VOLUNTEERS - MONTH OF APRIL
Front Desk - Peter Dueck
Bulletin Editor and Official Greeter - Sandy McDowell
(Editor’s note: If you cannot be there, please find a replacement)
SARGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT: BOB KOSKI
Sgt At Arms Bob Koski opened a "take time to remember" moment in honor of John Griggs who passed away on April 2nd. John was a member of Oshawa Parkwood who was very active in working with the CNIB. Members related memories of our Rotary Club supporting the CNIB newsletter, travel arrangements by John, visiting him in the nursing home and his ongoing support of our activities through his friend Pat Schofield.
ACE OF SPADES DRAW
Linda Biddle drew the three of Hearts. Thanks to Dr. Larry Hurren, Linda received two tubes of tooth paste.
HAPPY TOONEYS:
Hilda Finnigan happy to be back; noted the tragedy in Saskatchewan and the Organ Donation by one young victim
Grace Dueck happy to be here with her Dad
Lennis Trotter will be having a great holiday in Florida with family
Larry Hurren had a great time dancing at the Jubilee, a reminder of days gone by!!
Linda Biddle happy to be here, enjoyed "Happy Hour" prior to the meeting and almost winning the draw
Devon showed us his "elephant" tie, a gift from his daughter
Robert Kipling appreciated the "moment of silence"
Mike McLaren playing squash at 8:40
Sonya Thompson welcomed at Oshawa Club meeting on Monday (with Linda) - several members planning to attend the May 5th event
Pres. Ted - Sharron bought 50/50 draw tickets at Blue Jays game in Florida and gave Ted thre and she kept three - Ted won $1895 US!!!
ROTARY MOMENT:
none tonight
GUEST SPEAKER:
Rotarian Peter Dueck introduced his daughter Grace, and Carolina Rodrigues. Both have been Rotary Exchange students. Grace went to Germany 34 years ago and Carolina to France much more recently. Both spoke enthusiastically about their experience and shared the differences "then" and "now". Information shared included
- how they learned of the potential to participate in the Exchange Program, through teachers
- the reluctance of parents to "let them go" so far away and on their own at age approx 17
- interviews involving parents and getting papers signed
- host families who become family and are never forgotten
- adjusting to different family lifestyle, learning expectations
- learning another language
- meeting other exchange students, becoming friends for life
- making decisions independently and being responsible for the outcomes of these decisions
- keeping in touch with family at home (Grace wrote letters; Carolina used technology, texting or calling)
- the importance of the Rotary Counselor throughout the exchange year
- a life changing experience
Rotarian Kim Boatman thanked Carolina and Grace for their presentation, noting the value of the Exchange Program in their lives.
Meeting adjourned by Pres. Ted.
Dont forget.....
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 2nd
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
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 everyine as the convention nears. Please fill in the achart 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. We everyone in the club 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.
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