Lisa Jardine is the general manager of Staples. She has been involved with Make a Wish, JCEO, Adk Helping Hands and Susan G Komen and is interested in local fundraising and community service projects. Her sponsor in Bob Parks.
Lamiaa Aly is the Director of Operations at the Press Republican. She is interested in becoming involved with the community service projects associated with Rotary. Bob Parks is her sponsor.
Sally McSweeney is the office manager at McSweeney Orthodontics, PC. She has been involved with the St. Lawrence University Alumni Exec. Council, Junior Leagues of Palo Alto, Boston and Rhode Island, Bailey-Oak Elem. Family School Association, and Plattsburgh Public Library. Her sponsor is Lori Mathieu.
Volunteers Needed! At anglers' requests, weigh stations will be open until 8pm this year. Please consider volunteering with someone from your COVID bubble to fill this extended timeframe. Contact Cathy Forget to volunteer at a weigh station. Volunteers will get a fishing tournament t-shirt.
Fishing Tournament Store - If you would like to purchase a t-shirt ($10) or hat ($15) contact Dana Isabella.
For any questions about the tournament, please contact Peter Cadieux.
Service Committee
Thank you to everyone who helped clean up Centennial Park and Camp Jericho. Another work day or two will be scheduled in May for Camp Jericho to complete the spring clean up. Contact Nicole Laurin if you are interested in helping out.
Rotary Foundation Walk
President Ellen shared that a virtual walk will be held on May 15th at 10:00am. More details to come from Ellen soon.
Outdoor Meeting at Centennial Park
Mark your calendars for June 30th at noon. President Ellen is planning her last meeting as acting president to be held in Centennial Park. MHAB will be providing lunch.
Rotary Committee Meeting Schedule
Unless otherwise stated all meetings are happening virtually using the Plattsburgh Zoom Meeting Link
The next Rotary Board meeting will be Monday, April 19 at 12Noon. Join in by using the same Zoom link for our weekly meetings. All are welcome.
Service Committee
The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, May 5th at 11:00am. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Membership Committee
The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, May 12th at 11:00am. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Program Committee
The next Service Committee meeting will be Monday, May 3rd at Noon. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of every month.
If you would like your committee meeting added to this list, please contact Dana Isabella.
Club Updates & News
Congratulations to Ryan and Lauren Lee on the birth of Jameson Tyler Lee. Ryan reports that Jameson is healthy and full of personality.
Even though we aren't meeting in person, you can still enjoy a delicious lunch from MHAB on Wednesdays. Use the following link to place your order and the team will have it ready for you to pick up so you can Zoom into Rotary and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Our club is helping to collect items for the Clinton County Veteran Services Agency to send to a deployed Army Reserve Unit that is overseas. Items will be collected until June 1st and can be dropped off at the ARC building, 9 Industrial Boulevard or to Maria at the Senior Citizens Center on North Catherine Street.
Requested items are:
Cut-resistant gloves
Under Armor long-sleeved shirts
Neck gaitors
Baby wipes
Drink mixes
Icy Hot
Hooded sweatshirts and tee shirts
Beef jerky (Sweet Baby Rays brand is a favorite)
Q-Tips/Razors/Shaving Cream
Club Information & Resources
Rotarians from other clubs
Rotarians from other clubs may attend our Zoom Meetings. If you would like to participate via ZOOM, please send an email to the Plattsburgh Club Secretary by 9 a.m. Wednesday morning requesting access. Please include your name, email, and Rotary club you regularly attend in your request to attend.
Zoom Attendance & Makeups
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.
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
