Wendy Baker, sponsored by Vicki Marking, and Meghan Weeden, sponsored by John Bernardi, moved from Red to Blue Badge last week. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Rotary.
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.
Rotary Foundation Walk
We will gather together on Saturday May 15th at 10:00am at Centennial Park to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation. Contact Tony Searing for more information. If you would like to donate send a check to Forrest Edwards earmarked for the Rotary Foundation. Checks can be sent to Forrest Edwards, 47 Dock St, Plattsburgh NY 12901.
Hybrid Meetings Resume May 26th
In person weekly meetings are going to be an option starting May 26th following all COVID guidelines. Virtual attendance will continue to be an option. Watch for more information on how to register for the meeting and lunch.
Paul Harris Dinner Save the Date!
The Paul Harris dinner has been scheduled for Wednesday June 9th. Mark your calendars! Details to follow. There will not be a noon meeting on June 9th.
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, May 17th at 12Noon. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of every month.
Service Committee
The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, June 2nd 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, June 7th 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
The Rotary Cooking Class was a huge success and fun for everyone. Bob Parks reports that $500 was raised for the Food Shelf and is looking forward to scheduling another cooking class in the future.
Lunch is an option with MHAB
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.
India is in dire need of help from friends across the globe. Please consider making a $20 donation to support the purchase of medical equipment needed to help India manage COVID. Send donations to Forrest Edwards earmarked for India and he will pass the funds on.
Collection For Veterans
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
