THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL

OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD

Mailing Address: 200-481 Taunton Rd W., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1J 0G3

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?

                                      MINUTES OF MEETING OF

                                 Tuesday, May 6, 2025

                           Editor: Past President Robbie Larocque

Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM: by President Hilda Finnigan

Grace:   led by Kim Tam

“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 :   Anna Rejab

Land Acknowledgement: by President Hilda Finnigan

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: Emmy Iheme

 Visiting Rotarians and Guests :

Welcome to our visiting guests Orlando, Farzana Ali and Amandeep Singh

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

ANNOUNCEMENTS / REMINDERS:

Hilda – The regular weekly meeting of our Club on May 13 is cancelled (since we have  2 meetings this week). The May’s directors meeting will be held on May 20 at 5:00pm

Lennis – Reminds the Club that the Safety Village will have been in operation since 1994, some 30 short years.

Dave A – reminded the club of the upcoming District Assembly. The assembly will be held on May 10, 2025 at Centennial College. This event is good for newer Rotarians and those who are looking to be on the Board. Dave noted that those who do choose to join the admission fee will be covered by the Club. 

Dave A – reminds us of the fast approaching Reverse Draw. We have just over 150 tickets out now however our Goal is 200 (same as last year). Members should start thinking about who they sold tickets to last year. Members were encouraged to think about possible sponsors for this event too. The more the merrier. May 8 is but one week away.

Dave A – Announced this evening of an upcoming Oshawa Walk of Fame installation date for June 19, 2025. The installation of all of the stones from the 2024 Walk of Fame will take place at the 4-corners in downtown Oshawa and extend rom there, starting at 3 pm. Our club is invited to attend..

Hilda – Will attend the May 22 Red Barn bingo in place of David P the other volunteers are Robbie, Dave A and Camille.

Looking forward to May 31 the Bingo volunteers include Dave A, David P, Linda and Lennis

Ted – reminded the Club of an upcoming spouses’ night on May 27. May 27 will be our Paul Harris awards presentation evening. Kindly sign up at the May 20 meeting, time is short on this event as there in no meeting on May 13!

Hilda – noted that the new order of Manure is in with sales being brisk. So far the need for a presence at the Farmers Market does not seem to be impeding sales.

Dave A. - MAY 12 – 11AM Join the Rotary Club of Oshawa , In place of their regularly scheduled lunch meeting. Where: Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe Street North Google Maps link ACE Who: Rotarians and Guests are welcome to attend. All names must be submitted to Amber Derby, Past President by Monday, May 5th Parking Information: When you arrive to the campus, The Automotive Centre of Excellence is on your right as you round the curve. Please park in Founders Lot 2 which is the parking lot on your left at the first stop sign. Enter the gated lot by obtaining a ticket and we will provide a chaser ticket after check-in at ACE. Enter the ACE building via the north entrance doors, pass the elevators, turn right and follow the signs to the ACE security desk. Let security know you are meeting with Heather Nelson. Please wear closed toe shoes, you will not be admitted to the tour otherwise. Sign up with Dave Andrews before May 5.

Hilda – reminded the Club of the upcoming Peony Festival being held on June 6, 7 & 8.

REMINDER: Ted – updated us that the Maple Syrup Sales Fundraiser only 30 bottles left. Thank you all it has been a great success.

Larry – announced to the Club of a yard sale this Saturday at Faith United Church on Nash Road in Courtice.

SGT AT ARMS:  Al Finnigan

ACE OF SPADES:   The draw was won by Robbie.  The King of Clubs was drawn.. The pot grows even bigger!!

HAPPY BUCKS:  Thank you to Al Finnigan for collecting our Happy Bucks.

Al F – is happy Robbie did not pick the Ace tonight.

David P, -

Leon – is happy to be here this evening

Bill – is happy to be raffle prize winner at a recent Hearth Place Gala – a diamond necklace.

Anna – Is happy she visited a Polar Bear Experience recently, seeing several polar bears.

Ted – is happy that a very busy week is almost over.

Dave A. – is happy for the upcoming Reverse Draw all things are coming together nicely!

David M. – is happy that Tess P. has stepped forward this evening to be vice-president for the Club in the 2025-2026 Rotary Year. Thank you, Tess.

Shashi – is very happy to be accepted as a Director for the Club in the 2025-2026 Rotary Year.

Lennis – is happy that his recent Old Car tour went well.

Orlando – is happy for all the laughs.

Hilda – is happy for all the successes this year.

SPEAKER:   

No speaker this evening!

Dave Andrews and Ted Morrison went over the needs and next steps required for Reverse Draw success.  AND we conducted the Annual General meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa -Parkwood for the year ending June 30, 2024.

Highlights: election of officers for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026:

2025-26 President David Mankiewicz announced the Board of Directors for the 2025-26 year:

Hilda Finnigan - Immediate Past President

David Mankiewicz - President

Tess Pierce - Vice-President

Janice Coupland - Secretary

Linda Porritt - Treasurer

David Andrews - Executive Secretary

David Penney -Director  - International Service

Robbie Larocque – Director  - Club Administration

Don Igbokwe – Director – Rotary Foundation

Shashi Bhatia – Director - Membership

Camille Miqel Farfan – Director – Community Service

Fahim Fikrat – Director  - Youth Service

 Hilda adjourned the meeting shortly after 7:55 pm.

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.