VOLUNTEERS - MONTH OF APRIL Front Desk - Peter Dueck Bulletin Editor and Official Greeter - Sandy McDowell NOTE: Sandy needs a replacement for April 10. (Editor’s note: If you cannot be there, please find a replacement) SARGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT: BOB KOSKI ACE OF SPADES DRAW Shawn Kellam was the lucky number drawer tonight. He drew Pat Dyck’s number and she picked the 3 of spades. Thanks to Dr. Larry Hurren, Pat received two tubes of tooth paste. HAPPY TOONEYS: Kris received his Loblaw’s $25.00 gift card. Bob Koski’s two daughters and grand-daughters were visiting the Aquarium and while they were there, a young lad fell into the water. Bob’s daughter and grand-daughter assisted in the rescue. Linda was happy to attend, on March 27, the official opening of the Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation (CCBI) at the Whitby campus of Durham College, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood. It is located in the same building as Bistro 67. Consisting of a pilot brew line and brew lab, the CCBI offers craft brewers access to expertise and state-of-the-art technology, as well as micro-analytical and research services. Linda sampled two new beers at the event. Growing hops now. Lennis - A butcher in Port Perry is offering to donate $25.00 to the Port Perry hospital for each box of steaks sold. Larry had a wonderful vacation in Portugal and Spain. He was happy to see Rotary signs, not too many others. He also reported that Air Canada was the flight going on his vacation and attendants were not friendly and food and beverages were not great either. However, on the way back, Lufthansa was the airline, and it was superior to Air Canada. Larry also received his gift card from Loblaw’s. Larry also mentioned an old time dance at the Jubilee Pavilion on April 6. Turn back the clock. Remember The Jube? There will be a SPRING REUNION DANCE at Oshawa's famous Jubilee Pavilion With TWO bands: Little Caesar & The Consuls and The Par Four --- Doors open at 6:30 PM Bands start at 8 PM Lunch at 11 PM . Larry is excited to be going. Here are more details: https://littlecaesarmusic.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/jubilee-pavilion-reunion-dance/ Dave was happy to reminisce about the dances at the Jubilee and at the Armouries that our Rotary Club put on as fundraisers, with Don Daynard of Lookin Back as our emcee for the dances. Dave remembers Bob Rankine holding up a post for most of the evening. We all knew how to have a good time back then. Lennis was just happy. Mike was on vacation in Dominican Republic and told us that Sea Bass had a horrible name years ago. So horrible that no one wanted to eat it so the name was changed. Devon had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica and the Panama Canal. Bob Stewart was happy that free daycare may be close to happening. Something he really needs. Janice loves Rotary and loves Canada Sonja was happy that Janice was happy! GUEST SPEAKER: Business Meeting: Linda, Dave and Devon talked about a number of events coming up. Linda read a letter from District Governor Neil Phillips who said that if you have a potential member, they can be registered to attend the Rotary International Convention for ONE of the days for $95.00 per potential member. Dave asked everyone to read their email from District Governor Neil Phillips that everyone in the District received regarding all of the happenings before, during, and after the Rotary International Convention, right in our own back yard in June. If you have not seen the email, there is a copy in the April 1 District 7070 Newsletter. Dave pointed out all of the links in Neil's letter which tells the whole story. There is a March 31 deadline to save some money on the Registration for the Convention. Register by 31 March to take advantage of the pre-registration discount And we need 1200 volunteer shifts still without volunteers. Larry pointed out that you can register to be a volunteer , even if you are not going to the Convention. The best spot for YOU to start is on the Rotary International Convention website http://www.riconvention.org/en. Just as Neil points out in his letter, the site is filled with the pre and post events (such as the World Water Summit10, the Interact and Roataract pre Conventions, The Beyond Borders Zone Dinner at the Hockey Hall of Fame) , the Host Organizing Comittee Ticketed events on each of the evenings (like the Jazz at the Acquarium, Rock at the Distillery District, Host Hospltality, and Rotaryfest at the CNE), over 90 break out sessions, keynote speakers, the House of Friendship, the non ticketed unofficial affiliated events, and so much more. Here are some of the events: JUNE 21 - Interact Pre-convention – U of T Hart House - http://www.interactconvention.org/ Your opportunity to meet Interactors from around the world. Seize this once-in-a-year opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with Interactors and Interact supporters from around the world at the 2nd annual Interact International Convention. This one-day Interact gathering will happen on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Hart House on the University of Toronto campus.The conference is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, improve your club, and trade best practices with your fellow Rotarians. Cost : $25 to $35. JUNE 22- World Water Summit 10 – Delta Hotel, 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm .Register today at www.wasrag.org. The registration fee is $150 US for WASRAG members and $175 US for Non-WASRAGmembers (which includes a 1-year membership to WASRAG) JUNE 22-23 – Rotaract Pre-convention - Metro Toronto Convention Centre - http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto/rotaract-preconvention Join Rotaractors and Rotarians to exchange ideas, listen to engaging speakers, and connect with your global community to create positive change. The Rotaract Preconvention includes two full days of general sessions, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities