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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

2024-25 ROTARY THEME: “ THE MAGIC OF ROTARY ”
 
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT:   Stephanie Urchick – Rotary Club of  McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA  
 
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR:    Virginia O'Reilly - Rotary Club of  Toronto East , Ontario, Canada
 
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR:  Shauna Moore – Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise , 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 President Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258 or Club Past 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?

 

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Page 2 - June 11, 2024

                  MINUTES OF MEETING: June 11, 2024

                                   Editor:  Hilda Finnigan

 

Call to Order President Linda Porritt

Rotary Grace: Janice Coupland

Toast to the King   Pater Hernandez

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  David Andrews

 Visiting Rotarians and Guests:

Our Guest Speaker Rev. Sue Genge and her husband Glenn

Vernetta, friend of Kim Tam

 

Birthdays/Anniversaries  

 Happy Birthday  Bob Ellliott  June 11th

                             Elizabeth Carrie June 13th

                             Moira Pantelao June 19th

                                           Robbie Laroque June 20th

                                           Caroline Kipling June 21st

                             David Penney June 23rd.

                             Keela Efraim June 23rd

 

Happy Anniversary Ted and Sharron Morrison June 15 

                                  David and Jan Penney June 12th

 

Announcements 

Pres. Linda:

Board of Directors Meeting June 12th , 7:30pm  Zoom available

RCMP and Superdogs at Windreach Farm  June 12/13 – volunteers needed

Ribfest Season – Pickering  - June 14 – 16  Volunteer Opportunity

June 18 meeting cancelled at Golf Club – join from home Learning Tuesday on    ZOOM – Rotary Foundation – with Mike McGovern as speaker (Chair of the Rotary PolioPlus Committee) . Here is the Link:

June 20  Red Barn Bingo - Matinee – Hilda, Dave A. Ted, Lennis

June 20 District 7070 Awards Presentations and DG Changeover Dinner at the  Whitby Legion 5pm – 9pm  $25.00

June 22/23 – Rotary Club of Whitby Yard Sale 8am -1624 Dundas St E. Behind Dodd and Souter Flooring

June 22nd  Port Hope Rotary Club  Surf and Turf Dinner

Sue McKinnon passed around Sign up sheet for Presidents Night Dinner Meeting  Tuesday June 25th – spouses/partners/friends are welcome – planning a buffet

Hilda Finnigan:

In preparation for 24/25 Rotary Year – encouraged members to sign  up for Front Desk and Bulletin Editor; one month commitment w option to change should unexpected/unplanned conditions arise;

She also asked members to consider  which committee(s) they might wish to serve on – hope that each member would  consider serving on two (2) or more committees

Hilda also asked that members consider working at Bingo – not difficult, not a lot of exposure to players – some mathematics involved – come visit and see what it is all about!!  A GREAT FUNDRAISER

David Andrews led us through a special event for this evening, the induction of two    New members – Kim Tam and Emmy Iheme. President Linda Porritt welcomed Kim and Emmy, presenting them with name tags.  Oshawa Parkwood members  look forward to getting to know and working with Kim and Emmy for the good of  Rotary.

 Sargent at Arms:   Dave Penney

Ace of Spades Draw . The ten of spades was drawn. The pot grows .

Happy Bucks:

Robert Kipling encouraged fellow members to consider “Art in the Park”,  a great event happening this weekend $20.00/ticket

John Kellam felt enlightened by his attendance at Brooklin Fair noting that most of those attending already had access  to “manure” and were therefore not very interested in our brand!!

Al Finnigan for a successful two days at the Peony Festival

Sue McKinnon also enjoyed the Peony Festival in spite of the weather, talked to many nice people

Bill Creamer happy to welcome new members

Kim Tam happy to meet at the Oshawa Golf Club

Dave  Andrews welcomed Kim and Emmy

Emmy Iheme pleased to join Oshawa Parkwood

David Mankiewicz  had a great time with Rachael in California visiting with his brother,and he welcomed Emmy and Kim and he was happy to see Glenn and Sue Genge

Peter Hernandez appreciated time spent with John Kellam at Brooklin fair, and he also noted his mother felt very welcome at our club on the night he and Irina were inducted, he also also welcomed Emmy and Kim

Hilda Finnigan thanks to all who volunteered at the Peony Festival

Guest Speaker  

Our speaker for this evening was Rev. Sue Genge accompanied by her husband Glenn.  Past President David Andrews introduced Rev. Sue highlighting her many achievements locally and in missionary service.

Sue spoke enthusiastically about her recent one week visit to El Salvadore a country ravaged by twelve years of Civil War. She thanked us for providing her with the opportunity to relate the conditions of poverty, abuse, oppression and suffering of the people in El Salvadore.  The Civil War was from 1980 through to 1992, left 75,000 people dead and 10,000 more disappeared.  The people are peaceful at this time but are very vocal in protesting against the ruling families. Providing safe water is a primary concern. The group took twenty-three (23) suitcases packed with medical and school supplies.

 PDG  Ted Morrison thanked Rev. Sue .

There being nothing else for the good of Rotary, the meeting was adjourned by Pres. Linda

 

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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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Patricia Dyck
January 18
 
James Ilenikhena
January 28
 
Timothy Dwyre
January 28
 
Spouse Birthdays
Rhonda Stewart
January 12
 
Patti Koski
January 21
 
Speakers
Jan 14, 2025 6:00 PM
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Jan 21, 2025 6:00 PM
His Annual Update to Our Club
Jan 28, 2025 6:00 PM
Dinner Out with Spouses
Feb 04, 2025 6:00 PM
Committee Updates to The Club members
Feb 11, 2025 6:00 PM
Valentine's Dinner Out with Spouses
Feb 11, 2025 6:00 PM
Challenge League Sports
Feb 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
Feb 25, 2025 6:00 PM
Activities at Hearth Place
Mar 04, 2025 6:00 PM
Humane Society of Durham Region
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Upcoming Events
Bingo - Red Barn
Jan. 16, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Jan. 25, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Club Board of Directors Meeting
Feb. 05, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Feb. 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Feb. 27, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Club Board of Directors Meeting
Mar. 05, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Night of A Thousand Dinners -March 6, 2025
Ontario Regiment
Mar. 06, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
Vice President
 
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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