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MINUTES OF MEETING OF Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Editor: Past President Robbie Larocque Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM: by President Hilda Finnigan Grace: led by Larry Hurren “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 : Dale Duke Land Acknowledgement: by President Hilda Finnigan We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, within the jurisdiction of the Williams Treaties. We are committed to our responsibility of stewardship, in these relationships and for this land on which we learn, share and live. Toast to Canada: Robbie Larocque Visiting Rotarians and Guests : Welcome to our guest speaker Pamela Loveless, Lakeridge Health Foundation: Tracey McGarry, Participation House Director; Esteban (guest of Camille), John Baboolal and Forzana Orlean (guests of Shashi Bhatia) BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: ANNOUNCEMENTS / REMINDERS: Hilda – presented the following Note from Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick – We want to assure you that in times of uncertainty, one thing is certain – our mission and values remain unchanged. Rotary is a force for good in the world because we are deeply embedded in communities. We will continue to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Hilda – the Rotary Club of Port Perry is hosting a Gala on April 26th (Mill Run Golf Club). This day is very busy as we have Bingo and the Great Lakes Watershed Clean Up. Hilda – invited Tracey McGarry from Participation House who presented our Club with the Mike DeJong Award to our Club for our continued support of P.H. over the years. The Community Champion Award was presented to our Club. 
Hilda – reminded the Bingo Buddies of April 17th (Ted, David A., Camille and Bill) Hilda – reminded the Club of the upcoming Peony Festival being held on June 6, 7 & 8. Hilda – reminds the Club of the address change as D.G. Biddle & Associates new home is located at 481 Taunton Road West. Hilda – announced that the two Oshawa Rotary Clubs are looking to a joint project to assist with the replacement of a viewing platform, at the Second Marsh. Details to follow. Hilda – noted that a new order of Manure has occurred for 2025. 750 bags are on order and will remain priced that same ($8 for a 24 lb bag). We will have on-line order this year. Delivery is available upon request. Lennis Trotter –reminds us that the Kids Safety Village Easter Eggstravaganza – April 18 and 19 – 9:30 am to 2 pm -. if you have any student needing their community hours, this is a great opportunity for them to help. All 8,000 tickets have been reserved. It will be a busy time, both days. We need your support. Hilda - APR 26 – Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup – We will join the Oshawa Rotary Club, and the Courtice Rotary Club , and perhaps other area Rotary Clubs, Friends of the Second Marsh and our civic leaders as we help clean up the Second Marsh. Save the Date. Details will follow. 10 am to 2 pm. Be there about 9:30 am. Colonel Sam Drive, east of Harwood Ave. Are you going? Only 3 people have signed up so far. We need about 20 from our club. Please let Dave Andrews know if you are going as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have signed up. As of April 1, We still need about 10 to 12 more volunteers.. Dave Andrews - MAY 12 – 11AM Join the Rotary Club of Oshawa , In place of their regularly scheduled lunch meeting. Where: Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe Street North Google Maps link ACE Who: Rotarians and Guests are welcome to attend. All names must be submitted to Amber Derby, Past President by Monday, May 5th Parking Information: When you arrive to the campus, The Automotive Centre of Excellence is on your right as you round the curve. Please park in Founders Lot 2 which is the parking lot on your left at the first stop sign. Enter the gated lot by obtaining a ticket and we will provide a chaser ticket after check-in at ACE. Enter the ACE building via the north entrance doors, pass the elevators, turn right and follow the signs to the ACE security desk. Let security know you are meeting with Heather Nelson. Please wear closed toe shoes, you will not be admitted to the tour otherwise. Sign up with Dave Andrews before May 5. Ted – reminds us of the fast approaching Reverse Draw. We have just over 100 tickets out now however our Goal is 200 (same as last year). We have about 30 or so silent auction items but we need about 60 to 70 more items. Send Dave A. a photo of the item and description and a Value and Dave will create a poster and post to our Facebook page. Members should start thinking about who they sold tickets to last year. Members were encouraged to think about possible sponsors for this event too. The more the merrier. Dave has supplied everyone with the silent auction items and ticket sales lists from last year, and sample “ask” letters, and promo posters for this year. May 8 will be here before we know it. Hilda – asked Ted to confirm the date of an upcoming District Assembly. Ted recalls that the assembly will be held on May 10, 2025 at Centennial College. This event is good for newer Rotarians and those who are looking to be on the Board. Ted, suggested that those who do choose to join the admission fee will be covered by the Club. 
