MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
& Thursday May 7, 2026
Editor: Tess Pierce
NO MEETING MAY 12 : Be sure to let Robbie & Dave A. know about meal and attendance for May 19th.
May 20
This special on-line presentation “Unite for Peace” promises to be a high-energy hour of stories, music and more, showcasing the peacebuilding work of Rotary. REGISTER HERE.
Meeting Called to Order: at 6:00 PM: by President David Mankiewicz
Grace: Dave A.
Toast to the KING: Amandeep S.
Land Acknowledgement: President Dave
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: Donald I.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Bob Merry
Michael Jones
Natalie Horrell Guest of Shashi
Amaal Ebrahim Guest of Donald.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Don Igbokwe on May 7th
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dave A.
- Peace Forum is May 20. This online event includes Zone 28 & 32 and is a high-energy hour of stories, music and more, showcases peacebuilding work of Rotary. CLICK HERE to REGISTER. Advance registration required to get the ZOOM link.
- Reminder the District Assembly is May 23. RLI Part 1 also that day. The club will cover the tuition costs for both. We have 8 people signed up already.
- McHappy Day: Bev will be representing us
- Community BBQ: May 9 All local clubs celebration 11:30-1:30 300 King St Whitby.
Don 90 bottles Maple syrup left. If you want some, he has them in his car.
Robbie Safety Village meal May 19. Watch your email for details.
Hilda Brady is still a volunteer Bingo.
Tess
- ZOOM meeting 50th Anniversary Committee 7 pm. Here is the ZOOM LINK. Committee members please review the minutes from last meeting and be prepared to update us on your progress. Tess would like to have a budget ready for the Club Board by June. Thanks, Donald, for the link.
- Watch your emails for a survey in the next week. Tess & her Board will be using this information to set our yearly club goals. A paper survey will also be available.
SGT AT ARMS: Al Finnigan
ACE OF SPADES: – Dale Duke drew the King of Diamonds. Only 22 cards left, and the pot is >500$.
Happy Bucks! Spring is here!
- Dave A. Welcomed Bob Merry
- Robbie thanked David for Thursday
- Shashi always happy. Especially happy that Natalie And Amaal.
- Olalaeye is happy to have 2 lovely ladies besides him and the happy positive vibes.
- Don is happy to see all our visitors. Sad Buck- he experienced a hack.
- Hilda hoped for a very successful Reverse Draw. Thank you to all who helped.
- Ted announced that we exceeded our goal of 70 Silent Auction items. We should have almost 100!
- David Penney is happy to wear his suit, and it still fits.
- Bev announced that the Teacher’s federation donated 500$ to our Reverse Draw.
- Larry is happy to be Kay’s personal support worker. She will be joining us Thursday. He was too tired to tell a joke.
Let’s iron out the details! For May 7
This special meeting was to iron out all the details for the Reverse Draw on May 7.
Everyone got their work assignments.
Photos of our event follow
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.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers
Front desk: Dave A., Terry, Linda
Silent auction setup: Ted & Sharron, Lennis & Esther, Jan P., Kay H., Emmy, Kim
Set up table names and numbers, & meal tickets: Hilda, Bev
Assist Larry setting up Boards: Don, Kay
Documentation for CRA & winning tickets: Terri Lynn & Tess
Greeters: Shashi, Sharron, David M, Bob K,
Pick up Table tickets Al’s team
Pickup Heads or tails envelopes from tables: Bob K, David P, Emmy
Counting Heads and Tails cash: Linda
Completed bid sheets from the auction table for announcements & take the bid sheets to the runners: Ted M, David Runners: Shashi, Lennis, Bob S, Bev, Donald
Pay Table: Linda P, Hilda, Sharron
Assist winners. Collect bid sheets: Esther, Emmy, David M, Jan P, Robbie
Seating charts and Table maps: Hilda & John D.
Help with clean up: everybody!!!
Some Photos to Enjoy! Thanks to Dave A & Sarah Oommen & Olalaeye for the pics - They are all in a photo album on our Club Website
