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THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL

OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

Mailing Address: 96 KING ST. E., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 1B6

2023-24 ROTARY THEME: “ CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD ”
 
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT:   Gordon McInally – Rotary Club of  South Queensferry, Scotland  
 
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR:    John Burns - Rotary Club of  Bowmanville , Ontario, Canada
 
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Gord Wallace – Rotary Club of Bowmanville , Ontario, Canada
 

 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

ROTARY – People of Action

Rotary is where neighbours, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

 

We're made up of local business, professional, and civic leaders. 

We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships and through that, we're able to get things done in our community. 

It's up to YOU.............Join leaders in our community

Be sure to share this with all of your friends and associates and ask them to get in touch with our Club President Linda Porritt at 905-626-6386 or Club Vice President Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258.

You are invited to our next Rotary meeting. You may wish to become a Rotarian. Dinner is on us. Isn't it time to give back to your community?.

 

THE OBJECT OF ROTARY

is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful

occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of

business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

 

Rotary Code of Conduct provides a framework for ethical behaviour that all Rotarians can use, together with The Four-Way Test, in their business and professional activities.

ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT

As a Rotarian, I will

  1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviours and activities

  2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary

  3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others

  4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings

  5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society

  6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community

  7. Honour the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavour or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians

  8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship

 

THE ROTARY FOUR-WAY TEST

of things we think, say and do:

  1. Is it the truth

  2. Is it fair to all concerned?

  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

 

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Page 2 - Feb 27, 2024

                  MINUTES OF MEETING:  February 27, 2024

                                   Editor:  Bob Koski

Meeting Called to Order: by President Linda Porritt

ROTARY GRACE: Led by Janice Coupland

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 Robert Kipling

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 Lennis Trotter

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

A warm Rotary welcome to our guests:  Peter Hernandez, Irina Roudenko and Britannia Knight; plus our Guest Speaker from Durham Children’s Aid Foundation, Robyn McKibbon.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

Happy Birthday to Larry Hurren celebrating today. 

Best wishes to Dave and Jan Penney on Feb 29.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We need one volunteer for Bingo on Saturday, March 16. Please see Linda. Thank you.

March 1 – Registration Deadline for RYLS – April 18-24 at Ganaraska Centre. Clubs can sponsor a student for $385

March 2 – Port Hope Rotary Fundraising Gala – “Enjoy the Flavours of Poet Hope” at Dalewood GC . Tickets are $100.

April 5 – 12 – Rotary World Curling Championships are in Peterborough

April 27 – Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup 

April 27 - Bowmanville Rotary 100th Anniversary. Tickets are $100

Dave A reminded everyone that he has Reverse Draw Tickets for us and that the marketing material he has provided for us should be utilized.

REMINDER: from David A.– our newest fundraiser Maple Syrup Sales.  Delivery is in March.  Our Club logo is on every bottle (750 ml). Sells for $20 per bottle. Gift certificates are available.

SGT AT ARMSBOB KOSKI

Robbie Larocque won the Ace of Spades raffle and drew the 3 of spades for a consolation prize.

 

HAPPY TWOONIES:

Dave Andrews- happy to welcome our Guest Speaker and to see our three prospective members.

Dave also noted that Neighbour Today published a fabulous article about Don Lovisa’s visit to our club featuring the terrific photos taken by Peter Hernandez.

David Mankiewicz – very happy to be at the meeting tonight.

Lennis Trotter– Very happy to see a slimmed down Parkwood Rotary Bulletin and our prospective members.

Peter Hernandez – happy to be here with Irina and he enjoys taking photos for the club.

John Kellam – glad to see Brittania at our meeting. 

 

GUEST SPEAKER:     

David Andrews introduced our guest speaker Robyn McKibbon.

Robyn is an energetic, dynamic speaker and provided us with an excellent review of the Foundation.

David Penny thanked our guest speaker.

Linda adjourned another excellent meeting.

 

Detail EVENT REMINDERS:

Announcing our newest fundraiser – Maple Syrup Sales. Start your pre-ordering now. Get your orders ready for delivery in late March 2024. Our Club logo on every bottle (750 ml). Sell for $20 per bottle. Gift Certificates are available. Great Christmas Gifts. 

