A new fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, Sept. 11th during Battle of Plattsburgh weekend in place of the Bed Race and the Roducky Derby - Battle of the Birds - Burghy vs. Roducky. There are sponsorships available for $250 and $100. Contact Linda Brienza. All who are in attendance for the Battle will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Buffalo Wild Wings.
Parade Marshalls
Help is needed with the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade this year. Bob Parks will be accepting sign ups for parade marshals.
Vacation Raffle is going on now!
First Prize: $5,000 Vacation Voucher & AAA Membership or Cash
Second Prize: $3,000 Vacation Voucher & AAA Membership or Cash
Third Prize: A three piece set of Luggage
Please sell your raffle tickets. It is important that all Rotarians participate; we have the potential to raise $12,000. Drawing will be Saturday, Sept. 11, after the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade.
Hybrid vs. In-Person Meetings
This will be assessed by the board on a monthly basis. At this time, hybrid meetings will continue through October 1st. Rotarians can attend the Wednesday meetings at noontime in the dining hall at the MHAB Life Skills Campus at 14 Dormitory Drive off Idaho Avenue on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base. If you attend virtually, please be present and turn on your camera if able. If attending in person, please make all announcements from the podium.
Other Club Updates
Check Yourself!
Starting next week, President Nicole will be doing pin checks and the wheel will make its return. Be sure to wear your Rotary pin on Wednesdays!
Food Shelf
Kyle announced that $1,800 was raised from Club members in June and July and that was matched by the United Way. $3,600 to the local food shelves - way to go!
Tech Help
If you are tech savvy, your help is needed! Please see Keith Tyo or Meghan Weeden to learn how you can help with managing the Rotary Zoom set up.
Rotary Committee Meeting Schedule
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting will be Monday, Sept. 20, at 12Noon at MHAB. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of every month.
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of every month.
Service Committee - The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 1stat 11:00 a.m. at MHAB. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Membership Committee - The next Membership Committee meeting will be Wednesday, September 8th at 11:00 a.m. at MHAB. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Environmental Committee - The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 16th at noon via Zoom link:https://zoom.us/j/216382592
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.
Club Information & Resources
Ordering Lunch for Wednesday Meetings -- Order by 11:59 pm on Monday Night -- Quick Link to Order
Trevor and staff serve up three combo lunches for the Rotary meeting each Wednesday. You also have the option of ordering just dessert and beverage if you have already had an early lunch (or late breakfast).
The combo lunches (which include dessert and beverage) are $15.00; just dessert and beverage is $5.00.
The menu for the upcoming Wednesday meeting will be posted by noon the Friday before.
Everyone attending should order a lunch or dessert/beverage by 11:59 pm on Monday.
Everyone attending a Rotary meeting in person at MHAB will pay a minimum $5.00 to cover cost for use of the facility even if you show up at the door late. (We will continue to Zoom the meetings from MHAB live for the foreseeable future.) Payment is by credit card.
To place an order, click on the following linkrotary.mhabfresh.com. This link remains the same each week, so please be sure to save it in case there is a delay in the bulletin.
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.
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
