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THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL

OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

Mailing Address: 200-481 Taunton Rd W., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1J 0G3

2026-27 ROTARY THEME: “ CREATE LASTING CHANGE ”
 
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT:   Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola, Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Nigeria      
 
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR:    Liz Compton - Rotary Club of  Toronto-Leaside , Ontario, Canada
 
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR:  Don Alton – Rotary Club of Pickering , 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 Past President Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258 or our Club Membership Director Shashi Bhatia at 416-887-2953 

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 - Apr 28, 2026

MINUTES OF MEETING:  Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Editor: Tess Pierce

 

Home - Mandarin

@ The Mandarin

Special Social 

 

On May 20, you can learn more in a special on-line presentation “Unite for Peace”– a high-energy hour of stories, music and more, showcasing the peacebuilding work of Rotary through our commitment to create lasting change that enhances international relationships, improves lives and communities, and creates a more peaceful world. REGISTER HERE.

 

At The Port Perry Rotary Club Spring Gala:

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April Social At The Mandarin:

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Is that Ted going for his second dessert?

 

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All smiles

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, YOU CAN 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 Executive Secretary Dave Andrews or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.

 

Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Shashi Bhatia
August 4
 
Leon Efraim
August 8
 
Irina Roudenko
August 10
 
Penelope Williams
August 25
 
Michael Jones
August 27
 
David Andrews
August 31
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Irina Roudenko
August 10
 
Terri Lynn Larocque
August 23
 
Anniversaries
Larry Hurren
Kay Hurren
August 3
 
Dale Duke
Janet Duke
August 26
 
Linda Porritt
Craig
August 29
 
Speakers
Sep 08, 2026 6:00 PM
OSCC + 55 - Oshawa Senior Community Centres
Sep 15, 2026 6:00 PM
Committee updates to our Club members
Sep 22, 2026 6:00 PM
Mid Autumn Moon Festival
Sep 29, 2026 6:00 PM
50th Anniversary Dinner and party
Oct 05, 2026 11:30 AM
Her Official Visit to Our Oshawa Clubs
Oct 06, 2026 6:00 PM
Meeting Cancelled
Oct 13, 2026 6:00 PM
His Annual Address to Our Club
Oct 15, 2026 6:00 PM
World Polio Day Oct 16 at Durham College
Oct 20, 2026 6:00 PM
Annual Update and Promote Concert for Feed The Need
Oct 27, 2026 6:00 PM
Lakeridge Foundation Annual Update
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Upcoming Events
Board of Directors Meeting
Sep. 01, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
50th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Sep. 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bingo - Red Barn
Sep. 19, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Bingo - Red Barn
Sep. 24, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rotary Foundation Walk
Sep. 27, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
50th Anniversary - Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood
Sep. 29, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
Oct. 06, 2026
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
World Polio Day IN PERSON AND LIVE Broadcast
Oct. 15, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Halloween Haunt at The Kids Safety Village
Oct. 22, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
District Conference
Oct. 23, 2026 4:00 p.m. –
Oct. 25, 2026 2:00 p.m.
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Executives & Directors
President
 
Vice President
 
Vice President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Director - International Service
 
Director - Rotary Foundation
 
Director - Membership
 
Director - Club Administration
 
Director - Community and Vocational
 
Past President
 
Director - Public Relations
 
Executive Secretary
 
Director - Youth Services
 
Club Young Leaders Contact
 
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