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THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL

 

 

OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

Mailing Address: 96 KING ST. E., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 1B6

What is Rotary ?

We're made up of local business, professional, and civic leaders. 

We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships and through that, we're able to get things done in our community.

 

It's up to YOU.............Join leaders in our community

Be sure to share this with all of your friends and associates and ask them to get in touch with our Membership Chair Linda Porritt at 905-626-6386 or our Membership Director Lennis Trotter at 905-985-0963 or our Club President Mike McLaren at 905-571-4222.

You are invited to our next Rotary meeting. You may wish to become a Rotarian. Dinner is on us. Isn't it time to give back to your community?.

 

2016-2017 ROTARY THEME: “ROTARY – SERVING HUMANITY”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: John Germ – Rotary Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee,USA

R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Jim Louttit - Rotary Club of Toronto-Sunrise in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Beth Selby – Rotary Club of Cobourg in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

 

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful

occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of

business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

 

Rotary Code of Conduct provides a framework for ethical behavior that all Rotarians can use, together with The Four-Way Test, in their business and professional activities.

ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT

As a Rotarian, I will

  1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities

  2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary

  3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others

  4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings

  5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society

  6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community

  7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians

  8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship

 

THE ROTARY FOUR-WAY TEST

of things we think, say and do:

  1. Is it the truth

  2. Is it fair to all concerned?

  3. Will it build good will and better friendships?

  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

 

ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2016-2017

President: Dave Andrews

Past President: Mike McLaren

Vice President: Ted Morrison

Treasurer: Devon Biddle

Secretary: Robbie Larocque

Club Administration: Shawn Kellam

Community & Vocational Service: Kim Boatman

International Service: Linda Porritt

Youth Service: Kim Boatman

Membership: Lennis Trotter

The Rotary Foundation: Ted Morrison

Public Relations: Dave Andrews

Sgt-at-Arms: Bob Koski / Alan Nason / Linda Porritt / Larry Hurren

 

COMMITTEES:

CLUB ADMINISTRATION: Hilda Finnigan (Chair) / Larry Hurren / Dave Andrews / Linda Porritt /Janice Coupland / Ted

Morrison / Stanley Igboanugo

MEMBERSHIP: Linda Porritt (Chair) / Ted Morrison / Larry Hurren / Kris Sachdeva / Robbie Larocque / Peter Dueck /

Dave Andrews / Janice Coupland / Robert Kipling

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Janice Coupland (Chair) / Myles Fisher (Vice Chair) / Hilda Finnigan / Bob Elliott /

Bob Stewart / Robbie Larocque / Alan Nason / Pat Dyck / Marsha Chambers / David

Mankiewicz / Devon Biddle / Bob Koski / Chidinma Igboanugo

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Kris Sachdeva (Chair) / Janice Coupland (Vice-Chair) / Pat Dyck / Devon

Biddle / Bob Stewart / Bob Elliott / Larry Hurren / Peter Dueck / Myles Fisher / Robert

Kipling / Bob Koski

YOUTH SERVICE: Bob Stewart / Robbie Larocque / Pat Dyck / Shawn Kellam / Larry Hurren / Chidinma Igboanugo

ROTARY FOUNDATION: Kris Sachdeva (Vice Chair) / Pat Dyck / Dave Andrews / Devon Biddle / Peter Dueck /Larry

Hurren

PUBLIC IMAGE: Kim Boatman / Myles Fisher(Vice Chair) / Robbie Larocque / Janice Coupland / Bob Elliott / Bob

Koski

CLUB'S FOUNDATION: Devon Biddle / Ted Morrison / Dave Andrews

KIDS' SAFETY VILLAGE: Board Members: Lennis Trotter / Linda Porritt / Sandy McDowell /

Committee Members: Hilda Finnigan / Shawn Kellam / Robbie Larocque / Devon Biddle / Dave

Andrews / Robert Kipling / Larry Hurren

FUNDRAISING: Ted Morrison / Robert Kipling / Alan Nason / Dave Andrews / Devon Biddle

REVERSE DRAW: Kim Boatman (Co Chair) / Robbie Larocque (Co Chair) / Dave Andrews / Kris Sachdeva / Devon

Biddle / Ted Morrison / Sandy McDowell / Larry Hurren / Alan Nason / Janice Coupland

HERRONGATE DINNER THEATRE: Bob Koski (Chair) / Robert Kipling / Kris Sachdeva /Laura Carey / Linda Porritt /

/Janice Coupland / Devon Biddle

PURPLE WOODS: Robbie Larocque (Chair) / Myles Fisher (Co-Chair) / Linda Porritt

CAKES & HAMS: Devon Biddle / Dave Andrews / Ted Morrison / Hilda Finnigan

CLUB CONSTITUTION & BY-LAW REVIEW: Ted Morrison / Hilda Finnigan / Devon Biddle / Dave Andrews

