Page 2 - May 26, 2026

MINUTES OF MEETING:  Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Editor: Tess Pierce

 

 

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A Celebration of Service

Meeting Called to Order: at 6:00 PM by President Dave M.

Grace: Dave A

Toast to the KING: Linda P

Land Acknowledgement: 

We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas 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: Tess

 

Visiting Rotarians and Guests:

ADG Don Alton & Tilan

DG Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas

Michael Jones

Caroline Kipling

Patty Koski

Terri Lynn Larocque

Sharron Morrison

Rahul Oommen

Esther Trotter

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Happy Birthday to Kim Tan on May 31. CHA CHA CHA

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Announcements

Hilda: The Peony Festival is fast approaching. We will have a tent all 3 days. Hilda will bring a sign-up sheet next week.

Dave M.: Sad to announce that Past President Jodi Hewitt’s husband, Dave Snowden passed away Monday night. You can send condolences to 805 Ragland Road East in Oshawa l1H0N1 

 

Paul Harris Dinner

Rotary District 7070 Governor Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas expressed her privilege participating on this night of recognition. She honored our club’s commitment to the Foundation and thanked us for our generosity. She ended by reminding us that “your generosity makes a difference in ways you may never fully see but trust me …lives are being changed because of you.” DG Niecy then assisted Ted by pinning each honoree.

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Emcee Past District Governor Ted Morrison opened our evening with a lovely reminder of the purpose for the special meeting. “The Paul Harris pin is not simply an award; it is a declaration. A declaration that service matters. That generosity matters.”  It is about the impact our contributions have in the world. We give not to be honored, but to ensure the work of the Foundation grows stronger. The pin is not the finish line. It is an invitation to deepen your commitment and showing the world what the Four-Way Test stands for. “let it [the pin] remind you that Rotary is not something we attend; it is something we embody.”

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Paul Harris Awardees

Past District Governor Ted introduced each recipient by recognizing the strengths that they bring to the club. Shashi Bhatia is the champion of spirit with a big heart. Donald Igbokwe not only has an infectious laugh, but his deep knowledge in governance also helped with our incorporation process. Tim Dwyre does not let health restrictions stop his commitment to our club and the Foundation. Dr Tess Pierce is a club cheerleader and by using Direct Deposit painlessly donates every month. Bill Creamer was our treasurer and is currently between places to live. That does not stop him from contributing. Dave Andrews “Mr. Rotary” wears many Rotary hats from Club to District to Region. His is the highest level of the program. Ted’s last award was to Peter Hernandez who, with his wife Irina, achieved Major Donor Status last year but never received the pin. Tonight, that was rectified.

 

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Shashi Bhatia  Paul Harris Fellow

Donald Igbokwe Paul Harris Fellow

Tim Dwyre Paul Harris Fellow + 1

Tess Pierce Paul Harris Fellow + 1

Bill Creamer Paul Harris Fellow + 3

Hilda Finnigan Paul Harris Fellow + 5

Dave Andrews Paul Harris Fellow + 8

 

Paul Harris Society - Lennis Trotter

Major Donors - Peter and Irina Hernandez

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David Mankiewicz closed the meeting at 7:35 pm.                        

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, YOU CAN 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 Executive Secretary Dave Andrews or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.