MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Editor: Linda Porritt
Meeting Called to Order at 7:01 PM: by Past-President David Andrews
Land Acknowledgement:
We respectfully acknowledge that we are hosting this Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood meeting from land within the jurisdiction of Williams Treaties and on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. This acknowledgement reminds us of our responsibilities to our relationships and the ancestral lands on which we learn, share and live.
Rotary Grace: Dave Andrews.
Toast to the King Linda Porritt.
Toast to Canada: Linda Porritt.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Chief Todd Rollauer (DRPS); Chris Bovie, Director of Communications (DRPS)
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 5th Chidinma & Stanley Igboanugo - Happy Anniversary
SGT AT ARMS: Tim Dwyre
ACE OF SPADES: Hilda Finnigan had the winning ticket. She drew the 3 of Clubs. Robert Kipling donated two hard cover table books for the consolation prize.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Larry Hurren - glad to be back, but life is better at the lake.
David Penney - flew to Arizona - had many challenges in the airports
Bill Creamer - volunteered at the Kids’ Safety Village Hallowe’en event and was amazed by the attendance!
Sue MacKinnon - flew to Vancouver and LA - had challenges at Pearson with delays & luggage. However, there were no problems at all at Vancouver and LA airports. Had a wonderful trip.
Dave Andrews - happy to see our DRPS contacts here this evening.
Linda Porritt - thanks to those who came out for the Planning session on Saturday. Craig is home from the hospital and doing well.
Ted Morrision - squirrels stole the insulation from the top of the hood of his vehicle, and it cost him $112 to replace!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dave Andrews
- Board Meeting Nov 3rd 7 pm will be by Zoom as Robbie has a cold.
- Red Barn Bingo Nov 5th Team #1 Linda, Ted, Robbie, Lennis
- Cakes & Hams deadline in two weeks - get your orders in To Ted Morrison.
- Nov 17th. Join District Governor Iosif Ciosa at a Beaujolais Nouveau Fundraiser. Tickets are $85/person. See Calendar on District 7070 website for details. ( https://rotary7070.org )
- Nov. 17th at the Officers’ Mess of the Armouries. Night of 1,000 Dinners to benefit Canadian Landmines Association, Speaker Dr. Alistair Edgar, President of the Association. Tickets are $100. We will have 7 or 8 in attendance. Night of a Thousand Dinners – Canadian landmine Foundation - hosted by the Rotary Club of Oshawa at the Officers mess of the Ontario Regiment, Simcoe & Richmond Streets. Refreshments at 6 pm . Dinner at 7 pm. Cost $100.00 per person. Please join The Rotary Club of Oshawa for this year's dinner on November 17, 2022 (Cash bar at 6:00 pm followed by Dinner at 7:00 pm in the Officer's Mess, The Armouries of The Ontario Regiment, Simcoe Street, Oshawa.) This year's distinguished speaker will be Dr Alistair Edgar, President of the Canadian Landmines Foundation and a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. He will bring a world wide view given that he has flown over a million miles on humanitarian issues. Ticket price for a wonderful meal in genteel surroundings is $100 with a tax receipt for the amount above cost. Reserve your spot through Past District Governor, Ron Dick ( ron@rrdfsi.ca ) or Gordon Dowsley (gdowsley@yahoo.com 905-576-3636). Internet transfer payments can be made through OshawaRotaryClub@rogers.com Please indicate landmines dinner
-Nov 18th Cobourg Rotary Club’s 100th Anniversary Lunch. Cost is $50/person.
Ted Morrision:
- Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Nov 5th. Be there at 7:30 am if you are helping with table set up. Otherwise attend at 8:30 am, and we should be finished by 12:30 pm, with lunch to follow.
- District 7070 Rotary Foundation Seminar – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - Durham Shriners Banquet Hall. We have 5 members registered so far. 1626 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4X9. This is your opportunity to learn a great deal of information about your Foundation. Learn how money is raised and where it goes. Learn about District grants, what they are used for and how to apply. Learn about Global grants , what they are used for and how to apply. Become Qualified as a club to apply for both District and Global grants. Register here: https://rotary7070.org/event/rotary-district-7070-foundation-seminar/
Hilda Finnigan:
NOV 28 - District Governor Iosif Ciosa Official Visit to the 2 Rotary Clubs in Oshawa – 11:45 am to 1:30 pm, Wendel Clark’s Restaurant, 67 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4S3. A luncheon meeting. Joint meeting of the two Rotary Clubs here in Oshawa. Please let Hilda know if you are going. Sign up today.
- Need Bulletin Editors for the new year, starting in January
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 at a Gift Raiser for Sharon’s Kids. Breakfast is available between 8:00 am and 10:00 am bring an unwrapped gift for teenagers and get your drive thru breakfast at the Crooked Uncle located at 1180 Simcoe Street North. Sharon’s Kids breakfast and collection of gift donations. The focus this year is ages 13+.. The event is a drive through 8 am to 10 am. Enter the parking lot off of Orchard View
Lennis Trotter:
- Hallowe’en at the Safety Village. 6,000 in attendance. Distributed $3,000 in candy. A great event.
- Nov. 7th is the Kids’ Safety Village Board Annual General Meeting at 2 pm.at the Village.
- November 24 ,25 and 26 & Dec 1,2 and 3 - will need volunteers to setup and be in attendance at the Kids’ Safety Village Christmas event.
Robert Kipling:
- November 2 to 5 is the Giant Book Sale at the Oshawa Public Library. Please support.