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 29, 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: Hilda Finnigan
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen : Bob Koski
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Kay and Larry Hurren celebrate 40 yrs of wedded bliss on August 3rd CONGRATS
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Peter Butler, Head Pro, Oshawa Golf Club
ACE OF SPADES DRAW: Devon Biddle drew the 10 of hearts .
On The Door Next Week: Dave Andrews Bulletin Editor: TBA
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(Editor’s note: If you cannot be present next week - please find a replacement)
HAPPY TOONIES: (this change being encouraged in order to supplement the financial shortfall in club funds)
Al Finnigan - playing golf, golf, and more golf’ wonders why Hilda does not understand!!??!!; Hilda says he will
find it hard to understand when there is no chair for him at the table on Wednesday??; Mike McLaren looking forward
to chipping lesson with Peter Butler; Larry Hurren preparing to celebrate wedding anniversary and pleased with 4 week trial vacation in preparation for retirement!!; Bob Koski pleased we have set the date for Class Act (see announcements);
Ted Morrison gave “good news” re polio – to date this year only 3 cases in Nigeria, down from 24 in 2013, Pakistan remains the greatest concern; Terry DeYoung proud to know Justin Williams and be included in the Stanley Cup parade in Cobourg/Justin also won the Con Smyth Trophy this past season (Justin and Terry’s son grew up together and Terry drove them to many hockey practices and games); Devon Biddle thanks to Ted for “taking the heat” re announcing Board decision re dues (see announcements below); Pres. Robbie – thanks to Terry for telling him who won the Stanley Cup!! – a hockey fan he is NOT!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hilda Finnigan passed a form and asked for volunteers to act as Bulletin Editor for the 2014/15 Rotary Year – see attached form for your opportunity; Hilda also initiated forms for attendance and food donation at our annual BBQ/Picnic which is on August 16th; Devon Biddle has supplied flyers and maps (available at the front desk); Bob Koski indicated three available dates for our Class Act Fundraiser this year – consensus of those present was Friday November 7th, ticket price $65.00, our portion of this is $25.00 (has been $30.00), minimum ticket sales 180 will give us $4500.00, as in the past this will be supplemented by raffle and 50/50 – a note of interest – the parking lot has been paved!!!; PP Al Finnigan (just had to ring the bell) before presenting PDG Ted Morrison with his Paul Harris #6 – we commend Ted for his strong support of the RI Foundation;
Ted Morrison announced the Board decision re dues and the need to increase the $$ available to meet club service expenses; Dues will remain the same at $260.00, in addition there will be a $2.00 advance meal charge per member; this will reduce the meal charge at the door to $20.00, however, if a member misses a meeting the $2.00 will be left in club funds to assist in paying the minimum meal charge which we are committed to each week; dues are are payable semi annually (July and January), and there will be no late payment charge. The Board asks that members pay by check or cash to reduce Visa charges for the club. If you have questions regarding this announcement please contact Devon Biddle for clarification.
Pres Robbie announced the Foundation Walk is Sunday September 21st – more info to follow; World Polio Day is October 24th; a “thank you” was received for our donation to Windreach Farms
ROTARY MOMENT: none this meeting
GUEST SPEAKER : Terry DeYoung introduced our speaker for this evening. Peter Butler has been Head Pro at the Oshawa Golf Club for the past 13 years. He grew up in the golf world and continues to enjoy it. Peter talked about his time with the Oshawa Club, thanking Dave Andrews for the opportunity to speak to our club. After a short discussion re the “short game” and “chipping” techniques he and our golfers proceeded outside for practice and tips.
Pres Robbie thanked Peter and adjourned the meeting.
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