Rotary goes ruby for 40th anniversary
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood celebrated its 40th anniversary with the Ruby Affair. From left are Oshawa Express publisher and co-chair of the event Sandy McDowell, Oshawa mayor John Henry, club president David Andrews and event co-chair Hilda Finnigan. Close to 100 people came out to celebrate the milestone.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood put out the invite to its 40th anniversary celebrations, and dozens answered the call.
Nearly 100 people came out to celebrate the Rotary chapter’s four decades of community service at The Ruby Affair, a dinner and roast at the Jubilee Pavilion that highlighted the group’s work over the years.
Mayor John Henry was one of many taking part, watching as members took park in a roast-style format that gave him and many others the chance to hear stories after the four decades of history behind the club from members both current and from the group’s treasured history.
While the celebration may be over, the need in the community does not. And the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is there to help those in need.
The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood has assisted many organizations in the city, which include Lakeridge Health-Oshawa, the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre, many Oshawa senior citizens services, organizations that assist handicapped adults, the Grandview Children’s Centre, UOIT, Durham College, YMCA, and the Kids’ Safety Village of Durham Region, just to name a few. And the Rotary Club also helps many communities worldwide with such projects as providing clean water and sanitation, and with PolioPlus, Rotary Clubs all over the world working to eradicate Polio from the world.
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from 200 countries and geographical regions. Their work impacts lives both at the local and international levels, from helping families in need, right here in Oshawa, to working toward a polio-free world.
Rotarians are neighbours, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world. With differing occupations, cultures, and countries, Rotarians are given a unique perspective.
Want to be a part of the next 40 years? The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood would love to hear from you.
If you would like to learn more about Rotary or become a member, check out our website at rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org. You can also contact Rotarian Lennis Trotter at 905-985-0963 or by email at lennis.trotter@hotmail.com. You can also get in touch with Rotarian Linda Porritt at 905-579-7339 or by email at linda.porritt@century21.ca.