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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Details & Duties

Program:   The Last American Newspapper, Ken Tingley
Greeters:   Steve Cacchio and Peter Cadieux
National Anthem:  Josh Kretser
Blessing: Carol Blakeslee-Collin
Guest Introductions:   Jody Carpenter
Program Introduction: Bill McColgan
Thank the Speaker:  Chris Chamars
 

District Training Opportunities

Please take note of these upcoming training events (some online and some in-person) and plan to attend. 
 
Saturday, March 25 - Grants Management Training (English) in Cornwall

Events & Announcements

Music at the Senior Center

Please join your fellow Rotarians at the Senior Center (5139 North Catherine St) on Friday March 24th for a sing-a-long from the heart. 

First Thursdays!

If you'd like to welcome Rotarians into your home, barn or other location for some fellowship, please reach out to Vicki Marking.  Remember, it does not have to be a Thursday or the first week of the month.

Snow Days

Remember, if the city schools are closed due to inclement weather, our Rotary meeting will also be cancelled.
 
Food Shelf Collection Team
Below is the schedule for Food Shelf Collection:
April 5 - Robin Pierce, Jody Carpenter, Arielle Trombley
May 3 - Maria Alexander, Vicki Marking, Josh Kretser
June 7 - Dana Isabella, Chuck Paepke, Roland McGee

Fishing Tournament

Save the date for this year's Fishing Tournament which is scheduled for June 2-4.  We'll need lots of volunteers.
 
King O' Wings 
 
The King O'  Wings Committee is ready to launch this inaugural event! If you wish to sponsor the event, sponsorship is just $100. There will also be a craft fair; please let your crafting friends know! If you would like to help deliver KOW materials to restaurants, see Ed or Ellen! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 13 at Valcour Brewing Company!  
BONUS - Recycle your lithium-ion batteries and lithium-ion battery powered devices for FREE with us at the King O' Wings! Curious what you can recycle? Reach out to Michelle Medina-Bennett to find out!

 

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:
Meeting ID: 216 382 592
 
New Member Orientation - The next New Member Orientation  will be held at 53 Court Street on Friday, March 31 at 8 a.m. 
 
Club Assembly Reminder:
Club Assembly is in two weeks (March 29)! Committee Chairs should confirm their agenda items with President Ken.
 
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting is Monday, April 17. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of every month at noon and will meet in-person.
 
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of every month.  The next meeting is April 3 at Noon at MHAB. 
 
Service Committee - The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, April 5.  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 is April 12th. 
 
Environmental Committee -  This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. The next virtual meeting is April 6.
Join Zoom Meeting  
Meeting ID: 827 7335 5347
Passcode: 870473
 
Committee Chairs Reminder
Please send in your meeting attendance sheets to Anne Cutaiar to properly record volunteer hours and make ups.
 

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
  • Online donations: You can now set up a recurring monthly donation for this.  http://bit.ly/PlattRotaryFoodShelf
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Venmo

Need to send money to the Club?  You can use Venmo.  The Club name is @Plattsburgh_Rotary
 
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Zoom Attendance & Makeups

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.
 
 
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News Bulletin

Please contact Sandy Young-Brady if there is anything you need posted to the Rotary Bulletin for the week by Friday night.

Forms and Brochures

  1. Rotary Club Membership Application (Fillable PDF)
  2. Plattsburgh Rotary Club Corporate Membership Application
  3. Corporate Membership Information
  4. Corporate Members Program Brochure