MINUTES OF ZOOM MEETING: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Editor: Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order at 7:04pm by President David Penney who opened by acknowledging the land on which we meet
Rotarians On The Call:
Pres. Dave Penney, Larry Hurren, Ted Morrison, Robbie Larocque, Dave Andrews, Al Finnigan, Lennis Trotter, Tim Dwyre, Sue MacKinnon, Bob Koski, Bill Creamer, Leon Efraim, Hilda Finnigan
GUESTS We welcome our Guest Speaker – Dr. Robert Kyle
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday to Jan Penney on February 20
Looking forward to celebrating Birthdays “in person” next week Cha Cha Cha
HAPPY THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK:
Ted Morrison enjoyed meals from “Hello Fresh”
Bob Koski sad that he has used his last courtesy Oil Change; also got caught on Radar ($95.00) OOPS
Ted Morrison updated us re Past President Keith Ratchford who underwent a complicated surgery on 9 February – he is home and doing well.
Sue McKinnon received a letter from CRA – owes $86,000.00!!?? Getting this error sorted out
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From DG Ron Dick 2024/25 DG Nominee Designate is Virginia O’Reilly; PETS Training starts February 15 (PE Robbie)
Rotary Leadership Institute continues training Session; Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium needs candidates; Foundation Gala is February 23 – tickets $125.00
Hilda Finnigan announced Back to “in person” at the Golf Club for next meeting February 22; Meal choices changed slightly- will be Caesar Salad w Chicken; BLT wrap w Fries; or Fettucini Alfredo. REMEMBER to call by 10pm on Sunday evening. Hilda will send out a reminder. Hilda also asked for a Bulletin Editor for March
Robbie Laroque heard recently from Mary Sloan t McLaughlin Collegiate regarding the Bursary that Oshawa Parkwood has traditionally given at Commencement
Reverse Draw – license and insurance certificate have been obtained – ticket printing in final stages – should be available for distribution on February 22.
Our Board and Foundation have approved the ’61 Thunderbird project – John Kellam and Lennis Trotter are leading this project
Our “Grow Green With Rotary 2022” Ploughman’s Choice Project will be advertised mid March; will be available for pick up Mid April; at the Farmer’s Market beginning May 14; Pre orders will taken by calling Hilda or using our very own “https://funditrotaryparkwoodoshawa.ca/” site
Bob Koski reported that International Service had reviewed and declined a request to support a Humanitarian Project in Leslie County Kentucky. Our current funds and finances were considered in this review.
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