MINUTES OF MEETING: October 3, 2023
Editor: Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order: by President Linda Porritt
ROTARY GRACE: Led by Sue MacKinnon
Oh Lord, The Giver of All Good,
We thank Thee for our daily food,
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways,
Help us to serve Thee all our days
TOAST TO THE KING: Led by David Penney
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.
TOAST TO CANADA: Led by Robbie Larocque
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: A warm Rotary welcome to Joe Solway, Rotary Club of Bowmanville and to Craig Porritt
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday on October 3 to Ana Rejab AND to Craig Porritt
Happy Birthday on October 4 to Hilda Finnigan and Laura Carey
Happy Anniversary Dan and Moira Panteleo on October 7
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Meeting October 4 at 5:30 pm at Century 21 Office
Rotary Foundation Walk: Oct 15 - Ted reminded us to take home the pledge sheets, get your friends and neighbours to sponsor You, collect the funds and bring them to the next Rotary meeting and let’s all raise funds for the Rotary Foundation on October 15 – District 7070 Rotary Foundation Walk is at Milne Dam Conversation Park, 8252 McCowan Road, Markham.
Be sure to register. We need to know how many are coming for lunch and You have a choice to make too. : https://rotary7070.org/events/district-7070-rotary-foundation-walk-2023/
October 16 - Polio Flag Raising at Region – Headquarters with Durham Region Club Presidents
October 17 at 11 am - Polio Flag Raising at Oshawa City Hall – Both Oshawa Clubs are invited.
Oct 17 – Our Regular weekly meeting is cancelled . Please come to the Oct 19 World Polio Day Event at Durham College.
Hilda announced that the Bingo schedules are out and we have volunteers now for all of them . Thank you to everyone.
October 19 at 11 am- Bingo @ Red Barn
Hilda also announced that we have tulips for Polio – 20 bulbs for$20. Please buy a box and tell your friends too.
Rotary Leadership Institute - “In Person” has been cancelled for the fall of 2023. It will be held on ZOOM. Parts One Two and Three will be held on line. Part Two from 6 to 8 pm on Oct 11, 18 and 25. Part Three from 6 to 8 pm on November 8, 15, and 22. The Spring 2024 RLI will hopefully be held at Centennial College Event Centre, 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8, in late March or early April.
October 19 - World Polio Day – live FROM THE Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College. Be sure to register today, AT https://rotary7070.org/event/world-polio-day-2023-live-from-durham-region/ Only 100 seats available. (Note: Oct 17 regular club meeting cancelled). Please register TODAY. We need to know how many meals to prepare. New cost is $35 with $10 of that going to your next Paul Harris Fellow award.
October 20 to 22 - District Conference at the Marriott in Oshawa. Be sure to register today: https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=1d1bb4ba-089d-468c-8e8d-6772d1e0ba2d . Single day attendance is also possible. See the link for more details.
OCT 26, 27 28 and 29 – Halloween Haunt at the Kids Safety Village – 4 pm to 8 pm – Volunteer Sign ups coming soon.
OCT 28 – Bingo – RED Barn – 11 AM Start - Hilda F, Dave A, Brady B, Al F
OCT 31 - Regular Weekly Meeting – IT’S HALLOWEEN - NO MEETING AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB
NOV 4 – Rotary District Pubic Image & Technology Workshop – Oshawa Golf Club – 8:30 am to 2 pm. Register today: Perhaps it is time to BOOST your public image and come to our 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner .
Bob Wallace and Dave Andrews and their District Committees are setting up a 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner . Register today: https://rotary7070.org/event/public-image-and-technology-workshop/
November 5 - Kids Against Hunger packaging at the Jubilee Pavilion (about 8:30 am to 2 pm) with Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville and Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Clubs.
NOV 9 – Oshawa Walk of Fame – Rotary Club of Oshawa at the Jubilee Pavillion at Lakeview Park starting at 5 pm. The mission of the Oshawa Walk of Fame is to preserve, Celebrate, and Showcase Oshawa’s history and heritage of excellence and achievement. The Oshawa Walk of Fame highlights the achievements and success of individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to the life of the City. At our Gala induction dinner, we will celebrate those who have significantly contributed to our City and beyond. We will honour the past and inspire the future! , 2023 inductees: Ken Shaw: Retired CTV New Anchor, Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers: Comedy Writing Team and Head Writers for Johnny Carson, The Ontario Regiment: 157 Years of Service, Ross Mackie: Mackie Group, Adriane Stewart: Opera Singer. Dinner Gala Tickets are $125 are can be purchased by calling
905 925-4771. See: https://oshawawalkoffame.ca
November 27 - District Governor John Burns 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. Our Nov 28 meeting is cancelled.
REMINDER: from Ted – Announcing our newest fundraiser – Maple Syrup Sales. Start your pre-ordering now. Delivery is mid March 2024. Our Club logo on every bottle (750 ml) . Sell for $20 per bottle.
REMINDER: 2024 Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Courtyard by Marriott – May 9, 2024!!
COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE: DIRECTOR AL FINNIGAN:
Director of Service Al Finnigan gave a summary report of the Community Service donations which totalled approx. $20,000 of a $30,000 budget. It should be noted that Parkwood Rotary also participates in “Partners in Service” which has an approved budget of $3000 and is monitored by Ted Morrison. Donations have been approved for Feed the Need in Durham, Hospice Whitby, D-Camp Oshawa Diabetic, Alzheimer’s Durham Region, Art for Aid, Durham College Skilled Trades Centre, Simcoe Hall, Salvation Army, Children’s Aid (Sharon’s Kids), Durham Youth Programs, Lakeridge Health Oshawa
SGT AT ARMS: BOB KOSKI
ACE OF SPADES: Ted Morrison won the opportunity to draw the Ace of Spades, but instead drew the 6 of Clubs. The jackpot grows.
HAPPY BUCKS
Lennis Trotter SAD Bucks – broke his plate eating turkey dinner!! Got a speeding ticket on Simcoe Street north – from the little GRAY box!!
Ted Morrison HAPPY to have garden cleared for winter and brown bags out; great response to Feed The Need and a good golf game
Al Finnigan – good golf game, won $$ from Keith. Editor’s note Keith won that back the next day!!
Craig Porritt – made it through another birthday!! Looking forward to seeing his sister first time in 17 years
Hilda Finnigan – great Nursing Reunion, manure sales going well, great to have joe Solway with us
David Andrews – welcome Joe; great Zone Conference this past weekend
Robbie Laroque – asking Ted for help with yard work?!
Sue McKinnon – grandson #2 arrived on the weekend’ all is well