MINUTES OF MEETING: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Editor: Tess Pierce (with Dave Andrews)
Congrats to us!
The Reverse Draw Silent Auction earned $10,292.
Our largest amount ever!!
Meeting Called to Order: at 6:00 PM by President Dave M.
Grace: Ted M.
Toast to the KING: Yvonne H.
Land Acknowledgement:
We respectfully acknowledge that the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is meeting on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas 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.
Toast to CANADA: Tess P.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests:
Marion Alleyne
Hal Alleyne
Andy Elliott
PC Vanessa Ford
Caroline Kipling
Christine Luchford
Will Luchford
Sharron Morrison
Olaleye Oluwaolorunlanke
Rahul Oommen
Sgt John Parkinson
Esther Trotter
Birthdays and Anniversaries
May 14 Happy Anniversary - Bob & Patti Koski
May 20 Happy Birthday - Al Finnigan
May 20 Happy Anniversary - John & Willie Kellam
May 20 Happy Anniversary - Madimba & Ntumba Tshibuabua
May 23 happy Birthday - David Mankiewicz
Announcements
Tess: We need any historical memorabilia for the gala. Anything you may have will be appreciated. Tess will pick up. The committee will be going through this in June. We also need help locating contact information for Past presidents.
Ted: Next week is our President’s meeting and Paul Harris Night. Reminder to let Robbie know if you are coming &/or bringing a guest. Maple syrup is still for sale We are doing well. 400/500 sold. Reverse draw had the highest silent auction totals. Well, done.
Dave A: Unite for Peace webinar May 20. Rotarian Joe Solway coordinated this event. The District Assembly is Saturday, and we have 9 people coming from our club. Park in lots 2 & 3. Parking vouchers will be distributed at registration.
Happy Loonies and Twoonies 
Warm weather and bright smiles
- Dave A. This is his favourite meeting- the one immediately following our biggest event.
- Hal A. was unhappy because Tess ‘fined’ him for not wearing his Rotary pin.
- Lennis happy to see Safety Village folks. He is also happy to announce that Will Luchford is the new President and Robbie is VP.
- Esther is thrilled that Yvonne Henry will help decorate the windows at KSV. Yvonne got a nice round of applause for stepping up.
- Ted M.is happy to have Sharron here and, without her help, his memory would not be as good. He is also happy that his grandson will be helping clean out the shed.
- Bob K. is happy for the Habs victory.
- Bev was happy to have the last word in her text war with her friends – Leafs fans.
- Shashi was her true happy self. She was especially proud that Lakeridge Health honored her by hanging a beautiful piece of art dedicated to her 9 years of service on the Board. This will be at the Pickering location. We need pictures! She is also happy to announce our yearly picnic will be in August.
- Sudeep is happy his son, Rahul, is at the meeting and that he will attend the Assembly Saturday.
- Robbie had a May 24 BBQ and served ABT’s (Atomic Buffalo T##ds). He will share the recipe for those who asks.
- Yvonne was happy that even though her flight arrival made her miss the cruise launch they were able to catch up and had a great cruise.
- Olaleye announced he is officially running for Councilor in Ward 1.
- Linda Biddle is always happy to be at the meetings.
- Al F. is glad the weather now is golf friendly. No more cold t-offs.
- Dave M. is proud of the success of our reverse draw.