What is Rotary ?

We're made up of local business, professional, and civic leaders. 

We meet regularly, get to know each other, form friendships and through that, we're able to get things done in our community. It's up to YOU.............Join leaders in our community

Be sure to share this with all of your friends and associates and ask them to get in touch with our Membership Director Lennis Trotter at 905-985-0963 or our Club President Ted Morrison at 905-623-3810. You are invited to our next Rotary meeting. You may wish to become a Rotarian. Dinner is on us. Isn't it time to give back to your community?.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

ROTARY – People of Action

Rotary is where neighbours, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

See: http://video.rotary.org/EgFi/ia17-people-of-action-public-image-campaign-launch-joe-otin/

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.

Rotary Code of Conduct provides a framework for ethical behavior that all Rotarians can use, together with The Four-Way Test, in their business and professional activities.

ROTARY CODE OF CONDUCT

As a Rotarian, I will

1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities

2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary

3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others

4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings

5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to society

6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community

7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians

8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship

THE ROTARY FOUR-WAY TEST

of things we think, say and do:

1. Is it the truth

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

MINUTES OF MEETING : Tuesday March 27, 2018

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.

Grace: Robbie Larocque

O Canada: Peter Dueck

Toast To The Queen : Robert Kipling

GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS:

Tim Dwyre reported that we had no visiting Rotarians nor guests.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:

Happy Birthday to two Past Presidents: Lennis Trotter on March 30, and Terry DeYoung on April 5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRESENTATIONS AT OUR CLUB BUSINESS MEETING:

Janice - announced the City of Oshawa is hosting a Communities with Brooms event, on Wednesday, April 25. It is an initiative organized by the City (with the support of the BIA) every year and this is the 10th year for the program. There are numerous volunteers who join with staff from the City to generally pick up garbage around Downtown, along the creek etc. At the end of the 2 hour activity, Colin Carrie's office hosts a bbq for all to enjoy.VP Linda had asked Garth Johns (Executive Director of the Downtown Oshawa BIA) if the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood could focus their attention on the park across the Creek from Childrens' Arena. This is absolutely acceptable. It just requires a registration with the John Howard Society so we know who is working where and we don't end up with 2 or 3 different groups in one area bumping into each other. The clean-up is from 11am to 1pm, on the east side of the Oshawa Creek in the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens. Plan to meet at 10:30 and Linda will arrange to get the garbage bags and gloves, etc. And we have a BBQ to follow afterwards, sponsored by Colin Carrie. Be sure to wear 'Rotary' clothing. This is a great Hands-On Service we can do together. Please let Janice know if you (and your family member) can help. For details , see: https://downtownoshawa.ca/pec-events/communities-with-brooms and https://www.oshawa.ca/things-to-do/community-clean-up.asp

Lennis - provided an update on the Safety Village. The Kids Safety Village Board and Committee visited the village on Monday evening, March 26 to review the progress of the renovation and expansion. The outside is complete, plumbing is roughed in and there is a $40,000 shortfall! If you know of anyone who can make donations to the Safety Village and wishes to be recognized for teir contribution, please let Lennis know. The grand re-opening will be after mid-September.

Lennis – On May 8 at 5:15 pm, Past District Governor Lars Henriksson, who is also our Rotary Foundation District 7070 Grants Committee chair, will be at a photo op and will present the District Grant to the 10 Durham Region Rotary Presdients which will be used towards the rennovation and expansion of the Kids' Safety Village. Following the presentation, Lars will be attending the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, to formally present the cheque to the Rotary Club. The Durham Region Rotary Club Presidents have also been invited to attend the photo op and the meeting, if they wish. And we have already received some favourable responses, including one from our District Governor Nominee Beth Selby. The speaker that evening will be members of our Reverse Draw Committee going over the final last-minute items for the May 10 Reverse Draw, Dinner & Silent Auction evening at the Oshawa Golf Club.

