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Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.

MHAB Life Skills Campus, Dining Hall

14 Dormitory Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
United States of America

Phone:

(518) 563-7040

Email:

plattsburgh.rotary@gmail.com

Rotary’s guiding principle is “Service Above Self,” and that spirit truly defines who we are as a club. Our members are dedicated to making our community and our world a better place than we found it.

I’ve been fortunate to be part of Rotary for nearly 20 years, and I continue to be inspired by the selflessness and enthusiasm our members bring week after week and year after year. Whether we’re supporting local initiatives or contributing to global causes, our collective impact is meaningful.

If you’re new to Rotary or are considering joining us, I encourage you to get involved by joining committees, volunteering for events, and taking on leadership opportunities. Not only are these rewarding ways to give back, but they are also opportunities for personal growth and will bring you closer to your community.

We invite you to join us at an upcoming meeting, learn more about what we do, and discover how you can be part of our mission. The impact that this Club has made over the past 100 years is inspiring but there is still more to do. Let’s keep that momentum going for another 100 years!

Applications Due Oct. 30

ROTARY CLUB CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh is requesting proposals from local organizations for projects to benefit the community. The club is asking all requests for this Rotary year be submitted for review by October 30, 2026. 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. These grants are given to 501C3 organizations serving a larger population and a greater good, not to an individual.

Celebrity Rotary Bed Race Regatta

Posted on Aug 23, 2026

ROTARY BED RACES TO RUN SATURDAY, SEPT. 12

Local, Statewide Officials to Participate

The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh's Celebrity Bed Race Regatta will take place on City Hall Place in downtown Plattsburgh, at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, prior to the Battle of Plattsburgh parade. Bed Race Regatta Co-Chair Vicki Reome Brayton said, "It's hard to believe that we are holding our 16th bed races. Many visitors to the Battle of Plattsburgh weekend have told us they enjoy watching the teams race down the street as much as they do the annual parade. We hope everyone stops by and cheers on the teams."

40th Fishing Classic

40th Plattsburgh Rotary International Fishing Classic A Success

Top Five Anglers & Teams Receive Cash Prizes Totaling $13,000.00

PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The highly anticipated annual Plattsburgh Rotary International Fishing Classic on Lake Champlain is now in the books for the 40th year. Nearly 390 anglers, from 11 states and one Canadian province reeled in salmon, lake trout and walleye up and down the lake during the three-day tournament for cash prizes totaling more than $13,000.

New Member Spotlight

Ciara LaPointe

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.

Ciara LaPointe was inducted on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026!

Meet The Members

Rachel-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.

Plattsburgh Rotary Clubs Raise Funds to End Polio

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.

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.