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Our club, The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, in Rotary International District 7070 (in an area of Southern Ontario including Toronto, and stretching north to Alliston and east to Belleville), is part of one of the greatest service organizations in the world. 
 
Members attend Dinner Meetings held each Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the Oshawa Golf Club, 160 Alexandra St, Oshawa , where we gather in friendship, talk about upcoming events and service projects, and listen to guest speakers  (usually local and sometimes international leaders of our community).
 
Comprised of both young, dynamic, and dedicated newer members as well as devoted energetic and well respected long standing members of the community, the men and women of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood aim to “make a difference” at home in Oshawa, in Ontario, throughout Canada and around the world, by devotedly living the Rotary motto "Service Above Self". 
 
Oshawa-Parkwood Rotarians believe also in the importance of being active in all seven Rotary Avenues of Service – Club Administration, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service, and Youth Service (formerly called New Generations). 
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood members not only vocalize their concern for the local community and abroad, they actively participate in finding unique ways to meet the needs of the many organizations and causes.

THANK YOU EVERYONE 


The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood Reverse Draw, Dinner & Silent Auction is NOW HISTORY.
 
 
Thank you for joining us at the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood's 35TH ANNUAL REVERSE DRAW, DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
 
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 1101 BLOOR STREET EAST IN OSHAWA.
 
WE ENJOYED A FABULOUS DINNER
 
WE BID ON SOME SENSATIONAL ITEMS IN THE SILENT AUCTION.
 
AND THE LAST TICKET DRAWN WAS WON BY DENISE BRANTON . SHE WON $ 2,000.00 AND EVERY 20TH TICKET OUT ALSO WON $100.00
License: M866235
 
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR TREMENDOUS DONATORS TO OUR SILENT AUCTION TABLE - 75 ITEMS VALUEED AT OVER $16,000.00
 
See all of the Silent auction items .  In the left hand column ....... WOW.

THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD. PROCEEDS GO TO OUR MANY ROTARY LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS
 
 
The proceeds from this Gala event will be used to support many community service projects of The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood such as: The Kids Safety Village of Durham Region, hospital equipment for Lakeridge Health Oshawa , the Colonel R.S. McLaughlin Regional Cancer Centre, Participation House (for mentally and physically challenged adults), Ontario Tech U, Durham College, Feed The Need in Durham,  Simcoe Hall ,  the Eradication of Polio through Rotary International’s End Polio Now Campaign, and many more.
 
 
 
WE WILL SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR
 
THNAK YOU TO MILES GOACHER OF GOACHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, MIKE MCLAREN OF MCLAREN WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND LINDA PORRITT OF CENTURY 21 INFINITY REALTY FOR BONG OUR GENEROUS 2024 SPONSORS.  
 
THINK ABOUT BEING A CORPORATE SPONSOR NEXT YEAR. 
 
 You can also lead the way and become a Platinum, Gold or Silver Corporate Sponsor.  I have attached a Sponsorship sheet outlining the advantages of each level. 
 
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
 
Platinum Sponsor - $1,500.00
 
  • Prime corporate seating for four, including meals
  • Sponsor-provided corporate banner to be hung in dinner area
  • Full page ad in dinner program
  • Special acknowledgement and thank you in introductory and closing remarks at dinner
 
Gold Sponsor - $1,250.00
 
  • Seating for two, including meals
  • Half page ad in dinner program
  • Special acknowledgement and thank you in introductory remarks at dinner
 
Silver Sponsor - $750.00
 
  • Seating for two, including meals
  • Special acknowledgement in dinner program
 
 
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
 
Rotary connects 1.4 million members from 200 countries and geographical regions. Our work impacts lives both at the local and international levels, from helping families in need, right here in Oshawa, to working toward a polio-free world.
 
Rotarians are neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. With differing occupations, cultures, and countries, Rotarians are given a unique perspective. Their shared passion for service helps Rotarians accomplish the remarkable.
 
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood has been serving the Durham Region for over 45 years through various fund raising endeavors. If you would like to learn more about Rotary or become a member please call President Linda Porritt at 905-626-6386.
 

Now is the time to think about getting your lawns and gardens ready for Spring, Summer and Fall  2024 with Ploughman's Choice in 24 lb bags at $8.00 each. Order Anytime. Call Rotarian Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258 to place your order and make arrangements for pick up or delivery. Cash or cheque made out to The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood OR order online on our fundraising page: funditrotaryparkwoodoshawa.ca and pay by credit card. We will be back at the North Oshawa Farmers Market beginning in May 2024. 

