MINUTES OF MEETING: April 11, 2023
Editor: Past President Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order at 6:35 PM: by Past President Dave Andrews
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that we are hosting this Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood meeting from land within the jurisdiction of Williams Treaties and on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. This acknowledgement reminds us of our responsibilities to our relationships and the ancestral lands on which we learn, share and live.
ROTARY GRACE: Led by Ted Morrison
TOAST TO THE KING: Led by Bob Stewart
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: A warm Rotary Welcome to Our Friends from Kid’s Safety Village Board and Committee
Ron and Jill Mortson, Geoff and Anne Wilkinson, Andy and Donna Elliott, Gerry and Linda Bedford,
Will and Christine Luchford, Vanessa and Spencer Ford, and Rob Ryan and his spouse. Rotary Spouses Jan Penney, Sharron
Morrison, Kay Hurren and Caroline Kipling
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday to Colin Carrie on April 12
Happy Anniversary to Lennis and Esther Trotter on April 17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Will Lutchford expressed thanks to volunteers who assisted as more than 6500 people attended the annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Kids Safety Village April 7 & 8.
Ted indicated he was a getting nervous about the lack of silent auction items received so far. THERE IS ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT. Get you items to Ted and Dave if even by email so we know how many we have and can start processing them for the auction.
LInda announced that we will have our Club Membership Committee meeting ON APRIL 18 at 8 pm.
Sue also announced that the Next Board meeting will be on April 12 by Zoom at 7 PM so Robbie can participate
Hilda Finnigan: - Manure Sales are coming in;
Hilda Finnigan - North Oshawa Farmers Market opens May 13th ;
Hilda Finnigan:- we have been accepted for the Peony Festival June 10/11; will be needing volunteers for all of these three events
Bulletin Editors - April Hilda Finnigan; May Al Finnigan; June ???? (will you volunteer) please let Hilda know..
Dave also encouraged members to attend the upcoming District Assembly on May 6 at Centennial College Event Centre. You must register online on the district website at : https://rotary7070.org/event/district-assembly/ ). Details will be available soon. The club will pay the registration fee ($50 per person) . We encourage the 2023-24 Board of Directors and every member to sign up.
Dave A now has tickets for this year’s REVERSE DRAW on May 11 Tickets are $150. The increase in price is mainly due to an increase in the cost of the meal. He asked everyone to think about possible sponsors. Get your tickets from Dave. Over 90 tickets out so far. Dave A. encouraged everyone to be on the lookout for silent auction items. The goal is 60 again this year. The average price of an item should be $100. Take a photo of the item, get a retail value and send to Dave A so he can add to the website and social media. Try and get experiences rather than things if possible.
APR 21 – Waverly Public School Play Day – New Playground equipment will officially open. Larry Hurren is working with Sherri Parr to determine go over the details of the Grand Opening of the playground equipment.
Dave also reminded everyone about the APR 27 - Rotary Club of Oshawa First Annual President’s Dinner at Parkwood Estate – Reception at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:30 pm, Cost $150 per person. Purchase deadline is April 19.Proceeds to Rotary Club’s Charitable Fund in honour of the Club surpassing 100 years of service and over 80 years of support to 151Chadburn Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Keynote Speaker: Major Ron Brosseau, Commanding Officer, 151 Chadburn Squadron RCAC. Dress is Business / Semi Formal. Questions : email President Rhonda Kirkland at oshawarotarypresident@gmail.com . You may Purchase tickets at : https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/41670102-b828-453b-821a-ccc72ce6b7c5?fbclid=IwAR2HBFpw-QlWALm5Qs77aZ84t9tn2crdt2mHms-eNGEUSA42e3Cc7JU8nOU
In May, District is having a Rotary Youth leadership Symposium. The 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) is taking place, May 11-14, 2023 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! The 3-night experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 17-23 and will offer an inspiring program including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival and GPS Geocache adventures along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!! All this for only $375 per participant which covers all programs, accommodation, and meals. We have selected Morgan Joy and she has applied to be our candidate. Morgan has assisted our club at the Farmers Market, at Kids Against Hunger, and on the Great Lakes Cleanup, just to name a few. Still some spots available. If you know of another candidate, there is a form to fill out (see the District 7070 March Newsletter for details).
APR 18 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: Dr. Scott Henderson, Dean and Head of Trent University
Durham (accompanied by Donna Doherty, Rotary Club of Oshawa) see:
https://www.trentu.ca/durham-gta
APR 20 – YUK YUK’s Comedy Night - 67 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4S3 - $30 per person. 8 pm to 9:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. 50-50 Draw. All Durham Region Rotary Clubs have been invited. Fundraiser for Denise House
Dave passed around the sign up sheet for members, their guests and family to sign up for the APR 22 – EARTH DAY– Great Lakes Water Cleanup – 9:30 am to 11:30 am at The Second Marsh with Oshawa and Courtice Rotary Clubs. Please let Dave know as soon as possible if you are attending. If you want a Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup T Shirt, the cost is $15 each. Order must be placed with Dave by March 31. The T shirt you got last year is also great to wear on this day. Bring your own water (in a reusable bottle) and a picker if you have one. Wear boots. It will be wet walking. 9 Civic Leaders so far will be attending. Park along Col Sam Drive near Second marsh sign (on south side of road).
