THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
P.O. BOX 54023, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 8T2
“ENGAGE ROTARY - CHANGE LIVES”
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Ron Burton – Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, USA
R.I. DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Valarie Wafer - Rotary Club of Whitby , Ontario, Canada
ASSISTANT DISTRICT 7070 GOVERNOR: Wayne Routly – Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
MINUTES OF MEETING : Tuesday July 23, 2013
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 2013-2014
President: Allan Finnigan
Past President: Jodi Hewett
Vice President: Robbie Larocque
Treasurer: Devon Biddle
Secretary: Pat Dyck
Club Administration: Shawn Kellam
All Service Projects: Robert Kipling
Membership: Lennis Trotter
Rotary Foundation: Laura Carey
Public Relations: Eamon Doyle
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Grace: Bob Koski
O Canada: Marion Mills
Toast To The Queen : Terry DeYoung
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Eman Attalla and Esther Trotter both celebrating a birthday on July 25th
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Mike and Margaret Billington from Harrow England – warm welcome to these folks (Mike a former member of Oshawa Parkwood) and their friend Joanne Moffat
ACE OF SPADES DRAW: Linda Biddle drew the seven of diamonds
On The Door Next Week: David Andrews Bulletin Editor Next Week: Hilda Finnigan
(Editor’s note: If you are unable to be present, please find a replacement)
HAPPY BUCKS: Bob Koski watching old videos, found a 1999 project sorting books to send to India showing Kris, Ted,
Bob S. and himself hard at work; Robert happy the royal baby has arrived, thinks Robert would be a
great choice for a name; Peter had an operation – all is well; Robbie saw a moose up close while on
vacation (from a canoe!); Ted – Yard Sale at the Morrison’s, Saturday July 27th starts 7AM good stuff
Carol – no hydro at the cottage since Friday 4PM – had to cancel visit with Andy and Donna; Linda
Biddle – happy the Billington’s are here, hydro off at the cottage, ice cream melted; Dave, Devon, and
Kris – welcome to the Billington’s; Pres. Al took his grandsons golfing in the heat and outlasted both of
them!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Devon – dues are due / pay by August 31st; Dave – next week’s meeting includes putting lesson, may wear shorts if you wish; Larry – annual BBQ on Saturday August 17th, $15.00 per family (pay at front desk) + a “pot luck” item, BYOB; Pres. Al – Ribfest getting organized, sign up sheet being
circulated, also collecting donation for pop, some concern that we may not have the Interact
students this year; remember also to consider assisting the Oshawa Club in selling beer tickets;
Interrota – “thank you” for our donation/ offer to speak to our club; review member contact list for
for confirmation/correction of information (circulated over next couple of weeks)
ROTARY MOMENT Marsha Chambers told us that “Rotary found me”. She joined after seeing an ad in the Chamber of
Commerce paper. She had belonged to several charitable organizations – “found the good side of
The Rotary Club of Oshawa Parkwood”. Marsha especially appreciated the strong support she has
received during her recent illness.
GUEST SPEAKER : Mike Billington was introduced by Devon Biddle.
Mike (a former member of our club) volunteered during the Olympics in Britain. He related his experience and many interesting facts about this event.
Larry Hurren thanked Mike for visiting with us and providing this interesting inside view of the Olympic event.
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 Rs, Scarborough – 12:30 pm
Port Perry – Piano Rest., 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