OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

Mailing Address: 96 KING ST. E., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 1B6

What is Rotary ?

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 Membership Chair Linda Porritt at 905-626-6386 or our Membership Director Lennis Trotter at 905-985-0963 or our Club President Mike McLaren at 905-571-4222.

You are invited to our next Rotary meeting. You may wish to become a Rotarian. Your first Dinner is on us. Isn't it time to give back to your community?.

 

2015-2016 ROTARY THEME: “BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: K. R. “Ravi” Ravindran – Rotary Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka

R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Michael Bell - Rotary Club of Etobicoke in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Aziz Saleh – Rotary Club of Markham-Unionville, Ontario, Canada

 

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 behavior 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 behaviors 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. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor 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 good will and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2015-2016

President: Mike Mclaren

Past President: Robbie Larocque

Vice President: Dave Andrews

Treasurer: Devon Biddle

Secretary: Bob Koski

Club Administration: Shawn Kellam

All Service Projects: Kim Boatman

Membership: Lennis Trotter

The Rotary Foundation: Ted Morrison

Public Relations: Kim Boatman

Sgt-at-Arms: Bob Koski / Alan Nason / Linda Porritt / Larry Hurren

 

COMMITTEES:

CLUB ADMINISTRATION: Hilda Finnigan (Chair) / Robbie Larocque / Bob Koski / Dave Andrews / Linda Porritt

MEMBERSHIP: Linda Porritt (Chair) / Ted Morrison (Vice Chair) / Larry Hurren / Robert Kipling / Peter Dueck /

Dave Andrews / Janice Coupland

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Marsha Chambers (Chair) / David Mankiewicz (Vice Chair) / Hilda Finnigan / Myles Fisher /

Bob Stewart / Lennis Trotter / Alan Nason / Janice Coupland / Peter Dueck

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Kris Sachdeva (Chair) / Robbie Larocque / Pat Dyck / Devon Biddle / Terry DeYoung /

Bob Stewart / Bob Elliott / Larry Hurren /

YOUTH SERVICE: Marianna Herczeg (Chair) / Bob Stewart / Robbie Larocque / Pat Dyck / Shawn Kellam / Larry Hurren

ROTARY FOUNDATION: Pat Dyck / Dave Andrews / Terry DeYoung / Peter Dueck

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Kim Boatman / Myles Fisher / Bob Koski / Janice Coupland / Bob Elliott

CLUB'S FOUNDATION: Devon Biddle / Ted Morrison / Dave Andrews

KIDS' SAFETY VILLAGE: Board Members: Lennis Trotter / Linda Porritt / Sandy McDowell /

Committee Members: Hilda Finnigan / Shawn Kellam / Robbie Larocque / Devon Biddle

FUNDRAISING: Dave Andrews / Devon Biddle / Bob Koski / Kris Sachdeva

REVERSE DRAW: Kim Boatman (Co Chair) / Robbie Larocque (Co Chair) / Dave Andrews / Kris Sachdeva / Devon Biddle / Ted Morrison / Larry Hurren / David Mankiewicz / Terry DeYoung / Janice Coupland

LIVE ACT: Bob Koski (Chair) / Robert Kipling / Kris Sachdeva /Laura Carey / Linda Porritt / Devon Biddle /Janicw Coupland / Marianna Herczeg

PURPLE WOODS: Robbie Larocque (Chair) / Marianna Herczeg

CAKES & HAMS: Devon Biddle / Dave Andrews / Robbie Larocque

YARD SALE: Bob Stewart (Co Chair) / Laura Carey (Co Chair)

40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE: Sandra McDowell / Lennis Trotter / Devon Biddle / Linda Porritt /

Janice Coupland / Marianna Herczeg / Ted Morrison / Hilda Finnigan / Dave

Andrews

MINUTES OF MEETING : May 24, 2016

ROTARY GRACE

O 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.

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Grace: Bob Koski

O Canada: Larry Hurren

Toast To The Queen : Alan Nason

 

GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Susan McKinnon guest of Linda Porritt, Marilyn Taylor, Dr. Chabara our Guest Speaker

MISSING Grandpoppa Mike – in Calgary visiting daughter and new granddaughter

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Allan Finnigan May 20^th; John Griggs May 23rd

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Bob Stewart – Yard Sale - May 28^th – 8am – set up May 27^th 2pm

• Hilda Finnigan – continue looking for memorbelia items and pictures in preparation for our 40^th Anniversary celebration

• Ted Morrison – Paul Harris Night – Tuesday June 7^th; A BIG Event for Oshawa Parkwood – presenting 9 Paul Harris Fellowship Awards, and one Major Donor; Special Guest PDG Lynda Ryder

• Devon Biddle – Income from Reverse Draw approx $12,000.00; our own Janice Coupland shared in the winnings! THANK YOU to Committee Chairpersons Kim Boatman and Robbie LaRoque and all who assisted

• Lennis Trotter – Reminder – Special Registration Rate for the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta Georgia - $265.00 from May 28 to June 6, Arch Klumph's Birthday

• VP David Andrews:

  • Thanks to members Devon Biddle and Ted Morrison for participation in District Training Assembly – Pres. Mike and PP Robbie attended; note club goals and the attainment of our goals will be on line at Rotary Club Central for all members to see and follow . Be sure to get on line at rotary.org and check out Rotary Club Central

  • Thank You to Janice Coupland for arranging dinner at Fazio’s

  • a good evening for all who attended; enjoyed lunch at the Jubilee Pavillon with Her Honor, the Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lt Governor of Ontario. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Oshawa for our gracious invitation

• Sandy McDowell – stay tuned for updates on our 40^th Anniversay Celebration

ACE OF SPADES DRAW: Bob Stewart drew Queen of Hearts, received a pen courtesy of Pat Dyck – Royal LePage

DUTIES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY:

On The Front Door Robert Kipling              Bulletin Editor: Hilda Finnigan

(Editor’s note: If you cannot be on the door , please find a replacement)

HAPPY TOONIES:

• Larry Hurren for a successful Reverse Draw and praise for his nephew Terence John for his music success, now a multi media artist and on itunes

• Hilda Finnigan to let everyone know that Judith Uphoff is recovering well from recent surgery, also paid a fine as the “missing” cash box was found at her home – “could Mr. Finnigan be the culprit”!! Still looking for memorbelia from our club’s past;

• Robbie LaRoque coins for the cash box!!

