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 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?

MINUTES OF MEETING:  January 23, 2024

                                   Editor:  Dave Andrews

Meeting Called to Order: by President Linda Porritt

ROTARY GRACE: Led by Sue MacKinnon

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 Lennis Trotter

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 President Linda Porritt

Visiting Rotarians and Guests: 

A warm Rotary welcome to our visiting Rotarians John Henry (Oshawa) and Steve Burnett (Bowmanville) and welcome to

 our guests: Rhonda Stewart, Mark Sheriff (guests of Bob Stewart) and welcome to Kevin Nicholson and Denise Dunn

(guests of John Kellam).

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

• Myles Fisher has a birthday on January 27

• Tim Dwyre has a birthday on January 28

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE NEED HELP AT THE FRONT DOOR REGISTRATION:

Sue MacKinnon will be on holidays for a few weeks and she would like a member to take over the front door registration duties on the following dates: Feb 6, Feb 27, and March 5. Please get back to her as soon as you can.

HEART TO HEART GALA – FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – DEER CREEK:

Steve Burnett from the Rotary Club of Bowmanville invited us to join him at the heart to heart gala on Feb 24, 2024 at Deer Creek. Proceeds go to the Catholic Family Services of Durham. 3 course dinner with wine, silent & live auction, Dance and Raffles. Reception at 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The Rotary Club  of Bowmanville will be there with 2 tables. Many of the charities that we have supported are part of the Catholic Family Services of Durham such as the Rose of Durham and Luke’s Place. Please visit trellis.org/heart-to-heart-gala-2024

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

Steve also invited us to the 100^th 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 REVERSE DRAW, DINNER & SILENT AUCTION: MAY 9, 2024

Dave A now has tickets for this year’s REVERSE DRAW on May 9. 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 encouraged 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 and get experiences rather than things if possible.

BINGO AT THE RED BARN:

Our Next Bingo is January 27 (11 am start) at the Red Barn. URGENT REQUEST: We NEED YOUR help. We need Ticket seller / U Pick Em Sellers for: Feb 15 (11 am start); Feb 24 (11 am start) ; March 16 (5 pm start), and March 21 (11 am start) . Please let Linda know if you can volunteer as soon as possible.

Rotary Club of Toronto East’s Silent Beauty Auction ends on February 4

PURPLE WOODS MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL: Past President Robbie Larocque received word that we were not chosen to cater to this year’s maple Syrup festival during the March break.

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).

JAN 25 – Rotary Club of  Northumberland Sunrise is having a Robbie Burns Dinner – 6 PM Start - 3 course dinner and a Scotch tasting at the Dalewood Golf Club for $100. Sign up here: https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=1d35b2d6-5745-4cf5-93b6-c8630c283691

JAN 27 - Bingo – RED Barn – 11 AM Start

JAN 28 – Club Plan Update – at the office of Robbie Larocque – on ZOOM – starting at 10:30 am

JAN 30 – Zone 28 & 32 Public Image Presentation – What’s In a Name - By popular demand, please join us for a Rotary Public Image presentation on "What's In a Name!" In this 45-minute presentation, Zone 28 Rotary Public Image Coordinator, Mary Lou Harrison, and Zone 32 Rotary Public Image Coordinator, Laura Spear, will present:  A refresher on correct logo usage; How to use and protect the Rotary name and why it's so important ; Next steps if you are currently using the Rotary name; and Q&A. They will be joined by Liz Thiam, Brand Specialist at Rotary International, to answer your questions. What's In a Name. Tuesday, January 30, 2024. 6:30-7:15 PM Eastern Time. 

