THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
P.O. BOX 54023, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 8T2
2012-2013 ROTARY THEME: “PEACE THROUGH SERVICE”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Sakuji Tanaka – Rotary Club of Yashio in Tokyo, Japan
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Ted Koziel - Rotary Club of Richmond Hill in Richmond Hill, Ontario
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Wayne Routly – Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Ontario
MINUTES OF MEETING : 21st Aug. 2012
Rotary Grace OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2012-2013
O Lord, The Giver of all good, President: Jodi Hewett
We thank Thee for our daily food Past President: Walter Stewart
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways Vice President: Allan Finnigan
Help us to serve Thee all our days. Treasurer: Devon Biddle
Secretary: Pat Dyck
Club Administration: Lennis Trotter
THE FOUR-WAY TEST All Service Projects: Robert Kipling
1. Is it the truth Membership: Robbie Larocque
2. Is it fair to all concerned? The Rotary Foundation: Laura Carey
3. Will it build good will and better friendships? Public Relations: Dave Andrews
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Sgt-at-Arms: Helmut Uphoff
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President Jodi Hewett, declared the meeting opened.
Grace: Terry Fox
O Canada: Marsha Chambers
Toast To The Queen : Past President Walter Stewart
GUESTS/ VISITING ROATARIANS: Hon. Member Terry Giles and Assistant Governor Wayne Routly
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES :
Aug. 23rd Terrilyn Laroque
Rose & David Mankiewicz. Aug. 27th
Eman & Amr Attalla.
Aug.28th Devon Biddle.
SERGEANT AT ARMS: Past President Andy Lyons.
ACE OF SPADES DRAW: Draw winner Robert Kipling. Card drawn 10 of Spades, tough.
HAPPY BUCKS:
Past President Hilda Finnigan reported that our Vice President Al Finnigan had mown the lawn.
Past President Larry Hurren told us of his trip to Dawson’s Creek and the Rodeo Parade with Rotary Floats.
Past President Kris Sachdeva celebrated the 50 year anniversary of the independence of India.
Past President Terry Giles said thank you to the club for remembering Jean in her illness.
Past President Marion Mills told us of her trip to Memphis to visit Graceland on the 35th anniversary of Elvis’ death. Robert Kipling told us of his visit to Melford Saskatchewan and the parade he had seen. There was a float for the class of 1962, Linda Biddle’s graduating class.
Vice President Al Finnigan made us realize that his foot still hurt, especially when he pushed the mower. Whiner!
Past District Governor Ted Morrison said thank you to Robert and Carloline Kipling for their hosting the Club barbecue as did Marsha Chambers.
Past President Andy Lyons thanked Robert for allowing him to cook the delectable steaks.
President Jodi Hewett suggested that we consider making a float for the Santa Claus Parade. Silence was the enthusiastic response.
On The Door Next Week: Aug. 28th Past District Governor Ted Morrison.
Bulletin Editor Aug 28th : Past President Alan Nason
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(Editor’s note: If you cannot be there , please find a replacement)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Assistant Governor Wayne Routly Visited our club this evening to give us the details of the Foundation Walk, “Walk The Talk” to be held on Sept. 23rd 2012 at the Clarington Beech Centre in Bowmanville. Registration 9am, Start 10.00am. Lunch 11.30am to 1.00pm. The target is $125.000.00 or more.
Past President Hilda Finnigan reported that Helmut Uphoff was now at home and cooking and washing, waiting for Speech Therapy.
She noted that Amr Attalla was going to go home on Palliative care. Also please help the bottom line for the Rib Fest and donate $10.00 for the purchase of Pop to be sold at the event. Help is still needed to man our booth, Please volunteer some of your time to help out. The Bulletin roster for the next year is being compiled. Please add your name or you may be voluntold.
President Jodi Hewett reminded everyone that she is purchasing school supplies for the Mary Street School. Please join us all in donating $10.00 to by the supplies that will be given to the children of the school.
