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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

2023-24 ROTARY THEME: “ CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD ”
 
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT:   Gordon McInally – Rotary Club of  South Queensferry, Scotland  
 
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR:    John Burns - Rotary Club of  Bowmanville , Ontario, Canada
 
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Gord Wallace – Rotary Club of Bowmanville , 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 Linda Porritt at 905-626-6386 or Club Vice President Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258.

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:  February 20, 2024

                                   Editor:  Bob Koski

Meeting Called to Order: by President Linda Porritt

ROTARY GRACE: Led by Sue MacKinnon

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: Led by Janice Coupland

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: Led by  Lennis Trotter

Visiting Rotarians and Guests

A warm Rotary welcome to our guests:  Peter Hernandez (Past President of the Rotary Club of Oshawa) and his wife Irina Roudenko, Don Lovisa (President of Durham College), Jennifer Clark ( Senior Development Officer, OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS  Durham College), Britannia Knight Seucharan and Kevin Nicholson. A warm Rotary welcome to our visiting Rotarians: Assistant Governor Gord Wallace (Bowmanville) and Ken Hurst from Ajax and Emmy Iheme from Oshawa.

 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

Happy Birthday to Kevin Nicholson (TODAY Feb 20), and Ted Morrison Feb 23  (Rotary’s 119th Birthday), and larry Hurren on Feb 27.

Happy Anniversary to Dave and Jan Penney on Feb 29.

Happy Birthday Cha Cha Cha to Kevin and Ted

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Bingo is Feb 24 with Linda, Brady, Dave A, and Robbie L volunteered to help.  Thank you Robbie.

We need one volunteer for Bingo on March 16. Please see Linda . Thank you.

February 22 – Rotary District 7070 Peace Forum on Zoom at 6 PM

February 24 – Heart to Heart Gala, a charity event for Durham Catholic Services at Deer Creek GC

March 1 – Registration Deadline for RYLS – April 18-24 at Ganaraska Centre. Clubs can sponsor a student for $385

March 2 – Port Hope Rotary Fundraising Gala – “Enjoy the Flavours of Poet Hope” at Dalewood GC . Tickets are $100.

April 5 – 12 – Rotary World Curling Championships are in Peterborough

April 27 – Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup 

April 27 -  Bowmanville Rotary 100th Anniversary. Tickets are $100

Dave A reminded everyone that he has the Reverse Draw Tickets for us and that the marketing material he has provided for us should be utilized.

Ted focused on the Silent Auction Portion and asked us to seek out donations for this event. Last year we had over 60 items and it is a major part of our fundraising for this event. Charitable receipts are available from our treasurer for these items.

REMINDER: from Ted – our newest fundraiser Maple Syrup Sales  Delivery is mid March. Our Club logo is on every bottle (750 ml). Sells for $20 per bottle. Gift certificates are available.

 

SGT AT ARMS:  BOB KOSKI

There were no tickets to sell so Bob announced that Jackie Visconti won the Super Bowl Draw and $100. That means that $245 goes to End Polio Now. Thank you all for participating.  

HAPPY TWOONIES

Dave A- happy to see our guests Don Lovisa and Jennifer Clark from Durham College, Kevin Nicholson, and all of our guests and our visiting Rotarians. You are always welcome..

Don Lovisa was happy to be at the meeting and to bring us up to date on what’s going on at Durham College.

Sue and Bill thoroughly enjoyed their Caribbean cruise

David Mankiewicz – very happy to be at the meeting tonight.

Linda – happy to attend our Valentines party at Bella Notte and thank you to Janice Coupland for arranging.

Lennis – Happy to be here.

Peter Hernandez – happy to be here to hear Don Lovisa, and happy to apply for membership to our Rotary Club (if you will have me) and Irina too wants to join,

Emmy Iheme – happy to be here to listen to Don Lovisa.