VP Linda - reminded us all about the Leading Women, Leading Girls – Building Communities awards for two member of our Rotary family – Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood Director of Service Kim Boatman and President of the Rotaract Club of Durham College-UOIT Carolina Rodriquez. Both were nominated by the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood, for their exceptional leadership, breaking barriers, displaying diversity and being a positive role model, and passion to serve others in our community. The presentationof the awards will be done by MPP Jennifer French on April 3 from 6 to 8pm at the downtown branch at the Oshawa Public Library. If you would like to attend, Please visit Eventbrite to register, and feel free to forward the information to any other guests you would like to bring with you that evening. If you cannot register on Eventbrite, please contact Vice President Linda.

REMINDER: In honour of these two recipients, our Rotary Club Meeting on April 3 has been cancelled so that our Club members can attend.

Sonja Thompson - Chair of our Youth Services Committee, reminded us all that our regular dinner meeting on April 3 is cancelled at the Oshawa Golf Club. We are all encouraged to attend the awards ceremony on the library. If you would like to meet for dinner at 4pm , somewhere in Oshawa, prior to the 6 pm ceremony, please let Sonja know as soon as possible so that she can arrange a place.

Dave - Reverse Draw –May 10 is fast approaching Tickets have been printed . It is Time to SELL - Last year we had 125 people for dinner, with 156 tickets being sold in total. This year the ticket is $125. We need YOU to help sell more tickets this year and get more Silent Auction Items to reach the profit levels that our members said was our top fundraising priority in our Visioning Exercise and also in our Strategic Plan.

THERE WILL BE ANOTHER A REVERSE DRAW COMMITTEE MEETING ON APRIL 10 AT 8:00 PM AT THE OSHAWA GOLF CLUB.

Dave – With the Reverse Draw on May 10 fast approaching, we want to highlight our Silent Auction items on our Club's Facebook page and on our club website. We need your help. Dave passed around sample posteres that are already on our club website www.rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org for you to review. When you get a Silent Auction item, take a real nice photo, get a detailed description of the item , get the name and all of the particulars about the sponsor, and get the info to Dave as soon as possible. The sponsors will like getting their names accociated with Rotary and our big event and the item they are donating. Thank you to Bob Koski who brought in a framed poster of a nice silent auction item from Skyzone. And he also got a nice service offer from Staples in Whitby. They will print posters of our silent auction items for our big event! Thank you Bob.

REMINDER - Lennis - announced that the Rotary Club of Oshawa -Parkwood came in first place in the 2016-17 District 7070 Governor's Membership Challenge with a total of net 6 members from July 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 Membership Award. And first palce include $2,500 to be use on service projects will be presented at our regular weekly meeting on May 8 by Past District Governor Jim Louttit and our Assistant Governor (also our District Governor Nominee) Beth Selby will be in attendance.

REMINDER - Lennis – asked everyone to consider hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange Student starting in he fall of 2017 (for about a 3 month period) for the 2018-19 Rotary year. The Youth Services Committee will be working with the Rotary Club of Oshawa to persue the possibility of hosting a student and sending a student form Oshawa somewhere in the world on Rotary Youth Exchange. Before our club can commit, we need you and your family to commit to host a student. That is our first step. Details on the Youth Exchange program can be found on the District website at http://www.yepd7070.org/

In addition, Lennis has arranged for Grace Dueck (Peter's daughter) and Carolina Rodriguez , two former Exchange Students to talk to our Rotary Club on April 10 about their year as an Exchange Students and how important it is for our Rotary Club to get back in the program. SPOUSES are invited to this weekly meeting. NOTE: PLASE LET DAVE ANDREWS KNOW ASAP FOR MEAL COUNT AT THE GOLF CLUB. Are you attending? Is your spouse attending? YES or NO to bothe questions. By Apr 5 at the very latest. Thank you.

VP Linda – encouraged all members to join in on the Rotary Club Central online workshop - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – ONLINE on March 28 or April 5. You will learn how to access Rotary Club Central as well asn inputting goals and achievements for your club. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/616117253 You can also dial in using your phone. Canada:+1 (647) 497-9391 Access Code: 616-117-253

VP Linda – Reminded everyone that The District 7070 District Membership Committee is holding a repeat of the

Membership Priority # 1 Seminar, if you have not been before. Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.., Location: Best Western Address: Burnham St, Cobourg. Once again the workshop will be limited to the first 50 registrants. There is no charge to participants (however no shows will be charged $25). President Ted has asked as many club member to attend as possible.Register online at the District 7070 website in the events section.

