August is membership and club development month, a time to focus on and appreciate your members, celebrate their devotion to the club and the impact they have made. Even though our club's membership has grown to more than 150+ Rotarians, there is always room for more. It's not just the Membership Committee's responsibility; All of us know at least one person that might be a good fit for Rotary, whether that person be a colleague, family member or friend - all we have to do is ask.
Committee Meetings
Please check with the Committee Chairs for any specific meeting details.
Rotary Board Meeting - Board meetings are the third Monday of the month. The next meeting is Monday, September 21 at MHAB at 12pm. Reminder: in order for new members to earn their blue badge, they must attend a Rotary Board Meeting.
Environmental Committee - This committee meets regularly on the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. The next virtual meeting is on September 3. For the Zoom link, contact Amanda Prescott.
Membership Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:10 am. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9.
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of the month. There is NO August meeting. The next meeting is on September 7 at noon at MHAB.
Service Committee - The Service Committee will be meeting bi-monthly going forward. It will be the first Wednesday at 11 am at MHAB. The next Service Committee meetings are September 2 and November 4.
Committee Chairs Reminder
Please send your meeting attendance sheets to Anne Cutaiar to ensure accurate recording of volunteer hours and make-ups.
North Country NextGen
North Country NexGen is an official companion club of Plattsburgh Noon Rotary. Young professionals meet with a purpose of connection. collaboration and community. Please follow their FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585865895417
Access Materials & Links
Check out the online repository of available program materials and links from recent Plattsburgh Rotary Club meetings. You must log in using your ClubRunner login.
Whether you have an eye for design, enjoy organizing information, like learning new technology, or simply want to lend a hand, we'd love to have you on the Website Committee. No prior experience with ClubRunner is required.
Some ways to contribute include: Adding stories to the website, contributing to design of the overall site, assisting us with maintenance of the calendar, and participating in review/proofreading activities.
Still have raffle tickets? Don't forget to get them sold and turned back into Anna Channell before September 12. If you have tickets you will not sell, turn them in ASAP.
Parade Marshals
Parade Marshals are needed for the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade. Marshals will assist with the “spacing and pacing” of units in the parade on Saturday, September 12th. Volunteers will meet in front of the Elks Club on Cumberland Avenue at 12:20 PM for assignments and safety meeting. Please contact Bob Parks at (518) 578-8195 or email at bob.parks2016@gmail.com to volunteer.
Parade will start at 1:00 PM. Parade marshals earn a Rotary meeting make-up. (NOTE: Volunteering for the Rotary Bed Race will not interfere with being a Parade Marshal. The Bed Race finishes before the parade.)
Service Project - Transition Success
The Service Committee is partnering with CVPH to do a collection of NEW items for their Transition Success Program.
This collection supports individuals leaving the hospital who do not have clothing or basic hygiene supplies. We will be collecting the following items from now until September 8 (there will be a labeled bin or box available):
As a reminder, all items must be new. Men's, women's and unisex items are needed.
If you have any questions, please let Nicole or Kerry know.
Special Program: Rotary Means Business
On Wednesday, October 28th, you could have the opportunity to highlight your business/initiative and provide resources to all of the members of our Rotary Club! To participate you will submit a donation bid for Rotary International. The top 10 bidders by October 1st will have 3 minutes to present on any aspect of their business to the group. Top bidders will be announced on October 7th to allow them time to prepare.
Simply place your donation bid to Rotary International here!
ONLY the top 10 bidders will be required to submit their donations.
You can submit as many bids as you would like until October 1st - your highest bid will override any previous bids.
NO political groups/campaigns are allowed.
The program committee has the final discretion on programs if there are concerns.
Welcome Newest Rotarian!
Shawn Hart is the Business and Community Development Coordinator at UFirst Federal Credit Union. An active volunteer fundraiser for various organizations, Shawn is a Free Mason and is interested in getting involved in the Rotary club and our community service activities. Shawn, a member of the UFirst FCU’s Rotary Club corporate group, is sponsored by Shelby Engelhardt.
Club Information & Resources
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.