Ken Hurst – happy to be here and listen to Don Lovisa

Gord Wallace – happy to be here at our Rotary Club

Ted – looking forward to one month in Spain even though he does not speak Spanish

Robbie very proud to announce that D G Biddle & Associates, as part of their 50th Anniversary year, will have a room at Durham College names after D G Biddle & Associates in the computer room

 

Jennifer Clark very happy that Robbie and D G Biddle and Associates are supporting Durham College

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GUEST SPEAKER:     DON LOVISA – PRESIDENT OF DURHAM COLLEGE

Dave A AND Ted M presented Don Lovosa with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate and pin , the highest award that a Rotary Club can bestow on one of its memebrs or members of the community.

Don was definitely surprised and somewhat overwhelmed for this recognition. He was very thankful for this honour and is looking forward to share this honour with his family and friends.

Don the professionionally delivered his powerpoint presentation on the status and many positive achievements of Durham College. Copies of their latest annual report were handed out. See: https://durhamcollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/annual-report-2023-print-website.pdf

Ted thanked our guest speaker.

President Linda adjourned one of our very best meetings.          

 

NEWS FROM NEIGHBOUR TODAY:

Thank you to Michael Adams, publisher of Neighbour Today for the tremendous article and to Peter Hernandez for the fabulous photos on Don Lovisa’s visit to tour Rotary Club.

Here is the Facebook post:

The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood guest speaker was Durham College President Don Lovisa. He was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow.

One of Don’s presentation slides summarizes the distinction of Durham College that he’s lead for the last 18 years:

Top Employer in the GTA;

914 Million Economic Impact;

14,600 students;

2.300 apprentice students;

2,600 employees;

110,500 alumni;

238 championship medals;

145 post secondary programs;

2 campuses;

6 applied research centres;

5.1 dollars in applied research funding 2022-2023;

1,000 Pathways;

6 honours bachelors degrees;

Paul Harris Fellows:

Continuing the legacy of Rotary founder, the Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

Great photos Rotarian Peter Hernandez!

Durham College Alumni Rotary District 7070

 

EVENT REMINDERS:

From Ted – Announcing our newest fundraiser – Maple Syrup Sales. Start your pre-ordering now. Get your orders ready for delivery in late March 2024. Our Club logo on every bottle (750 ml) . Sell for $20 per bottle. Gift Certificates are now available . Great Christmas Gifts. See Ted. All certificates are $20.

HEART TO HEART GALA – FEBRUARY 24, 2024 – DEER CREEK:

Steve Burnett from the Rotary Club of Bowmanville invited us to join him at the heart to heart gala on Feb 24, 2024 at Deer Creek. Proceeds go to the Catholic Family Services of Durham. 3 course dinner with wine, silent & live auction, Dance and Raffles. Reception at 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. The Rotary Club  of Bowmanville will be there with 2 tables. Many of the charities that we have supported are part of the Catholic Family Services of Durham such as the Rose of Durham and Luke’s Place. Please visit trellis.org/heart-to-heart-gala-2024

ROTARY CLUB OF BOWMANVILLE 100TH ANNIVERSARY  - APRIL 27 – SAVE THE DATE

Steve also invited us to the 100th anniversary gala of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville at the Courtyard by Marriott on Bloor Street in Oshawa. Save the Date. Lots of details will follow soon.

2024 ROTARY GREAT LAKES WATARSHED CLEANUP: APRIL 27, 2024:

Great Lakes Water Cleanup – 9:30 am to 11:30 am at The Second Marsh with Oshawa and Courtice  Rotary Clubs. Please let Dave know as soon as possible if you are attending. Bring your own water (in a reusable bottle) and a picker if you have one. Wear boots. It will be wet walking. 9 Civic Leaders so far will be attending. Park along Col Sam Drive near Second marsh sign (on south side of road).

MAR 1 – Deadline for applications into Mark Chipman for the Rotary Youth Leader Symposium.

MAR 2 – Rotary Club of Port Hope Gala – The Flavours of Port Hope: Bob Wallace has invited us to join him at the The Rotary Club of Port Hope’s fundraising gala called Enjoy the Flavours of Port Hope at Dalewood Golf Club on Saturday, March 2 starting at 6:00 p.m.  The event will feature restaurants from Port Hope at food stations with small servings of their specialty foods.  Guests will circulate to the food stations to pick up foods that they like.  Guests will have seats at tables with their friends to enjoy the food before they go back up for more.  

