MINUTES OF MEETING: June 25, 2024 Editor: Hilda Finnigan Call to Order President Linda Porritt Rotary Grace: Bob Stewart Toast to the King Ana Rejab 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: Oshawa Parkwood Rotarians were pleased on this Special Occasion to welcome spouses, partners, friends and visiting Rotarians. I hesitate to list names for fear of missing someone!! We appreciate the showing of support for our Club. Presentations: Perfect Attendance wings presented by President Linda to John Kellam 1yr; Al Finnigan 3 yrs; Bill Creamer 4 yrs; Hilda Finnigan 4 yrs; Linda Porritt 5 yrs; Sue McKinnon 5 yrs; David Penney 10 yrs; Ted Morrison 11 yrs; David Andrews 18 yrs; Lennis Trotter 48 yrs 
Thank you to Peter Hernandez for some great photo memories. President Linda Porritt presented incoming President Hilda Finnigan with her Presidents’ Pin; Hilda then presented Linda with her PP Pin and David Mankiewicz with his President Elect Pin.  
Past President David Andrews led us through the induction of new member Donald Igbokwe President Linda welcomed Donald presenting him with his name tag and Certificate of Membership. Oshawa Parkwood members welcomed Donald. 
New members Kim Tam and Emmy Iheme also received Certificates of Membership  
Year End Directors’ Reports: Fund Raising – Treasurer Bill Creamer Revenue to date in excess of $70,000.00 from our many fundraising events/projects – Bingo, Cakes and Hams, Maple Syrup, Manure, Foundation Walk to name just a few and of course our Reverse Draw. International Service – Director David Penney supported Adopt-A-Village Laos, Operation Smile; Uganda Water Project; R. I. Ukraine Relief; R.I.Pakistan Flood Relief; Polio Plus; R.I. Disaster Relief again to name a few. Something new for our club- we are the lead for the WAKAM (Western Alliance of Kenya Against Malaria) Project asking other clubs in the District to support this project.Total $13,700.00 with outstanding pledges to WAKAM and Uganda Water Project. 
Partners in Service – PDG Ted Morrison – Ted explained PIS as an example of the POWER OF ROTARY as Rotary Clubs share resources to help individuals. This year we provided financial assistance for four individuals – an infant needing specialized crib padding, a 23yr old woman needing an adult sized wheel chair, a 36 yr old with cerebral palsy needing a Rifton Bike and a house bound lady needing a porch lift. Our portion of this cost was $500.00 to each of these individuals for a total of $2000.00. 
Kids Against Hunger Canada – Ted also takes the lead on this project which now involves partnering with five other clubs qualifying for a District Grant of $9,000.00. This allows us to package 52,300 meals which will be distributed wherever they are needed across Canada including our own community. Rotary Foundation – Ted reported that our Club goal for donation to Polio Plus for the 23/24 year was exceeded and the Annual Fund goal was met. Community Service – Director Al Finnigan – Thanked his committee for their work in vetting and approving sixteen local requests in the amount of $24,500.00. Again, to name a few – Feed the Need Durham, Lakeridge Health, Durham Childrens’ Aid, Back Door Mission, Sharon’s Kids 
Sargent at Arms: Dave Penney – Ace of Spades Draw Janice Coupland drew the Queen of Hearts . The pot continues to grow $300++. Happy Bucks – were generously given in appreciation of President Linda’s leadership over the 23/24 Rotary Year; welcoming newest member Donald; thanking spouses and partners for attending; supporting Incoming President Hilda through the 24/25 Rotary Year; recognition of “Service Above Self” among members of Oshawa Parkwood over the past year supporting local
and international groups and projects; Once again, I do not list names for fear of missing someone – almost everyone contributed and thoughts are much appreciated. Closing Remarks: President Linda Porritt commented on her year as President noting that it was a busy yes with great work being done amidst much fun and fellowship. “We are a small club, it takes a lot of volunteer hours to raise funds as we do”. Linda thanked all who volunteered for our events to sell, buy or just showed support. She noted that every member contributes in some way and hopes we continue in this fashion making a difference in our community and beyond. Sue McKinnon presented flowers to Linda and Hilda in appreciation of their service. Incoming President Hilda Finnigan thanked Kris Sachdeva for introducing her to Rotary in 1991 and expressed her pleasure at having him present at tonights’ meeting. Hilda thanked Pres. Linda and the 23/24 Board for their support. Hilda included Craig Porritt in her thanks noting that all partners/spouses have not much choice but to get involved in Rotary “Stuff”. Hilda closed by asking members to bring ideas and suggestions to the July 2nd meeting for an interactive discussion of the upcoming year.    


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