THE PARKWOOD JOURNAL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
P.O. BOX 54023, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA L1H 8T2
“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 Routley – Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Ontario
MINUTES OF MEETING: October 16th, 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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Grace: Lennis Trotter
O Canada: Marion Mills
Toast To The Queen: Hilda Finnigan
GUESTS & VISITING ROTARIANS
Adrian Betts, Executive Director, Aids Durham
Helena Decyk of Medical Pharmacy Group & Carol Ford , a guest of Janice Leschinsky
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
October 25th Jill Fisher
ANNOUNCEMENTS
· Ribfest “wrap-up” meeting is on Monday, October 29th, 6:30 pm at the Armories.
· Our October 30th meeting is at Jodi & Dave’s home, $20 pp, spouses’ night, bring Toonies (Twoonies?)
· November 6th is our tour of the museum and dinner at 420 Wing, $20, arrive at 5:30 pm for tour.
· Vice President Al Finnigan read a “thank you” letter from the Armories for our club’s financial support.
· Our club was presented with the “Changemaker Award” at the District Conference (not many were awarded, well done Oshawa-Parkwood!)).
· Community Services Chair Hilda Finnigan presented a cheque for $563 to Adrian Betts for AIDS Durham. This money is our share from the Tororonto District 7070 Rotary Trump AIDS Poker Walk in April 2012.
· Vice President Al Finnigan shared information about the Durham College Expansion Project; $ 6 million in capital funds are needed; our club has committed to $5 thousand each year for 3 years.
· On the door for November : Hilda Bulletin Editor for November: Ted
(Editor’s note: If you cannot be there, please find a replacement)
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Robbie won !!!!
HAPPY BUCKS
· Past District Governor Ted Morrison was very pleased about the District Conference, even though he and Sharron were very busy as Aides Rotary International President’s Repersentative Mike and Sherry McCullough. The 2013iden Hilda Finnigan was sorry to miss the conference but she had a wonderful time with her grad classmates at their 50th year celebration. Next year, there’s no conflict of dates so she can attend both: her grad get-together and the 2013 Rotary District Conference (which is especially good because it’s Al’s year as President.)
· Past President Devon Biddle says that the conference organizers followed Past District Governor Ted Morrison’s Conference Committee “roadmap” and that’s why it was good!
· Adrian Betts shared a happy story of a woman who has been part of recovery programs through AIDS Durham…she married and gave birth to a healthy, HIV negative baby girl.
· Director Robbie Larocque is happy about the weather in Oakville.
· Past President Dave Andrews also enjoyed the conference; there were 24 break-out sessions, a great documentary and the good news that we can apply for Rotary Foundation Grant money to use in our own community.
· Past President Lennis Trotter complimented Zain Shaik the actor from Little Mosque On The Prairie .
· Past President Bob Koski loves the great weather!
· Vice President Al Finnigan enjoyed the conference, especially the fellowship. He really liked it that Dave A. won the 50/50 money and shared by purchasing wine and beer.
· Past President Dave Andrews shared that there are lots of pictures from the conference on Facebook …be sure to “check them out”!
ROTARY MOMENT
none
GUEST SPEAKER :
Name of Speaker: Janice Leschinsky
Janice shared about her plan to conduct a “pilot project” concerning INR tests for those taking anticoagulant medications. Janice explained the many advantages of the use of an electronic sensor to test the blood. Janice is asking for sponsors and volunteers for this project.
Eamonn thanked our speaker; meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm
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
Whitby-Sunrise – Iroquois Park ,Garden Cafe, 500 Victoria St W – 7:15amMarkham 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