MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Editor: Linda Porritt
Meeting Called to Order at 7:00 PM: by Past-President David 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: Tim Dwyre.
Toast to the King Hilda Finnigan
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: None
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES :
Nov. 10 - Janice Coupland’s Birthday
Nov 12 - Kristin Colton’s Birthday
SGT AT ARMS: Tim Dwyre
ACE OF SPADES: Lennis Trotter had the winning ticket. He drew the 10 of Hearts and received the consolation prize.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Bob Stewart - is happy because he is a new grandfather - grandaughter Callie.
John Kellam - is just happy
Ted Morrison - welcome to Janice. Last Saturday our club and 3 other clubs game together for Kids Against Hunger. It went very smoothly. Set up was done in ¾ of an hr. We packed 40,000 meals in record time and were done by 10:45 am - a great day!!
Tim Dwyre - had fun at Kids Against Hunger. Sat opposite Hilda. Welcome to Janice!
Robert Kipling - very happy with the results of the Oshawa Public Library book sale - raised over $20,000. Will be held again in the spring.
David Andrews - Welcome Janice. Had a great day Saturday at Kids Against Hunger. Then had a meet up with Sue & Bill & Ken Lancaster on Sunday at the Generals Game – thank you Bill - so a great weekend overall.
Hilda Finnigan - Great day at Kids Against Hunger. Glad for the result. Welcome back Janice!
Linda Porritt - Welcome to Janice. Bought a ticket for Kitchener Waterloo Rotary Club’s Catch The Ace. Only one card left so the jackpot is guaranteed.
Janice Coupland - Happy to be here. Kris misses us and think of us often. He is planning to attend the Christmas Party.
David Penney - Kids Against Hunger was a wonderful day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dave Andrews
- President Robbie has Covid
- Nov 5th Kids Against Hunger. Thank you to all Rotarians. Special thanks to Ted Morrison for organizing the event.
- Nov. 11th Wreath laying at Memorial Park. Assemble at 10:30 am, service at 11:00 am.
- Nov. 17th at the Officers’ Mess of the Armouries. Night of 1,000 Dinners to benefit Canadian Landmines Association, Tickets are $100.
- Nov 17th. Beaujolais Nouveau Fundraiser. Tickets are $85/person.
-Nov 18th Cobourg Rotary Club’s 100th Anniversary Lunch. Cost is $50/person.
-Donation approved by the Board of Directors for $4000 to Durham College. Subsequent donations pledged of $3000 and $3000 will be brought for approval to future boards.
Hilda Finnigan
- Nov 28th at 11:40 am is our joint meeting with the Oshawa Club and District Governor Iosif Ciosa’s Official Visit
- Need Bulletin Editors for the new year. Ted Morrison will cover January. Need volunteers for February/March.
- Dec 3rd is the annual Sharon’s Kids breakfast and collection of gift donations. The event is a drive through 8 am to 10 am. Enter the parking lot off of Orchard View.
- Dec 13th is the club Christmas party at Bella Notte in Whitby. $52/person
Lennis Trotter
- Hallowe’en at the Safety Village. 6,000 in attendance. Plus 1300 from Grandview. Net proceeds $1200. Ajax Rotary and Whitby Sunrise helped with the event. Also hope they will help at Christmas.
- Nov. 7th was Kids’ Safety Village Board AGM - Linda Porritt was elected to the Board as a Director.
- Nov. 19th from 9 am to 2 pm. Need volunteers to setup for the Christmas event.
- Christmas at the Village Nov 24, 25, 26 and Dec. 1, 2,3 4:30 to 8:00 pm. Need Volunteers.
- DRPS will use the Village’s Tap machine to take donations at their Toy & Food Drive. All donations will go to the Kids Safety Village.
David Penney
- Dec. 10th is the new date for the Feed the Need Concert. Venue change to the Biltmore at 39 King St E in Oshawa. Cost $30/ticket.
Ted Morrison
-- Cakes & Hams deadline next week - get your orders in. Delivery Nov. 28th.
- Foundation Grant seminar is Nov 19th. We have 5 members registered.
Bob Stewart
- You can now walk in at the Oshawa Centre (north end - old Sears) for an instant vaccine shot.
SPEAKER: Ted Morrison – Rotary Foundation Month
Past President David Andrews introduced Past District Governor, Past President and Director Responsible for the Foundation, Ted Morrison. Ted also serves on the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee.
