VOLUNTEERS - MONTH OF APRIL
Front Desk - Peter Dueck Bulletin Editor and Official Greeter - Sandy McDowell
VOLUNTEERS - MONTH OF MAY
Front Desk - Tim Dwyre
Bulletin Editor and Official Greeter - Sue MacKinnon
(Editor’s note: If you cannot be there, please find a replacement)
SARGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT: BOB KOSKI
Sgt At Arms Bob Koski current events topic for today was the Alberta – saskatchewan flow of oil into BC and larry Hurren won the big question and he won some moisturizing lotion. Well done Larry and thanks very much Sgt Bob. Sgt Bob also talked about the “weather” getting us down , but also remindeed us to wear our Rotary pins, whenever we can. This week, he received a $ 1 donation from those who did not wear their Rotary pin to the meeting and suggested that it would be $2 next week, $4 the week after and $8 the week after that for those chronic forgetters.
ACE OF SPADES DRAW
Larry Hurren drew the King of Spades. As a consolation, I wonder if Dr. Larry Hurren received two tubes of tooth paste, from himself?
HAPPY TOONEYS:
Janice – looked after the aftercare for a family this week at Destefano's. The family chose destefano's beacuse their disabled daughter rode at Windreach fram and they knew that Destefanos are big supporters of Windreach farm.
Sue – decided to payan installment for not wearing her Rotary oin this week, and since she was going to be away, she decided to add a few twoonies more.
Adrian Betts – was happy for another birthday. He got a phone call from his Mother who is in a nursing home in Stouffville and remembered his birthday. His Mom suffers from Alzheimers.
Hilda – Happy that the weather just has to get better real soon.
Stanley – made a donation for not wearing his Rotary Pin, and told us about his trip to the UK (Birmingham), Belgium, Munich, Rome and Milan and the Vatican. He noticed that, at the Vatican, there were many police, where Stanley worked for many years. He confronted the police and a crowd gathered around. Good news. Stan is back in Oshawa with us.
Bob Stewart – did not have a religious experience like Stanley but almost. Affter watchingthe leafs losing, he decided to check out the horses at Woodbine, and placed a wager by boxing a few horses in an exactor. He watched the race and Bob “almost” won.
David Penney – got his wife's car in for an oil change and the snow tires change to the all season tires, a few days too early, and when he got home, he realized that Jan was right again.
Robert Kipling – remembers a time when he was in Turkey, he flashed his Ontario Driver's license in the air and got into the Canadian Embassy.
Ted - “Go leafs Go !!!”, and told us he coud not get out of his house until the ice had subsided on the weekend. Once the salt worked, he got out after 2 days and the ice just “lifted” away.
AND several more donations for forgetting to wear the Rotary Pin.
ROTARY MOMENT:
none tonight
GUEST SPEAKER:
VP Linda Porritt introduced our guest speaker, Adrian Betts, the executive Director of the AIDS Committee of Durham Region. With April 28 being the day of the Rotary Poker Walk for AIDS in Toronto and in Belleville, she thought that having Adrian with us today, just might get donations and supporters to help out AIDS here in the Durham region and beyond. Adrian has been associated with the AIDS Committee in Durham since 1989 and came to our Rotary Club to speak in 2009. He is also the recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award for all of his work with AIDS clients and the public , here in Durham Region and beyond.
When Adrian Betts was diagnosed with AIDS 20 years ago, he thought he was going to die. But, with the support of AIDS organizations similar to the AIDS Committee of Durham Region, he survived. They were able to help him find a voice when he was really afraid. They treated him like a human and not like a disease. Today, Mr. Betts is the executive director of the AIDS Committee of Durham Region and helps give other people living with HIV/AIDS a voice.
The HIV/AIDS support and prevention outreach organization in Durham Region celebrates its 25th anniversary on April 6.
Adrian noted that the HIV/AIDS rates in the region have dropped by almost 10 per cent since 2005. Research done by the Ontario HIV Treatment Network shows between 1987 and 2011, community-based AIDS organizations prevented more than 16,500 infections in Ontario.
He said that two volunteers started the ACDR in 1991. Now the organization has grown into a fully staffed operation with more than 300 clients and offers resources such as counselling and food to those affected with the disease.
Although the organization has grown, the stigma surrounding the disease has remained, he added. HIV/AIDS diagnosis shoves someone so far into the closet. They don’t know how to share information with people. This stigma creates shame that the organization continues to fight against everyday. No one deserves this disease, but people think we did something to deserve it, so whether you were infected today or 30 years ago, the stigma is still the same.
The AIDS Committee of Durham region is an organization that provides support and advocates for individuals, families and groups infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in the Region of Durham . About 650 people , aged 2 to 89 are affected with AIDS in the Region.
There are five HIV at-risk populations in Ontario: gay and bisexual men, African and Caribbean Ontarians, people who use injection drugs, Aboriginal Peoples, and women (who are members of the above populations or engage in HIV risk activity with them).
They assist people through workshops, and classes to help clients cope with life and also to promote the prevention of the disease, and promote a healthy lifestyle. Durham has the fastest growing rate of HIV AIDS in Ontario. Here in Durham, the fastest growth of HIV AIDS is with white women in their 50's and in young black women aged 16 to 25.
The ACDR (AIDS Committee of Durham Region), has several prevention campaigns , particularly with young children and teens. By bringing the kids aged 18 to 25 together, they see they are not alone and this helps lessen the shock as the kids transition from the hospital care system to adult clinics. Linking kids together , peer to peer has proven to be a success.
Adrian urged all of us to go on the Rotary District 7070 Poker Walk for AIDS on April 28, help raise funds and awareness. Proceeds will fund international and local initiatives by participating Rotary Clubs and NGO's to win the war on HIV/AIDS through education, prevention, treatment, support for orphans, surviving guardians and people living with AIDS. In addition, communities stricken by HIV/AIDS will be assisted in overcoming shortages of drinking water, food, or shelter – essential for recovery and a sustainable future. 50 % of what our club raises can go locally right here in Durham Region.
Adrian thanked Vice presidnet Linda , as she is trying to help Adrian reloate the AIDS Comittee of Durham , to a new premesis, as the new landlord kicked them out of their current premesis they have held for a very long time. Linda is helping and receiving no fee for her assistance, because she is a Rotarian.
Rotarian Sonya Thompson thanked Adrian Betts for enlightening presentation on the size and scope of AIDS in Durham Region and the work that his committee does to help clients and keep the public informed.
Meeting adjourned by Pres. Ted.
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 everyone as the convention nears. Please fill in the a 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 these 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 – Mike and 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 ARRANGED !!
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 ARRANGED !!
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 – ARRANGED !!
Holiday Inn Express – accommodation and dinner – Sonya to call
Port Hope Theatre – Fiddler on the Roof $39 each and a restaurant - ARRANGED !!
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 – ARRANGED!!
Churchills / Melanie Lyn – package gift certificates together – Janice will acquire ARRANGED!!
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.