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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

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

  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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Page 2 - Jan 7, 2025

                                   MINUTES OF MEETING OF

                                 Tuesday, January 7, 2025

                    Editor: Past District Governor Ted Morrison

 

Meeting Called to Order at 6:00 PM: by Incoming President David Mankiewicz

Grace:   led by Kim Tan

“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  : Shashi Bhatia

 

Land Acknowledgement: by Incoming President David Mankiewicz : We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, within the jurisdiction of the Williams Treaties.  We are committed to our responsibility of stewardship, in these relationships and for this land on which we learn, share and live.

Toast to CANADA  : Lennis Trotter 

 Visiting Rotarians and Guests :  Larry Hurren welcomed our guest speaker Durham Regional Police  Inspector Dave Mason

 

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:  January 12 – Rhonda Stewart –Happy Birthday to YOU !!!

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS / REMINDERS:

Lennis Trotter announced that over the 4 nights of Christmas At The Village, the Kids Safety Village saw 5,500 visitors during the 12 hours of operation.. He also announced that the village is fully booked for the rest of the school year. There will be a planning meeting for the village on Monday at 1:00pm at the village.

Ted stated how all of us here were saddened to hear of Tess’s illness in December but we are all happy and excited to see her back with us tonight.

Ted offered a great thank you to all the members for selling their hams and cakes before Christmas and for getting all the sales money to Linda before Christmas

NEXT UP… Maple syrup . Everyone should start taking their orders now. Delivery will be in the spring (when the trees give it up) Bottles are One liter for $25. Tess suggested that you could buy a case and donate it to the food bank (and get a tax receipt).

Finally, Ted reminded members that they should be on the lookout for silent auction items. May 8 will be here before we know it.

Dave Andrews reminded members that tickets for the reverse draw will be here soon. Members should start thinking about who they sold to last year. Members were encouraged to think about possible sponsors for this event. Dave has supplied everyone with the silent auction and ticket sales lists from last year, and sample “ask” letters, and promo posters for this year.

David Mankiewicz reminded everyone that one of our members is still unable to attend for health reasons and we should  pray for her quick recovery.

David M also told us of fake emails from the District Governor are out there again . Please disregard them.

David M announced the next bingo is January16 with Ted ,Dave, Robbie and Lennis.  Note to sellers:  the books at the front door have all increase by one dollar.

 

SGT AT ARMS  Larry Hurren

ACE OF SPADES The draw was won by Ted Morrison.. He drew the 3 of Hearts. Only 18 cards left, for our second  meeting in January. The pot grows even bigger.

 

HAPPY BUCKS:  Thank you to Larry for collecting our Happy Bucks

Both Emmy and Dave A were happy to see Tess back at the club

Tess thanked everyone for their good wishes and emails. They meant a lot to her.

Shashi was happy to be back with her friends in Rotary.

Ted was happy to be back at Rotary. He actually missed coming to Rotary during December

 

SPEAKER:   Durham Regional Police Service Inspector David Mason

Dave Andrews introduced our speaker Inspector David Mason. Dave Mason has 24 years experience with the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS). As a member of DRPS, Dave has worked  in the Drug Enforcement Unit, the Gun and Gang Unit, the Criminal Investigation Bureau, and the Major Crime Branch (Homicide/Sexual Assault). Dave was Promoted to Inspector in 2021. He is currently the Divisional Commander for Central East Division in Oshawa. Tonight, Dave will brought us up to date with the activities of DRPS here in Oshawa.

Dave Mason shared the strategic plan for the force which has four elements—Building Trust, Community Partnerships and Modernization.

He explained the old police act was gone, replaced by a new one that focusses on crime prevention, law enforcement, maintaining public safety, emergency response, assisting victims of crimes and addition policing functions.

Dave gave us some sobering statistics: home invasions up 43%, intimate partner violence up 21%.

75% of all guns seized were smuggled from the U.S.  Auto thefts were down last year most were in the Ajax/Pickering area..

He told us they are monitoring 150 persons who are out on bail for firearm offenses.

Mental health and addictions continues to be a challenge for them with 1000 cases last year involving 500 people. However they now have some mental health professionals riding in cars with officer to help deal with these people in crisis.

On the roads over 15,000 tickets were given out last year with collisions up to 3,970 and 32 impaired collisions in Oshawa last year .

This year in the new budget calls for 50 new officers and 20 frontline supervisors and allows for 45 officers in investigative and supportive roles.

In Oshawa there was 12% increase in violent crime with 5 homicides last year. There was also a 30% increase in impaired driving. The police service answered 45,579 calls for service last year.

Emmy Iheme gave a very thoughtful and heartfelt thank you to Inspector Dave Mason for his talk

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I was leaving the Golf Club on Tuesday, I found these three Rotarians starting a new fashion trend for 2025.

 

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.

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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Peter Dueck
February 8
 
Kris Sachdeva
February 9
 
Robert Koski
February 12
 
Ted Morrison
February 23
 
Larry Hurren
February 27
 
Spouse Birthdays
Ntumba Tshibuabua
February 7
 
Krishan Sachdeva
February 9
 
Rachel De Lio
February 17
 
Jan
February 20
 
Anniversaries
Leon Efraim
Keela
February 11
 
Speakers
Feb 11, 2025 6:00 PM
Valentine's Dinner Out with Spouses
Feb 11, 2025 6:00 PM
Challenge League Sports
Feb 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
Feb 25, 2025 6:00 PM
Activities at Hearth Place
Mar 04, 2025 6:00 PM
Humane Society of Durham Region
Mar 18, 2025 6:00 PM
St Patrick's Day Dinner Out with Spouses
Apr 01, 2025 6:00 PM
Simcoe Hall
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Upcoming Events
Bingo - Red Barn
Feb. 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Feb. 27, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Club Board of Directors Meeting
Mar. 05, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Night of A Thousand Dinners -March 6, 2025
Ontario Regiment
Mar. 06, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Mar. 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
Bingo - Red Barn
Mar. 29, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
 
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Executives & Directors
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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