Special ROTARY MOMENT:
President Ted Morrison said the Paul Harris Fellowship is the most prestigious award in Rotary. It has been given to Nelson Mandella, Prince Charles, Neil Armstrong, Mother Theresa, Dolly Parton and more. The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is adding Ron Mortson of the Optimists of Ajax to the list. The Ajax Optimists have had one of the longest partnerships with Rotary at about 26 years. Ron was approached by Lennis Trotter with an idea for the Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region. The Optimists also had a similar idea and the partnership was formed. Ron became Treasurer, with Lennis as the President.
Ron Mortson thanked the Rotary Club for the honour, saying it came as a complete surprise. He is familiar with the award and thanked everyone.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region
Lennis Trotter, president, welcomed the KSV members from the Optimist Club of Ajax, the Lions Club of Whitby and the Durham Regional Police for attending this joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood. Lennis updated the group with information on the grading and driveway. He says the police and fire departments will move in to the new building in June in time to set up for Sept classes.
Ron Mortson – treasurer – thanked those involved with the fundraising efforts at the KSV who managed to raise between $600,000 and $700,000 for the expansion. He says we still need a bit more money since the construction costs keep increasing. The reopening of the Village is set for Sept 22 and he needs everyone to get involved as there is lots to do.
Sargeant Keith Richards of the DRP – He is a 28 year veteran with the DRP who is involved with the Regional Youth program Kids and Cops. For 15 years, he has also been the Nuclear Evacuation Officer for the region. He is looking forward to the 2018 season at the Village and the police “couldn’t do it without the service clubs”. “It is amazing to see the work of the groups involved. It gives someone in law enforcement encouragement to know there are good people out there,” he said. He is working on the 2018 program with fire services and says there are very few villages with this component. He is looking a getting a decommissioned cruiser at the Village, more officers from around the region teaching, and possibly the involvement of the ambulance service. The police force is also developing a new website with a calendar and booking agent for schools. Richards also says the KSV has a huge impact on the community, in terms of teaching safety to the children. “It’s refreshing to see members of the community come together for the benefit of the community. There is no other place where kids can get that first-hand life experience.”
Meeting adjourned by Pres. Ted at 8:02 pm
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 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 – Devon ARRANGED !!
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 ARRANGED !!
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 - DECLINED THIS YEAR
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 ARRANGED !!
Tribute Centre – Box at a Generals Hockey game – Dave and Sonya to connect with them CIRQUE TICKETS ARRANGED !!
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 -ARRANGED !!
Books – trio of books – Sandy to provide – ARRANGED !!
Toronto Zoo – Family pass with a behind the scenes tour – Sue to call – NOT THIS YEAR
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 - Ted - 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.