MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Editor: V.P. Tess Pierce (with help from Dave Andrews)
Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM: by VP Tess Pierce
Grace: Hilda Finnigan
Toast to the KING: Madimba Tshibuabua
Land Acknowledgement: Tess Pierce
We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississauga’s of Scugog Island First Nations, within the jurisdiction of the Williams Treaties. We are committed to our responsibility of stewardship, in these relationships and for this land on which we learn, share and live.
Toast to CANADA: Bill Creamer
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Shauna Moore, Asst. District Governor
Steve Rutledge, Whitby Sunrise and speaker
Yvonne Henry, prospective member
Ulzaa Yanjmaa, prospective member
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Kay & Larry Hurren’s anniversary
Birthdays
Shashi Bhatia (although there is some controversy about this!)
Leon Efraim
Irina Roudenko
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Welcome Back Camille Miquel-Farfan & Madimba Tshibuabua
Tess reminded us of several upcoming events and meetings including:
Sep. 28, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Nort Johnson District Park
7800 Islington Avenue Vaughan, ON
Let’s plan on car-pooling!
We are invited attend the official launch reception of Tridents and Tanks at the Canadian Tank Museum on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 5:30 PM. This reception will be open to the public and will feature several speakers and a commemoration of the experiences of the Ukrainian-Canadian community and Ukrainian diaspora in our community. Click here to EMAIL SAM RICHARDSON for reservations.