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 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?

MINUTES OF MEETING:  January 30, 2024

                                   Editor:  Brady Bodley

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 Robbie Larocque

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 President Linda Porritt

Visiting Rotarians and Guests: 

A warm Rotary welcome to our guests: Kevin Nicholson and Adrian Betts (our guest speaker from the Aids Committee of Durham  

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

• None this week

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROTARY MOMENT: The History of the Rotary Bell

From President Linda Porritt:

In 1922 Rotary clubs in London and New York City had an attendance contest. The losers of the contest, London had to present a prize to the winner, the Rotary Club of New York City.  The Prize was a bell from a popular patrol boat, which was placed on wood that came from HMS “Victory”. Admiral Nelsons Ship at the battle of Trafalgar. Since then the bell has been used in Rotary meetings to present as on a ship, order and discipline. The Bell informs us of the beginning and the closure of the regular club meeting. It is also rung to signify the change in leadership at the beginning of the Rotary Year, with the President ringing the bell one last time and then turning over the gavel.

2024 ROTARY REVERSE DRAW, DINNER & SILENT AUCTION: MAY 9, 2024

Dave A has tickets every week , 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.

FEB  1 – Savour The Flavour  - The Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise invites you to join us for the 13th Annual "Savour the Flavour" Fundraising Gala. Cost $125 per person – Deer Creek – 6 PM. - For tickets, please contact ticketsalesrotarywhitbysunrise@gmail.com. Taste the Best of Durham Region. Enjoy live entertainment, raffles , prizes, silent auction and more. Restaurants: Bella Notte, Cobs Bread Bakery, Copper Branch, Cupcake Junkie, Greek Tycoon, Jerry’s Taphouse, Maimana Naan & Kabab, Manhattin Kitchen & Eatery, Rekha’s Indian Kitchen

FEB  2 - Cobourg Rotary Club is creating a “Speak Easy” Fundraiser event (6 to 11 pm )- where you’ll be transported back to the Roaring 1920s - an era known for its elegance, glamour, and prohibition.  Once attendees receive the password and learn of the secret location in Cobourg, they will be invited to join us for an evening of signature cocktails, culinary delights, and live music! Don’t miss it — tickets are limited! Funds raised at our event this year will support our Club’s financial commitment to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland and other community initiatives. Get your tickets today. SEE: https://www.cobourgrotary.ca/event/cobourg-rotary-speak-easy/

Rotary Club of Toronto East’s Silent Beauty Auction ends on February 4

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 100^TH ANNIVERSARY  - APRIL 27 – SAVE THE DATE

Steve also invited us to the 100^th 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).

FEB  6 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club  

                                                            - Speaker: Richard Mewhinney, Uganda Water Project Update

FEB  7 – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING  - 7 PM on Zoom

FEB  13 - Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM . NO MEETING AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB

                                        - Speaker:  OUR CLUB'S VALENTINE'S PARTY  - SPOUSES INVITED

                                           At Bella Notte  - 6 PM – Sign up with Janice Coupland TODAY  

FEB 15 - Bingo – RED Barn – 11 AM Start – WE NEED ONE MORE VOLUNTEER

FEB  20 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM . Oshawa Golf Club  

                                                            - Speaker: Don Lovisa – President , Durham College

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

SGT AT ARMS:  BOB KOSKI

ACE OF SPADES:  Two draws Tonight: #1- Kevin Nicholson drew the 10 of hearts and in Draw #2- John Kellam drew the Jack of Spades – so close -  and so the jackpot grows.

HAPPY TWOONIES

Dave A- Received a text from Andy Lyons who safe and sound on cruise.

Sue/ Bill – Happy to be going on vacation

Ted- Happy to be In good health, but he has shrunk two inches

Bob Stewart  - Happy to be going on Vacation very soon

GUEST SPEAKER:      ADRIAN BETTS  - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - AIDS COMMITTEE OF DURHAM REGION

Dave A introduced  Adrian Betts, A gay man and long-term survivor living with HIV, Adrian has been the Executive Director of the AIDS Committee of Durham Region (ACDR) for the last 14 years). 

Adrian began working in the HIV/AIDS sector in 1989 at the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation and over time has worked at many HIV service organizations and other social justice services. 

Adrian served on OACHA - the Ontario Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS to the Provincial Minister of Health for six years and serves as chair of the Ontario Cohort Study Governance Committee at the Ontario HIV Treatment network.

