MINUTES OF JOINT MEETING: Tuesday, November 25
Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood & Rotary Club of Oshawa
Editor: Tess Pierce
Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM & Welcome to all club members and guests: President David M
Grace: RC-Oshawa Rotarian Karen Pikoulas
O Canada: Led by Neil Gonsolves
Toast to the KING: Dave A
Land Acknowledgement: RC-Oshawa Past President Grant Desjardine
We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississauga of Scugog Island First Nations, within the jurisdiction of the Williams Treaties. We are committed to our responsibility of stewardship, in these relationships and for this land on which we learn, share and live.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Each person at each table was introduced by Parkwood Rotarians
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES:
Nov 25 Bob Stewart CHA-CHA-CHA
Nov 30 Tess Pierce & John Daniel
Dave A.: Mark your calendars for the Night of a 1000 Dinners – Jan 29, 2026. This year’s speaker is Olivia Fernandez – a boots-on-the-ground field worker. See our club calendar for details.
The Local Buzz is asking our 2 Rotary Clubs to sponsor ads (3 ad from each club) for a full Rotary Page in their monthly newspaper . We need your commitment by December 15 for the Feb 2026 issue.
Contact Dave A. for more information. Check out a recent issue HERE.
Janice: Participation House Christmas party is Tuesday, Dec 2nd at Jube. Cost is $40/person. Contact Janice to reserve your spot.
Ted M.: Cakes & Hams will be delivered on Dec 1 to the MAK Funeral Home. If you cannot make it to MAK, you can pick up your order after Dec 1st from Bill Creamer’s house.
Tess:
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU (AND GUEST) WILL ATTEND
DEADLINE IS DEC 10.
EMAIL TESS OR CALL TESS TO RESERVE YOUR SPOTS
December 16, 2025 Cocktails 6 pm Dinner served at 6:45 pm | Berry Hill Food Company 82 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1H 1A6 Cost $43/person (includes HST & gratuities) |
HERE IS THE MENU
START WINTER GREENS Citrus vinaigrette, shaved red onion, craisins, and candied pecans
MAIN (Choose one at the event)
ROASTED TURKEY With herb stuffing, roasted root vegetables & Buttermilk mashed potato, cranberry chutney and gravy
MAPLE GLAZED HAM Slow-roasted Ontario ham, mashed potatoes, root veg and a touch of pan jus.
VEGAN OPTION Black Bean “meat” loaf cherry tomato sauce
SWEET
Pumpkin cheesecake mousse pie, sour cream whip and biscoff crumb Or
Warm apple crumble
BEVERAGES coffee or tea included
BEVERAGES (ADDITIONAL COST PER CUSTOMER)
WINE & BEER BY GLASS AVAILABLE
SGT AT ARMS: Emmy Iheme (There was no Ace Spade draw tonight.)
Chocolate Raffle Thanks to Kim Tan for organizing the raffle. Lots of chocolates and some folks even won twice! |
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Friendship + Fellowship = Happiness
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Dave A: Wonderful to see faces from the Oshawa club, especially Dave’s good friend, Tom Maxwell
Robbie: Our annual holiday card for our long-time members and friends who can no longer attend meetings is circulating the room. Please sign it. A sad announcement- the annual Spring Maple Fest has been cancelled this year.
AG Shauna Moore: Happy to be AG for two dynamic and fun clubs.
Ted M: Happy to see Pat Dyck at the meeting.
Emmy: Happy about the joint meeting and welcome to DG Niecy and AG Shauna. Congrats to our new members and thanks to Kim for organizing the raffle. A shout-out goes to Emmy’s son Wesley, who showed up to his father’s house in a 2026 Porsche. Emmy had a wild ride, and they went way too fast. There was nothing shared about the location of this joy ride.
Hilda & AL: Nice to see everyone and looking forward to a smooth trip down south.
Tito Marimpietri: Pleased to be here and Merry Christmas to all!
Dave M: Welcome to all the new Rotarians!
WELCOME TO ALL FIVE NEW MEMBERS
Rotary Club of Oshawa: Damilola Babatope, Ali Yearwood, & Jennifer Decamps
Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood: Neil Gonsolves and Suzz Sandalwood
We were privileged to have DG Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas pin our newest members. The Oshawa members received a new member certificate and gift, and the Parkwood members received a welcome packet and certificate.
NOTE: Many pictures were taken tonight - too many to post here. To view them, go to the free sight WE TRANSFER. This is where Dave Andrews uploaded them all.