THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL

OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

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

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 Robbie Larocque at 905-576-8500 or our Club Vice President Linda Porritt at 905-626-6386.

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?

MINUTES OF MEETING:  Tuesday, December 7, 2021

                              Editor:  Hilda Finnigan

Meeting Called to Order  By President David Penney

Start Time: 6.35 PM

Rotary Grace:  Ted Morrison

O Canada:  Dave Andrews

Toast to the Queen Robbie Laroque

Guests:   none this evening      

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES. 

Birthdays:  Reg Malachowski Dec. 11  Sharron Morrison Dec. 20; Chidinma Igboanugo Dec. 23

Anniversary:  Bob and Rhonda Stewart December13

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

President Dave’s Announcements:

Catch the Ace – has been ended due to reduced ticket sales, consequences are being investigated

President Dave reminded us to buy tickets for the Dec 12 concert at the Regent Theater at 2 pm to support Feed The Need in Durham. This event is being supported by 8 Rotary Clubs in Durham region (including our Rotary Club).

Tickets are $30 for in person, $12 to live stream. All net proceeds will be going to Feed the Need in Durham. The agency collects and distributes food to over 60 emergency food providers across the region, including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other social service agencies. Here are some links and attachments for tickets and sponsorships:

https://tickets.regenttheatre.ca/eventperformances.asp?evt=764

https://www.facebook.com/ConcertToFeedTheNeedInDurham/

District Governor Ron Dick is asking for Candidates for District Governor applicants

International Rotary Conference in Houston – register by Dec 15 for reduced rate – see: https://convention.rotary.org/en/houston

Tuesday Talks – December 14  – Dr. Bob Scott – The presentation will be recorded and available on District website

Bingo – next Bingo is New Year’s Day 2022!! Team  - Linda Porritt, Sue MacKinnon, Bill Creamer, Lennis Trotter

Next Board meeting – Wednesday December 8th. – 7pm – ZOOM

Potential Projects being researched include a “Classic Car Draw”  and “Reverse Draw”

Lennis  - reported 6500 people attended over 7 nights  of Christmas at the Kids Safety Village including                               275 from Grandview Childrens Centre; Donations $3000.00++ food and toys

Hilda announced that Front Desk will be managed by Sue and Bill while she is in Florida; meal   requests will continue to be sent to Hilda’s email on Sunday evenings; she will email Holly with a copy to   Sue; meal choices remain the same for the time being; our meetings resume on Tuesday January 4

Hilda - Dec 14  - RC of Oshawa Parkwood Christmas party at Harpo’s restaurant in Oshawa. 3 entrees to choose from- beef, salmon or chicken . cost is determined by what you order off the menu. Separate billing. Cocktails 5:30 dinner at 6:30

REMINDER: From District Governor Ron Dick: Jennifer Jones, Incoming Rotary International President will be starting her year with a two week cross Canada tour to showcase Canada to the Rotary World!  As part of this tour, Jennifer Jones will be "dropping into the GTA" on Tuesday, July 5th for the day!  So no glitzy dinners, Jennifer is looking for People of Action projects and activities to roll up her sleeves and showcase Canada and Ontario to the Rotary World.  Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 5th and send in your project / activity suggestions on what we can keep Jennifer (and her team) busy with on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022!  More details to follow! .

REMINDER: From Past Pres Sue: Christmas tree sales will commence December 4 and continue until we are sold out.  Sale Times: Sat and Sun shift-hours will be:  noon to 3:30 pm AND 3:30pm to 7:00pm; Weekday hours will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. PLEASE VOLUNTEER. SIGN UP WITH SUE!   Please call Sue and she will sign you up for a shift or two or three. Thank you.

ACE OF SPADES:          Sgt at Arms  Tim Dwyre

  Draw Winner Looking for Ace of Spades was  Al Finnigan  who drew the 8 of SDiamonds ,

  The pot grows.

Happy Bucks 

 Dave Andrews was happy to see that we have a quorum for the meetings tonight

Hilda was happy Poinsettias have been delivered – thanks to those who helped with this; also asked for volunteers for Bulletin Editor January Dave Andrews; February Linda Porritt

Ted happy to have received his third shot

John thanks to Bill for delivering cakes and hams

Larry happy for a donation received with cake/ham payment

Bill happy to have his garage back!!

Tim happy to meet Bill’s brother

Lennis-update on Kim Boatman-bought a house in Squamish BC, new email address will be in updated membership list

Linda Porritt gave a SAD buck – she recently learned that Donna Mackey is having health issues, has been in hospital – we will remember Donna and Bruce in our prayers

Speaker:  :  David Penney – Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood

2022-23 Board of Directors are:

President:                  Robbie Larocque

Vice President:          Linda Porritt

Past President:          David Penney

Secretary:                  Sue MacKinnon

Executive Secretary:  Dave Andrews

Treasurer:                   Bill Creamer

Directors:                   Hilda Finnigan

                                  Al Finnigan

                                  Ted Morrison

                                  Larry Hurren

                                  Bob Koski

Dave Andrews - Annual General Meeting of the Oshawa-Parkwood Rotary Club Charitable Foundation

2021-22 Board of Directors are:

President:                  David Andrews

Vice President:          Alan Finnigan

Club President:          David Penney

Pres Elect:                 Robbie Larocque

Secretary:                  Sue MacKinnon

Treasurer:                  Bill Creamer

Directors:                   Lennis Trotter

                                  Linda Porritt

                                  David Mankiewicz

  Minutes of these meetings will be circulated under separate cover

Meeting finished at 8:00 PM

OUR REGULAR WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE BACK  AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS , SEE THE CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PLEASE READ MORE ……..

FUNDRAISERS UPDATE:

# 1: CATCH THE ACE:

IT’S HERE. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS.  – PLEASE GET REVVED UP AND GET YOUR “ASK” IN GEAR AND GET ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS TO BUY TICKETS EVERY WEEK FOR A CHANCE FOR THE BIG JACKPOT AND “CATCH THE ACE”. THE WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING. WEEKLY DRAW EVERY TUESDAY AT 8 PM.

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#2 – ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAKE AND HAMS SALE: The hams are $30.00 and cakes are $20.00 and come in a nice Christmas tin this year (great Christmas gift), see  attached flyer . PICK UP will begin November 29

3. The Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood Christmas Tree Sale:

 From Past Pres Sue: Christmas tree sales will commence December 3 and continue until we are sold out.  Sale Times: Sat and Sun shift-hours will be:  noon to 3:30 pm AND 3:30pm to 7:00pm; Weekday hours will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. PLEASE VOLUNTEER. SIGN UP WITH SUE!  Call Sue and she will sign you up for a shift or two or three. Thank you.

4. Concert for Feed The Need:

REMINDER: Our Club is part of the Committee for the upcoming concert on December 12 at the Regent Theatre in Oshawa.

All proceeds go to Feed the need Durham. Eleven acts will be performing in the 2 ½ hour show. Tickets are $30 each.

The concert begins at 2pm.

Sponsorships are available. Sponsorships for $1000, $500, or $250 are available.

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.