OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
Mailing Address: 96 KING ST. E., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 1B6
2024-25 ROTARY THEME: “ THE MAGIC OF ROTARY ”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Stephanie Urchick – Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Virginia O'Reilly - Rotary Club of Toronto East , Ontario, Canada
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Shauna Moore – Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise , 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 President Hilda Finnigan at 905-431-4258 or Club Past 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
Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviours and activities
Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary
Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others
Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings
Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society
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
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
Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship
Meeting Called to Orderat 6:00 PM: by past District Governor Ted Morrison
Ted welcomed members and spouses and guests .
He proposed a toast to our Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood.
He proposed a toast to Rotary.
He proposed a toast to Canada.
Editor’s Note: Thank you very much to Janice Coupland for arranging another memorable evening at Bella Notte with everyone in our Rotary family. Great food and drink. Great friends. Great times.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: December 20 – Sharron Morrison –Happy Birthday to YOU !!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS / REMINDERS:
Hilda – Some of our members are still under the weather and we are thinking of them and hope they get well soon: Bill Creamer (so nice to see Bill at our Holiday Dinner) , Tess Pierce, and Pat Dyck.
Hilda - Next Bingo is December 19 - Ted, Lennis, Robbie, Dave A (for Bill)
Hilda - Next Bingo is December 28- Linda, David P., David A., Camille
Ted Morrison - Cakes and Hams. REMINDER: Please get your money in to Treasurer Linda ASAP. Thank you.
Ted – In the spring of 2025, we will be selling maple syrup again. This year, it will be in One Litre bottles selling for $25 each. Thank you to Robbie Larocque for printing Maple Syrup Gift cards very suitable for sticking stuffers or gifts to your friends, family, and associates. The gift cards are NOW available. See Ted or Robbie.
Here is what the new label looks like:
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Our first meeting is January 7. Regular time (6 PM fellowship and 6:30 pm Meeting start). Be sure to get your entrée selection to Janice Coupland before the evening of January 5.
Here are some photos from our Rotary Holiday Dinner:
MORE INFORMATION IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Be sure to check out our Calendar for details.!!
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, YOU CAN 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 Janice Coupland, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.