MAY 23 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
Speaker: PAUL HARRIS AWARDS NIGHT – SPOUSES INVITED
SGT AT ARMS: Al Finnigan
ACE OF SPADES:
Last week, the winning ticket was drawn by Bill Creamer and tonight he drew the 10 of Diamonds
Tonight, believe it or not the winning ticket was drawn by Bill Creamer and he drew the 9 of Spades .
HAPPY BUCKS:
Several Happy Bucks were paid, this Editor did not get the names straight!!!
Members welcomed our KSV partners/thankful for a very successful Easter Extravaganza expressing appreciation for the volunteers.
Hilda and Allan Finnigan happy??? to be back.
Hilda happy that that her daughter’s cancer has a positive plan for treatment.
GUEST SPEAKER: Vanessa Ford, Durham Regional Police Service at The Kids Safety Village.
Lennis Trotter introduced our Guest Speaker, KSV Officer Sgt Vanessa Ford.
Vanessa spoke enthusiastically about her role at the Village. She noted the changes made so that the Village was functional during COVID restrictions. Some of these changes (virtual access) have been maintained as reopening to on site classes has proven difficult for some schools. Buses/bus drivers are always available and are costly.
A summer program and some night classes have been initiated with great success and will be continued.
A good rapport has developed with the school next door and programs such as videos are shared as well as an opportunity for students to make up community service hours required for their graduation.
Vanessa is planning to develop programs which will teach students how to avoid being attracted by information that leads to human trafficking. This will also involve working with Victim Services and will expand the KSV programs to include Grades 7/8.
Questions/Comments from members included “firecracker”safety which Vanessa will discuss with the Fire Departments who are involved in the Village classes.
There was also a suggestion to consider adding “food venders” to some events. This latter is also under consideration.
Sue McKinnon thanked Vanessa for her presentation and her enthusiastic approach to her work at the Village.
Chair Dave A. closed the meeting at 8.10 pm.
MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS
APR 18 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: Dr. Scott Henderson, Dean and Head of Trent University
Durham (accompanied by Donna Doherty, Rotary Club of Oshawa) see:
https://www.trentu.ca/durham-gta
APR 19-26– WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK
APR 20 – YUK YUK’s Comedy Night - 67 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4S3 - $30 per person. 8 pm to 9:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. 50-50 Draw. All Durham Region Rotary Clubs have been invited. Fundraiser for Denise House
APR 21 – Waverly Public School Play Day – New Playground equipment will officially open. Be there at 11:45 sharp for the Grand Opening.
APR 22 – EARTH DAY– Great Lakes Water Cleanup – 9:30 am to 11:30 am at The Second Marsh with Oshawa and Courtice Rotary Clubs. Bring your own water (in a reusable bottle) and a picker if you have one. Rotarian and families (sign up sheet will go around). Civic Leaders also invited. Park along Col Sam Drive near Second marsh sign (on south side of road).
APR 25 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM . NO MEETING AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB
SOCIAL NIGHT – SPOUSES INVITED
APR 27 - Rotary Club of Oshawa First Annual President’s Dinner at Parkwood Estate – Reception at 6:30 pm Dinner at 7:30 pm, Cost $150 per person. Purchase deadline is April 19..Proceeds to Rotary Club’s Charitable Fund in honour of the Club surpassing 100 years of service and over 80 years of support to 151Chadburn Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Keynote Speaker: Majot Ron Brosseau, Commanding Officer, 151 Chadburn Squadron RCAC. Dress is Business / Semi Formal. Questions : email President Rhonda Kirkland at oshawarotarypresident@gmail.com .
Purchase tickets at : https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/41670102-b828-453b-821a-ccc72ce6b7c5?fbclid=IwAR2HBFpw-QlWALm5Qs77aZ84t9tn2crdt2mHms-eNGEUSA42e3Cc7JU8nOU
APR 29 - BINGO – RED BARN – Matinee – 11 AM: Hilda F, Al F, Dave A, Ted M
MAY 3 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT 7:00 PM
MAY 6 - BINGO – RED BARN – Evening - 5 PM: Hilda F, Al F, Brady B (?), Lennis T (?)
MAY 9 – Regular Weekly Meeting – NO MEETING AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB
COME TO THE REVERSE DRAW DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
MAY 11 – REVERSE DRAW, DINNER & SILENT AUCTION - 6 PM REFRESHMENTS, 7 PM DINNER , DRAW STARTS AT 8:30 PM AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 1011 BLOOR ST E, OSHAWA
MAY 23 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: PAUL HARRIS AWARDS NIGHT – SPOUSES INVITED
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