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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.
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Our Signature Project - The Kids' Safety Village of Durham Region
Our Rotary Families Packing Meals - Kids Against Hunger
The Two Great Rotary Clubs in Oshawa - Together Cleaning Up Oshawa
The Two Great Rotary Clubs in Oshawa - Together at the Rotary Bottle Drive
World Polio Day Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College , Oshawa, Ontario
Rotary Christmas Tree Sale at Oshawa Centre
Two Great Rotary Clubs in The Oshawa Fiesta Week Parade
Selling Ploughman's Choice- North Oshawa Farmers Market
Rotary 4 Way Test Plaque Hangs High at Oshawa City Hall
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
You are invited to the 2025 Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood's Reverse Draw , Dinner & Silent Auction
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025 AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, 1101 BLOOR STREET EAST IN OSHAWA.
ENJOY A FABULOUS DINNER
BID ON SOME SENSATIONAL ITEMS IN THE SILENT AUCTION.
THE BIG PRIZE:
THE LAST TICKET DRAWN WAS WINS $ 2,000.00 AND EVERY 20TH TICKET OUT ALSO WINS $100.00
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AGAIN THIS YEAR, WE WILL BE OFFERING , THANKS TO ALL OF OUR TREMENDOUS DONATORS , A FABULOUS SILENT AUCTION TABLE - OUR GOAL IS 75 ITEMS VALUED AT OVER $16,000.00
See all of the Silent auction items as they arrive. 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, Children's Aid Society of Durham Region, and Grandview Kids, and many more.
THINKING ABOUT BEING A CORPORATE SPONSOR IN 2025 ?
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.
Look for us at www.rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org and like us on Facebook Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Oshawa-Parkwood/144377628968467?ref=tn_tnmn
Members of The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood are receiving orders now for Spring 2025 delivery !!!
Thank you to everyone in Oshawa and beyond who got their lawns and gardens ready for Spring, Summer and Fall 2024 with Ploughman's Choice in 24 lb bags. We will be back in the Spring of 2025. 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 in the Spring of 2025.
Thank you to everyone in Oshawa and beyond for treating yourselves 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.
We will be back in the Fall of 2025 when you can 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 $ (tax included).
On Sunday, December 8, 2024,at the Biltmore Theatre in downtown Oshawa, Ontario Canada, award winning artists from right here in Durham Region entertained concert goers to over two hours of fantastic music, with all of the proceeds going to Feed The Need in Durham .
Proceeds from the Concert to Feed the Need in Durham will assist Feed The Need in their collection and distribution of food to over 70 emergency food providers across Durham Region including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other service agencies. Feed The Need provides over 2 million meals to Durham residents annually.
Thank you to Bowmanville Rotary member Joe Solway for creating and producing this 7th annual event, that was co-hosted by 7 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region.
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The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood was proud to donate $2,500 to Grandview Kids on November 19, 2024. Since 2021, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood has donated $5,000 to Grandview Kids. The $2,500 has been earmarked for patient services at their Oshawa satellite facility. In the photo L to R with the Big Rotary Cheque are: Brigitte Tschinkel (Executive Director of Grandview Kids Foundation) and Al Finnigan (Past President of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood and its members who also made personal donations are proud to donate 26 Rotary Hams and 3 Fruit Cakes from their recent sale , to Feed the Need in Durham.
In the photo L to R: Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood Past President and Rotary District 7070 Governor Ted Morrison (holding one of the 2.2 kg Brandt Black Forest hams) and Ryan from Feed the Need in Durham (holding one of the Fruit Cakes in the decorative tin).
Just one of the many community service project of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood helping the community.
The Rotary Clubs of Durham Region were pleased to donate funds to Grandview Kids and have the pool named the Rotary pool. Members of many of the Rotary Clubs of Durham Region attended the Grand Opening of the new Grandview Kids amazing complex in Ajax, on December 17, 2024. Thank you to Ajax Rotary club past President Ken Hurst for his many hours of working with the Rotary Clubs to make the donation possible.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood was proud to make a $1,000 donation , on November 19, 2024 to Sharon’s Kids Community Caring and Holiday Hope at the offices of the Dirham Region Children's Aid Society.
In the photo with the Big Rotary Cheque , L to R are: Jacqueline Vieira ( Program Coordinator, Durham Children's Aid Foundation ) , Al Finnigan (Past President of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood) , Leslie McLean (Associate Director of the Children's Aid Foundation) and Julie Vanhartingsveldt ( Executive Director of the Children's Aid Foundation) , and a photo of the late Sharon Clark, founder of Sharon's Kids).
The program , started by Sharon Clark, in 1968 to ensure all children could enjoy a happy Christmas, has raised more than $500,000 in the last four years alone and celebrated 50 years in 2018.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood encourages everyone to Be the Light This Season and Support Holiday Hope. (see: https://durhamcas.ca/foundation/ )
This holiday season, individuals, families, sports teams, groups, and businesses all have meaningful ways to bring joy to children and families in need. Choose the option that feels right for you, knowing each gift helps make the season brighter.
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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Rotary unites more than a million people.
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
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Each day, our members pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects that have a lasting impact.
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Grow Green With Rotary - THANK YOU FOR 2024 - SEE YOU IN THE SPRING 2025
It will be soon time to start thinking about getting your gardens ready for Spring 2025 . Order ANYTIME - delivery or pick up . Ploughman's Choice for your lawns and gardens - in 24 lb bags Our 2025 price available soon. 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 the spring of 2025.
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 2025 season. The proceeds are going to help Rotary community projects. Watch for us again this fall 2025 with Rotary Tulip bulbs to help us End Polio Now.
Thank you everyone in Oshawa and beyond for treating yourselves 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.
In the fall of 2025, you will be able to 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 the spring of 2025.
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 $ (price available soon) (tax included).
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