MINUTES OF MEETING: July 4, 2023
Editor: Past President Sue MacKinnon
Meeting Called to Order: by President Linda Porritt
ROTARY GRACE: Led by Sue MacKinnon
TOAST TO THE KING: Led by Bob Koski
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.
TOAST TO CANADA: Led by President Linda Porritt
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Welcome Jacquie Visconti and from the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise – our guest speaker Steve
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Anniversary to Robert and Caroline Kipling – July 8
Happy Birthday to Kay Hurren - July 8
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Linda Porritt - Courtice Club is organizing a Blue Jay game.
President Linda Porritt - Information on Foundation Walk to follow soon
President Linda Porritt – Board of Directors meeting tomorrow night at Bill Creamer’s home.
Sue MacKinnon – Rotary Club Annual Dues are due to our Treasurer Bill Creamer.
Sue MacKinnon - Summer BBQ steak dinner - Sunday, July 16. 2:00pm to when it's over. At Bill Creamer’s Daughter’s home - 20 Sunny Ridge Trail, Hampton - very close to Enniskillen Conservation Area. $25 each plus a salad or dessert. Please Let Sue know if. you plan to attend.
Dave Andrews – The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise is looking for volunteers for their Ribfest this weekend (July 7, 8 and 9). It was noted if you have SmartServe, it does not expire until end of August this year. Here is Shauna Moore’s email if you can volunteer: shaunamoore@gmail.com
Dave Andrews announced LAST CALL for the “Movie Night” sponsored by Whitby Sunrise “Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning” with Tom Cruise! July 12th /$15.00 ea. And we are going out for dinner first. Register with Dave ASAP – LAST CALL FOR TICKETS IS JULY 4. We will still have our regular July 11 club meeting. North American Premier of the Tom Cruise new movie is in addition to that meeting. Looks like 10 people so far.
Hilda Finnigan stated we are still receiving donations towards the Yard Sale with date change to July 8th ; a new sign up sheet for volunteers was circulated at our meeting on July 4th – thanks to those who can volunteer.
Hilda Finnigan - JULY 25 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM . NO MEETING AT OSHAWA GOLF CLUB SPOUSES NIGHT at the Canadian Brewhouse 2710 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1L 0R1
REMINDER: Linda Porritt Ways and Means Committee Meeting June 20 cancelled will be on the Agenda for the July 5th Board Meeting (Bill Creamer hosting).
UPCOMING DATES OF IMPORTANCE:
President’s Walk October 15
District 7070 Conference October 20/21/22 at the Courtyard by Marriott – Last call for the reduced Registration Fee
2024 Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Courtyard by Marriott – May 9, 2024!!
SGT AT ARMS: Bob Koski
ACE OF SPADES:
Al Finnigan won the chance to draw the Ace of Spades, but instead drew the 8 of clubs and received a tube of toothpaste as a consolation. The jackpot grows.
HAPPY BUCKS: Bob Koski Sargent at Arms: - Be sure to wear your Rotary pin - no pin = fined a buck!
Bob happy as his eldest granddaughter will be going to Vienna for 2nd term studying Landscape Engineering at Guelph University.
Hilda happy Tim Dwyre is home and well. Also Dave Rusza was visiting North Oshawa Farmers Market on Saturday and he is willing to volunteer but not join our club.
Robert Kipling thinks a fine for no pin is appropriate.
Dave Penney happy he was finally able to get some gas for his boat. He thought he might miss meeting and be stranded out on the lake!
Al has a pen not a pin but happy air condition is now fixed and Hilda will be happy too!
Linda happy Jacquie is here.
Jacquie happy Linda is here.
Jan - happy she paid her fine.
Bill paid his fine and would like to see as many as possible at our Summer BBQ!
Lennis paid his fine and son in Maritimes on enjoying his summer vacation.
Ted happy his grandson graduated with a 91% high school average and will now study political science at University of Ottawa. Ted also happy he will take position of a new Cadillac in December!
Dave Andrews happy to donate left over tooth paste and dental floss (from Brushamania from Sonya and Raffy and the Rotary Club of Scarborough Passport) to Feed the Need in Durham.
Steve Rutledge thrilled to be back and looking forward to joining Rotarians at movies next week.