He is the chair of the Canadian Universal Medication Access Working Group and is on the Board of the National HIV AIDS & Chronic Pain Society. 

He is a leader on HIV positive youth and transition issues and facilitated the creation of the Transition Accord for young HIV positive people, most born with HIV, transitioning from pediatric to adult HIV care.

Their Mission: We create an inclusive environment for a collaborative approach to education, support and outreach.  We build on the strengths and abilities of people living with HIV, AIDS and related co-infections, those at risk and their support networks in Durham Region.

At Aids Committee of Durham region (ACDR) they strive to reduce the stigma around HIV and AIDS by living according to these values:

The Greater Involvement and Meaningful Engagement of People living with HIV and AIDS (GIPA/MEPA): the client is at the center of all they do; they are client led, and peer and volunteer driven;
 
Social Justice: ACDR works through a lens of cultural safety, inclusivity, activism, diversity, and an Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression (ARAO) framework;
 
Respect: They meet people ‘where they are at in their lives’ - honouring their individuality, self-identity and choices.  They work to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those they serve;
 
Compassion: They have empathy for those we serve and strive to understand and address their needs;
 
Sex positivity: They support individual choice around sex practices, sexual and reproductive health, and believe that human sexuality is an integral part of a healthy life;
 
Accountability: They are mindful of our responsibility to serve the needs of all of their stakeholders; 
 
Holistic approach: They strive to support individuals with an approach that views health as inclusive of mind, body, spirit, and the environment. They do their work through an understanding of the social determinants of health and risk reduction strategies;
 
Innovation: They bring unique perspectives when developing our intervention tools and practices.  They demonstrate leadership in their work; 
 
Excellence: They believe in setting the highest possible standards for their work and taking an evidence-informed approach;
 
Self-Care: They acknowledge the challenges in their work, and prioritize taking care of themselves and each other.

Key Points from his Address:

Pre exposure:

Harm Reduction- supply clean needles

Testing- on site testing, HIV take home kit

HYPE Program - at risk prevention program for HIV positive youth

The goal of the AIDS Committee of Durham Region is to reduce the transmission of HIV and HCV (Hepatitis C) by providing sterile needles, works (equipment) and safer sex supplies (condoms, lube etc.). 

Harm reduction supplies are available on-site, and ACDR staff and volunteers also provide street outreach.

The services they provide:
Safer Use Drug and Sex Kits - Our safer use kits have all the sterile supplies needed for your form of substance use and also includes our hours of operation and safety tips(Short & Long injection kits, stem kits, bulb kits, snorting kits, condom kits, etc.)

• Naloxone & Naloxone Training (Narcan) - Naloxone is a drug used on someone who is having an opioid overdose and it helps revive them out of their overdose state. Naloxone is not a permanent solution and 911/EMS should be called when you have to administer it to someone.​  ACDR provides free naloxone as well as free naloxone trainings for anyone who is interested.

• Fentanyl Drug Test Kits - You can test your drugs and substances for traces of any form of fentanyl. ACDR also provides training on how to use fentanyl test kits.

• Formal and Informal Counselling -  ACDR provides informal substance use counselling, crisis intervention and brief-solution based counselling

• Outreach Van - ACDR uses the outreach van to meet people where they are at in the community to provide harm reduction support and services

• Peer Support Program - ACDR’s Peer program allows street-involved individuals with lived experiences to be a part of the harm reduction team by helping assemble the safer use kits and distributing them into the community

• Equipment/supply clean up - You can get different sizes of Biohazard bins (Bio bins) at all of our harm reduction locations

Post Exposure:

 Attention to young people especially those born with HIV and transitioning into adult health care system.  

AVR therapy now allows people to live with undetectable levels of virus and for years with a higher quality of life.

Keys to Success:

Communication, Access and Care Systems

Adequate Preparation

For more information about the Aids Committee of Durham and their tremendous work they do in Durham Reg, please go to: https://www.aidsdurham.com/about.html

Ted Morrison thanked our speaker, Adrian Betts.

At the January 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, President Linda Porritt talks about the HIV Kits with Adrian Betts, Executive Director of the Aids Committee of Durham Region. Adrian provided an update to the Rotary Club about the work and services the Aids Committee provides right here in Durham Region.

President Linda adjourned the meeting. 

REMINDER: 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.

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.