MINUTES OF MEETING: April 4, 2023
Editor: Past District Governor Ted Morrison
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 Sue MacKinnon
TOAST TO THE KING: Led by Larry Hurren
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: A warm Rotary Welcome to Dan Ruby , Manager Business Development, at Invest Durham, Region of Durham
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday April 10 to Dan Pantaleo
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sue announced Easter celebrations at the Kids Safety Village April 7 & 8 from 10am until 2pm. We need 6 to 8 Rotary Club Volunteers needed from our club each day. Volunteers: Please be there by 9:30 am.
Sue reminded us of theKids Safety Village Annual dinner meeting at our Rotary Club on April 11 when the police will be speaking about events at the safety village. Spouses are invited. Please let Sue know as soon as possible if you can attend. The meal choice will be a chicken fettucini or a vegetarian meal.
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
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: Ted Morrison
ACE OF SPADES:
The winning ticket was drawn by Bill Creamer. (the deck of cards was missing so Bill will have to draw next week when we find the cards) .
HAPPY BUCKS:
Larry Hurren was happy that the playground equipment was installed at Waverly Public School. Grand opening will be on April 21. Time TBA
Sue was happy to be going to Vancouver to see her grandchildren
David Penney was happy to learn a new skill at Bingo – the U-pick-em machine.
Brady was happy to announce that he has changed law firms. He will now be working with fellow Rotarian Leon Effraim
Ted thanked all members who were able to help out at Purple Woods last weekend Everyone worked hard both
Saturday and Sunday. There were 900 people buying pancakes over the weekend.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dan Ruby Manager Business Development, at Invest Durham.
Introduced by Dave A., Dan joined Invest Durham in September 2022 and brings a wealth of Economic Development experience to his new role. He most recently held the title of Sector Manager; Automotive and Mobility Innovation, at the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI). There, he delivered over $30M in funding for Smart Mobility, C/AV, and EV projects.
Prior roles include Economic Development Manager with the City of Vaughan, Small Business Consultant for the York Region SBEC (Small Business Enterprise Centre), and Program Director with the Nottawasaga CFDC (Community Futures Development Corp.).
Dan is incredibly well respected throughout Durham Region’s business, public, and academic sectors, as well as within the Province of Ontario. He is known for building strong, long-lasting relationships, including in senior levels of government with such groups as the foreign trade commissioner service and Ontario’s Trade and Investment Office.
Dan has nearly 20 years of experience generating both international and domestic leads and advancing them through a sales funnel. He successfully delivered major funding projects for the Province’s ‘TargetGHG’ clean tech program, and has built a considerable professional network among Ontario’s automotive and ICT (Info and Communications Technology) sectors.
Dan has an Honours Bachelor of Science from U of T and has founded 4 companies and one not for profit. In his spare time, he volunteers on several Advisory Committees and boards, and has coached minor hockey for 12 years.
Dan recounted several reasons why Durham Region is positioned well to attract new big business to come to this area.
(see: The Durham Advantage: https://www.durham.ca/en/economic-development/the-durham-advantage/the-durham-advantage.aspx?_mid_=34346) .
He also talked about Durham as a growing business Centre with the numerous and diverse industries already here: (see: https://www.durham.ca/en/economic-development/industries/industries.aspx?_mid_=34347 )
He talked about the tremendous growth in Durham as well and that Durham Region's land, location, people, infrastructure and quality of life options make the region a clear choice for investment. (see: https://www.durham.ca/en/economic-development/invest-and-grow/invest-and-grow.aspx?_mid_=34348 )
He also talked about Innovation, entrepreneurship and small business development being vital components of economic growth in Canada, with 75 per cent of all new jobs being created in the small business sector. He added that Durham Region is committed to assisting the growth of small businesses and encouraging entrepreneurship with many resources. (see: https://www.durham.ca/en/economic-development/innovation-and-entrepreneurship/innovation-and-entrepreneurship.aspx?_mid_=34349)
He has developed a plan to bring foreign direct Investment to Durham showing them that Durham is the place to bring their north American Headquarters to Durham Region. He introduced a new program called DRIVE, focusing on the energy, automotive, and hi tech industries already here who will partner to attract foreign investment.
He explained that his team helps business navigate city hall and he promotes new business in Durham.
This was a very interesting talk .
It was a shame that we had only NINE members in attendance to hear it.
David Penney thanked our speaker.
Chair Dave A. closed the meeting at 8.10 pm.
MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS
APR 5, 12 and 19: Rotary Leadership Institute Part THREE – 6 to 8 PM on Zoom. Register today: https://rotary7070.org/event/copy-of-district-7070-rli-part-3-nov-9-16-23-2022/
APR 7 and 8 – Kids Safety Village Easter Eggstravaganza – 10 am to 2 pm both days. We require at least 6 to 8 Rotarians (including spouses) . Please sign up with Sue MacKinnon
APR 11 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: KIDS SAFETY VILLAGE ANNUAL UPDATE –
– SPOUSES INVITED (sign up with Sue as soon as possible)
APR 12 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT 7:00 PM
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. Larry is working our the Grand opening details with Sherri Parr on this day.
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 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
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP: Go online at www.rotary.org go to the club locator and find a club or clubs near your destination. Or you can add the free App Rotary Club Locator to your phone for instant look up of any club in the world. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Secretary Sue MacKinnon, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.