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, Nov. 26, 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 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: Hilda Finnigan
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen : Robert Kipling
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Donna Clark Nov. 24th,
Bob Stewart Nov. 25th – Best Wishes to both
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS:
none this week
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Robert Kipling drew the eight of hearts
On The Door Next Week: ???? Bulletin Editor Next Week Ted Morrison
(Editor’s note: If you are unable to be present, please find a replacement)
HAPPY BUCKS
Robert Kipling is HAPPY that Saskatchewan won the Grey Cup and for the success of our Rotary Class Act fundraiser
Bob Stewart told a Skatethon story, and one about a client who bought a condo for his daughter, who is attending university (he could not find suitable accommodation!!??)
Eamonn Doyle – escaping to the south for three weeks, and welcome to Sandy McDowell another journalist
Larry Hurren – special hockey recognition for his grandson, Ben; also for our support of his grandson (sorry Larry, I forgot his name) in the Rotary Skateathon
Marion Mills – the miracle return of a “little red hen” in Nashville
Devon Biddle – success of Class Act; Jill Fisher winning 50/50 (Myles bought ++tickets); donation to Foundation; SAD that the Tiger Cats lost!!!
Carol Reading – order for cakes and hams will be placed tomorrow, delivery Dec. 2
Bob Koski – happy he could fix his neighbours’ computer problem
Alan Nason – successful Class Act; good play
President Al Finnigan – Class Act – great play, sell out crowd
Eman Attala– happy to be here
ANNOUNCEMENT:
RobbieLarocque has submitted our application to participate in the Purple Woods Maple Sugar Festival in March 2014; also a request for HELP, he needed a ride home – several Rotarians offered assistance
Carol Reading – cut off for orders for cakes and hams
Bob Koski – “thanks” to committee, those who donated prizes (Marion Mills, Mike McLaren, Sandy McDowell and Kim Boatman, Andy Lyons, Bob Stewart) and all members for success of Class Act Fundraiser; a SELL OUT; the most money raised to date, $7,303.00
President Al Finnigan – Read a “Thank You” Letter from Simcoe Hall Settlement House for donation towards Christmas Hampers (more than 1400 families in need); World Community Service Committee donation to Jinja Connection (our speaker two weeks ago) to help provide for street children in this small African community; complimentary tickets available (from Sandy McDowell) for Victorian Christmas on Saturday December 7th at the Oshawa Museum; Skatethon December 1st, 1130 – 2:00, pictures taken today
Hilda Finnigan – passing around sign up sheet for Participation House Dinner – Dec. 3rd; Christmas Potluck, Tuesday December 10th hosted by Lennis and Esther Trotter, sign up to attend and to donate a dish for dinner; last year’s information available if needed – time is moving quickly
ROTARY MOMENT?? - President Al Finnigan presented Sandy McDowell with her Rotary Pin and the Rotary information package
GUEST SPEAKER :
This portion of our meeting tonight consisted of the Annual Meeting of our Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood Charitable Foundation , our Club’s Foundation and was conducted by Past President Devon Biddle. Devon explained the purpose of founding the Rotary Club of Oshawa Parkwood Charitable Foundation (not to be confused with Rotary International Foundation). Charitable receipts can be issued to those who donate to our club through our foundation. Minutes of the meeting of Nov. 2012 were accepted as printed. Officers of the Club Foundation are Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Oshawa Parkwood. Monies accumulated in this account can be utilized for our donations to other registered charities.
Hilda Finnigan took a few minutes to explain the “challenge” being issued to Rotary Clubs in District 7070. This challenge is to significantly “increase” the number of people who have “registered consent” to donate organs and tissue at the time of their death. This campaign is supported by our District 7070 Governor Valarie Wafer and will be issued to all Presidents in the near future. Oshawa Parkwood has a campaign page set up – to participate in the challenge – go to beadonor.ca/oshawaparkwoodrotary-org – click on register or check consent. From there follow the directions on the page and you will see that you are already registered or you may register at that time. Hilda will be collecting data every three months with the help of staff from Trillium Gift of Life Network. You should also encourage family and friends to participate in this challenge. Let’s see what we can do as Rotarians to increase these numbers – no monetary donation required – just TWO minutes of your time.
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