MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Editor: Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order By President David Penney
Start Time: 6.35 PM
Rotary Grace: Ted Morrison
O Canada: Dave Andrews
Toast to the Queen Robbie Laroque
Guests: none this evening
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES.
Birthdays: Reg Malachowski Dec. 11 Sharron Morrison Dec. 20; Chidinma Igboanugo Dec. 23
Anniversary: Bob and Rhonda Stewart December13
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Dave’s Announcements:
Catch the Ace – has been ended due to reduced ticket sales, consequences are being investigated
President Dave reminded us to buy tickets for the Dec 12 concert at the Regent Theater at 2 pm to support Feed The Need in Durham. This event is being supported by 8 Rotary Clubs in Durham region (including our Rotary Club).
Tickets are $30 for in person, $12 to live stream. All net proceeds will be going to Feed the Need in Durham. The agency collects and distributes food to over 60 emergency food providers across the region, including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other social service agencies. Here are some links and attachments for tickets and sponsorships:
https://tickets.regenttheatre.ca/eventperformances.asp?evt=764
https://www.facebook.com/ConcertToFeedTheNeedInDurham/
District Governor Ron Dick is asking for Candidates for District Governor applicants
International Rotary Conference in Houston – register by Dec 15 for reduced rate – see: https://convention.rotary.org/en/houston
Tuesday Talks – December 14 – Dr. Bob Scott – The presentation will be recorded and available on District website
Bingo – next Bingo is New Year’s Day 2022!! Team - Linda Porritt, Sue MacKinnon, Bill Creamer, Lennis Trotter
Next Board meeting – Wednesday December 8th. – 7pm – ZOOM
Potential Projects being researched include a “Classic Car Draw” and “Reverse Draw”
Lennis - reported 6500 people attended over 7 nights of Christmas at the Kids Safety Village including 275 from Grandview Childrens Centre; Donations $3000.00++ food and toys
Hilda announced that Front Desk will be managed by Sue and Bill while she is in Florida; meal requests will continue to be sent to Hilda’s email on Sunday evenings; she will email Holly with a copy to Sue; meal choices remain the same for the time being; our meetings resume on Tuesday January 4
Hilda - Dec 14 - RC of Oshawa Parkwood Christmas party at Harpo’s restaurant in Oshawa. 3 entrees to choose from- beef, salmon or chicken . cost is determined by what you order off the menu. Separate billing. Cocktails 5:30 dinner at 6:30
REMINDER: From District Governor Ron Dick: Jennifer Jones, Incoming Rotary International President will be starting her year with a two week cross Canada tour to showcase Canada to the Rotary World! As part of this tour, Jennifer Jones will be "dropping into the GTA" on Tuesday, July 5th for the day! So no glitzy dinners, Jennifer is looking for People of Action projects and activities to roll up her sleeves and showcase Canada and Ontario to the Rotary World. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 5th and send in your project / activity suggestions on what we can keep Jennifer (and her team) busy with on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022! More details to follow! .
REMINDER: From Past Pres Sue: Christmas tree sales will commence December 4 and continue until we are sold out. Sale Times: Sat and Sun shift-hours will be: noon to 3:30 pm AND 3:30pm to 7:00pm; Weekday hours will be 3:00pm to 5:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm. PLEASE VOLUNTEER. SIGN UP WITH SUE! Please call Sue and she will sign you up for a shift or two or three. Thank you.
ACE OF SPADES: Sgt at Arms Tim Dwyre
Draw Winner Looking for Ace of Spades was Al Finnigan who drew the 8 of SDiamonds ,
The pot grows.
Happy Bucks
Dave Andrews was happy to see that we have a quorum for the meetings tonight
Hilda was happy Poinsettias have been delivered – thanks to those who helped with this; also asked for volunteers for Bulletin Editor January Dave Andrews; February Linda Porritt
Ted happy to have received his third shot
John thanks to Bill for delivering cakes and hams
Larry happy for a donation received with cake/ham payment
Bill happy to have his garage back!!
Tim happy to meet Bill’s brother
Lennis-update on Kim Boatman-bought a house in Squamish BC, new email address will be in updated membership list
Linda Porritt gave a SAD buck – she recently learned that Donna Mackey is having health issues, has been in hospital – we will remember Donna and Bruce in our prayers
Speaker: : David Penney – Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood
2022-23 Board of Directors are:
President: Robbie Larocque
Vice President: Linda Porritt
Past President: David Penney
Secretary: Sue MacKinnon
Executive Secretary: Dave Andrews
Treasurer: Bill Creamer
Directors: Hilda Finnigan
Al Finnigan
Ted Morrison
Larry Hurren
Bob Koski
Dave Andrews - Annual General Meeting of the Oshawa-Parkwood Rotary Club Charitable Foundation
2021-22 Board of Directors are:
President: David Andrews
Vice President: Alan Finnigan
Club President: David Penney
Pres Elect: Robbie Larocque
Secretary: Sue MacKinnon
Treasurer: Bill Creamer
Directors: Lennis Trotter
Linda Porritt
David Mankiewicz
Minutes of these meetings will be circulated under separate cover
Meeting finished at 8:00 PM
OUR REGULAR WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE BACK AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS , SEE THE CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PLEASE READ MORE ……..