediately IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.  A sign up sheet has already been passed around but the event is upon us and Lennis requires your answer as soon as you can.

 

ROTARY MOMENT :  None tonight.

GUEST SPEAKER  :  Julien LeBourdais, Executive Director of Feed The Need In Durham

Name of Speaker:      Julien LeBourdais

Introducer:                  Past President Bob Koski

Thanked By:               Past President Alan Nason

Speaker’s Remarks:

Feed The Need in Durham is a non-profit regional food distribution warehouse serving Durham Region. The provide food to more than 50 emergency food providers  such as food banks, soup kitchens, drop-in centres, community service centres, and shelters.  The food comes from the large regional food distributions centres that are located in Durham . The one we see from Highway 401 is the Sobey’s warehouse. The agencies being helped are located from Ajax/Pickering to Newcastle and north the Beaverton and everywhere in between. They currently operate a 3,600 square foot facility located near King Street and Townline Road in Oshawa and are a proud member of the Ontario Association of Food Banks and Food Banks Canada.

On average, Feed The Need In Durham handles 250,000 pounds of food every month that is distributed to an estimated 30,000 people in Durham Region. Food insecurity is a local issue with 8% of Durham region households being food insecure. In addition to non-perishable foods that most food banks provide to their clients, they also handle large volumes of perishable foods (fruits, vegetables and dairy) as a result of our large walk-in fridge and cooler. Emergency food providers have access to both perishable and non-perishable food from their warehouse which greatly enhances the nutrition available to the many people they serve.

As the regional food distribution warehouse for Durham, they are able to accept donations of all sizes. They also accept personal hygiene products and household cleaning products. People who cannot afford to buy food often struggle to purchase these items a swell. The idea is to stop hunger.

Hunger should not be the reason to prevent anyone from the chance to fulfill their potential. Food donations come from many sources including the public, businesses, local farmers, the Ontario Association of Food Banks, manufacturers , etc. Items also include damaged packaging. All donors of prepared food are protected by the Donated Food Act. Julien said that they have acquired a 10,000 square foot warehouse on Wentworth complete with a loading dock which they will open in the fall of 2014. This will allow for more agencies that can be helped. There are 6 to 8 agencies in need today on the waiting list. Their funding is primarily from donators. the annual budget is $350,000 and about 20%  comes from the three levels of government. The rest through fundraising. There are about 60 volunteers , not all of whom are there at the same time.

 

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