SARGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT: BOB KOSKI
ACE OF SPADES DRAW Larry Hurren won – and he drew Queen of Spades
HAPPY BUCKS:
Bob Koski enjoyed the Oscars
Janice Coupland – had a guest on Saturday, from India, but he has been in Canada since December.
Kind, sweet, great nephew of Kris’. Gave the highest compliment, he felt at home with Kris and Janice.
When he first googled Kris, Rotary came up first.
Larry had a birthday but did not miss cha cha cha! Going on a wonderful vacation to Portugal and Spain.
Stanley will be on vacation for 14 days, going to Europe and he will visit the Pope!
Bob Stewart (even though he wore the wrong coat and did not have a toonie) had a great two weeks in Florida and
Visited many of the restaurants that Ted and Dave recommended.
Linda was in Toronto the past Friday and Sunday and then off to Chicago! She had a wonderful time, enjoyed t
The speeches and saw Ian Risley’s office, what an honour. Linda skipped the world of beer to watch the
Oscars but was disappointed in the songs.
Pat announced March 18, her 51st wedding anniversary.
ROTARY MOMENT:
Linda - attended the Multi-District – President Elect Training 2 on Friday and Saturday – then went on Sunday & Monday, to Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois – Linda will share photos on Facebook and on District 7070 website. She met Incoming President Barry Rassin, and met many Rotary International staff who will be a great source of info during her year as President. Linda met Evan Burrell, from NSW Australia, who spoke to the incoming President about social media. Evan has been highlighted many times in The Rotarian magazine. Evan was a Rotoractor until he was 30.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Name of Speaker: Janice Coupland
Introducer: Kris Sachdeva
Thanked By: Sandy McDowell
Note: Thank you to Jan for her very informative craft talk tonight, especially on just a week's notice. Who would like to do their craft talk (again)? It is an excellent way of getting to know all of our members – new and not so new.
Jan’s Remarks:
Kris introduced Janice, he has known her for 33 years. Janice joined Rotary two years ago and now Janice is his girlfriend. Janice praised Kris for his kindness and commented on how he was an asset to our club.
Janice was born in Oshawa and is a true Oshawa girl, have lots of family and friends in the city. Her father retired from General Motors with 37 years of service. Her Mom was a stay at home Mom and entered the workforce when Janice and her sister were older. Abe Taylor was her uncle, a union leader at GM and a well known Oshawa icon.
Her sister, Mom and Dad predeceased her and she looked after them, willingly. She had the time and so much love was exchanged; cannot buy that!
Janice was two sons, she has never called them step children. One is in Sarnia, a paramedic and Janice now has a grandson. The other son is local and is an architectural technologist.
Janice started her career at a very young age of 12, at the Eastview Boys and Girls Club. Other jobs followed: Ponderosa and Bonita Shoes. A talented sales person, she was often offered a pair of shoes for her high sales.
Janice went to modeling school, for the life experience.
Durham College followed and her first career as a secretary began. Very busy job answered many phone lines.
Janice worked in many positions over the years and was successful in all endeavours. At one time, her position was contingent on a single mother leaving and of course Janice would not let that happen, she left.
Positions in the media were sought and before she knew it, she was a sales assistant. 9/11 hurt the industry and Janice then worked for 8 years at Rogers through an agency. She even worked in finance for a short length of time and was a success in that department as well.
Janice always left on good terms and a few jobs later, she ended up at CHEX for 9 years. Left that position due to re-structuring. She then changed course a bit and worked at a few funeral homes, including working at Dignity were Dave Mankiewicz, her boss, the best boss ever! She now works at Destefano Funeral Home, in after care and loves her job.
Janice now has time and decided to join the Parkwod Rotary Club of Oshawa instead of Lions and we sure are glad of that.
REMINDER TO OUR SILENT AUCTION PRIZE COLLECTORS:
CONCENTRATE ON EXPERIENCES RATHER THAN PHYSICAL ITEMS
Here is just a partial list of ideas and our Rotarians who have volunteered to get these high-end items for the Silent Auction;
Premium Membership with CAA – Janice to call
Local Radio Station – Value of $500 of Advertising – Janice to call
Hair Salons - $100 Gift Certificates – Janice to call
Four massages from a day spa – Sonya to call
Dine Around Oshawa – multiple gift certificates from the Oshawa Area that we can package together – Jan to call (and everyone can help Jan get thses gift certificates)
Local caterer – to prepare and serve dinner for eight in your home – Dave Penney to call (perhaps Kevin)
Gift Certificate from local car wash for 20 car washes – Kim to call
Contact local golf pro for two free golf lessons – Mikeand Dave A to call
Ask a local plumber to donate a new toilet with installation – any volunteer to get this item ?
Lunch with the Mayor of Oshawa – Sonya to call
Local Car dealer to provide 5 oil changes – Kim to call
Lunch with the Police Chief and a tour of the Station – Sonya / Stanley
Regent tickets – Sandy to provide
Tribute Centre – Box at a Generals Hockey game – Dave and Sonya to connect with them
Sports Tickets – Raptors/Leaf tickets - Sonya to call
North End Bowl – Birthday party for 10 youngsters – Larry H / Sue to call
Local Lawyer to donate a will – Sue to call
Books – trio of books – Sandy to provide
Toronto Zoo – Family pass with a behind the scenes tour – Sue to call
Package of Movie nights / Refreshments (from Landmark & from Odeon Cineplex) – any volunteers to get this package?
YMCA Membership for 1 year – DONE
Holiday Inn Express – accommodation and dinner – Sonya to call
Port Hope Theatre – Fiddler on the Roof $39 each and a restaurant - any volunteers to get this package ?
Ride in Police Helicopter OR Marine Boat – Stanley to call
Automotive Lover's package – Tour for a family of 4 - of Parkwood, Automotive Museum & GM - any volunteers to get this package ?
Bank – Safety Deposit Box for a year – any volunteers to get this package ?
Flowers a bouquet once a month for one year delivered – Janice confirmed DMP Florist
Churchills / Melanie Lyn – package gift certificates together – Janice will acquire
Limo company – Marquis Limo and a Hotel in Toronto and dinner for a night – Janice to call
Jeweller – would like to get a really nice item for a possible draw
Winery Tour - Janice
We will all continue to think of prospects to connect with. Everyone in the club needs to participate and contribute a silent auction item for our evening.
We may be able to set up a Facebook Page with some of the major items, which will also entice the public to purchase tickets for the evening.
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 Robbie Larocque, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.
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