Treat yourself this fall to some beautiful tulip bulbs for your garden from  Vanco Farms in PEI, and receive the Grower’s Choice assortment of their Premium, Canadian-grown tulip bulbs. They also make great dinner parties or housewarming gifts.

Order a box or more of these Canadian grown tulip bulbs and help Rotary End Polio Now. Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. This project,perhaps the largest of its kind ever undertaken by a service organization,has been hugely successful with only a few very small pockets of the disease remaining.

Determined to complete this task and rid the earth of this devastating disease, proceeds from this sale will go towards Rotary’s End Polio Now Campaign. 

20 bulbs for $20.00 (tax included). 

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood was proud to attend the Grand Opening of the Proto and EV Lab , on Augist 30, in the Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology on the south campus of Durham College and at the same time make their second donation of $3,000 towards the expansion Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology builidng. This is the second installment of our $10,000 commitment to the expansion program - The Rotary Club's Vocational Service in Action.

Proto provides space to collaborate and develop creative solutions and prototypes to address industry challenges and theElectric Vehicle (EV) Lab equips students with sepcialized skills required in the evolving auromotive industry.

In the photo L to R are Rotary Club Past President Dave Andrews, Durham College President Don Lovisa, abd Rotary Club Director of Service Al Finnigan with the BIG ROTARY CHEQUE.

On September 6, 2023, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood donated $5,000 to Lakeridge Health Foundation with the BIG ROTARY CHEQUE. lakeridge Health Foundation is focused on what the Oshawa Hospitall needs now and in the future. Lakeridge Health Foundation supports the innovative technology, equipment critical renovations, education, and research needed to meet your health care needs.

By supporting Priority Needs, The Rotary Club is proud to be directly impacting the urgent essentials the Oshawa Hospital team needs to perform life-changing surgeries, emergency procedures, and improve the quality of care.

In the photo L to R: Steve MacDonald (Lakeridge Health Foundation's DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & CAMPAIGNS), Dave Andrews and David Penney (Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood).

 

On September 6, 2023, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood donated $1,000 to Community Care Durham to assist with thier COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Experience) mental health Program - a unique community-based mental health service provided by Community Care Durham (CCD) that offers group support to adults aged 16 and older, with emotional and/or mental health concerns with a goal to assist clients to remain in their community, to function as effectively as possible, and maximize their quality of life.

In the photo L to R with the BIG ROTARY CHEQUE are Rotary Club Director of Community Service (and Past President) Allan Finnigan; Melissa Rudan (Community Capital Development Lead at Community Care Durham) and James Meloche (CEO at Community Care Durham.

Rotary International President Gordon McInally encouraged Rotary clubs worldwide to assit with mental health programs in their community, during this Rotary year, and this is just one way the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting that challenge.

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Grow Green With Rotary  - For Your Gardens & Lawns

Grow Green With Rotary - NOW AVAILABLE 

AVAILABLE ANYTIME . Time to start thinking about getting your gardens ready for Fall 2024 . Order ANYTIME -  delivery or pick up . Ploughman's Choice for your lawns and gardens -  in 24 lb bags at $8.00 each.  Call Rotarian Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258 to place your order and make arrangements for pick up or delivery. Cash or cheque made out to The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood OR order online on our fundraising page: funditrotaryparkwoodoshawa.ca and pay by credit card. Come see us at the North Oshawa Farmers Market Starting on August 31, 2024.

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood hopes that, once again, we can help the gardeners of Durham Region get their flower and vegetable gardens and lawns ready for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The proceeds are going to help Rotary community projects.  Watch for us again this fall 2024 with Rotary Tulip bulbs to help us End Polio Now.

Tulip Sale  - Proceeds to END POLIO NOW

Treat yourself this fall to some beautiful tulip bulbs for your garden from  Vanco Farms in PEI, and receive the Grower’s Choice assortment of their Premium, Canadian-grown tulip bulbs. They also make great dinner parties or housewarming gifts.

Order a box or more of these Canadian grown tulip bulbs and help Rotary End Polio Now. Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. This project, perhaps the largest of its kind ever undertaken by a service organization, has been hugely successful with only a few very small pockets of the disease remaining.

Determined to complete this task and rid the earth of this devastating disease, proceeds from this sale will go towards Rotary’s End Polio Now Campaign. 

Call Rotarian Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258 to place your order and make arrangements for pickup. We will also be at the North Oshawa Farmers market on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm beginning on August 31, 2024. 

Cash or cheque made out to the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood OR order online on our fundraising page funditrotaryoshawaparkwood.ca and pay by credit card.

20 bulbs for $20.00 (tax included).