MINUTES OF MEETING: September 5, 2023
Editor: Ted Morrison
Meeting Called to Order: by President Linda Porritt
ROTARY GRACE: Led by Hilda Finnigan
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 Lennis Trotter
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 Robert Kipling
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: A warm Rotary welcome to Steve Barkwell – Chief – Oshawa Fire Services – our guest speaker.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Happy Anniversary on Sept 5 to Ana and Nizar Rejab
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Linda - Our Sept 6 Board of Directors Meeting will start at 5:30 pm and will be at Linda Porritt’s office - Centruy 21 Infinity Realty, 650 King St E, Unit 211.
Al - during our cheque presentation to Durham Youth Services, Shannon mentioned that the money will be used right away on 4 beds for those youth coming in to the shelter. Perfect timing.
There will be a Corn Roast at the North Oshawa Farmers market on Sept 9 from 11 am to 1 pm. Come on out everyone. Proceeds go to Simcoe Hall’s Food Bank.
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 One: from 6 to 8 pm on Sept 13, 20 and 27. 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,
REMINDER: On Sept 11, we will have tulip bulbs for sale. Same as last year. Boxes will cost $20 each and available from Hilda and Al and will be for sale throughout the fall at the North Oshawa Farmers Market. Please start preselling to your friends today. Proceeds will go to END POLIO NOW.
Sept 23 - Bingo at The Red Barn – 11 AM Start – Linda P. Dave A, Brady B., and Al F.
October 15 – District 7070 Rotary Foundation Walk is at Milne Dam Conversation Park, 8252 McCowan Road, Markham.
Be sure to register: https://rotary7070.org/events/district-7070-rotary-foundation-walk-2023/
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).
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
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 . 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, and Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Clubs
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.
REMINDER: 2024 Reverse Draw, Dinner and Silent Auction at the Courtyard by Marriott – May 9, 2024!!
SGT AT ARMS: AL FINNIGAN
ACE OF SPADES: Dave Andrews won the opportunity to draw the Ace of Spades, but instead drew the 7 of Hearts. The jackpot grows.
HAPPY BUCKS
Sue just returned from Vancouver visiting her son and his family. She went to pour milk on her grandchild's cereal and the fridge was filled with many different kinds of milk.She just chose one and it turned out to be cream-ugh!
Bill Creamer visited his daughter at their cottage on the weekend and enjoyed a trip to the very popular Kinmount Fair. Lots of people.
Robbie told of his trip to his cottage and being stopped by the police because his car was licensed to an unregistered driver. Turns out he did not renew his driver’s license after his birthday --neither did his wife. He got away with a warning.
Dave was happy to accompany Al to the Durham College Centre for Skills Training & Technology to present a cheque from the club on the occasion of the opening of the new EV program.
Lennis is taking his family to Frankenmuth Michigan this weekend. John Kellam is going as well. (must be old cars involved here)
Hilda was happy to see her grandson today. They were helping Al do some renovations
Linda is going to Vancouver this week