MAR 1 – Deadline for applications into Mark Chipman for the Rotary Youth Leader Symposium.

MAR 2 – Rotary Club of Port Hope Gala – The Flavours of Port Hope: Bob Wallace has invited us to join him at the The Rotary Club of Port Hope’s fundraising gala called Enjoy the Flavours of Port Hope at Dalewood Golf Club on Saturday, March 2 starting at 6:00 p.m.  The event will feature restaurants from Port Hope at food stations with small servings of their specialty foods.  Guests will circulate to the food stations to pick up foods that they like.  Guests will have seats at tables with their friends to enjoy the food before they go back up for more.  

Participating Restaurants: Café Lviv, Cucina Urbana, Dalewood, Lisa’s catering, Nookies, Olympus Burger, Santorini Restaurant, Queenie’s Bakeshop, Beamish House, Schnitzel House and more.

There will also be live entertainment, a silent auction, raffles and prizes.

Tickets are $100 per person and are available online at https://enjoy-the-flavours-of-port-hope.square.site/.  Rotarians are also selling paper tickets if you prefer.  If you have questions, send an E-mail to info@porthoperotary.com

If you want to purchase a paper ticket, you can E-mail or call me to place your order.   (rwallace7070@gmail.com, or (905) 376-7382.  I will deliver the tickets to you.  You can pay me in cash, with a cheque payable to the Rotary Club of Port Hope or with an E-transfer to http://phrotary2020@gmail.com

Funds raised will go towards local community service projects.  Thanks for supporting the Rotary Club of Port Hope!

ROTARY CLUB OF BOWMANVILLE 100TH ANNIVERSARY  - APRIL 27 – SAVE THE DATE

We are invited to the 100th anniversary gala of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville at the Courtyard by Marriott on Bloor Street in Oshawa. Save the Date. Lots of details will follow soon.

2024 ROTARY GREAT LAKES WATARSHED CLEANUP: APRIL 27, 2024:

Great Lakes Water Cleanup – 9:30 am to 11:30 am at The Second Marsh with Oshawa and Courtice  Rotary Clubs. Please let Dave know as soon as possible if you are attending. Bring your own water (in a reusable bottle) and a picker if you have one. Wear boots. It will be wet walking. 9 Civic Leaders so far will be attending. Park along Col Sam Drive near Second marsh sign (on south side of road).

APRIL 18 to 21 – Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium - at Ganaraska Centre. Cost per young adult is $385. Clubs can sponsor. The 2024 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) will be taking place, April 18-21, 2024 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! The 3-night, 4-day experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 16-20 and will offer an inspiring program: Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Leadership, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!!

Rotary Clubs are encouraged to find and sponsor eligible participants within their community, as well as members of the Rotaract and Interact Clubs that they host. There are only 30 spots available - so act fast! 

Applications are due by March 1, 2024.  To apply click HERE. For more info, contact: Past District Governor, Mark Chipman, chipburt@hotmail.com.   

 See: https://rotary7070.org/Stories/rotary-youth-leadership-symposium-(ryls)-is-april-18-21-2024-apply-by-march-1-2024

2024 Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Courtyard by Marriott – May 9, 2024!!

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Dave A now has tickets for this year’s REVERSE DRAW. Tickets are $150. He asked everyone to think about possible sponsors too. Get your tickets from Dave. List of last year’s buyers and sellers distributed last week. Great reminder. Ted M encourages everyone to be on the lookout for high quality silent auction items. The goal is 60 again this year. The average price of an item should be $100. Try to get experiences rather than things if possible.

                                               

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 Sue MacKinnon, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.

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Dale Duke
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Upcoming Events
Bingo - Red Barn
Aug. 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Oshawa Rotary Ribfest
Aug. 16, 2024 1:15 p.m. –
Aug. 18, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Aug. 31, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Wow! Strategies to Increase Your Club’s Impact
Sep. 09, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
Learning Tuesdays
Sep. 17, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Sep. 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
District 7070 Membership Workshop
Sep. 24, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Sep. 28, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
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Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Director - International Service
 
Director - Rotary Foundation
 
Director - Membership
 
Director - Club Administration
 
Director - Community, Vocational,Youth Service
 
Past President
 
Director - Public Relations
 
Executive Secretary
 
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