The drawing date for the Vacation Raffle has been moved to Wednesday, October 13th or sooner if all the tickets are sold. We currently have $4000 in tickets out to Rotarians and we need to make sure that everything sold will be turned in.
We really need your help to either sell or buy your tickets. Please let Ellen Bouchard as soon as what the status is of your ticket sales.
It is not too late to post your tickets and status on your social media. The tickets sell themselves. Make sure to let them know the drawing date has been shifted when you post.
Highway Pick-up
The Environmental Committee would like to invite you to participate in the highway pick-up on September 30th or October 7th 5:30-7:30pm. Contact Michelle Medina a or Emily Moosmann if you are interested in helping out.
Hybrid vs. In-Person Meetings
Due to an increase in confirmed cases of the Delta-variant of COVID-19, the weekly meetings of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh will be held virtually on ZOOM for the next couple of weeks (effective Sept. 8, 2021). Zoom meetings will begin at noon. The Board of Directors will review its decision on a weekly basis whether to continue broadcasting based on the COVID-19 situation locally and statewide. The link is https://zoom.us/j/216382592 or you can click on the meeting date in the Calendar below for more information.
Women of Distinction
Our very own Ellen Bouchard is being recognized as a Woman of Distinction. Our Rotary club has 8 tickets available (4 in person and 4 virtual) for the event on September 22nd at the Westside Ballroom. Please let Nicole Laurin know by September 15th (tomorrow) if you are interested in attending.
Thank you Stan!
Stan Ransom and his wife Chris spent 2 hours cleaning up the Centennial Park Rotary Gazebo area. Thank you Stan and Chris!
Other Club Updates
Food Shelf
Kyle announced that $1,800 was raised from Club members in June and July and that was matched by the United Way. $3,600 to the local food shelves - way to go!
Tech Help
If you are tech savvy, your help is needed! Please see Keith Tyo or Meghan Weeden to learn how you can help with managing the Rotary Zoom set up.
Help our friends in Haiti
Bonnie Black updated the club on the status of Haiti relief. Aide has been coming in, but more is needed. She reminded us that Rotary is NOT a First Responder - we shine in medium and long term involvement. We give communities sustainability, developing communities for the long term. With that being said Haiti has a vibrant economy on the other side of the island, so cash donations are what is needed at this time. Supplies can be purchased and shipped from within Haiti. Donations can be made via Paypal @DNA-RAG. Rotary ACtion Group in Disaster Network of ASsistance can provide tax receipts for donations made via Paypal.
Rotary Committee Meeting Schedule
Please note: All Committee Meetings will be virtual until further notice.
Rotary Board Meeting - The next Rotary Board meeting will be Monday, Sept. 20 This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Monday of every month.
Program Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of every month. The next meeting is October 4th.
Service Committee - The next Service Committee meeting will be Wednesday, October 6that 11:00 a.m. This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Membership Committee - This meeting is regularly scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is October 13th.
Environmental Committee - The next meeting will be on Thursday, September 16th at noon via Zoom link:https://zoom.us/j/216382592
Safety Committee - Carol Arnold and Theresa Hayden will be giving weekly safety updates & reminders. Suggestions and new members are welcome, please contact Carol or Theresa.
Club Information & Resources
Zoom Attendance & Makeups
Anne Cutaiar tracks attendance. Please contact her if you do not see yourself on the roster or you were sharing a Zoom connection with someone. 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.
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