VP Linda – Encouraged everyone to register for Rotary Leadership Institute on April 14, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, at Centenial College Event Centre, 937 Progress Ave., Toronto, ON M1G 3T8 . This is your opportunity to learn more about Rotary and share your ideas with other Rotarians. And it is a great learning experience for newer Rotarians. Be sure to register on line today. Watch for the District website for details. For all Rotarians who have joined a Rotary Club in District 7070 in the last year, our Rotary District will pay your tuition fee for Rotary Leadership Institute part one !!! And our Rotary Club will reimburse you for Parts I, II and III if you have been a member longer than one year. All you have to do is sign up online at http://rotary7070.org/event/rli-centennial-college-event-centre-1/

VP Linda – Reminded everyone about the District 7070 Rotary Poker Walks for AIDS – Time and location in Toronto and Belleville on the http://rotaryaidswalk.ca/ . Our club could form a team, raise funds, go on the walk in Toronto, and help people right here in Durham Region who have AIDS. Who wants to Champion this worthy cause?

MORE REMINDERS:

Lennis – Safety Village has cancelled Easter Egg Hunt due to the renovation and expansion project. Therewill be a meeting of the KSV Board and Committee on March 26 at 7 pm and the Region of Durham Headquarters on Rossland Road.

Ted – Kids Against Hunger – Meal Packing Day - May 5 – 9 am to about 12:30 pm - location is confirmed as Durham College, Please ask your friends and family , grandchildren too (over 8 years old) to come out and help!!! Joint project with the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise . Our goal is to pack 15,000 meals.

VOLUNTEERS - MONTH OF APRIL

Front Desk - Peter Dueck    Bulletin Editor and Official Greeter - Sandy McDowell

NOTE: Sandy needs a replacement for April 10.

(Editor’s note: If you cannot be there, please find a replacement)

SARGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT: BOB KOSKI

ACE OF SPADES DRAW

Shawn Kellam was the lucky number drawer tonight. He drew Pat Dyck’s number and she picked the 3 of spades. Thanks to Dr. Larry Hurren, Pat received two tubes of tooth paste.

HAPPY TOONEYS:

Kris received his Loblaw’s $25.00 gift card.

Bob Koski’s two daughters and grand-daughters were visiting the Aquarium and while they were there, a young lad fell into the water. Bob’s daughter and grand-daughter assisted in the rescue.

Linda was happy to attend, on March 27, the official opening of the Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation (CCBI) at the Whitby campus of Durham College, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood. It is located in the same building as Bistro 67. Consisting of a pilot brew line and brew lab, the CCBI offers craft brewers access to expertise and state-of-the-art technology, as well as micro-analytical and research services. Linda sampled two new beers at the event. Growing hops now.

Lennis - A butcher in Port Perry is offering to donate $25.00 to the Port Perry hospital for each box of steaks sold.

Larry had a wonderful vacation in Portugal and Spain. He was happy to see Rotary signs, not too many others. He also reported that Air Canada was the flight going on his vacation and attendants were not friendly and food and beverages were not great either. However, on the way back, Lufthansa was the airline, and it was superior to Air Canada. Larry also received his gift card from Loblaw’s.

Larry also mentioned an old time dance at the Jubilee Pavilion on April 6. Turn back the clock. Remember The Jube? There will be a SPRING REUNION DANCE at Oshawa's famous Jubilee Pavilion With TWO bands: Little Caesar & The Consuls and The Par Four --- Doors open at 6:30 PM Bands start at 8 PM Lunch at 11 PM . Larry is excited to be going. Here are more details: https://littlecaesarmusic.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/jubilee-pavilion-reunion-dance/

Dave was happy to reminisce about the dances at the Jubilee and at the Armouries that our Rotary Club put on as fundraisers, with Don Daynard of Lookin Back as our emcee for the dances. Dave remembers Bob Rankine holding up a post for most of the evening. We all knew how to have a good time back then.

Lennis was just happy.

Mike was on vacation in Dominican Republic and told us that Sea Bass had a horrible name years ago. So horrible that no one wanted to eat it so the name was changed.

