GUEST SPEAKERS: PETER TAYLOR – FRIENDS OF THE SECOND MARSH
This evening we learned more about the Second Marsh in Oshawa. Dave Andrews introduced Peter Taylor spoke very passionately of the marsh and the adjacent McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Preserve. The marsh has many habitats and is home to numerous plants and wildlife. The marsh has huge biodiversity and is available for carbon storage. The marsh is a very special place where you can go and re-connect with nature right here in Oshawa. One great issue at the marsh is invasive species, Phragmites is one monoculture which has moved into the marsh and there is a 4 year program is in place to control Phragmites. General Motors did recently complete the transfer of some forested lands on the east side of the marsh.
The Friends of the Second Marsh has commenced a ‘Love the Marsh’ campaign to raise $500000.00 over the next 5 years: the program will include improved signage, replace old benches, the provision of toilets and an Education Building positioned near to the old GM headquarters.
Conversation and questions were asked of Peter and his presentation.
Al Finnigan thanked the speaker.
President Linda adjourned the meeting.
MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS
NOV 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.
NOV 28 – Regular Weekly Meeting – MEETING CANCELLED AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB
DEC 1 and 2- Christmas at the Kids Safety Village – We need Rotary Club Volunteers – Please check with Sue MacKinnon and Lennis Trotter. Please sign up. Time is 4:30 pm to 8 pm
DEC 2 – Breakfast to support Sharon’s Kids, at the Crooked Uncle. A no charge Drive Thru breakfast - just bring a gift. Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Bring an unwrapped gift & your ‘Drive-Thru Breakfast’ is compliments of The Crooked Uncle, Bar & Grill, 1180 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa.
DEC 5 – Regular Weekly Meeting – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM . Jubilee Pavilion - Spouses Invited
- Holiday Party with Participation House
DEC 8 and 9 - Christmas at the Kids Safety Village - We need Rotary Club Volunteers – Please check with Sue MacKinnon and Lennis Trotter. Please sign up. Time is 4:30 pm to 8 pm
DEC 10 – Concert for Feed The Need in Durham – The 11 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region invite everyone in Rotary, Rotaract clubs and the whole Rotary family in District 7070 in southern to the 6th Annual Concert for Feed The Need in Durham. Arranged by Joe Solway, Rotary Club of Bowmanville.
DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: DECEMBER 10, 2023 AT THE BILTMORE THEATRE, 39 KING ST E, OSHAWA.
For tickets, please go to the Facebook Page for update on how to buy your tickets: Link https://www.facebook.com/ConcertToFeedTheNeedInDurham
The Concert to Feed the Need in Durham is a co-presentation of Rotary clubs of Durham Region and Feed the Need in Durham. It brings together award winning musicians from across the Region in support of Feed the Need in Durham, which collects and distributes food to over 65 emergency food providers across Durham, including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other social service agencies. Feed the Need in Durham provides over 1.5M meals to Durham residents annually
Some recent presentations:
On November 10, The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood was so pleased to present the BIG ROTARY CHEQUE and make a $ 1,000 donation to Simcoe Hall in Oshawa at their office on Simcoe Street South.
In the photo L to R: Tiffany Kift, Executive Director of Simcoe Hall, Al Finnigan , Community Service Director of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood , and Margo Smith , Community Relations and Fund Development at Simcoe Hall. Simcoe Hall provides wellness opportunities through their food bank and programs to serve children, individuals and families who experience financial and social challenges. Their vision is to be part of a community that will allow children, individuals and families to experience and lead healthy, meaningful and socially responsible lives.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood encourages everyone in Oshawa to make a donation, especially at this special time of the year with their holiday toy and holiday hamper programs. We thank you.
On November 10, The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood was so pleased to present the BIG ROTARY CHEQUE and make a $ 1,000 donation to The Salvation Army in Oshawa at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Downtown Oshawa.
In the first photo : Kevin Sharp, Slavation Army Oshawa and Al Finnigan. and the BIG ROTARY CHEQUE.
In the second photo we are joined by Dave Andrews, Past President of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood.
In the third photo L to R: Leigh Rowney, Salvation Army Director and Al Finnigan , Community Service Director of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood .
The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction.
When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood encourages everyone in Oshawa to make a donation, especially at this special time of the year. We thank you.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP: Go online at www.rotary.org go to the club locator and find a club or clubs near your destination. Or you can add the free App Rotary Club Locator to your phone for instant look up of any club in the world. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Secretary Sue MacKinnon, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.