Program: Scott van Laer of the Visitor's Interpretive Center
Greeters: Jack Helfgott and Katie Hoyt
National Anthem: MaryAnne Bukolt Ryder
Blessing:MaryAnne Bukolt Ryder
Guest Introductions: Zack Hoyt
Program Introduction: Steve Frederick
Thank the speaker: Justin Ihne
New Member Talk:
Rotary Participation Poker
There's a new game for the club being rolled out by President Ryan.
October 25th will be the last day of the Poker Card game.
Events & Announcements
Foundation World Polio Day
Tony announced we will be honoring World Polio Day on October 24. There will be a donation jar at meetings throughout October. For more information contact Tony Searing
Rotary Field Trip
Mark your calendars! We will be visiting the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College on November 15th.
Service Committee Projects for November
Food Drive - Bring a box to your worksite and collect food during the month of November
Holiday Cards - Grab a holiday card, write a message and sign it to warm up the life of people in our community. Beginning in November we will be collecting holiday cards (no envelopes needed) to be distributed throughout the holidays.
Purple Pinky Day
Purple Pinkie Day raises funds and awareness for Rotary's polio prevention projects. PPD is traditionally held on October 24th. Bring a donation to the October 25th meeting and get a purple pinky to raise awareness in our community of the importance of polio prevention.
Rotary Christmas Ornaments are back!
This year's ornament is of the Monopole. Grab one for your collection. They make great Christmas gifts!
Committee Information
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 is Monday, November 20th. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of every month at noon and will meet in-person. The location is MHAB.
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of every month. The next meeting is November 6th at noon at MHAB.
Service Committee - The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, November 1st. 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 will be November 8th.
Environmental Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. The next meeting will take place virtually on November 2nd.
Committee Chairs Reminder
Please send in your meeting attendance sheets to Anne Cutaiar to properly record volunteer hours and make ups.
Club Information & Resources
Rotary Participation Poker - Message from our President
Yes, the rumors are true. There's a new exciting game for all club members and you don't want to miss out on the fun! I announced the new game/incentive at the 9/20 meeting and I'm calling it "Rotary Participation Poker".
The rules are simple:
For the next six (6) weeks, starting 9/20, Rotarians will receive 1 poker card for each Wednesday meeting attended. Only Wednesday meetings will count at this time.
For every guest brought to a meeting, the sponsoring Rotarian will receive an extra poker card (i.e. Bring a guest, receive 2 cards. Bring 2 guests, receive 3 cards).
At the Wednesday meeting scheduled for 10/25, Rotarians will have the opportunity to present their best 5-card poker hand for an opportunity to win a special prize!
You can trade cards with another Rotarian if you wish.
If you lose a card, you cannot replace it. Keep close care of your poker cards and don't attempt to purchase a replacement card (IS IT THE TRUTH?).
What's the Prize?! Let's just say, I have a nice woodworking shop :-)
I hope you have fun with this game and, ultimately, I hope our club continues to grow in numbers and participation.
Thank you,
Ryan
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.
