MINUTES OF MEETING : JULY 11, 2017
ROTARY GRACE
O 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.
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Grace: Stan Iboanugo
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen : Sue MacKinnon
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS:
Visiting Rotarians: Oshawa Mayor John Henry – Rotary Club of Oshawa
Raffy Choulijan – Rotary Club of Don Mills
Guests: Terry Johnston, wife Susan, sons Curtis and Ethan and Terry’s mother Sharon.
Adrian Williams – guest of Sonya Thompson
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
July 17 – Linda Porritt – Happy Birthday
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Ted:
Ted announced that the Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention organizers are looking for Committee Members with expertise in the following areas: Web Site, Social Media, Traditional Media, Advertising, Newsletter and Press Release Management. Lend Your Expertise. The Toronto HOC Marketing and Communications Team wants you!
They are looking for a number of Rotarians and/or Friends of Rotary to help in our efforts to promote Toronto 2018.
Part of the mandate of the HOC is to ensure that Toronto is a welcoming location for visiting Rotarians and their families and to be certain that all our visitors have a fun and memorable experience at next year’s Rotary International Convention.
If you have a background and expertise in any of the following areas we need your help:
Website content (writing, editing)
Social media (Facebook was crucial for Atlanta)
Traditional Media (Newspapers, Radio, TV)
Advertising and presence in Toronto (billboards, retail/commerce liaison)
Newsletter publishing
Press Release management
Please contact our Marketing and Communications team through Mike Gauthier michael.e.gauthier@gmail.com by July 22 if you can help out.
President Ted:
Reminded us all of the Events coming up and asked everyone to sign up today:
Aug 19 – BBQ at Devon and Linda's cottage -2 to 8 pm
Aug 26 – Day at the Races – Woodbine – 12 Noon to about 6 pm
Sept 10 – Rotary Foundation Walk - Heydenshore , Whitby – 8:30 am to 1:pm
Sept 23 – Membership Matters Seminar – Aurora – 8 am to 2 pm
Nov 3 and 4 – Rotary District 7070 Conference – White Oaks – Niagara On The Lake
Tim Dwyre
WOODBINE – Saturday, August 26. Buffet served from noon to 3 and races are 1 to 5
Total cost is $48.08 includes tea and coffee and includes a $10 Voucher for the casino.
Sign up with Tim today and be sure to give him your $20.00 deposit required when reserving;
Minimumof 21 persons. We will car pool in lieu of renting a bus. However if enough people want a
Limobus, it can be arranged cost is $30 per person. Also checking a school bus at a lesser price.
Be sure to let Tim know.
Kim
Kim thanked everyone who has decided to volunteer on the Community and Youth Committees and called a Committee meeting for 5:30 pm at the Golf Club for July 18
Past Pres Dave
Dave thanked everyone who has decided to volunteer on the Public Image Community called a Public Image Committee meeting for 5:00 pm at the Golf Club for July 25.
DUTIES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:
Front Desk: Janice Coupland / Sonya Thompson
Greeter/Bulletin Editor: Sue McKinnon July 4 & 11; Dave Andrews July 18 & 25
(Editor’s note: If you cannot be present , please find a replacement)
PRESENTATION OF THE PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARD TO TERRY JOHNSTON:
Terry Johnston is the voice of our community with CKDO radio since 1990, and the voice of the Oshawa Generals . He is also the master of ceremonies for numerous charitable events, (about 100 per year), many of which are golf tournaments, raising well over $1.5 million dollars annually.
He works with local charities (over 100 per year) which include the Grandview Children’s Centre Foundation, The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, MADD Durham and the United Way.
On Oct 26, 2012, a total of 32 deserving local candidates were honoured with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award. It is given to those who have made a significant contribution to their country, province or community. And Terry received the Diamond Jubilee Medal is in recognition of the Queen’s 60th anniversary on the throne, on Oct 26, 2012 from the late Jim Flaherty, MP and Finance Minister.
He has already received one Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise for his service to the community. And he continues his community work today.
He is a committee member of the Kids Safety Village of Durham and for a number of years, he has been instrumental in putting together the Festival of Lights for all to see at The Village in December. This past year, Terry brought together many community businesses and community groups and launched the 12 day Festival of Lights at the Kids Safety Village in late November, much to the delight of children and parents alike. And today, he continues to help make the Kids Safety Village a showpiece in Durham Region.
Terry is also a good friend of Rotary District 7070. For a number of years, Terry interviews our District Governors, and airs the interview a number of times in the week leading up to World Polio Day every October.
A few years ago, thanks to Sandy McDowell and Kim Boatman, our Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood hosted the debate of Oshawa candidates running in the Federal Election. And Terry volunteered to be our moderator of that debate which aired on Rogers TV .
And with this in mind, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, it was Ted's pleasure to bestow upon Terry, the highest award that a Rotary Club can give to a member of the community, his second Paul Harris Fellow Award.
L to R: Susan Johnston, son Curtis, son Ethan, mother Sharon, and Terry.
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SGT AT ARMS REPORT: Conducted tonight by a great volunteer -Tim Dwyre (Thank you very much, Tim)
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Our Guest, Adrian drew his own ticket and drew the 3 of hearts won some tubes of tooth paste courtesy of Dr Larry Hurren.. .
HAPPY TOONIES
Kim thanked Terry Johnston and Mayor John Henry for their contributions and coming to our meeting this evening.
Shawn was happy that his business and Armstrong Funeral Home were used for filming “Private Eyes” and it will be aired on Thursday, July 13 on Global TV
Sonja is thankful she has an eating disorder explanation to give to her daughter for the death of her rat.
Bob Stewart sad he has a dirty shirt on but happy that he might be playing golf with Sandy Hawley
Dave Andrews, thanked Major John and Terry Johnston for attending this evening.
Guest Sharon thanked God for a son that she can be so proud of.
Ted thanked Mayor John Henry and Terry Johnston for coming this evening. Ted is happy that district 7070 gives generously but acknowledges we cannot compete with the oil barons in Calgary.
Lennis – happy Kids Safety Village contract to be signed soon.
ROTARY MOMENT
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