Linda Porritt presented a thank you from Denise House. SGT AT ARMS: Ted Morrison ACE OF SPADES: The draw was won by Robbie Larocque. The 8 of Clubs was drawn. One less card left, for next regular weekly meeting. The pot grows even bigger. HAPPY BUCKS: Thank you to Ted Morrison for collecting our Happy Bucks. Shashi B – very happy to see so many young people joining us at Rotary in recent days, it is so nice to see. Bob S (Stewy) – happy to be give Maple Syrup to his staff. However, one staff member would have preferred Rum which it was first thought to be. Maple Syrup is a awesome alternate. David P – is happy to be here Lennis T – is happy to have Pam here this evening Tess P – is happy that her Chemo is over very soon Larry H – is happy that upon his return to his cottage in recent days he noted that the tree damage was not too bad. But they did spend many hours of clean in the coming days/weeks. He is also happy he was able to sell 10 tickets for the upcoming reverse draw. Larry shared an amusing Mother-in-law story about hearing her children when they thought her hearing aid was missing?! Bill C. – shared that, Sue McK. Was able to find a home purchase in Vancouver. Robert K. – is happy to share an update from the recent Oshawa Library Spring book sale. Hilda F. – is very happy to see such a turn out for the meeting Ted M. – is happy to have a date for his shoulder replacement in July of this year. He will be unable to drive for a few weeks post-surgery. Ted announced that Sharron is having issues hearing in her good ear after the taking ear prescribed ear drops. SPEAKER: Pamela Loveless – Lakeridge Health – Manager of Philanthropy Introduced by David Penney, Pamela has dedicated over 15 years to the charitable sector, working with organizations she deeply cares about, such as the Salvation Army, Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth, and the Alzheimer Society of York Region. She attributes he meaningful and inspiring journey to the guidance of savvy mentors and support of passionate donors. Pamela obtained he BA from Dalhousie University and furthered her education at Toronto Metropolitan University through their Fundraising Management program. An avid community volunteer, she has served at the Warehouse mission, 514 Regent Park, and Victim Services of Durham Region. Pamela, a proud resident of Oshawa, is a dedicated member of the Lakeridge Health foundation team serving as the Manager of Philanthropy. Her commitment to raising funds for local healthcare is deeply personal. Inspired by her late father, who served as a chaplain at her hometown hospital for many years, Pamela has also experienced firsthand the profound impact of exceptional healthcare close to home when her husband received treatment at the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. This personal connection fuels her passion and dedication to ensuring that others in her community receive the compassionate care they need. Pamela, shared regrets from Yves Gadler who was scheduled to attend this evening but was under the weather. What is happening at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, our Rotary Club has donated some $165,000.00 since 1991 a remarkable accomplishment for our members. These donations over time have allowed the purchase of a surgical robot, birthing suite and smart IV pumps to name a few. These donations have a lasting impact on the staff at Lakeridge Health Oshawa not only do they assist with the performance of their jobs it has allowed Lakeridge Health Oshawa to attract the best talent from medical schools. People want to work here in Oshawa. A recent fund-raising campaign sought a goal of $20 million. This fund raiser has just been completed with a total of $21 million being raised. A very recent and remarkable accomplishment at the hospital in the new PET CT Scan, a very welcomed addition to the diagnostics equipment available. Before the arrival of the PET CT Scan patients would need to make the day long journey to Toronto for such diagnostics. Now they are available in our city, amazing. This equipment has had and will have great impacts on the lives of our neighbours and community. The next avenue for medical care includes a collaboration with Grandview Kid’s. This new program will introduce a special room at the new Grandview where the medical care comes to Grandview to simplify the care an anxiety that go along with travel to medical appointments for the young people and their families at Grandview. These young people can have complex needs and simple medical procedures will soon be able to occur in a hospital like setting at Grandview proper. A brand-new fund-raising campaign is just starting, on March 11, 2025 a fundraising campaign seeking to raise $1 million dollars to outfit the special room with all the needed medical suppliers and equipment to allow the patients and their caregivers to attend Grandview a familiar setting for medial procedures. Pamela described the care model as ‘One System, Best Health’. This is just a beginning of collaboration efforts perhaps dental care could be introduced going forward, this is just the beginning. President Hilda thanked Pamela for the amazing presentation on where Lakeridge Health Oshawa has been and where they are going with respect to fundraising and patient care.  
Hilda Finnigan adjourned the meeting shortly after 8:00 pm. MORE INFORMATION IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Be sure to check out our Calendar for details.!! 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 Secretary Janice Coupland, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.
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