Weekly Meeting: Benjamin Giroux "I am Odd, I am New"

Benjamin Giroux’s poem celebrates the differences in all of us. The poem I am Odd, I am New went viral and is now being turned into a children’s book. 

Benjamin, who has Aspergers, a form of autism,  wrote the poem five years ago, when he was 10, for a class assignment. Since then, the poem has been translated into more than 21 languages and has been turned into songs. Benjamin said he’s surprised by the reaction, but hopes the book will make as big as an impact as his poem. The book is set to be released Sept. 28 by Shiffer Publishing. Benjamin and his father, Sonny, will talk to the Rotary club this week.

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Ordering Lunch for Wednesday Meetings -- Quick Link to Order

Trevor and staff serve up three combo lunches for the Rotary meeting each Wednesday.  You also have the option of ordering just dessert and beverage if you have already had an early lunch (or late breakfast). 

• The combo lunches (which include dessert and beverage) are $15.00; just dessert and beverage is $5.00.
• The menu for the upcoming Wednesday meeting will be posted by noon the Friday before.
• Everyone attending should order a lunch or dessert/beverage by midnight Tuesday morning.
• Everyone attending a Rotary meeting in person at MHAB will pay a minimum $5.00 to cover cost for use of the facility even if you show up at the door late. (We will continue to Zoom the meetings from MHAB live for the foreseeable future.)
• Payment is by credit card.

 
To place an order, click on the following link rotary.mhabfresh.com
 
Trouble placing a order?
Contact Trevor Laughlin (518) 324-5124

Please Note:  

The Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has decided that weekly will also be broadcast via Zoom through the end of August. Beginning Sept. 1, 2021, meetings will no longer be broadcast via Zoom.

Rotarians from other clubs

Rotarians from other clubs may attend the meeting in person, but must adhere to the same guidelines listed above including registering and selecting lunch ahead of time. If you would like to participate via ZOOM, please send an email to the Plattburgh Club Secretary  by 9 a.m. Wednesday morning requesting access. Please include your name, email, and Rotary club you regularly attend in your request to attend.