MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Editor: Tess Pierce (last time!)
Special Meeting. Presidential Changeover & Awards
Meeting Called to Order: at 6:00 PM by VP- Elect Donald Igbowke
Rotary Grace: President-Elect Tess P.
Toast to the KING: President Dave M.
Land Acknowledgement Director Bev Fiddler
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional lands of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, part of the Williams Treaty. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is committed as stewards to a shared responsibility, fairness, mutual respect and goodwill, on these lands which we meet live and serve.
Toast to CANADA: Past President Hilda Finnigan
Introductions of Guests
Trish Best, Geoff Lloyd, Linda Biddle, Sandy Malachowski
John Daniel, Rachel Mankiewicz, Gordon Dowsley, Sharron Morrison
Kay Hurren, Olaleye & Chidi Olyiwaold, Esther Trotter
Micheal Jones, Rahul Oommen, Caroline Kipling, Karen Pikoulas
Patti Koski, Craig Porritt, Terri-Lynn Larocque
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday on June 23 to David Penney & June 28 to Linda Biddle
Announcements
Ted Take these last 7 bottles of Maple Syrup Please! (No worries, all were sold and we can close out the year.)
Ted also reminded people that next Tuesday (June 30) is the last day to contribute to the Foundation for this calendar year.
Robbie announced he needed front desk, Sargent Arms and Bulletin coverage starting in July. (Bulletin is covered. Thanks Sudeep)
Tess reminded folks the next Board meeting is July 7 before our regular meeting. There is no meeting next week. Happy Canada Day!
Perfect Attendance – Pins presented by Dave Andrews
Dave reminded us that perfect attendance is not just about making dinner meetings. Other areas that count are attending committee meetings or other club’s meetings, working at Rotary events or on Rotary projects.
Perfect Attendance pins were rewarded to:
1 year - Shashi Bhatia, Dale Duke, & Dave Mankiewicz
2 years - Don Igbokwe, Camile Miquel Farfan, & Tess Pierce
6 years - Al & Hilda Finnigan
7 years - Linda Porritt
12 years - David Penney
13 years - Ted Morrison
20 years - Dave Andrews
50 years - Lennis Trotter
Congratulations to Lennis Trotter
Presentation of Presidential Pins:
Presidential Pin – Dave M pinned Tess
Vice President Pin Tess pinned Don
Past President Pin Dave M pinned Hilda
Tess presented Dave M with a plaque from the club thanking him for his year of service.
Special Recognition
Presidents Dave and Ted wished to acknowledge the work on manure sales and tulips. They presented Hilda and Al Finnigan with the Golden Shovel award.
These two magnificent Rotarians also received ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR. WELL DONE AND WELL DESERVED.
PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
PRESIDENT – Dave Mankiewicz reflected on the year and thanked the club for their dedication and hard work. He also thanked the 2025-26 Board for their service.
PRESIDENT ELECT – Tess’ speech honored the people who helped her in the past, present, and future.
ADJOURNMENT – Dave Mankiewicz & Don Igbokwe
Remember there is no meeting Tuesday June 30
MORE INFORMATION IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Be sure to check out our Calendar for details.!!
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