MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2022
Editor: Alan Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order at 6:31 PM: by President Robbie Larocque
Land Acknowledgement:
We are gathered this evening on Treaty Lands that are steeped in rich Indigenous History. These Lands remain home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People. We acknowledge that we gather this evening on the Traditional Territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog First Nations.
Rotary Grace:
Toast to the King Lennis Trotter
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Joe Solway (Rotary Club of Bowmanville) and Ben Earle (Executive Director of Feed The Need in Durham), Dave Barr (guest of Lennis Trotter),
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Sept 20 – Happy Anniversary to Al and Hilda Finnigan
Sept 27 – Happy Birthday to Trent (Eric Guernsey’s partner)
SGT AT ARMS: Tim Dwyre
ACE OF SPADES:
Hilda Finnigan had the winning ticket and she drew the Queen of Diamonds... sorry Hilda. But Hilda won the consolation prize - a new smoke alarm, compliments of Chief Derrick Clark and the Oshawa Fire Dept, which she gave back to the club for another draw (she got one last week when Al won). .
HAPPY BUCKS:
Dave Andrews- happy that Joe and Ben are here to tell us about Feed The Need and the Concert to Feed The Need
Bob Koski - Happy he had a good round of golf and a nice golf day
Made Icicle pickles with Patty put his glove hand in the hot water bath it was not pleasant, might scrap project next year..
David Penny – Happy that the service on his stove was a problem with the element and had it replaced and not the
memory board. But had to call service man back for a recall, there was a loose wire, now the element will
not shut off, they are waiting for another service call.
Robbbie - looking forward to Tuesday painting
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ted Morrison - Parkwood is providing the paint for the fence painting for the 100 foot section we are providing the labour and paint brushes etc.
Lennis – Kids Safety Village Halloween is October 28th and 29th. They will need 6 volunteers for the gate volunteers in house 1 at the railway crossing
President Robbie Larocque:
September 25 – The District 7070 Rotary Foundation walk. Bring your own water containers and coffee mugs, walk
starts at 10:00 am at the old Cullen gardens in Whitby
On September 28 - There is a membership webinar details on the web Rotary web site. Work Smarter, Not Harder, to Grow Your Club Wed, 28-Sep-2022 11:00 am (60 min) Data-driven decision-making is critical to the success of any business — and to your club and district. What if you knew how many members you might lose this year and how many you would need to recruit in order to grow? This session will help club and district leaders understand their data, including historical attraction and retention rates, and prioritize their goals in order to maximize their impact. NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS: We acknowledge that this time is not convenient for everyone who belongs to our International Organization. Everyone who registers will receive a copy of the recording via e-mail. Register here: https://rotary-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AXRurTyESW-aIVAQOlmabg .
October 1 - Courtice Rotary club is having the bus trip down to the Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox. 11:30 to 7:30 pm. Game time 3:07 pm. Cost $95 per person. Courtice and Whitby pick up points. Seats are in the 100 level (section 113) . Sign up here: https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=f1951922-2199-48b8-aad9-96496f61d723
October 13 - . Meeting will be at Bistro 67 Durham College.
The District 7070 conference is on Oct 14, 15 and 16.
Hilda Finnigan:
Tulips have arrived will be at the Market on Saturday
We need recorders for the bulletin for January, February, March 2023. Linda will do November 2022
We need volunteers to paint the fence on the north side of Parkwood estate on the Sept 27., between 9.00 am and about 1 pm , then a late lunch or early dinner to be arranged. Spouses and friends welcome.
Dave Andrews: World Polio day is October 20 . PLEASE REGISTER for the Global classroom ASAP as only 100 people can be accommodated Is the Global Foundation presentation at the global class room at the Durham College. Sandwiches and cash bar. Cost is $35.00 (with $10 going to PolioPlus Fund in your name)
Ted Morrison; Parkwood is providing the paint for the fence painting for the 100 foot section we are providing the labour and paint brushes etc.
Lennis Trotter: Kids Safety Village Halloween Haunt is October 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 9 pm. We will need 6 volunteers for the gate ; 4 volunteers in house ; 1 at the railway crossing
SPEAKER: Joe Solway – Concert for Feed The Need in Durham & Ben Earle – Feed The Need
Dave Penney introduced Joe Solway and Ben Earle, Executive director of Feed the Need in Durham
Joe and Ben from feed the Need Durham are co producing a concert on December 11, 2022 featuring 9 talented top notch local musicians. This will be held at the newly renovated Oshawa Music Hall on Bond street in Oshawa .
They have 3 sponsors already totalling $7,500.00. Joe would like more sponsors. Please contact Joe if you wish to sponsor.
Tickets are $30.00 and all proceeds will go to feed the Need Durham
Ben gave us an update on Feed the Need in Durham (see: https://feedtheneedindurham.ca/ )
The bulk of the food comes from large companies Loblaws, Sobeys, Walmart and government (Provincial food Ontario.).
They are presently offering a new afterhours emergency service
They are working with 60 Ukrainian families for their food needs and have opened a new front-line walk-in service
Feed the Need provide food to 9,000 to 10,000 people per month and distributed 1.8 million pounds of food last year and are predicting 2 million pounds this year will be required.
Dave Andrews thanked Joe and Ben for their informative and well-presented look at Feed The Need and the Concert..
President Robbie closed the meeting at 7:55 pm.
Announcements: REMINDERS
SONGS OF HOPE CONCERT FOR UKRAINE is on September 24 in the Town Hall at Port Perry., tickets are $50.00 at 6.00pm and 8 pm. There will be a host of theatre songs of hope from top notch talent who have donated their time there will be a live band. The 3 main goals of the concert and fund raiser: 1. Medical supplies for Ukraine; 2. An operating table for the hospital in Ukraine; and 3. Winter cold weather supplies .
Join us for an evening of song & dance performed by some of Toronto’s top musical theatre performers & musicians, aspiring young talent, & special appearances from members of our Ukrainian community. All proceeds will go to Health Partners International (HPI) (www.hpicanada.ca) which purchases near expired pharmaceuticals (including life saving medication), to deliver to the front lines for Ukrainian refugees who have had to flee their homes leaving all possessions behind. This is a licensed event available prior to each performance. All ages welcome. Get your tickets to Songs of Hope, a benefit concert on September 24 at Town Hall 1873 Theatre in Port Perry for Ukraine. Tickets are $50 and available at https://townhalltheatre.ca/ . (see: https://www.rotarywhitby.org/Stories/songs-of-hope )
REMINDER: Dave A announced - Oct 13 - Bistro 67 Followed by a tour of Durham College Skills Trade center. eryone was in agreement. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM, YOU MAY ORDER DRINKS WITH YOUR DINNER. Dinner at 5:40 pm, then go over to the new Skills Trade Centre for a tour with DC Pres Don Lovisa. Cost $35 per person (plus tax and tip). You will pay Bistro 67 after your meal. Entree: harvest bowl salad with chicken and Dessert. Spouses and guests welcome. Please let Hilda know by Oct 9 number in your party. We are attaching a nice evening event announcement from Durham College.
REMINDER: Ted announced that the Kids Against Hunger meal packing at the Jubilee Pavilion at Lakeview Park will be on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022 9 AM TO 1 PM.
