Program: Bonnie and Roger Black on Rotary's ecozone work in Bermuda
Greeter: Nicole Bombard and Ellen Bouchard
Guest Introductions: Bonnie Black
National Anthem: Peter Cadieux
Blessing: Stan Ransom
New Member Talk:
Red to Blue Badge:
Program Intro:Nicole Laurin
Thank the Speaker: Carol Blakeslee-Collin
Other Club Updates
In Person Meetings
The Club will be returning to fully in-person meetings starting September 7th at the MHAB Life Skills Campus. There will no longer be a Zoom / hybrid option. Board meetings will also return to in-person beginning on Monday, Sept. 12. Committee meetings may be in person or hybrid/remote, whatever is the best option for those participating at that time.
The Wheel
Stay tuned and be ready - the new and improved Rotary Wheel will be making a come back next month..
Events & Committee News
Rotary Foundation
World Polio Day is held annually on October 24. Our club plans on holding a Polio Awareness Day at Champlain Centre Mall in November. Date to be announced soon.
Help us TIDY EARTH! The Highway Cleanup of Interstate 87 is set for Thursday, September 22nd at 5:00 p.m.
Where do we meet? Meet us at the parking lot next to Hobby Lobby in Plattsburgh, NY (we will carpool to the site) PLEASE NOTE: This event requires walking
What are our goals? Clean up litter!
What do I bring? Garbage bags, garbage pickers, safety vests and gloves will be provided, but bringing your own reusable gloves is encouraged. Volunteers should bring wear closed-toed shoes, brightly colored shirts, and family or friends (above the age of 12).
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION on Friday, September 30; 8am @ 53 Court St., Questions: Call Steve Kende @ 518-561-9674.
Food Shelf Update
Kyle Bristor shared that in President Nicole's year $7,919 was donated to the food shelf. In the 20 years our club has been supporting the food shelf program we have raised $108,231!
2023 FISU World Games
A Rotary member from Californnia is coming to Lake Placid for the World Games and is looking for housing. Contact Ken Knelly if you have any suggestions.
Rotary Committee Meeting Schedule
Please note: Please check with Committee Chairs to see if the committee meetings are in person or virtual. To attend a committee meeting virtually, click here:
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting will be Monday, September 19 at noon. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of every month at noon and will meet in-person.
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of every month at noon. Due to Labor Day, the next meeting is October 3rd.
Service Committee - The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, October 5th. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of every month at 11:00am.
Membership Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:00am. The next meeting is October 12th.
Safety Committee - Carol Arnold and Theresa Hayden will be giving weekly safety updates & reminders. Suggestions and new members are welcome, please contact Carol or Theresa.
Environmental Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. The next meeting is October 6th.
Committee Chairs Reminder
Please send in your meeting attendance sheets to Anne Cutaiar to properly record volunteer hours and make ups.
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 or you were sharing a Zoom connection with someone. 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.