Laura's Zoom link: https://purestorage.zoom.us/j/2577081822?omn=92063061480

JAN 30 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM .   WE ARE HAVING A REGULAR WEEKLY  MEETING AT OSHAWA GOLF CLUB. PLEASE GET YOUR MEAL CHOICE TO JANICE COUPLAND BY SUNDAY EVENING. Speaker: Adrian Betts – Aids Committee of Durham Region (see: https://www.aidsdurham.com/ )

FEB  1 – Savour The Flavour  - The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise invites you to join us for the 13th Annual "Savour the Flavour" Fundraising Gala. Cost $125 per person – Deer Creek – 6 PM. - For tickets, please contact ticketsalesrotarywhitbysunrise@gmail.com. Taste the Best of Durham Region. Enjoy live entertainment, raffles , prizes, silent auction and more. Restaurants: Bella Notte, Cobs Bread Bakery, Copper Branch, Cupcake Junkie, Greek Tycoon, Jerry’s Taphouse, Maimana Naan & Kabab, Manhattin Kitchen & Eatery, Rekha’s Indian Kitchen

FEB  2 - Cobourg Rotary Club is creating a “Speak Easy” Fundraiser event (6 to 11 pm )- where you’ll be transported back to the Roaring 1920s - an era known for its elegance, glamour, and prohibition.  Once attendees receive the password and learn of the secret location in Cobourg, they will be invited to join us for an evening of signature cocktails, culinary delights, and live music! Don’t miss it — tickets are limited! Funds raised at our event this year will support our Club’s financial commitment to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland and other community initiatives. Get your tickets today. SEE: https://www.cobourgrotary.ca/event/cobourg-rotary-speak-easy/

FEB  6 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club  

                                                            - Speaker: Richard Mewhinney, Uganda Water Project Update

FEB  7 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING  - TIME AND LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED

FEB  13 - Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM . NO MEETING AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB

                                        - Speaker:  OUR CLUB'S VALENTINE'S PARTY  - SPOUSES INVITED

                                           At Bella Notte  - 6 PM – Sign up with Sue MacKinnon TODAY  

FEB 15 - Bingo – RED Barn – 11 AM Start – WE NEED ONE MORE VOLUNTEER

FEB  20 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club  

                                                            - Speaker: Don Lovisa – President , Durham College

FEB 24 – The Catholic Family Services Durham 19th Annual Heart to Heart Gala, charity event for Catholic Family Services Durham, on 24 Feb 2024 at Deer Creek , 2700 Audley Rd. N., Ajax, ON L1Z 1T7. Steve Burnett (Rotary Club of Bowmanville will announce to our club on Jan 23). Cost $120.00 per person , Join us for a lovely evening which includes a 3-course dinner with wine, a DJ-dance, raffles, live and silent auction. 6 pm to 11:30 pm. Tax receipt is for the donation portion of the ticket. The meal is a beef and chicken duo. There is a vegan option. Please specify any allergies, meal preferences or restrictions in the checkout. The funds raised at this event support programs and services to support the most vulnerable among us, regardless of ability to pay or religious beliefs. For tickets, please go to: https://trellis.org/heart-to-heart-gala-2024/checkout/select?source=ticket

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!

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

APR 27 - 2024 ROTARY GREAT LAKES WATARSHED CLEANUP:

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).

APR 27 – Rotary Club of Bowmanville 100^th Anniversary at Courtyard by Marriott, Bloor Street, Oshawa  Details soon. 

SGT AT ARMS:  BOB STEWART

ACE OF SPADES:  John Kellam won the opportunity to draw the ACE of Spades. John drew the ACE of Clubs – so close -  and so the jackpot grows.

HAPPY TWOONIES

Dave A – Happy to see John Henry and Mark Sherrif and glad that Bob Stewart looked after Mark’s meal , again this year.

Sue  - Glad to be going back to see the grandchildren in Vancouver in February

Ted – So glad to see so many of our club members at the Rotary Club of Oshawa’s Night of a Thousand Dinners in support of the Canadian Landmine Foundation last Thursday at the Officers’ Mess of the R. S. Mclaughlin Armoury. Tremendous speech by keynote speaker Lloyd Axworthy, Canada’s former Minister of External Affairs who authored and convince the countries of the world to sign the Ottawa Treaty in 1997m banning landmines world-wide.

Ted – He received a call form the past President of the Rotary Club of Antigua who wants to purchase some of our Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood Maple Syrup that he saw on our club’s Facebook page.

Lennis – His son Blair and family travelled to Ottawa for a look see at the University of Ottawa for his grandaughter natalie

GUEST SPEAKER:      JOHN HENRY – CHAIR – DURHAM REGION

Dave A introduced John Henry, and thanked John for everything he does for our Rotary Club (buys a ticket to the Revers draw tonight, offered a door prize and a silent auction ite, comes to Kids Against Hunger, Kids Safety Village, Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup at the Second Marsh, and so much more) and for the other 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region.

