The drawing date for the Vacation Raffle has been moved to Wednesday, October 13th or sooner if all the tickets are sold. We currently have $4000 in tickets out to Rotarians and we need to make sure that everything sold will be turned in.
We really need your help to either sell or buy your tickets. Please let Ellen Bouchard as soon as what the status is of your ticket sales.
It is not too late to post your tickets and status on your social media. The tickets sell themselves. Make sure to let them know the drawing date has been shifted when you post.
Small Gifts Application Season Open!
The Plattsburgh Rotary Club is announcing a request for proposals from local organizations to benefit our community. The Club is asking that all requests for this Rotary year be submitted for review by October 29, 2021.
The Club has a limited amount of money to be distributed to local organizations and therefore, the maximum grant that can be received is $500. These grants are given to organizations serving a larger population and a greater good, not to an individual. All grants are given toward special projects and not for the general operations of the organization or for fundraising. Specific events such as walks, golf tournaments, etc. will not be considered. Special funding is available for Youth-At-Risk programs that positively impact individuals under the age of 18. For questions, please email Kerry Haley.
Highway Cleanup
Join the Environmental Team and pick up our section of Interstate 87 on Thursday October 7th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm (two one-hour shifts are available from 4:30 pm to 5:30pm OR 5:30pm to 6:30pm). Contact Michelle Medina or Emily Moosmann for more information or to sign up.
Battle of Plattsburgh Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped out at Duck Central with the Battle of the Birds and a big thanks to all who marshalled the parade too!
Welcome New Members
The Rotary Club's membership committee and board of directors unanimously approved three new member proposals and a revised corporate membership proposal for Kavanaugh Realty.
Darren Dumas is the Assistant EAP Director at Behavioral Health Services North/EAS. Darren has been engaged in local communities and has a strong passion for children and youth. Darren is a strong advocate for mental health awareness as well as looks for ways to end the stigma that is often associated with mental health.
He is being sponsored by Bonnie Black.
Alice Elizabeth Ladue is the Reality Check Program Coordinator at Champlain Valley Family Center/ Tobacco-Free CFE. She has interned at Behavioral Health Services North's Adventure-Based Counseling Program and Lakeview Towers' Senior Nutrition Program. Alice has also volunteered at the local Elmore SPCA in Peru and has work experience with at-risk local youth.
She is being sponsored by Dana Bushey Isabella.
Jennifer Boire is the Operations Coordinator for Kavanaugh Realty. She enjoys working for a company that is dedicated to growth, positivity and serving the community. Jennifer would like to become involved with our Rotary Club and help with community projects and fundraisers.
She is being sponsored by Meghan Weedan.
Kavanaugh Realty is replacing Issac Placeras with Jennifer Boire. Issac is resigning due to a change in job responsibilities.
The revised Kavanaugh Realty corporate membership will include: Gaelan Trombley, Nicolette Patnode, Nicole Bombard and Jennifer Boire.
Other Club Updates
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.
Help our friends in Haiti
Bonnie Black updated the club on the status of Haiti relief. Aide has been coming in, but more is needed. She reminded us that Rotary is NOT a First Responder - we shine in medium and long term involvement. We give communities sustainability, developing communities for the long term. With that being said Haiti has a vibrant economy on the other side of the island, so cash donations are what is needed at this time. Supplies can be purchased and shipped from within Haiti. Donations can be made via Paypal @DNA-RAG. Rotary ACtion Group in Disaster Network of ASsistance can provide tax receipts for donations made via Paypal.
Rotary Committee Meeting Schedule
Please note: All Committee Meetings will be virtual until further notice.
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting will be Monday, October 18th. 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. The next meeting is October 4th.
Service Committee - The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, October 6that 11:00 a.m. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Membership Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is October 13th.
Environmental Committee - The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 7th 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
Plattsburgh Rotary Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice
Due to an increase in confirmed cases of the Delta-variant of COVID-19, the weekly meetings of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh will be held virtually on ZOOM for the next couple of weeks. Zoom meetings will begin at noon. The Board of Directors will review its decision on a weekly basis whether to continue broadcasting based on the COVID-19 situation locally and statewide. The link is https://zoom.us/j/216382592 or you can click on the meeting date in the Calendar below for more information.
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.
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
