March is designated as Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Month in the Rotary International calendar. The Rotary clubs of Managua, Bergen-Highlands-Ramsey (N.J.), and Plattsburgh obtained a Rotary Foundation Global Grant to construct 204 latrines during 2008 - 2010. These latrines improved the health of people who desperately needed basic necessities and assistance.
Committee Meetings
Please check with the Committee Chairs for any specific meeting details.
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of the month at MHAB. Monday, March 23, at noon at MHAB. Reminder - new members are required to attend a board meeting as part of their steps from a red to blue badge
Environmental Committee - This committee meets regularly on the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. The next virtual meeting is on 4/2/26.
Mark your calendars! The next Highway Pick-up is scheduled for May 2, 2026. Reach out to Emily Moosmann if you have any questions.
Membership Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:10 am. The next meeting
will be on Wednesday, April 8.
Fishing Classic Committee -Amanda reminded Rotarians about the sponsorship levels for the 2026 Fishing Tournament. The next meeting is March 24th at 4 PM.
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of the month. The next meeting is on April 6,at noon at MHAB.
Service Committee - The Service Committee will be meeting bi-monthly going forward. It will be the first Wednesday at 11 am at MHAB. The next Service Committee meeting is May 6, 2026. Save the date for Rotary's Big Day of Service on May 16. The service committee is challenging members to do 100 random acts of kindness to celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Highway clean up is May 16th.
Public Relations Committee - The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after the weekly meeting.
Committee Chairs Reminder
Please send your meeting attendance sheets to Anne Cutaiar to ensure accurate recording of volunteer hours and make-ups.
Duty Roster: March 25, 2026
Program: Women's History Month Helen Nerska
Greeters: Vicki Marking and Deron Martin
National Anthem: Peter Cadieux
Blessing: Stan Ransom
Guest Intros: Ed Mason
New Member Talk:
Program Intro: Carol Arnold
Thank Speaker: Bill McColgan
Events & Announcements
Rotary Foundation
It's time to make your year-end gift to support the Rotary Foundation. Envelopes will be handed out at our next meeting, or you can go online to make your donation here. To make your gift online, you will need to click on My Rotary and log in.
Fishing Tournament needs YOUR feedback and sponsorship!
Robert Swem needs to hear from you. He'd like to know what was missing or what you might need in the Weigh Station Kits. The committee wants to ensure you have everything you need for a successful weigh-in!
Kira Witherwax launched this year's sponsorship program. Look for flyers on the table at meetings over the next month. Sponsorships are due by March 20th in order to get the full benefit of sponsorship materials.
Centennial Committee - Lights! Camera! Action!
The Business Legacy Challenge is for potential sponsors of the Centennial Celebration; business who may or may not want to attend sponsor the event at $10/years of being in business. Spread the word! See Bonnie, Kerry or Anna for info!
North Country NextGen
North Country NexGen is an official companion club of Plattsburgh Noon Rotary. Young professionals meet with a purpose of connection. collaboration and community. Please follow their FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585865895417
Newest Rotarians
Two new Rotarians were recently inducted in the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh.
Justin Bresette was inducted into the Rotary club at the Feb. 18th meeting. Justin is an account executive with New York Life Insurance Co. A volunteer for several fundraisers, Justin is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor and has taught women's self defense seminars. He looks forward to joining our club to serve our community and its needs through Rotary. Justin is sponsored by Bob Parks.
Inducted into the Rotary club at the March 11 meeting, Kelly McGinn is an independent consultant and speech language pathologist. She is interested in getting involved in Rotary and the club's community service activities.
She wrote in her membership application form, "Ihave 33 years experience working with special needs students, assisting with improving communication. My time is now flexible, being retired and ready to give back through volunteering. I am compassionate, dedicated and thorough. I am looking forward to giving through Rotary." Kelly's sponsor is Kit Booth.
Club Information & Resources
Food Shelf - You Can Help
The Club is accepting donations to the Rotary Club's Food Shelf program. Please send any amount you can spare via check or credit card.
Make checks out to: Rotary Club of Plattsburgh and note where you would like your funds to be directed to, then mail to: Forrest Edwards, 47 Dock Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Anne Cutaiar tracks attendance. Please contact her if you do not see yourself on the roster. You can check your attendance record on Club Runner under the My Attendance tab. If you watch or listen to a previous weekly meeting and want to get a makeup, please notify Anne Cutaiar (anne@lakechamplaintravel.com) via email and include your name, email address, the weekly meeting date you watch and how long you watched/listened.
