WELCOME TO LAKE PLACID NY AND THE BEAUTIFUL ADIRONDACK PARK
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
 
Whether you're just visiting or you live in Lake Placid and would like to visit with us as a guest, please email rotarylakeplacid@gmail.com and we'll contact you.  Our meetings are held weekly at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 801 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid NY.  Meetings are each Thursday at 7:20am unless a special event or meeting is planned.
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Hope for Freedom: Bid to Change a Life

This stunning, reversible quilt (77" X 51") was handmade by a Rotary member using bold fabrics from a women-owned business in Nigeria. All proceeds support Project Dignity—a Rotary and World Vision partnership to help fight human trafficking in Vietnam.  Please watch this video and consider making a bid.   https://youtu.be/dCy8EiF4JeY?si=td6v-VhUZoiJdb2_

Click on the link below to enter a bid.  The auction will be open until 11:55pm on June 30.  Don't pass this up.  Thank you.

💛 Bid generously. Share widely.
Your support brings safety, dignity, and hope to those who need it most.

Place your bid here:  https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/freedom-through-generosity-supporting-project-dignity

Seniors receive Rotary Interact Recognition
Lake Placid Central School's Nicole Trainor heads up Rotary's Interact program.  Interact clubs bring together young people to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”  This year, 15 seniors received special Interact Stoles to be worn at graduation.  Additionally, the Red Cross provided two scholarships to deserving seniors.  Nicole is shown with Alberth Gamez, an English as a New Language (ENL) student who joined Interact soon after moving to Lake Placid.  He has served on many Interact projects.  The second scholarship went to Anya Kern, highlighting her involvement in Interact activities, planning for college and an essay on how she plans to use skills learned through Interact in the future.  Congratulations and much luck to Alberth and Anya.
Anya Kern 2025 Tina Leonard Award Recipient
Members of Tina's family attended the Senior Awards Recognition Night at the Lake Placid High School on Monday June 16th.  Tina's son Joe Leonard and daughter Daci "Leonard" Shenfield  along with Tina's Granddaughter Maeve Leonard were in attendance.  The Rotary Club of Lake Placid, Tina Leonard's Family gives the $1000 Tina Leonard award annually to a Lake Placid High School Senior. The award keeps Tina’s legacy and spirit alive as it recognizes young persons in our community who are overcoming obstacles and achieving success in the face of adversity.   This year, Tina's Granddaughter  Maeve Leonard proudly announced the 2025 recipient, Anya Kern.
The Robot Will See You Now - Sort of
The Robot Will See You Now - Sort of
The robots are coming!  Actually, they're here and in the operating theatre at Adirondack Health.  Dr. Michael Hill, Chief of Surgery, took us through surgery's evolution and how robotics provides the surgeon with a tool to give patients a greater chance at a successful outcome from a procedure.  We were shown images of how the DaVinci and ION robots function, giving the surgeon a new level of precision.  Extensive training is given to providers on how to use the machine to mimic human movements in very small areas.  Will AI make its way into the operating room?  Possible but in a way that gives the surgeon a perspective on a surgery that is projected to have many benefits for the patient.  Dr. Hill is shown here with Rotarian Hannah Hanford, former Executive Director of the Adirondack Health Foundation.  Visit Dr. Hill's page at Adirondack Health here https://www.adirondackhealth.org/doctors/michael-hill
Welcome Rick Preston
We welcome Rick Preston as our newest member.  Rick, how has presented to our club about the LP Volunteer Ambulance Service where he is an officer.  Rick is  a familiar face around town as a  member of the North Elba Town Council, Rick is the former Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. at Adirondack Health.  Our club looks forward to having many contributions from Rick in our five areas of service.
Songs At Mirror Lake 2025
premier event of the summer is "Songs at Mirror Lake." Lake Placid evenings are filled with music of many genres in free concerts at Mid's Park. Our club heard Tim Reynolds and Val Rogers describe the event's history, this year's schedule and, importantly, the need for volunteers to make things happen. You really must visit https://www.songsatmirrorlake.org/ to see what you can look forward to hearing.
Community Day 2025
Community Day in Lake Placid / North Elba has become a significant annual event, showcasing all that our community has to offer in addition to giving recognition to individuals who go above and beyond to improve our town and village. Our club was there to inform on what we do and, of course, to recruit new faces who share our goals. Shown here (at left) are is our 2025-2026 President Stephanie Pianka. Club VP Chandler Ralph also took a shift at our table.  https://bit.ly/4mFckV7
Zachary Matson - Mirror Lake Salt Reduction
Zachary Matson - Mirror Lake Salt Reduction
Today we welcomed Adirondack Explorer's Zachary Matson.  Zachary has been an environmental reporter for the Explorer since 2021. His focus is on the many issues impacting water quality and the people, plants and wildlife and the continued need for clean water where we live, work and play.  Lake Placid's Mirror Lake is unique to the Adirondacks as it's defined as an urban lake, subject to several stresses because of the road, buildings and people density that surround it.  A major concern is the salt level in the lake which, if too high, will prevent the lake from "turning over" - a natural process where a lake's waters areas mix from top to bottom.  This allows for oxygen to be replenished and nutrients distributed throughout the lake.  Otherwise, the lake will become "dead" with the many adverse impacts that follow.  Read some of Zachary's reporting in the Explorer here:  https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/author/zmatson    Zachary is shown here with Rotarian Hannah Hanford.
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Emergencies don't take holidays
Floods, earthquakes, severe storms happen 24/7/365.  A gift to ShelterBox, a Rotary sponsored program. can provide several different types of urgently needed emergency equipment.    Just use the link on the left side of this page to download the ShelterBox gift form showing many ideas . Your one gift will bring much help and aid to those in need.  Learn about ShelterBox by visiting https://www.shelterbox.org 
 
 
 
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As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status.  https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Officers /Click on a name to contact a Club Officer
Immediate Past President
William FLEDERBACH
President- Elect
Stephanie Pianka
Vice President
Chandler Ralph
Treasurer
Heather Perkins
Director
Stephanie Pianka
Director
Harris Semegram
Director
Lee Slocum
Director
Gregory McNally
Director
May Chow
Membership
Mary Liz Alexander
The Rotary Foundation
Peter Beatty
Sgt-At-Arms
Roger Catania
Sgt-At-Arms
Randy Quayle
Sgtt-At-Arms
Dr. Ernie Stretton
Dam Duck Race Chair
Lee Slocum
Dam Duck Race Co-Chair
CJ Dates
Trivia Night Co-Chair
Mary Liz Alexander