Treasurer Devon Biddle briefly reviewed the Financial Statement for Year End June 30th 2012.
ROTARY MOMENT:
Past District Governor Ted Morrison expanded on Wayne Routly’s presentation about the Foundation Walk. He noted that our Rotary club will send a cheque for participation in the Walk on behalf of the whole Club. All member’s entry fees are paid, so join the fun there is no cost. Ted asked us, “What would Rotary do without The Foundation? The answer is not very much. We need the Foundation for all of Rotary’s big projects. Why wouldn’t you donate to the Foundation? Global Scholars, Vocational Training and Humanitarian Grants all need the Foundation Funds. Use the Walk as a time to give to the Foundation. A $100.00 per year from Every Rotarian, Every Year. Or make a donation at any time, send your cheque to Treasurer Devon Biddle.
Ted was winding up and felt faint and as a precaution an Ambulance was called and he was taken to Hospital for a check up. He is okay !!!
GUEST SPEAKER : Colin Carrie’s secretary apologized at 10:00 pm on Tuesday night that she had booked Colin Carrie , our Member of Parliament, for the wrong night. We will get Colin back next year when Parliament recesses again.
President Jodi Hewett adjourned the meeting at 7.45pm
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
The “ideal of service” is the key. It is an attitude that does not change from one version to the next. It is an attitude we all have, as Rotarians.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP : Pat Dyck, our Club Secretary has a Rotary International Directory of all Rotary Clubs in the world, when and where they meet. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Pat Dyck, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.
HERE’S A LIST OF SOME ROTARY CLUBS CLOSE TO YOU:
MONDAY:
Belleville – Ramada Inn – 11 Bay Ridges at Hwy 2 - 12:10
Oshawa – Oshawa Shrine Club, Simcoe St N., – 12:10
Markham-Unionville – Mr. Hungarian Rest., 144 Main St.N., - 6:30 pm
Port Hope – Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Elias St., – 6:00 pm
Richmond Hill – Sheraton Parkway Hotel, 600 Hwy 7 East, – 6:00 pm
Trenton – Holiday Inn – 99 Glen Miller Rd. at 401 - 6:10 pm
TUESDAY:
Whitby – Public Library, 405 Dundas St W - 7:00 am
Pickering – Annandale Golf Club, 221 Church St S., – 7:15am
Bowmanville – Trinity Church Hall, 116 Church St. – 7:15 am
Picton – 347 Main St., - 12:15 pm
Scarborough Bluffs – Golden Griddle – Markham Rd NE of 401 – 7:15 am
Scarborough – Scarborough Golf Club – Golf Club Rd. – 12:30
Scarborough Twilight – Three Monkeys Rest., 1585 Warden Ave., - 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY:
Whitby-Sunrise – Iroquois Park ,Garden Cafe, 500 Victoria St W – 7:15am
Markham Sunrise – Delta Markham Hotel – 50 East Valhala Dr., Hwy 7 east of 404 – 7:00 am
Northumberland Sunrise – Dalewood Golf Club – Dale Rd, Port Hope - 7:00 am
North Scarborough – Delta Toronto East – 2035 Kennedy Rs, Scarborough – 12:30 pm
Port Perry – . Piano Café, 217 Queen St., Port Perry – 6:15 pm
THURSDAY:
Ajax – Public Library, 55 Harwood Ave S., – 12:15
Agincourt – Radisson Hotel, 55 Hallcrown Place – 6:30 pm
Quinte Sunrise – Bay of Quinte Golf Club, 1830 Old Hwy 2, – 7:00 am
Uxbridge – Jersey’s, 104 Brock St W. – 7:15 am
FRIDAY:
Toronto – Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St, – 12:15
Cobourg – Best Western Cobourg Motor Inn, 930 Burnham Rd. at Hwy 2 – 12:15
Courtice – White Cliffe Terrace, 1460 Hwy 2 – 7:15 am