MINUTES OF MEETING: June 27, 2023
Past President Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order: by President Robbie Larocque
ROTARY GRACE: Led by David Penney
TOAST TO THE KING: Led by Hilda Finnigan
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: Welcome Spouses, Partners and Friends to President’s Night 2023: Terri Lynn Larocque, Willy Kellam, Esther Trotter, Caroline Kipling, Patty Koski, Rachael DeLio, Honorary member Linda Biddle, Diana Baptist special assistant to Kris Sachdeva whom we are so pleased to have with us this evening
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday to Honourary Rotarian Linda Biddle – June 28 …. Cha Cha Cha with harmonica accompaniment by her brother Robert
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Past President Dave Andrews presented President Robbie with awards received by Oshawa Parkwood at the District Governor Changeover on Friday June 23rd, These awards were in recognition of our Internal and External communications in the 2023-24 Rotary Year.
Dave Andrews presented to David Penney the 2021-22 EndPolio Award for our club’s contributions exceeding the minimum objective of $1500 US per club. Well done everyone.
Dave Andrews announced a “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.
President Robbie – announced that the deadline for reduced price registration for 7070 District Conference October 20 -23 at the Marriott has passed!! Registration is now $339.00 and room cost is $159.00/night.
John Kellam stated we are still receiving donations towards the Yard Sale with date change to July 8th ; a new sign up sheet for volunteers will be circulated at our meeting on July 4th – thanks to who volunteer.
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:
Esther Trotter won the chance to draw the Ace of Spades, but instead drew the 8 of hearts. The jackpot grows.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Esther Trotter for her grandson’s high school graduation
Ted Morrison happy to see Kris
Linda Biddle thanks for Birthday wishes especially to Robert for the birthday melody
Hilda Finnigan saw Peter and Elfreda Dueck – they are doing well, AND Tim Dwyre home from hospital and feeling better
David Mankiewicz’ s son Stephen turned 25 and is engaged to be married
Rachael DelIo is waiting for grandchild #4 in September
Sue MacKinnon – Sara Rose Lancaster (mechanical engineer) from Oshawa works on the control for the Robotic Arm used in surgery and the Rotary Club of Oshawa Parkwood supported the purchase of this equipment for Lakeridge Oshawa