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This Week's Meeting

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025

Program:  Paul Harris Luncheon/Passing of the Baton
 
Greeters:  Carol Blakeslee- Collin and Jim Collin
National Anthem: Bill McColgan
Blessing:  Carol Blakeslee-Collin
Guest Introductions: Kit Booth
New Member Talk: Jeff Kehm
 

Events & Announcements 

Paul Harris Luncheon

Congratulations to Noon Rotary members, Jackie Madison & Carol Arnold on being recognized as the 2026 Paul Harris Fellows! Also being recognized is Starr Burke, of St. Joseph's Community Outreach Center. RSVP's were collected on Thursday, 6/19. For those of you who purchased the meal for Wednesday's Award Luncheon, the meal is catered by Fork and Knife Catering and is as follows:
Classic Buffet
Smoked 18 hour brisket
Classic Roast Chicken
Arugula and Crispy Prosciutto Salad
Dijon and Herb Fingerling Potato Salad
Sauteed Green Beans
Macaroni & Cheese
Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Tea & Water
All items are gluten free except the Macaroni & Cheese.
 
Reminder: If members paid $5 to attend but not eat the catered meal - there is no outside food permitted at this luncheon.    
 

Win-Win Raffle Fundraiser

The first committee meeting of the year will be Wednesday, July 2 at 11:15a.m. (right before our regularly scheduled Rotary meeting

Rotary Bed Races

Vicki & Linda reported that the Bed Race is 9/13 at 11a.m. at City Hall Place. Sponsorship levels have been announced: $750 Admiral's Barge, $400 Captains Gig and $250 Commander's Quarters are the named sponsorship levels.  Volunteers are still needed - join the fun! 

 

Ed's Awards!

President Ed gave out a number of awards including recognition of some fabulous “quiet Rotarians” Brian Hammond, Carmen Carpentier, and Forrest Edwards. President-Elect Betsy was surprised when she opened her own award; Ed presented Betsy with the President's Award for her commitment to our club and the community throughout this past year. Last, but certainly  not least -  Anna Hewitt Channell received the Rotarian of the Year Award! Congrats to all!
 

 

 
 

Committee Meetings

Please check with the Committee Chairs to determine whether the meetings will be in person or virtual. To attend a committee meeting virtually, click here:
Meeting ID: 216 382 592
 
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of the month at MHAB. Next meeting is July 21.
 
New Member Orientation - New Member Orientation will be: Friday, June 27 @ 8am; 53 Court Street.
 
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of the month.  The next meeting is on  July 7th at noon at MHAB. 
 
Service Committee - The Service Committee will be meeting bi-monthly going forward. It will be the first Wednesday of the months below, 11 am at MHAB.
August 6, 2025
October 1, 2025
December 3, 2025
 
Membership Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 11:10 am.  The next meeting will be July 9. 
 
PR Committee - Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
September 3rd, 2025 at 11:15am
December 3rd, 2025 at 11:15am
 
Environmental Committee -  This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Thursday of each month at noon. The next virtual meeting is on July 3rd.
 
Meeting ID: 767 2009 6690
Passcode: r3hSSi
 
Committee Chairs Reminder
Please send your meeting attendance sheets to Anne Cutaiar to ensure accurate recording of 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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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 Sandra Young-Brady if there is anything you need posted in the Rotary Bulletin for the upcoming week by Friday night.

Forms and Brochures

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