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Keith Tyo Chosen Rotarian of the Year
PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has named Keith Tyo Rotarian of the year for 2007-08. Tyo, executive assistant to the president at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, was presented with the award during the Club’s July 30th meeting. Anthony Searing, immediate past president of the club, said Tyo was chosen for his assistance during the past year on various club initiatives and for promotion of the club. Tyo said he did not expect to receive the award. “I enjoy working with the other Rotarians on various projects that benefit other local organizations that service the community. I didn’t expect this since I believe there are truly many other Rotarians who deserve it more than me.” Tyo joined the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh in August 2005 at the urging of Rotarian Nicholas Troisi. He served as chair of the Club’s Public Relations Committee for two years, including promotion of events such as the annual Rotary Fishing Classic and the Roducky Derby. A member of the club’s Board of Directors, Tyo is currently developing a new website for the club with the help of Media Central.
------------------------------------------------------------- Formed in 1926, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has a current membership of approximately 105 active members. The Club raises funds for various community and global causes. Funds have been used to support international projects such as the North Country Mission of Hope and the Pit Privy Project in Nicaragua; academic scholarships for students attending SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton Community College and CVPH Medical Center Radiology School; and assistance for community youth groups including the Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Plattsburgh Little League, and the YMCA. The Rotary Club sponsors several events throughout the year to raise funds, including the annual Rotary International Fishing Classic, Rotary Radio Day and Roducky Derby during the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Weekend. The club meets every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 56 Cumberland Avenue in Plattsburgh. Individuals interested in becoming a member of the Plattsburgh Rotary Club, can contact any Rotarian or visit the club’s website online at www.plattsburghrotary.org
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