GUEST SPEAKER :
Pres Ted introduced Past District Governor Michael Bell from the Etobicoke Rotary Club, and current Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee.
His speech was inspiring and encouraging, to support The Rotary Foundation. He provided statistics that show that The Rotary Foundation Canada is a good choice, with operating costs are 9% while some of our favourites are much higher:
United Way 20%, Heart and Stroke 46%, Cancer 48%, War Amps 15%, Prostate Cancer 50% and Diabetes 52% to name just a few.
Rotary Foundation is a great choice as after three years, half the funds are returned to district and the other half to the world fund. A great gift to humanity and the world when you give your time and financial support.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood members sure believe in the value and importance of The Rotary Foundation. At the May 29, 2018 Annual Paul Harris Awards Night, we celebrated the donations as 30% of our club reached significant levels of achievement in their givings to The Rotary Foundation: 2 new members became Benefactors, 6 members reached their first, second and fifth Paul Haris Award levels, and president Ted Morrison and Sharron became Major Gifts Donors.
In total, from a club of 31 members: we have 20 current active members with various levels of Paul Harris Awards, 3 Rotarians and their spouses are Major Gifts Donors and one Rotarian and spouse are members of the Arch Klumph Society.
Past District Governor and the Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee was on hand and spoke to the club and helped present all of the awards. PDG Michale Bell talked about the Big Picture of The Rotary Foundation and all of the Good Work being done because of the humanitarian Grants that assist Rotary clubs worldwide to really make a Difference to so many, including the work in eradication Polio. He talked about our RRSP - registered Rotary Support Plan and Rotary Direct and how easy it is to have a few dollars taken directly from your bank account on a monthly basis. It adds up quickly (and of course, it is tax deductible).
He also talked about District 7070 , being consistent leaders in givings to The Rotary Foundation for many years. He remarked that District 7070 will be very close to $710,000 US in donations to the Rotary Foundation in the 2017-18 Rotary year. Thanks to clubs and club members like us.
He reminded us all to try to reach our goal of donating $100 US per member to the Annual Programs Fund and $20 US per member to the PolioPlus Fund, every year.
PAUL HARRIS Presentations
Benefactors to the Foundations for 2018: David Penney and Sonja Thompson
Paul Harris Awards: Linda Porritt, Pat Dyck, Bob Stewart, Dr. Larry Hurren Dr. Kris Sachdeva,
Sonja Thompson and Janice Coupland.
Major Gift s Donors: Ted & Sharron Morrison
In our Rotary Club:
We have Paul Harris Awardees at many levels of giving : David Andrews, Janice Coupland, Pat Dyck, Larry Hurren, Bob Koski, David Mankiewicz, Ted Morrison, David Penney, Kris Sachdeva, Linda Porritt, Devon Biddle, Peter Dueck, Hilda Finnigan, Robert Kipling, Robbie Larocque, Michael McLaren, Alan Nason, Bob Stewart and Lennis Trotter.
Major Donors: Devon & Linda Biddle, Ted and Sharron Morrison and Kris Sachdeva.
Arch Klumph Society: Devon & Linda Biddle.
A question about Rotary investments was answered: Rotary has a Finance Committee that is comprised of members worldwide and they invest conservatively, with strict parameters and yield a high return.
It was noted that there were 8 polio cases this year and three full years are required to declare polio is eradicated.
Be sure to go to the Photo Album on our club's Website: www.rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org and on our club's Facebook page to see all of the photos.
What a spectacular Paul Harris Awards Night at the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood.
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.
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