• Bob Stewart for his client who was fined for using his cell phone while stopped at a stop sign

• Alan Nason for the “mess” on Adelaide Street

• Linda Porritt for fulfilling her Social Membership at the Golf Club

• Kris Sachdeva welcomed Dr. Chhabara

• Devon Biddle for a successful Reverse Draw, congrats to Janice who donated her winnings back to Rotary, also for an annual “family” party over to long weekend to celebrate his eldest son’s birthday, youngest son, Alan recovering from wrist surgery

• Janice Coupland thanked everyone for their support during the passing of her Mom, also for “those” Raptors

• Ted Morrison attended the 60^th Anniversary Dinner for the Rotary Club of Don Mills with Devon and Linda Biddle– this club has only nine members, a very enthusiastic President (Jennifer Boyd), only 29 years old, members are planning to climb Kilimanjaro with proceeds to Polio erradification

• David Mankiewicz is happy.

 

GUEST SPEAKER : Dr. Chhabara an Orthopedic surgeon at Lakeridge was introduced by Dr, Kris Sachdeva. Dr. Cahbara came to Oshawa in 2005 after completing his education in Bombay and the United Kingdom. He has had several publications, specializes in shoulder surgery working in Oshawa and Bowmanville. He thanked the Rotary Club of Oshawa Parkwood for our contribution which allowed the purchase the Trimano arm positioning device used in shoulder surgery. The number of shoulder surgeries has increased significantly and this device used primarily in Oshawa is sometimes transported to the Bowmanville site for use in surgeries there. Dr. Chabara noted the financial difficulty in obtaining new surgical equipment. Currently there is a request for “reamers” for tibial nailing, another expensive item.

Vice President David thanked Dr. Chabara

 

The “ideal of service” is the key.

It is an attitude that does not change from one version to the next.

It is an attitude and passion we all have, as Rotarians.

 

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP : Past President and this year's Secretary Bob Koski has a Rotary International Directory of all Rotary Clubs in the world, when and where they meet. Or you can 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 Bob Koski, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.

 

HERE’S A LIST OF SOME ROTARY CLUBS CLOSE TO YOU.

Please check the club website to make sure their location and time has not changed:

MONDAY:

Belleville – Ramada Inn – 11 Bay Ridges at Hwy 2 - 12:00 noon

Oshawa – Jubilee Pavillion Banquet Centre, 55 Lakeview Park Ave, Oshawa – 12:10 pm

Markham-Unionville – Al Dente Ristorante, 39 Main St.N., - 6:30 pm

Port Hope – Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Elias St., – 6:00 pm

Richmond Hill – Sheraton Parkway Hotel, 600 Hwy 7 East, – 6:00 pm

Trenton – Holiday Inn – 99 Glen Miller Rd. at 401 - 6:00 pm

 

TUESDAY:

Whitby – Whitby Central Library, 405 Dundas St W - 7:00 am

Pickering – Bollocks, 736 Kingston Rd, Pickering – 7:00 am

Bowmanville – Trinity Church Hall, 116 Church St. – 7:15 am

Picton – Royal Canadian Legion, 347 Main St., - 12:15 pm

Scarborough Bluffs – Loblaw’s Superstore (upstairs) – 1775 Brimley at Progress – 7:15 am

Scarborough – Scarborough Golf Club – Golf Club Rd. – 12:30

Scarborough Twilight – The Olde Stone Cottage – 3750 Kingston Rd. - 5:30 pm

 

WEDNESDAY:

Whitby-Sunrise – Royal Oak Pub, Whitby Shores, 617 Victoria St W – 7:00 am

Markham Sunrise – Delta Markham Hotel – 50 East Valhala Dr., Hwy 7 east of 404 – 7:00 am

Northumberland Sunrise – Ashbrook Golf Club – 7215 Dale Rd, Port Hope - 7:00 am

North Scarborough – Delta Toronto East – 2035 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough – 12:30 pm

Port Perry – Sunnybrae Golf Club, 1430 King Street, Port Perry, ON , – 6:15 pm

 

THURSDAY:

Ajax – (First Thursday of the month) at Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave S., – 12:15 pm

Ajax – rest of the month - McEachnie Family Centre, 20 Church Street North, NorthWest Corner Hwy 2 & Church - 7:30am

Agincourt – 6:30 pm at Rotating locations. Please contact Ron -  rdhinchliff@gmail.com to verify location.

Quinte Sunrise – Bay of Quinte Golf Club, 1830 Old Hwy 2, – 7:00 am

Uxbridge – Jersey’s, 104 Brock St W. – 7:00 am

 

FRIDAY:

Toronto – Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St, – 12:15

Cobourg – Best Western Cobourg Motor Inn, 930 Burnham Rd. at Hwy 2 – 12:15

Courtice – White Cliffe Terrace, 1460 Hwy 2 – 7:15 am