MINUTES OF MEETING: June 13, 2023
Editor: Past President Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM: by President Robbie Larocque
ROTARY GRACE: Led by Ted Morrison
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 Robbie Larocque
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: No guests or visiting Rotarians tonight..
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday to Bob Elliott on June 11
Sadly Alan Nason passed away on Monday June 12, a few days before his 88th Birthday; a dedicated Rotarian and good friend ; may he Rest in Peace. Alan’s obituary is at the end of this bulletin.
Happy Anniversary to Dave and Jan Penney AND Sandy and Greg McDowell on June 12
Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Carrie on June 13
Happy Anniversary to Ted and Sharron Morrison on June 15
Happy Birthday to Moira Pantaleo on June 19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Robbie :
June 22 –meeting with Friends of Second Marsh – details available if you are interested in attending
District Governor Changeover/Awards Night is June 23 @ Whitby Marina
June 25th Pride Parade in Toronto – Mary Lou Harrison is arranging Rotary participation
Oshawa Parkwood President’s Night is June 27th, spouses/partners are invited
Hilda:
Peony Festival June 10-11th. was worthwhile with good attendance and profiling Rotary
Thanks to Lennis for help at Market and picking up Birdhouses which sold well at both venues
Linda:
Ways and Means Committee Meeting June 20 following our regular meeting
July 5th Board Meeting home of Ted Morrison or Bill Creamer TBA
UPCOMING DATES OF IMPORTANCE:
President’s Walk October 15
District 7070 Conference October 20/21/22 at Marriott
Reverse Draw at the Marriott May 9th 2024!!
SGT AT ARMS: Al Finnigan
ACE OF SPADES:
Al Finnigan Won the chance to draw the Ace of Spades, but instead drew the 9 of Hearts. The jackpot grows. .
HAPPY BUCKS:
John Kellam for the Car Tour he and Lennis are arranging, participants +++
Ted Morrison for his recovery from health issues
Bob Koski for the Canadian Nick Taylor, winner of the Canadian Open Golf Tournament – the first Canadian to win in 69 years
Sue McKinnon for her long awaited new car
Bill Creamer, proud Grampa attending his granddaughters’ Dance Recital
Linda Porritt for the Peony Festival and the opportunity to have Rotary recognized
Hilda Finnigan for successful Peony Festival and Davids’ well-deserved Award
Robbie Larocque for his story (this editor apologizes for not recording the content)!?!
Dave Andrews was still very happy to be named Senior of the Year 2023 by the City of Oshawa and thanked everyone for coming to the Oshawa Senior Community Centre’s Gala event on Thursday June 8. Here is a link to the story on our club website and Dave’s speech: https://rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org/Stories/oshawa-parkwood-rotarian-dave-andrews-receives-oshawa-s-senior-of-the-year-award-for-2023 . Thank you to Robert Kipling for taking the photos and recording the speech. He also recorded Rotarians dancing as swell. We cannot create a YouTube of the Dance (copyright on the music) . the file is 105 mb – too big to share. If I can find a way to make it smaller , I will forward later.
GUEST SPEAKERS: LINDA PORRITT, SUE MACKINNON, AND HILDA FINNIGAN – 2023-24 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR ROTARY CLUB
Incoming President Linda Porritt, Secretary Sue McKinnon and Club Admin Director Hilda Finnigan reviewed the income our Club receives from Fundraising efforts and how this affects our ability to support the needs of our own community as well as international requests.
Bingo approximately $19,000.00/year
Reverse Draw/Silent Auction approximately $20,000.00
Tulip Sales support Polio Eradication
Cakes/Hams, Compost, Birdhouses,Yard Sale generates income for Club Administration
Although we are small in numbers of active members we are dynamic and productive and should be very proud of our accomplishments.
In order to continue in this manner we need all members to participate not only in our fundraising efforts but also in the day to day/week to week functions of our Club. Volunteers are needed for the following events:
Bingo – two matinee sessions per month/four volunteers per session
Kids Safety Village – Hallowe’en, Christmas and Easter
Compost Sales at Market every Saturday Mid May to Mid October
Selling Cakes/Hams
Reverse Draw Planning and at the event
- To support club function we need volunteers for Bulletin (a sheet passed around) thanks to those who volunteered; for Sgt. At Arms; for Front Desk;
Last but not least we need volunteers for Committees (each Rotarian should volunteer for two committees – Community Service, International Service, Public Image; Club Administration, Membership, Rotary Foundation
President Robbie closed the meeting at 8:05 pm.
MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS
JUNE 20 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: Morgan Joy – Her Experience at RYLS – Rotary Youth
Leadership Symposium
JUNE 23 - District 7070 Awards and District Governor Changeover at Whitby Marina. Register TODAY: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-year-end-awards---changeover-meeting-1/
JUNE 24 – Bingo at the Red Barn – 11 AM – Linda P, Ted M, Dave A, Lennis T
JUNE 24 – Rotary Yard Sale – 8 am to 2 pm – in the Parking Lot behind MAK Funeral Home – Note: Donated Items may be dropped off to the trailer in the compound behind Meineke Muffler 162 King St E beginning Saturday June 10th. Contact John Kellam 905 435 6016 to confirm or arrange pickup if necessary. Please, no large furniture items
JUNE 27 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
Presidents Night – Annual Changeover
JUNE 30 – Bingo at the Red Barn – 11 AM – Sue M, Al and Hilda F, Bill C
JULY 4 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: Steve Rutledge – Adopt A Village Laos – Update to Our Club
JULY 5 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - TIME & LOCATION TBA
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.
It is with our deep regret that we announce the passing of fellow Rotarian nad friend to all of us, Alan Nason passed away on Monday night June 12, 2023.
June 19th 1936-June12th 2023 - Alan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday June 12th 2023 at Hillsdale Estates Oshawa in his 87th year. Cherished and beloved husband of 64 years to Margaret.
Alan will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his children Timothy Nason(Patti), Elizabeth Cooper(Brad) and Siobhan Bourque(Paul) his grandchildren Robert Nason,Kristin Hullibarger (Alec), Tyler Cooper(Emily),Brittany Aucoin(Connor), Aidan and Zachary Bourque; Great grandchildren Karter and Payton Hullibarger, Mila Cooper and Grier Aucoin.
Alan was retired from a long career as a nurse and administrator at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, a talented artist,a lover of golf and a proud Rotarian.
There will be no funeral as per his request.
A special Thank you to the staff of Trillium trails at Hillsdale Estates. Donations to the Alzheimer society instead of flowers would be appreciated by the family