As a Rotarian, John knows what Service means and he thanked dour Rotary Club for all of services that we do for our community and for the world.

He noted that 2024 is a big year: Oshawa is 100 years old as a City, Durham Region is 50 years old, and Rotary has been in oshawa long before Oshawa became a city.

Durham Region is the fastest grow area of Canada. When he took office Durham region had 680,000 residents. Today is it over 745,000 and by 2051 the population will double from what it is today.

Huge growth comes with lots of challenges: increase in demand of services: water, police, health, just to name a few

Durham Rgeion is the energy capital of Canada, particularly with the 2 nuclear palts in the region and the creation of the small modular reactor being constructed in Calrington. (see: https://www.opg.com/projects-services/projects/nuclear/smr/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAh8OtBhCQARIsAIkWb68F6YnuJ_FqyCTJ5UuPrXBizIRH5GkPdZK4mmsEbFGRCY08vNNhRQoaAvkkEALw_wcB). By the end of January, there will be an announcement that will see abount 2,500 jobs per year being created  for the next 30 years. 

He notes that when you call Durham Region, by calling 311 (opne 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week), you will get directly to the answers you seek.

He reminded everyone to check out the waste app that lets you know what gets picked up every single week at your home.

He notyed that Durham region is one of the most int6ellegent communities in canada with the advent of AI (Artificial intelligence). For example, all Region vehicles have sensors that detect potholes. That info goes back to the works dept and the pothole repair is on the next work order.

Durham Region, manages its tax dolars well . With all of its expanded services that go along with the expanded population, still has a AAA credit rating . They have already held tow  hall meetings concerning this year’s budget.

John noted the provincial and federal governments’ two Bills 23 and 134 and the pressures it is putting on the Region, conceivably $800 million in development charges over the next 10 years.  (see: https://www.durhamregion.com/news/clarington-pickering-durham-region-prepare-for-multimillion-dollar-losses-from-bill-23/article_0b8926bc-271c-5f63-ad73-523c640b5d7a.html)

One challenge facing Durham region is the influz of assylum seekers and refugees, primarily from Ukraine and Afghanistan (1,000 in 2023). He noted that 700 have been permanently housed and 360 are in hotels. No help from the federal government. All on the municipalities.  But we are managing, he said.

John is pleased wth the region’s Shop In Durham campaign (https://www.durham.ca/en/tourism/shop-where-you-live-toolkit.aspx  ).  Durham rgeion has one of the largest wheat growers and one of the largets apple growrers in Canada.

Robotics in the agriculture industry is in Durma in the milking and egg producing industries.

He noted that Durham Region has 6,000 employees.

World leading companies keep coming to Durham Region (to the Northwood Business Park – see: also https://nationalpost.com/sponsored/business-sponsored/oshawas-many-strengths-are-fueling-interest-in-northwood-business-park)  with companies like Martin Brower that distribute eveything to McDonald’s Canada from right here in Durham Region,  and Lactalis Canada, the company behind iconic brands such as Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia (see: https://www.insauga.com/global-cheese-giant-chooses-oshawas-northwood-business-park-for-new-distribution-centre/ ). 

Over 2,500 jobs coming to OPG as it moves its headquartere sot the old GM Headquarters on Col Sam Drive.

He also noted GM’s rise in vehicle production and innovation. Durham College has the only elevator and escalator service course in Canada and their agriculture garden is first class.

He also commented on the region’s wastewater testing for Covid, the Sunnycrest project, Ritson Road School and the GO Train expansion (which has all government and regional approval) , the Rgeion’s 10 year palns for paramedics. Police, and he commented on the warming station set up for the homeless in the lower level of regional headquarters.

Bob Stewart thanked our speaker, John Henry.

President Linda adjourned the meeting. 

REMINDER: from Ted – 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 now available . Great Christmas Gifts. See Ted. All certificates are $20.

REMINDER:     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 on May 9. 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 encouraged 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 and 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.