YARD SALE: Bob Stewart (Co Chair) / Laura Carey (Co Chair) / Linda Porritt / Hilda Finnigan / Robbie Larocque

40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE: Sandra McDowell (Co Chair) / Lennis Trotter / Devon Biddle / Linda Porritt /

Janice Coupland / Ted Morrison / Hilda Finnigan (Co Chair)/ Dave Andrews / Marsha Chambers

FUNDRAISING REVIEW: FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE: Janice Coupland (Chair)

FUNDRAISING REVIEW: BOSTON PIZZA COMMITTEE: Ted Morrison (Chair)

Jan 3-Page 2

MINUTES OF MEETING : Tuesday, January 3, 2017

 

ROTARY GRACE

O Lord, The Giver of all good,

We thank Thee for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways

Help us to serve Thee all our days.

.......................................................................................................................................................................................

Grace: Past President Larry Hurren

O Canada: Past President David Mankiewicz

Toast ToThe Queen: Bob Elliott

GUESTS: There were no guests at the meeting.

VISITING ROTARIANS: There were no visiting Rotarians

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

None for this week

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Pres Dave thanked Past President David Mankiewicz and Janice Coupland for the arrangements for the Participation House Dinner,

  • Pres Dave thanked Past President Kris Sachdeva and Janice Coupland for hosting the Christmas Party, welcoming us on a tour of their condo followed by a great evening in the Party room.

  • Pres. Dave is still looking for guest speakers, few dates are available in March and April.

  • Pres Dave announced that Cakes and Hams money is now due, Devon collecting. Thank you everyone.

  • Pres. Dave welcomed our two latest members Stanley and Chidinma

  • Our speakers next week are from Durham College, to tell us about the plans for the new Centre for Collaborative Education.

  • Larry Hurren and Lennis Trooter – January 8th is the Oshawa Generals Game fundraiser for the Kids Safety Village, Volunteers are needed. Volunteers should arrive at 5 p.m. and should wear white shirts or visibility. Our club has sold all the tickets allocated to us..

  • February 13th – Valentines’ Event at Wildfire restaurant 6 p.m.

  • May 10th – Reverse Draw

DUTIES FOR JANUARY:

Front Desk: Ted Morrison                          Bulletin Editor / Greeter: Linda Porritt

 

DUTIES FOR FEBRUARY:

Front Desk : Kris Sachdeva                      Greeter/Bulletin : Janice Coupland

(Editor’s note: If you cannot be present , please find a replacement)

 

SARGEANT AT ARMS: 16 cards left in the Ace of Spaces deck, Winner’s share is at $288

Bob Koski, Sergeant at Arms, reported that Myles Fisher has agreed to join the Sergeant at Arms team.

 

ACE OF SPADES DRAW

Winner Robbie Larocque Card Drawn: 7 Diamonds

 

HAPPY TOONIES

  • Janice Coupland – At Midnight on Christmass Eve they found they had a plumbing leak and water damage at the condo. It finally got all fixed by 12/29 late afternoon, just in time for the family’s arrival.

  • Kris Sacheva – Spent New Years’ Eve at the Portuguese Club. He knew many there including Frank a former waiter at the Oshawa Golf Club, who wished well to all Rotarians.

  • Dave Andrews – Did a lot of walking over the holidays. Waiting for hip surgery to be scheduled.

  • Larry Hurren – Just before Christmas he had a 95 year old patient who wanted to see him before going to Florida. Patient survived the dental treatment and was happy to get all fixed up – he also still golfs.

  • Lennis Trotter – Had a good Christmas. Enjoyed the parties, and then had a Happy New Year.

  • Robbie Larocque – Pleased that his daughter’s hockey team were champions in their holiday tournament.

  • Ted Morrison – Sharon had an accident in a parking lot. It was not serious thank goodness.

  • Devon Biddle – Had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Lots of snow at Balsam Lake.

  • Robert Kipling – Beautiful start to the new year spent at a winter wonderland at Balsam Lake.

  • Alan Nason – Had a cough for 4 weeks. Not that bad ow.

  • Myles Fisher – Glad to have made it to 2017.

  • Kim Boatman = Thanks to Kris and Janice. Food was great.

  • Marsha Chambers - $5 – Spent two days in Toronto with friends, and got her car winterized. Her old car was donated to the Kidney Foundation.

  • Bob Koski – Thanks to Kris and Janice. Loved the food. Best Christmas ever for Bob & family.

 

ROTARY MOMENT none tonight

Jan 3-Page 3

Annual General meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood chaired by Dave Andrews

2017-2018 (commencing July 1, 2017)

Officers

Ted Morrison - President and Director of the Rotary Foundation

Devon Biddle – Treasurer

Robbie Larocque – Secretary

Bob Koski – Sergeant at Arms

Nominated and Elected – Linda Porritt for Vice President.

Moved by Lennis Trotter, seconded by Kris Sachdeva to close nominations. Carried

 

Directors

Lennis Trotter and Kim Boatman will serve second year of their two year term

Three to be added.