for all registrants. The Rotaract Preconvention is open to all Rotaractors and Rotarians interested in Rotaract. JUNE 22-23 – Rotary Peacebuilding Summit - Metro Toronto ConventionCentre. Cost $150.00. Registration for Rotary members . For details go to: http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto/rotary-peacebuilding-summit Don’t miss your opportunity to join leaders from around the world at the Rotary Peacebuilding Summit. Together we'll explore how we can create peace in our communities and inspire others to take action. This summit will help you: Understand Rotary’s use of the areas of focus to prevent conflict, Identify conflicts and their root causes in your own communities and worldwide, Develop action steps toward creating peace, including strategies for your community, Connect with others interested in working toward peace. Friday, 22 June, 09:00-18:30 — includes lunch, a coffee break, and a reception. Saturday, 23 June, 08:00-12:30 — includes a coffee break. The summit is open to Rotarians, convention attendees, and local community members interested in working toward peace. JUNE 23 – Jazz at the Acquarium – R I Convention Host Ticketed Event – 7:00 to 11:00 pm , Cost $120.00 Cdn per person. Register at http://rotary2018.org/events/hoc/1 JUNE 23 – Rock at The Distillery District - R I Convention Host Ticketed Event – 6:00 to 10:00 pm – Cost: $120.00 Cdn per person. Register at http://rotary2018.org/events/hoc/2 JUNE 24 to 27 - Rotary International Convention - Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For details, see: http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto JUNE 25 – OUR ROTARY CLUB - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HOME HOSPITALITY HOSTING IN OSHAWA AT PARKWOOD ESTATE Devon briefed our members , on Tuesday, March 27, about the host hospitality event. More info is to come but here is what is known so far. June 25 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm is the time of the Host Hospitality, but those from our Rotary Club are requested to be at Parkwood for 5:00pm. This is a casual event. When individuals register for host hospitality, they have no idea where they are going. The cost for out of town guests is $43. And we have committed to 75 guests. The Sunroom at Parkwood Estate accommodates 100, overflow will be in the Dining Room. Cost to Parkwood Rotary is $100.00 approximately per person. JUNE 26 - Regular Meeting – tentative – Meeting Cancelled JUNE 26 – Rotaryfest at the CNE - R I Convention Host Ticketed Event - 4:00 to 10:00 pm, Cost: $90.00 Cdn per person . Register at http://rotary2018.org/events/hoc/3 Who is going to the Convention and who is going to which event. Dave has put together a chart for everyone to fill in and we will give it to everyone as the convention nears. Please fill in the chart or send Dave an email on which events you are attending. He will fill in the chart and everyone in the club will be better informed - who is going where. REMINDER TO ALL OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS: SILENT AUCTION PRIZE COLLECTORS: PLEASE CONCENTRATE ON EXPERIENCES RATHER THAN PHYSICAL ITEMS Here is just a partial list of ideas and our Rotarians who have volunteered to get these high-end items for the Silent Auction: Premium Membership with CAA – Janice to call Local Radio Station – Value of $500 of Advertising – Janice to call Hair Salons - $100 Gift Certificates – Janice to call Four massages from a day spa – Sonya to call Dine Around Oshawa – multiple gift certificates from the Oshawa Area that we can package together – Jan to call (and everyone can help Jan get thses gift certificates) Local caterer – to prepare and serve dinner for eight in your home – Dave Penney to call (perhaps Kevin) Gift Certificate from local car wash for 20 car washes – Kim to call Contact local golf pro for two free golf lessons – Mikeand Dave A to call Ask a local plumber to donate a new toilet with installation – any volunteer to get this item ? Lunch with the Mayor of Oshawa – Sonya to call Local Car dealer to provide 5 oil changes – Kim to call Lunch with the Police Chief and a tour of the Station – Sonya / Stanley Regent tickets – Sandy to provide Tribute Centre – Box at a Generals Hockey game – Dave and Sonya to connect with them Sports Tickets – Raptors/Leaf tickets - Sonya to call North End Bowl – Birthday party for 10 youngsters – Larry H / Sue to call Local Lawyer to donate a will – Sue to call Books – trio of books – Sandy to provide Toronto Zoo – Family pass with a behind the scenes tour – Sue to call Package of Movie nights / Refreshments (from Landmark & from Odeon Cineplex) – any volunteers to get this package? YMCA Membership for 1 year – DONE Holiday Inn Express – accommodation and dinner – Sonya to call Port Hope Theatre – Fiddler on the Roof $39 each and a restaurant - any volunteers to get this package ? Ride in Police Helicopter OR Marine Boat – Stanley to call Automotive Lover's package – Tour for a family of 4 - of Parkwood, Automotive Museum & GM - any volunteers to get this package ? Bank – Safety Deposit Box for a year – any volunteers to get this package ? Flowers a bouquet once a month for one year delivered – Janice confirmed DMP Florist Churchills / Melanie Lyn – package gift certificates together – Janice will acquire Limo company – Marquis Limo and a Hotel in Toronto and dinner for a night – Janice to call Jeweller – would like to get a really nice item for a possible draw Winery Tour - Janice We will all continue to think of prospects to connect with. Everyone in the club needs to participate and contribute a silent auction item for our evening. We may be able to set up a Facebook Page with some of the major items, which will also entice the public to purchase tickets for the evening. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, 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 Secretary Robbie Larocque, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.
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