Ted first reminded us that November is Foundation Month. Rotarians are asked to reflect on the importance of Rotary. Rotary’s #1 priority is the eradication of Polio. But donations to the Polio Foundation are declining. 57% of clubs worldwide donate to Polio. (85% of clubs in Canada.) Only 12% of individual members donate to polio.
Some of the reasons for declining donations? The Ukrainian war, the economy, the pandemic, donor fatigue.
New developments in 2022 - a case of polio in New York caused by virus slough-off from the vaccine, spread to an unvaccinated individual. Israel and the UK have found polio virus in their wastewater.
The end goal for Rotary is: by Dec. 31/23 No New Cases. By Dec. 31/26 World Certified Polio Free.
Our club has donated a cumulative amount of $482,820. We have 18 Paul Harris Fellows. 9 Benefactors. 2 Paul Harris Society members. 2 Major Donors. 1 Arch Klumpf Society member. We have 8,873 recognition points available for awarding Paul Harris Fellowships.
Ted reminded us of the Mission statement of The Rotary Foundation:
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
Ted covered the 3 different funds held by Rotary.
The Annual Fund - 95% collected goes to programs. 5% for grant administration. The Fund is distributed as District Grants and Global Grants, to fund Peace Scholars and Global Scholars, for Training Teams, and for Humanitarian Grants.
The Endowment Fund - the principal accumulates. Have a goal of $2.5 billion as a reserve fund to ensure the Future of Rotary. Interest supports Rotary administration. Funds go into the Endowment Fund from the Bequest Society, Benefactors, Major Gift Donors, and the Arch Klumpf Society.
The Polio Fund - must designate donations specifically for Polio. Funds are spent exclusively on Polio eradication.
Presentation: Ted presented David Penney with a pin to recognize that he is now a member of the Paul Harris Society.
Past President and new Paul Harris Society member David Penney thanked Ted for his presentation..
Past-President Dave Andrews closed the meeting at 8:20 pm
Meeting finished at 8:20 PM
MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS
NOV 13 – Deadline for order Hams . Get your orders to Ted Morrison.
NOV 15 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club – CLUB ASSEMBLY / ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD (INCLUDING THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2022-23) AND THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA- PARKWOOD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
NOV 17 – Night of a Thousand Dinners – Canadian landmine Foundation - hosted by the Rotary Club of Oshawa at the Officers mess of the Ontario Regiment, Simcoe & Richmond Streets. Refreshments at 6 pm . Dinner at 7 pm. Cost $100.00 per person. Please join The Rotary Club of Oshawa for this year's dinner on November 17, 2022 (Cash bar at 6:00 pm followed by Dinner at 7:00 pm in the Officer's Mess, The Armouries of The Ontario Regiment, Simcoe Street, Oshawa.) This year's distinguished speaker will be Dr Alistair Edgar, President of the Canadian Landmines Foundation and a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. He will bring a world wide view given that he has flown over a million miles on humanitarian issues. Ticket price for a wonderful meal in genteel surroundings is $100 with a tax receipt for the amount above cost. Reserve your spot through Past District Governor, Ron Dick ( ron@rrdfsi.ca ) or Gordon Dowsley (gdowsley@yahoo.com 905-576-3636). Internet transfer payments can be made through OshawaRotaryClub@rogers.com Please indicate landmines dinner. OR CALL GORDON TO RESRVE YOUR SEATS TODAYAND YOU CAN PAY AT THE DOOR (Cash or cheque)
NOV 18 – Rotary Club of Cobourg 100 th Anniversary Lunch. Cost $50.00 per person.
NOV 19 – CHRISTMAS DECORATING AT THE KIDS SAFETY VILLAGE – 9 AM TO 2 PM
NOV 19 – District 7070 Rotary Foundation Seminar – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Durham Shriners Banquet Hall
1626 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4X9. This is your opportunity to learn a great deal of information about your Foundation. Learn how money is raised and where it goes. Learn about District grants, what they are used for and how to apply. Learn about Global grants , what they are used for and how to apply. Become Qualified as a club to apply for both District and Global grants. Register here: https://rotary7070.org/event/rotary-district-7070-foundation-seminar/
NOV 20 – Deadline for order Cakes. Get your orders to Ted Morrison.
NOV 22 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club
- Speaker: Oshawa Rotarian Emmy Iheme – 2023 Ontario Passport
Games Feb 3-5, 2023 (see: https://www.durham.ca/en/news/durham-region-selected-to-host-2023-ontario-parasport-games.aspx) (see also: https://cmswebsolutions.com/our-work/durham-region-2019-ontario-parasport-games
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