Participating Restaurants: Café Lviv, Cucina Urbana, Dalewood, Lisa’s catering, Nookies, Olympus Burger, Santorini Restaurant, Queenie’s Bakeshop, Beamish House, Schnitzel House and more.

There will also be live entertainment, a silent auction, raffles and prizes.

Tickets are $100 per person and are available online at https://enjoy-the-flavours-of-port-hope.square.site/.  Rotarians are also selling paper tickets if you prefer.  If you have questions, send an E-mail to info@porthoperotary.com

If you want to purchase a paper ticket, you can E-mail or call me to place your order.   (rwallace7070@gmail.com, or (905) 376-7382.  I will deliver the tickets to you.  You can pay me in cash, with a cheque payable to the Rotary Club of Port Hope or with an E-transfer to http://phrotary2020@gmail.com

Funds raised will go towards local community service projects.  Thanks for supporting the Rotary Club of Port Hope!

APRIL 18 to 21 – Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium - at Ganaraska Centre. Cost per young adult is $385. Clubs can sponsor. The 2024 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) will be taking place, April 18-21, 2024 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! The 3-night, 4-day experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 16-20 and will offer an inspiring program: Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Leadership, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!!

Rotary Clubs are encouraged to find and sponsor eligible participants within their community, as well as members of the Rotaract and Interact Clubs that they host. There are only 30 spots available - so act fast! 

Applications are due by March 1, 2024.  To apply click HERE. For more info, contact: Past District Governor, Mark Chipman, chipburt@hotmail.com.   

 See: https://rotary7070.org/Stories/rotary-youth-leadership-symposium-(ryls)-is-april-18-21-2024-apply-by-march-1-2024

 

REMINDER:     2024 Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Courtyard by Marriott – May 9, 2024!!

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Dave A now has tickets for this year’s REVERSE DRAW on May 9. Tickets are $150. He asked everyone to think about possible sponsors too. Get your tickets from Dave. List of last year’s buyers and sellers distributed last week. Great reminder. Ted M encouraged everyone to be on the lookout for high quality silent auction items. The goal is 60 again this year. The average price of an item should be $100. Try and get experiences rather than things if possible

                                               

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
Shashi Bhatia
August 4
 
Leon Efraim
August 8
 
Irina Roudenko
August 10
 
Penelope Williams
August 25
 
Madimba Tshibuabua
August 28
 
David Andrews
August 31
 
Spouse Birthdays
Irina Roudenko
August 10
 
Launi Elliott
August 15
 
Terri Lynn Larocque
August 23
 
Anniversaries
Larry Hurren
Kay Hurren
August 3
 
Mike McLaren
Colleen Mclaren
August 20
 
Dale Duke
Janet Duke
August 26
 
James Ilenikhena
Comfort Blessing Ilenikhena
August 28
 
Linda Porritt
Craig
August 29
 
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Her Annual Update to Our Club
Aug 20, 2024 6:30 PM
Update on Grandview Children's Centre
Sep 03, 2024 6:00 PM
Major Expansion of the museum complex
Sep 10, 2024 6:00 PM
His Annual Update to Our Club
Sep 17, 2024 6:30 PM
Info Update to Club Members
Oct 01, 2024 6:00 PM
His Annual Update to Our Club
Oct 08, 2024 6:00 PM
DRPS Annual Update to Our Club
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Upcoming Events
Bingo - Red Barn
Aug. 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Oshawa Rotary Ribfest
Aug. 16, 2024 1:15 p.m. –
Aug. 18, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Aug. 31, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Wow! Strategies to Increase Your Club’s Impact
Sep. 09, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
Learning Tuesdays
Sep. 17, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Sep. 19, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
District 7070 Membership Workshop
Sep. 24, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Sep. 28, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 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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