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 Robbie Larocque at 905-576-8500 or our Club Vice 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?

MINUTES OF  MEETING:  Tuesday, October 4,  2022

                                     Editor:  Hilda Finnigan

Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM: by President Robbie Larocque

Land Acknowledgement:

We are gathered this evening on Treaty Lands that are steeped in rich Indigenous History. These Lands remain home to many First Nations, Metis and Inuit People. We acknowledge that we gather this evening on the Traditional Territories of the Mississaugas of Scugog First Nations.

Rotary Grace:  Linda Porritt

Toast to the King:   Allan Finnigan

 Visiting Rotarians and Guests: none this evening

BIRTHDAYS  

Happy Birthday to Craig Porritt (Oct. 3^rd); Laura Carey & Hilda Finnigan (Oct. 4^th); Shawn Kellam (Oct. 11^th)

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Meetings at the Golf Club are cancelled for October 11 & 18 (SEE BELOW)

Dave Andrews:

World Polio Day is October 20^th register for this Annual Event as only 100 people can be accommodated in the Global Classroom  $35.00/each – Sandwiches  and cash bar. Flag Raising and Proclamation at City Hall on October 18 @ 11:00 AM for World  Polio Day. Members welcome to join the photo op.

October 13^th we are at Bistro 67 for dinner followed by a Tour of Skilled Trades;  Spouses/Partners are invited – Let Hilda know by Sunday Oct. 9 so we can give numbers to Bistro 67. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please be there by 5:20 pm.

Robbie Larocque:

District 7070 conference is on the 14, 15 and 16^th.

Rotary Club of Willowdale hosting “Jack-o”-Lantern Jubilee on October 29. See : Order your Gala Dinner ticket to our Jack-O'-Lantern Jubilee event before October 15, 2022 for the early bird price. 

Purchase tickets at this Link:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/willowdale-rotary-club-community-service-foundation/events/jack-o-lantern-jubilee/

Hilda Finnigan:

Tulip Sales are going well, Manure sales are picking up; last day at Market October 8

Recorders needed for the bulletin for January, February, March 2023.

Ted Morrison:

Thanked those who participated in painting the fence at Parkwood – work well   done

Review your sales of Cakes and Hams – order will be going in early November. Prices this year    Hams  $30.00   Cakes   $25.00

Kids Against Hunger  November 5^th  Volunteers needed

 Sue McKinnon: Kids Safety Village Halloween is October 27, 28 and 29^th. Volunteers needed – sign up sheet at your table.

REMINDER This is our Signature Project

SGT AT ARMS: Tim Dwyre

Ace of Spades Draw:       Robbie Larocque drew 2 of Hearts

HAPPY BUCKS:

Pres. Robbie happy that Terri Lynn is gaining strength and independence following her surgery; has  been at the cottage enjoying time on her own

David Mankiewicz – a great time at Mathew’s wedding (Rachael’s son)

Al Finnigan – a good lunch at “The Port” celebrating Hilda’s birthday

David A. – happy with fence painting “a hands on” project

Hilda Finnigan – a great weekend celebrating 60 yr anniversary of nursing  graduation with 14 of her  classmates; then her birthday; also noting that Peter Hernandez really “got me” with a joke referring to our  manure!!!!

SPEAKER: Our speaker tonight was our Vice President Linda Porritt.

Linda presented a document reviewing our Strategic Plan and discussing areas on which we need to focus.                       This document is attached to this Bulletin and all members are encourage to read and comment. Please send any suggestions to Linda before the Oct 29 meeting. There will  be a session on Saturday October 29^th from 9 – 12 at Linda’s office; to review and   discuss  this  document as it relates to our focus for the Rotary Year 2022/23 and  beyond.

Robbie thanked Linda for her presentation

President Robbie closed the meeting at 8:15 pm.

Announcements: REMINDERS

REMINDER: Dave A announced - Oct 13  - Bistro 67  Followed by a tour of Durham College Skills Trade center. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM, YOU MAY ORDER DRINKS WITH YOUR DINNER. Dinner at 5:40 pm, then go over to the new Skills Trade Centre for a tour with DC Pres Don Lovisa. Cost $35 per person  (plus tax and tip). You will pay Bistro 67 after your meal. Entree: harvest bowl salad with chicken and Dessert. Spouses and guests welcome. Please let Hilda know by Oct 9 number in your party. We are attaching a nice evening event announcement from Durham College.

REMINDER: Ted announced that the Kids Against Hunger meal packing at the Jubilee Pavilion at Lakeview Park will be on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022 from 9 AM TO 1 PM.