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Celebrating a Centennial MilestoneThe Rotary Club of Plattsburgh to Celebrate 100 Years with Dinner, March 14PLATTSBURGH, NY __ In March 1926, twenty outstanding members of the Plattsburgh community met to formally establish the first local club under the banner of Rotary International. Little did the club’s charter members anticipate that this small but energetic service organization would become well-known for its wide variety of local, national and international charitable works and projects. This year, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, more commonly known as Noon Rotary, continues its 100th year of fundraising efforts benefitting many North Country citizens and other people in hundreds of countries around the world. To recognize its “Service Above Self” to the community, Rotarians and the public will gather Saturday, March 14, at the West Side Ballroom to celebrate the club’s centennial milestone. |
New Member SpotlightOne (1) New Rotarian Inducted!
Justin Bresette was inducted into the Rotary club at the Feb. 18th meeting. |
Plattsburgh Rotary Clubs Raise Funds to End Polio
This year, The Rotary (Noon) Club of Plattsburgh teamed up with the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise to raise funds for RI's effort to eradicate polio. |
Funding OpportunityRotary Club Seeks Small Grant ProposalsPLATTSBURGH, NY – 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 30, 2025. The Club has a limited amount of money to be distributed to local organizations in Clinton County and therefore, the maximum grant that can be received is $500. |
2025 Bed Race ResultsKiwanis Breakfast Club, Zafra, Inc., Hockey Team Squads Collect Golden Bed Pans in Rotary Club Bed Races Photo Courtesy of Jimm Collins PLATTSBURGH, NY -- The Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Plattsburgh, led by Tom Neale, and the Plattsburgh State men's hockey team took home the coveted Golden Bed Pan in the Celebrity Division of the Annual Rotary Bed Races, which was held in conjunction with Battle of Plattsburgh festivities, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Ryan Brienza from Zafra, Inc., along with a second squad from the Plattsburgh State men's hockey team, won the Golden Bed Pan in the Industry Division race. The bed races are hosted by the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh and held on the second Saturday in September. The Rotary club launched the bed races in 2010 in an effort to attract students from both SUNY Plattsburgh and Clinton Community College downtown for the Battle of Plattsburgh events. Twenty-four teams, including student-athletes from various sports teams at both colleges push the beds in the races. |
2025 Paul Harris Fellows NamedPlattsburgh (Noon) Rotary Club Names three Paul Harris Fellows for 2025Plattsburgh Rotarians Carol Arnold and Jackie Madison along with community member Starr Burke were recognized as Paul Harris Fellows by the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh on Wednesday, June 25! All three women have done amazing work within our community and are more than deserving of this special recognition. The Paul Harris Fellow honor was named for the founder of Rotary. It is the highest honor a Rotary club can bestow on a person, either inside or outside the club and acknowledges "service above self," which that individual or organization has offered to their community, their nation or to the world. |
39th Annual Fishing Classic - Final Results39th Annual Rotary International Fishing Classic ResultsPLA  TTSBURGH, NY __ The 39th annual Rotary International Fishing Classic was held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, May 30 through Noon on Sunday June 1, 2025. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. |
Hobie's Sports Den takes Top Award in Second Annual King O' Wings Festival
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Meet The MembersRachel-Maria Brown "I love being part of something that brings people together and makes a difference."Rachel has made an impression. A very, very good impression. Since joining Rotary in July 2024, Rachel has given her all. She's volunteering for whatever she can, and she's doing it with a friendly smile and "we can do it" nature. What's really cool about Rachel is that she believes so much in the spirit of volunteerism, she has been passing that passion on down to her kids. "I'm truly proud of my involvement in community events - especially when I get to volunteer alongside my kids." Rachel's a go-getter, and we'll be seeing a lot more of her in the years ahead...and we're looking forward to it. |
38th Annual Fishing ClassicRotary Club of Plattsburgh to hold 38th Annual Fishing Classic May 31 - June 2, 2024 PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 38th annual Rotary International Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, May 31 through Noon on Sunday June 2, 2024. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. The On-Line Registration Process opens Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. for all individual and team competitions. Register online at https://bit.ly/Plattsburghrotaryfishingclassic or by phone at 1-866-947-3383. |
The Monopole Adorns Ninth Rotary Holiday Tree Ornament
The porcelain ornament is delicately trimmed in 22-karat gold and fired at 1400 degree for durability. Jody Maloy, co-chair of the Rotary club's ornament committee, said the tree ornaments continue the club’s emphasis on the rich history and beauty of the region. |
Vacation Raffle Winners Announced
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Celebrity Bed Race Regatta 2022 - finalThe Rotary Club of Plattsburgh's Celebrity Bed Race Regatta took to the streets in downtown Plattsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, prior to the annual Battle of Plattsburgh parade. This year, the competition took on a markedly different format.
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Many people join Rotary as a means of "paying back" for the professional success they have achieved. They are looking for ways to help others. When you join Rotary, you play a role in helping the club achieve its community and worldwide goals. This is done both through involvement in community projects and financial support. Rotary club membership is a great way to mix with community leaders from all walks of life and to hear outstanding speakers each week.
October is recognized as Polio Awareness Month by Rotary International and other organizations to raise awareness and funds for polio eradication. The month-long campaign culminates with World Polio Day on October 24, which commemorates the work done to combat the disease and highlights ongoing efforts to eliminate it worldwide.
A ninth limited edition tree ornament depicting another local landmark is now available from the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh. This year's three-inch ornament features on the front side a rendering of the famous Monopole Tavern and Restaurant. On the reverse side of the ornament is a description of the seasonal restaurant, which reads "The Monopole Tavern and Restaurant on Protection Avenue is the oldest continuing commercial establishment in downtown Plattsburgh and a rite of passage!"
The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh announced this year's Rotary Vacation Raffle winners.