Devon had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica and the Panama Canal.

Bob Stewart was happy that free daycare may be close to happening. Something he really needs.

Janice loves Rotary and loves Canada

Sonja was happy that Janice was happy!

GUEST SPEAKER:

Business Meeting:

Linda, Dave and Devon talked about a number of events coming up.

Linda read a letter from District Governor Neil Phillips who said that if you have a potential member, they can be registered to attend the Rotary International Convention for ONE of the days for $95.00 per potential member.

Dave asked everyone to read their email from District Governor Neil Phillips that everyone in the District received regarding all of the happenings before, during, and after the Rotary International Convention, right in our own back yard in June. If you have not seen the email, there is a copy in the April 1 District 7070 Newsletter. Dave pointed out all of the links in Neil's letter which tells the whole story.

There is a March 31 deadline to save some money on the Registration for the Convention. Register by 31 March to take advantage of the pre-registration discount

And we need 1200 volunteer shifts still without volunteers. Larry pointed out that you can register to be a volunteer , even if you are not going to the Convention.

The best spot for YOU to start is on the Rotary International Convention website http://www.riconvention.org/en.

Just as Neil points out in his letter, the site is filled with the pre and post events (such as the World Water Summit10, the Interact and Roataract pre Conventions, The Beyond Borders Zone Dinner at the Hockey Hall of Fame) , the Host Organizing Comittee Ticketed events on each of the evenings (like the Jazz at the Acquarium, Rock at the Distillery District, Host Hospltality, and Rotaryfest at the CNE), over 90 break out sessions, keynote speakers, the House of Friendship, the non ticketed unofficial affiliated events, and so much more. Here are some of the events:

JUNE 21 - Interact Pre-convention – U of T Hart House -

http://www.interactconvention.org/ Your opportunity to meet Interactors from

around the world. Seize this once-in-a-year opportunity to meet and exchange

ideas with Interactors and Interact supporters from around the world at the 2^nd

annual Interact International Convention. This one-day Interact gathering will

happen on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Hart House on

the University of Toronto campus.The conference is the perfect opportunity to learn

new skills, improve your club, and trade best practices with your fellow Rotarians.

Cost : $25 to $35.

JUNE 22- World Water Summit 10 – Delta Hotel, 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm .Register today at www.wasrag.org. The registration fee is $150 US for WASRAG members and $175 US for Non-WASRAGmembers (which includes a 1-year membership to WASRAG)

JUNE 22-23 – Rotaract Pre-convention - Metro Toronto Convention

Centre - http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto/rotaract-preconvention Join Rotaractors and Rotarians to exchange ideas, listen to engaging speakers, and connect with your global community to create positive change. The Rotaract Preconvention includes two full days of general sessions, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities for all registrants. The Rotaract Preconvention is open to all Rotaractors and Rotarians interested in Rotaract.

JUNE 22-23 – Rotary Peacebuilding Summit - Metro Toronto ConventionCentre. Cost $150.00. Registration for Rotary members . For details go to: http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto/rotary-peacebuilding-summit Don’t miss your opportunity to join leaders from around the world at the Rotary Peacebuilding Summit. Together we'll explore how we can create peace in our communities and inspire others to take action. This summit will help you: Understand Rotary’s use of the areas of focus to prevent conflict, Identify conflicts and their root causes in your own communities and worldwide, Develop action steps toward creating peace, including strategies for your community, Connect with others interested in working toward peace. Friday, 22 June, 09:00-18:30 — includes lunch, a coffee break, and a reception. Saturday, 23 June, 08:00-12:30 — includes a coffee break. The summit is open to Rotarians, convention attendees, and local community members interested in working toward peace.

JUNE 23 – Jazz at the Acquarium – R I Convention Host Ticketed Event – 7:00 to 11:00 pm , Cost $120.00 Cdn per person. Register at http://rotary2018.org/events/hoc/1

JUNE 23 – Rock at The Distillery District - R I Convention Host Ticketed Event – 6:00 to 10:00 pm – Cost: $120.00 Cdn per person. Register at http://rotary2018.org/events/hoc/2

JUNE 24 to 27 - Rotary International Convention - Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For details, see: http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto

JUNE 25 – OUR ROTARY CLUB - ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HOME HOSPITALITY HOSTING IN OSHAWA AT PARKWOOD ESTATE

Devon briefed our members , on Tuesday, March 27, about the host hospitality event. More info is to come but here is what is known so far.