Nominated and Elected – Kris Sachdeva and Janice Coupland

Moved by Bob Koski – seconded by Alan Nason to close nominations. Carried.

Anyone else wishing to serve should contact Dave Andrews. The new directors should begin to attend meetings so that they can get familiar with the Directors Meetings before their term starts.

 

Devon Biddle presented the Financial Report of the Rotary Club for the 2015-16 Rotary year ending June 30, 2016.

Motion to accept as presented – Moved by Larry Hurren, seconded by Kris Sachdeva. Carried.

Devon asked that members provide input on the disposition of the $10,000 donated by the Matthews Estate.

Devon presented the Financial Report to December 31, 2016 for information purposes.

Charitable Foundation Annual Meeting was chaired by Devon Biddle

Three Directors are staying on. Two added directors will be Michael McLaren and Bob Koski

The Financial Report for the Foundation was presented.

President Dave congratulated eveyone for volunteering to serve for the 2017-18 Rotary Year.

President Dave also thanked Treasurer Devon Biddle for the dedication and long hours as not only Rotary Club Treasurer , but alsos of the Rotary Club's Charitable Foundation and also as Treasurer for Rotary International District 7070.

Pres Dave Adjourned the meeting..

 

The “ideal of service” is the key.

It is an attitude that does not change from one version to the next.

It is an attitude and passion we all have, as Rotarians.

 

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 Robbie Larocque, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.

 

HERE’S A LIST OF SOME ROTARY CLUBS CLOSE TO YOU.

Please check the club website to make sure their location and time has not changed:

 

MONDAY:

Belleville – Ramada Inn – 11 Bay Ridges at Hwy 2 - 12:00 noon

Oshawa – Jubilee Pavillion Banquet Centre, 55 Lakeview Park Ave, Oshawa – 12:10 pm

Markham-Unionville – Al Dente Ristorante, 39 Main St.N., - 6:30 pm

Port Hope – Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Elias St., – 6:00 pm

Richmond Hill – Sheraton Parkway Hotel, 600 Hwy 7 East, – 6:00 pm

Trenton – Holiday Inn – 99 Glen Miller Rd. at 401 - 6:00 pm

 

TUESDAY:

Whitby – Whitby Central Library, 405 Dundas St W - 7:00 am

Pickering – Bollocks, 736 Kingston Rd, Pickering – 7:00 am

Bowmanville – Trinity Church Hall, 116 Church St. – 7:15 am

Picton – Royal Canadian Legion, 347 Main St., - 12:15 pm

Scarborough Bluffs – Loblaw’s Superstore (upstairs) – 1775 Brimley at Progress – 7:15 am

Scarborough – Scarborough Golf Club – Golf Club Rd. – 12:30

Scarborough Twilight – The Olde Stone Cottage – 3750 Kingston Rd. - 5:30 pm

 

WEDNESDAY:

Whitby-Sunrise – Royal Oak Pub, Whitby Shores, 617 Victoria St W – 7:00 am

Markham Sunrise – Delta Markham Hotel – 50 East Valhala Dr., Hwy 7 east of 404 – 7:00 am

Northumberland Sunrise – Ashbrook Golf Club – 7215 Dale Rd, Port Hope - 7:00 am

North Scarborough – Delta Toronto East – 2035 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough – 12:30 pm

Port Perry – Sunnybrae Golf Club, 1430 King Street, Port Perry, ON , – 6:15 pm

 

 

THURSDAY:

Ajax – (First Thursday of the month) at Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave S., – 12:15 pm

Ajax – rest of the month - McEachnie Family Centre, 20 Church Street North, NorthWest Corner Hwy 2 & Church - 7:30am

Agincourt – 6:30 pm at Rotating locations. Please contact Ron -  rdhinchliff@gmail.com to verify location.

Quinte Sunrise – Bay of Quinte Golf Club, 1830 Old Hwy 2, – 7:00 am

Uxbridge – Wooden Sticks Golf & Country Club, 40 Elgin Park Drive off Concession 7 South of Uxbridge. – 7:00 am

 

FRIDAY:

Toronto – Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St, – 12:15

Cobourg – Best Western Cobourg Motor Inn, 930 Burnham Rd. at Hwy 2 – 12:15

Courtice – White Cliffe Terrace, 1460 Hwy 2 – 7:15 am

Speakers
May 23, 2017
GM of YMCA in Oshawa
May 30, 2017
Visioning Exercise for our Rotary Club - Our Plans for the future - 5:30 pm start
Jun 06, 2017
Annual Paul Harris Awards Night
Jun 13, 2017
Participation House
Jun 20, 2017
Manager of Public Services, Oshawa Public Libraries
Jun 27, 2017
Presidential Change-over - Spouses Invited
Jul 04, 2017
The New Year Begins
Jul 11, 2017
"State of the City" Address
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Director - Community and Vocational Service
 
Sargeant At Arms
 
Past President
 
Director - Public Relations