Rotary Bed Races Raise Funds for Local Efforts

Posted on Sep 16, 2024

 

The crowd along City Hall Place was packed with visitors, participants and Rotarians for the club's 14th annual Rotary Bed Races. While the president of the Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis Club and Brennan Buick/GMC were the winners in the Celebrity and Industry divisions, respectively, in the recent 14th Annual Rotary bed races in Plattsburgh,  the BIG winners of this event will be the community. The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh raised over $8,500 from sponsorships in the club’s annual bed races prior to the Battle of Plattsburgh parade on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Linda Brienza, Rotarian and bed race committee co-chair, said this year’s sponsorships brings the total raised during the past 14 annual races to over $100,000. “It was a great club and community effort once again to make this event a success,” said Brienza.

 

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Hobie's Sports Den takes Top Award in Second Annual King O' Wings Festival 2024-08-05 04:00:00Z 0

Meet The Members

Sandy Young-Brady Is Conducting Interviews With Our Membership!

 Maria Smith 

Maria Smith"I have a deeply personal relationship with my Pinterest boards, which I am still trying to organize."

This is why we love Maria. This girl boss presents herself as equal parts professional & approachable. Her fundraising savvy not only benefits her employer/ our friends at Mountain Lake PBS - she brings her A-game for our Rotary Club.

This DDD (Dynamic Development Diva) also LOVES to cook -graduating from culinary school prior to attending University. On any given day you might find her hanging out with her fiancé (her favorite taste-tester) cooking up fine cuisine & hanging with her bold & beautiful pup, Berkeley.

Maria - it's been our pleasure getting to know you, you've been doing amazing things for MLPBS & your community. Now, get those Pinterest boards in order!!! 

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38th Annual Fishing Classic - Final Results

38th Annual Rotary International Fishing Classic Results

Three Contestants Posing with FishPLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 38th annual Rotary International Fishing Classic was held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, May 31 through Noon on Sunday June 2, 2024. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. 
 
 
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2024 Paul Harris Fellows Named

PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has named three Rotarians – Anne Cutaiar, Dana Isabella, and Steve Kende -- Paul Harris Fellows. The three new fellows were honored Wednesday, June 26, at the Paul Harris Fellow dinner, which will be held at Westside Ballroom, in Plattsburgh.
 
The Paul Harris Fellow honor was named for the founder of Rotary. It is the highest honor a Rotary club can bestow on a person, either inside or outside the club and acknowledges "service above self," which that individual or organization has offered to their community, their nation or to the world. 

Postcard version of event information showing photos of Paul Harris Fellows to be honored as well as location/date details.
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39th Annual Fishing Classic

Rotary Club of Plattsburgh to hold 39th Annual Fishing Classic May 30 - June 1, 2025

PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 39th annual Rotary International Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, May 30 through Noon on Sunday June 1, 2025. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. 
 
The On-Line Registration Process is open for all individual and team competitions. Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Plattsburgh/Plattsburghrotaryfishingclassic or by phone at 1-844-588-7788. 
 
 
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38th Annual Fishing Classic

Rotary Club of Plattsburgh to hold 38th Annual Fishing Classic May 31 - June 2, 2024

PLATTSBURGH, NY __ The 38th annual Rotary International Fishing Classic will be held on beautiful Lake Champlain Friday, May 31 through Noon on Sunday June 2, 2024. This is the oldest fishing event on the lake, the earliest each year and features all cash individual and team prizes. 
 
The On-Line Registration Process opens Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. for all individual and team competitions. Register online at https://bit.ly/Plattsburghrotaryfishingclassic or by phone at 1-866-947-3383. 
 
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The Monopole Adorns Ninth Rotary Holiday Tree Ornament

A ninth limited edition tree ornament depicting another local landmark is now available from the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh. This year's three-inch ornament features on the front side a rendering of the famous Monopole Tavern and Restaurant. On the reverse side of the ornament is a description of the seasonal restaurant, which reads "The Monopole Tavern and Restaurant on Protection Avenue is the oldest continuing commercial establishment in downtown Plattsburgh and a rite of passage!"

The porcelain ornament is delicately trimmed in 22-karat gold and fired at 1400 degree for durability. Jody Maloy, co-chair of the Rotary club's ornament committee, said the tree ornaments continue the club’s emphasis on the rich history and beauty of the region.
 
 
The Monopole Adorns Ninth Rotary Holiday Tree Ornament 2023-10-26 04:00:00Z 0

Rotary Club Seeks Small Grant Proposals

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh is  seeking proposals for funding from local organizations to benefit our community.  The Club has a limited amount of money to be distributed to local organizations in Clinton County. These grants, with a maximum award of $500, are given to 501c3 organizations serving a larger population and a greater good.
Rotary Club Seeks Small Grant Proposals 2023-10-02 04:00:00Z 0

Vacation Raffle Winners Announced

The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh announced this year's Rotary Vacation Raffle winners.

 
  • First Place ($5,000 Cash or Travel Voucher) went to Joe VanValkenburg;
  • Second Place  ($3,000 Cash or Travel Voucher) went to Lisa and Joe Finnegan;
  • Third Place (Three -piece luggage set donated by Anne & Mal Cutaiar - Lake Champlain Travel, LLC) went to Michelle Clinton. 
Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket. 
 
Vacation Raffle Winners Announced 2022-09-20 04:00:00Z 0

Celebrity Bed Race Regatta 2022 - final

Posted on Aug 29, 2022
The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh's Celebrity Bed Race Regatta took to the streets in downtown Plattsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, prior to the annual Battle of Plattsburgh parade. This year, the competition took on a markedly different format.
Celebrity Bed Race Regatta 2022 - final Rotary Club of Plattsburgh 2022-08-29 04:00:00Z 0

Paul Harris Fellows

Seeking Nominations for Paul Harris Fellows

The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh is seeking nominations of individuals (club members and community residents) for their service to the club, community, nation or the world. Nominations are due Wednesday, May 28, 2025. To nominate an individual for this honor or for more information,  complete the fillable form HERE

 
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