June 25 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm is the time of the Host Hospitality, but those from our Rotary Club are requested to be at Parkwood for 5:00pm. This is a casual event. When individuals register for host hospitality, they have no idea where they are going. The cost for out of town guests is $43. And we have committed to 75 guests. The Sunroom at Parkwood Estate accommodates 100, overflow will be in the Dining Room. Cost to Parkwood Rotary is $100.00 approximately per person.

JUNE 26 - Regular Meeting – tentative – Meeting Cancelled

JUNE 26 – Rotaryfest at the CNE - R I Convention Host Ticketed Event - 4:00 to 10:00 pm, Cost: $90.00 Cdn per person . Register at http://rotary2018.org/events/hoc/3

Who is going to the Convention and who is going to which event. Dave has put together a chart for everyone to fill in and we will give it to everyone as the convention nears. Please fill in the chart or send Dave an email on which events you are attending. He will fill in the chart and everyone in the club will be better informed - who is going where.

REMINDER TO ALL OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS: SILENT AUCTION PRIZE COLLECTORS:

PLEASE CONCENTRATE ON EXPERIENCES RATHER THAN PHYSICAL ITEMS

Here is just a partial list of ideas and our Rotarians who have volunteered to get these high-end items for the Silent Auction:

Premium Membership with CAA – Janice to call

Local Radio Station – Value of $500 of Advertising – Janice to call

Hair Salons - $100 Gift Certificates – Janice to call

Four massages from a day spa – Sonya to call

Dine Around Oshawa – multiple gift certificates from the Oshawa Area that we can package together – Jan to call (and everyone can help Jan get thses gift certificates)

Local caterer – to prepare and serve dinner for eight in your home – Dave Penney to call (perhaps Kevin)

Gift Certificate from local car wash for 20 car washes – Kim to call

Contact local golf pro for two free golf lessons – Mikeand Dave A to call

Ask a local plumber to donate a new toilet with installation – any volunteer to get this item ?

Lunch with the Mayor of Oshawa – Sonya to call

Local Car dealer to provide 5 oil changes – Kim to call

Lunch with the Police Chief and a tour of the Station – Sonya / Stanley

Regent tickets – Sandy to provide

Tribute Centre – Box at a Generals Hockey game – Dave and Sonya to connect with them

Sports Tickets – Raptors/Leaf tickets - Sonya to call

North End Bowl – Birthday party for 10 youngsters – Larry H / Sue to call

Local Lawyer to donate a will – Sue to call

Books – trio of books – Sandy to provide

Toronto Zoo – Family pass with a behind the scenes tour – Sue to call

Package of Movie nights / Refreshments (from Landmark & from Odeon Cineplex) – any volunteers to get this package?

YMCA Membership for 1 year – DONE

Holiday Inn Express – accommodation and dinner – Sonya to call

Port Hope Theatre – Fiddler on the Roof $39 each and a restaurant - any volunteers to get this package ?

Ride in Police Helicopter OR Marine Boat – Stanley to call

Automotive Lover's package – Tour for a family of 4 - of Parkwood, Automotive Museum & GM - any volunteers to get this package ?

Bank – Safety Deposit Box for a year – any volunteers to get this package ?

Flowers a bouquet once a month for one year delivered – Janice confirmed DMP Florist

Churchills / Melanie Lyn – package gift certificates together – Janice will acquire

Limo company – Marquis Limo and a Hotel in Toronto and dinner for a night – Janice to call

Jeweller – would like to get a really nice item for a possible draw

Winery Tour - Janice

We will all continue to think of prospects to connect with. Everyone in the club needs to participate and contribute a silent auction item for our evening.

We may be able to set up a Facebook Page with some of the major items, which will also entice the public to purchase tickets for the evening.

IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP : Go online at www.rotary.org go to the club locator and find a club or clubs near your destination. Or you can add the free App Rotary Club Locator to your phone for instant look up of any club in the world. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Secretary Robbie Larocque, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.