Who We Help - Local Community Projects
Sunrise Rotary’s past efforts to support the community are visibly evident around Plattsburgh.
 
The club donated materials and labor to build the Gazebo at the Riverwalk in downtown Plattsburgh, the Healthy Lung Trail and the Sunrise Rotary Pavilion at Wilcox Dock. In fact, Sunrise Rotary raised over $25,000 for the universally accessible Max Moore Memorial Treehouse on the Saranac River Trail in Plattsburgh.
 
More recently, Sunrise Rotary supported the Outside Art projects as part of the revitalization of the City of Plattsburgh, donated  money to the Red Cross to help with disaster relief caused by local flooding, and provided funds to build a universally accessible boardwalk on the site of the LaPierre Lane Park, a spur on the planned Saranac River Trail Greenway in Morrisonville, that officially opened to the public in 2018.
 
Have an idea for a project that you think Sunrise Rotary might be interested in supporting in the future? We would love to hear from you.  Contact our club at rotaryclub1982@gmail.com
 
Community Projects
OUTSIDE ART IN DOWNTOWN PLATTSBURGH
Posted by Joanne Dahlen on Sep 27, 2019
Sunrise Rotary continues to support the revitalization of Plattsburgh's historic downtown by supporting the on-going efforts of the Outside Art's mural projects. The club was a sponsor of the 18-by-10 foot interactive mural, "Read and Grow! Dream Garden" that was unveiled on the side of the Plattsburgh Public Library in the fall of 2017.
In the fall of 2019 a new mural is in development sponsored by Sunrise Rotary that celebrates local actress Jean Arthur who was born and raised in Plattsburgh. The mural is being painted on the back wall of a bank in downtown Plattsburgh on the corner of Brinkerhoff and Marion Streets.
MAX MOORE MEMORIAL TREE HOUSE
Posted by Joanne Dahlen on Oct 01, 2015
The Max Moore Memorial Tree House is built along the Saranac River Trail near the Plattsburgh Police Department headquarters in Plattsburgh, NY.
 
The tree house is named after local pediatrician Dr. Heidi Moore's late son Max, who utilized wheelchair and would have loved to be able to play in a tree house if had the chance. Today people of all ages and abilities enjoy this unique universally accessible facility along the scenic Saranac River.
 
 
Over several years Sunrise Rotary raised $25,000 to support the design and construction of the tree house. Sunrise Rotarians happily volunteer their time to keep the tree house and surrounding areas in pristine condition.
 
CAMP TAPAWINGO - HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE RAMP
 
In 2018-2019, Sunrise Rotary donated funds for more than 1/3 of the materials necessary for the building of a handicapped accessible ramp to the main camp area at Camp Tapawingo. Ted K. Center youth and many local Girl Scout troops have been recent users of this wonderful, storied property on Lake Champlain. Sunrise Rotarians also volunteered their time and tools to help with the actual building of the ramp.
 
Sunrise Rotary Contact: Victoria Duley
 
CHAMPLAIN PARK GAZEBO
Champlain Park is situated in the historic City of Plattsburgh on Cumberland Avenue. The park offers visitors lovely views of Lake Champlain and the mouth of the Saranac River.  The monument, erected in 1912, honors Samuel de Champlain who discovered the lake in 1609.
 
Champlain Park is a popular setting for special photo opportunities such as weddings, proms, family reunions, etc.
 
The Sunrise Rotary Club provided funds for the design and construction of the Champlain Gazebo that was erected in October 1993.
 
 
LAPIERRE LANE RIVERWAY

Opening in the summer of 2018, the LaPierre Lane Riverway located in Morrisonville, NY is the first spur completed on the Saranac River Greenway.  It has proved to be fun for the whole family featuring an adult exercise area, child adventure area, meditation circle, and a 1/4 mile trail around the perimeter.  The project was developed through a partnership between the New York Health Foundation, the Foundation of CVPH and local businesses and service organizations.

 

Sunrise Rotary provided funds to help build a universally accessible board walk that stretches through the wetlands in the center of the park and offers visitors a chance to learn more about the area's ecosystem.

 
 
WILCOX DOCK PAVILION
Posted by Joanne Dahlen on Sep 04, 2019
The Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club dedicated three years of fundraising efforts through its Mayor's Club Regatta celebration to create a legacy community project — a pavilion constructed at Wilcox Dock Park on Lake Champlain, Cumberland Avenue in the City of Plattsburgh. This project was dedicated on July 12, 2012.
 
Sunrise Rotary collaborated with the City of Plattsburgh and the NYS Canal Corporation to locate this community amenity on scenic Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain. Sunrise Rotary shared the City and Canal Corporation's vision for improving family-friendly lake access at this beautiful spot, located right in the heart of the city. 
 
In 2019 the City of Plattsburgh announced that they will be building a marina at Wilcox Dock to cater to small boats. Opening in the summer of 2020 the Wilcox Marina will offer slips for 25 to 30 boats. The Sunrise Rotary Pavilion will certainly be a great asset to the new marina.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sunrise Rotarians are proud that they have contributed to providing the community with areas to appreciate and enjoy Lake Champlain and volunteer their time to clean the pavilion and the surrounding area.
 
Service Highlights