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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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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;

  • attending Birthday Party for honorary member Linda Biddle, hosted by Robert and Caroline Kipling;

 

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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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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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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