THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
P.O. BOX 54023, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 8T2
“LIGHT UP ROTARY”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Gary Huang – Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Brian Thompson - Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise , Ontario, Canada
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Wayne Routly – Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
MINUTES OF MEETING : Tuesday. July 15/2014
Rotary Grace
O 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.
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
1. Is it the truth
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build good will and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS 2014-2015
President: Robbie Larocque
Past President: Allan Finnigan
Vice President: Mike McLaren
Treasurer: Devon Biddle
Secretary: Pat Dyck
Club Administration: Shawn Kellam
All Service Projects: Robert Kipling
Membership: Lennis Trotter
The Rotary Foundation: Ted Morrison
Public Relations: Eamon Doyle
Sgt-at-Arms: Andy Lyons / Alan Nason / Bob Koski
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Grace: Myles Fisher
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen : Terry DeYoung
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES : Donna and Bruce MacKay – July 15th
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Welcome to Victor Jackson member of Oshawa Rotary Club and to Leslie Caissie, a guest of Kris Sachdeva
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Winner: Victor Jackson Card Drawn: 2 of spades .
On The Door Next Week: Ted Morrison Bulletin Editor: Hilda Finnigan
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(Editor’s note: If you cannot be present next week - please find a replacement)
HAPPY BUCKS : Robert Kipling – “SAD” re Brazil losing; Leslie – happy to be here; Terry – busy moving Cheryl’s Mom; Mike – happy to be VP and looking forward to a good year; Devon – sad to be the bearer of bad news – see notes below re fees; Myles – to support club needs for cash; Allan F. – misses striking the bell!!, but likes to watch Devon “grovel”; Hilda – thankful she is no longer living with a “President”!!; Alan N. – glad Al’s “foot is healed” ??is he sure of that?!?!; Pat Dyck – thanked PP Al for a good year;
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Robert Kipling – a reminder to Safety Village Committee members, meeting Monday July 21/7PM
Mike McLaren – reminder that MP Colin Carrie is our speaker on July 22nd – guests are welcome Please let Pres. Robbie know so that meals can be confirmed
PP Al Finnigan presented awards for commitment as a new Rotarian to Sandy McDowell and Kim Boatman
Devon Biddle announced the Summer BBQ will be hosted by Linda and himself on Saturday August 16th – cost wil be $15.00/couple, children free; directions and pot luck food list to follow; Alan Nason – read that Lakeridge Health was voted “best in Canada” for emergency treatment of “stroke” patients (TPA), that is most significant recovery for these patients; Ted Morrison reminded us of the significant impact of Polio Irradication around the world, with new cases in only three countries, noting that Pakistan has the greatest number (69) and that cases in Nigeria and Afghanistan have come from Pakistan, also noting that the last few are always the most expensive; Kris Sacheva added that India has been certified “Polio Free” making this true of all of South East Asia; Bill Gates continues to support of this program; President Robbie noted several notes thanking us for our support – Epilepsy Durham, Lakeridge Health, Bill Patchett for foundation support (a reminder to members that these donations must be in US dollars to avoid a shortfall); Interota Conference in Toronto July 26-31, RI President Gary Huang will be there on July 27th.
NOTES RE FEES (club funds) – there is a shortfall of approx $800.00/year in club funds; these $$ should not be taken from our community fund raising efforts. RI fee per member is $130.00
??what creates this shortfall – cost of meals for speakers
cost of meals when attendance is below set minimum
Suggestions to cover this shortfall – Raise yearly dues from $260.00 to $275.00 NOTE we are already the most expensive club in our area and concern has been expressed by current members
Pay only for the primary speaker (support personnel pay their own)
Increase meal cost
Encourage “Happy Toonies”
Charge an additional fee for those who miss multiple meetings (meals)
The Board is charged with making the final decision.
GUEST SPEAKER : due to a cancellation there was no speaker for this evening
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 - 12:00 noon
Oshawa – Oshawa Shrine Club, 1626 Simcoe St N., – 12:10
Markham-Unionville – Al Dente Ristorante, 39 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 - 6:00 pm
TUESDAY:
Whitby – Public Library, 405 Dundas St W - 7:00 am
Pickering – Chartwell Pickering Centre, 1801 Valley Farm Rd, – 7:15am
Bowmanville – Trinity Church Hall, 116 Church St. – 7:15 am
Picton – Royal Canadian Legion, 347 Main St., - 12:15 pm
Scarborough Bluffs – Loblaw’s Superstore (upstairs) – 1775 Brimley at Progress – 7:15 am
Scarborough – Scarborough Golf Club – Golf Club Rd. – 12:30
Scarborough Twilight – Stone Cottage – 1370 Kingston Rd. - 5:30 pm
WEDNESDAY:
Whitby-Sunrise – Sports Garden Café, Iroquois Park , 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 Rd, Scarborough – 12:30 pm
Port Perry – Piano Restaurant., 217 Queen St. – 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