MINUTES OF MEETING: October 10, 2023
Editor: Hilda Finnigan
Meeting Called to Order: by Vice President Hilda Finnigan
ROTARY GRACE: Led by Sue MacKinnon
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: Led by David Penney
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that we are hosting this Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood meeting from land within the jurisdiction of Williams Treaties and on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, the Anishnaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. This acknowledgement reminds us of our responsibilities to our relationships and the ancestral lands on which we learn, share and live.
TOAST TO CANADA: Led by Janice Coupland
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Guest Speaker Chief of Police (DRPS) Peter Moreira and Chris Bovie (Director of Communications DRPS) and TerriLynn Laroque guest of Robbie Laroque
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Birthday Shawn Kellam on October 11
Happy Anniversary TerriLynn and Robbie Laroque on October 19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 17 at 11 am - Polio Flag Raising at Oshawa City Hall – Both Oshawa Clubs are invited.
Oct 17 – Our Regular weekly meeting is cancelled . Please come to the Oct 19 World Polio Day Event at Durham College.
Hilda announced that the Bingo schedules are out and we have volunteers now for all of them . Thank you to everyone.
October 19 at 11 am- Bingo @ Red Barn - Robbie, Ted, DaveP., Al
Hilda also announced that we have tulips for Polio – 20 bulbs for$20. Please buy a box and tell your friends too.
Rotary Leadership Institute - “In Person” has been cancelled for the fall of 2023. It will be held on ZOOM. Parts One Two and Three will be held on line. Part Two from 6 to 8 pm on Oct 11, 18 and 25. Part Three from 6 to 8 pm on November 8, 15, and 22. The Spring 2024 RLI will hopefully be held at Centennial College Event Centre, 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8, in late March or early April.
October 19 - World Polio Day – live FROM THE Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College. Be sure to register today, AT https://rotary7070.org/event/world-polio-day-2023-live-from-durham-region/ Only 100 seats available. (Note: Oct 17 regular club meeting cancelled). Please register TODAY. We need to know how many meals to prepare. New cost is $35 with $10 of that going to your next Paul Harris Fellow award.
October 20 to 22 - District Conference at the Marriott in Oshawa. Be sure to register today: https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=1d1bb4ba-089d-468c-8e8d-6772d1e0ba2d . Single day attendance is also possible. See the link for more details. Robbie checking our involvement in the hospitality suite.
Oct 25 – Delta Bingo – Please see Sue. We need a trained volunteer for this date.
OCT 26, 27 28 and 29 – Halloween Haunt at the Kids Safety Village – 4 pm to 8 pm – Volunteer Sign up Tonight with Sue MacKinnon.
OCT 28 – Bingo – RED Barn – 11 AM Start - Hilda F, Dave A, Brady B, Al F
OCT 31 - Regular Weekly Meeting – IT’S HALLOWEEN - NO MEETING AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB
NOV 4 – Rotary District Pubic Image & Technology Workshop – Oshawa Golf Club – 8:30 am to 2 pm. Register today: Perhaps it is time to BOOST your public image and come to our 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner .
Bob Wallace and Dave Andrews and their District Committees are setting up a 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner . Our club needs a few members to volunteer and register today. Please register today: https://rotary7070.org/event/public-image-and-technology-workshop/
November 5 - Kids Against Hunger packaging at the Jubilee Pavilion (about 8:30 am to 2 pm) with Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville and Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Clubs. There is some concern re the Grant money and a warning to volunteers CLOCKS CHANGE THAT MORNING. We will need some volunteers to help set up starting at 7:30 am.
Lennis also mentioned the Kids Safety Village Conference on November 6/7/8; conference delegates will be visiting our Village on November 7
NOV 9 – Oshawa Walk of Fame – Rotary Club of Oshawa at the Jubilee Pavillion at Lakeview Park starting at 5 pm. The mission of the Oshawa Walk of Fame is to preserve, Celebrate, and Showcase Oshawa’s history and heritage of excellence and achievement. The Oshawa Walk of Fame highlights the achievements and success of individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to the life of the City. At our Gala induction dinner, we will celebrate those who have significantly contributed to our City and beyond. We will honour the past and inspire the future! , 2023 inductees: Ken Shaw: Retired CTV New Anchor, Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers: Comedy Writing Team and Head Writers for Johnny Carson, The Ontario Regiment: 157 Years of Service, Ross Mackie: Mackie Group, Adriane Stewart: Opera Singer. Dinner Gala Tickets are $125 are can be purchased by calling
905 925-4771. See: https://oshawawalkoffame.ca
NOV 18 – District 7070 Rotary Foundation Workshop – 8:30 am to 2 PM - Oshawa & District Shrine Club, 1626 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. The Rotary Foundation seminar. This is your opportunity to learn a great deal of information about your Foundation. Learn how money is raised and where it goes. Learn about District grants, what they are used for and how to apply. Register today: https://rotary7070.org/event/rotary-foundation-workshop/
November 27 - District Governor John Burns Official Visit to the 2 Rotary Clubs in Oshawa – 11:45 am to 1:30 pm, Wendel Clark’s Restaurant, 67 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4S3. A luncheon meeting. Joint meeting of the two Rotary Clubs here in Oshawa. Our Nov 28 meeting is cancelled.
REMINDER: from Ted – Announcing our newest fundraiser – Maple Syrup Sales. Start your pre-ordering now. Delivery is mid March 2024. Our Club logo on every bottle (750 ml) . Sell for $20 per bottle. Gift Certificates are now available . Great Christmas Gifts. See Ted. All certificates are $20.
DEC 9: Concert for Feed the Need:
REMINDER: 2024 Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Courtyard by Marriott – May 9, 2024!!
SGT AT ARMS: DAVID PENNEY
ACE OF SPADES: David Penney won the opportunity to draw the Ace of Spades. Dave Andrews shuffled the cards and David Penney drew the 4 of Hearts. The jackpot grows.
HAPPY BUCKS
Ted Morrison had a great Thanksgiving; likes his new car – seems powerful +++ watch your lead foot Ted
David Andrews – welcome Chief Peter and Chris Bovie
Robbie Larocque – great Thanksgiving in spite of bad weather
Sue McKinnon – enjoyed eating turkey
Hilda Finnigan – enjoyed Thanksgiving with family and getting Al’s brother moved successfully