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Ann Csorny Named 2023 Rotarian of the YearAs is customary, the outgoing Sunrise Rotary President selects and announces the Rotarian of the Year at the club's annual dinner. “Selecting Ann Csorny as the 2023 Rotarian of the Year was an easy decision for me to make,” said Eric McDowell    |
Colleen Lemza is honored with the Community Paul Harris Fellow AwardThe Paul Harris Fellow Award is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Community recipients and local Rotary Club member recipients are awarded Paul Harris Fellow designation to recognize their outstanding contributions to their communities through promoting change and understanding. These individuals do this while exemplifying the high ideal of Rotary when they place "SERVICE ABOVE SELF” and demonstrate a shared purpose with the objectives of The Rotary Foundation. Sunrise Rotary recognized community member Colleen Lemza for her work as founder of Shine On! Kathy Duley, Sunrise Rotary President (2006-2007) and Paul Harris Fellow honoree (2007) introduced Colleen Lemza at Sunrise Rotary's annual dinner on June 27, 2023.  |
2023 Changeover Dinner at Vesco VineyardsSunrise Rotary held our annual changeover and awards dinner last Tuesday. Thank you to Dan and Nancy at Vesco Vineyards for hosting our event, to Knife and Fork Catering for the delicious dinner, and to Sue LeBlanc-Durocher for making it all happen! There were several standing ovations for our outgoing president Eric McDowell and a big round of applause for Jim Snook as we welcomed him back for his second term! Jim was president of Sunrise Rotary in 2017-2018.    |
Eric McDowell named a Sunrise Rotary Paul Harris FellowOutgoing President Eric McDowell was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow at Rotary's annual changeover dinner on June 27, 2023. Randy Giltz, Sunrise Rotary President (2009-2010) and Paul Harris Fellow awardee (2019), was delighted to honor Eric with the award on behalf of the club.  "Sunrise Rotary is pleased to have this Rotarian become a Paul Harris Fellow and to have the opportunity to recognize him for his efforts as an outstanding member of our club and our community," said Randy. |
President McDowell Announces 2023 AwardsAt Sunrise Rotary's annual changeover dinner outgoing President Eric McDowell acknowledged several members of the club for their distinguished service during this past year.   Eric recognized Michelle Senecal with a special award for her efforts in fundraising, event planning and volunteering to fill-in as Board Secretary (which has now been for several years!) Eric also gave a special award to Libby Queguiner for greatly improving the marketing and branding for our club, including a website redesign and providing us with a powerful and professional presence on social media platforms. |
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Sunsetter Meeting |
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Holiday Party Sunrise Rotarians! Don't forget to RSVP to the holiday party. Let Sue LeBlanc know if you are able to attend. |
Rotary Diaper DonationWe were able to donate over 2,500 diapers to the United Way of the Adirondacks Inc. for their diaper drive!    |
2022 Paul Harris Fellow AwardeeLibby Queguiner is honored with the 2022 Paul Harris Fellow AwardAt the Sunrise Rotary Club's annual dinner held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Libby Queguiner was named the Paul Harris Fellow honoree for 2022. The award was presented to Libby on behalf of the club by Joan Sterling with additional comments provided in absentia by Sue LeBlanc Durocher. Libby's husband Loic had the honor of placing the pin on Libby's lapel and we were delighted that Libby's mother Cat could join the festivities as well.     |
The symbolic handing over the gavelThe Sunrise Rotary Club held their traditional annual dinner at Vesco Vineyards on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. In addition to a delightful time of fellowship and a delicious dinner, members also had a chance to thank Jeff Prescott for his year of service to the club and to welcome our new President Eric McDowell.  |
5K Run/WalkSign up is now open for the Mayor's Cup 5k Run/Walk! Info/Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/.../Plattsburgh/FleetFeetMayorsCup5k Stay tuned for information about the kiddie run!  |
Mayor's Cup Cornhole Tournament |
Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise Selected to Host a Young African Leader The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise is pleased to announce that it has been selected to host Jean Claude Mbonigaba Fellow from Rwanda in the Professional Development Experience (PDE) component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders from January 31 to March 11, 2022, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. |
2021 Spirit of Ianelli AwardThom and Betty Loreman named the 'Spirit of Ianelli' Award honorees for 2021Thom Loreman accepted the award on behalf of the couple at the Mayor's Cup Festival hosted by the Sunrise Rotary Club on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Thom is seen here with Sunrise Rotary President Jeff Prescott and past President and Mayor's Cup Festival Co-Chair Sue LeBlanc-Durocher.  The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1978. This honor is bestowed upon an individual or individuals – sailor or landlubber – who exemplify the same “community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli 42 years ago, empowering our lake community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day.The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1978. This honor is bestowed upon an individual or individuals – sailor or landlubber – who exemplify the same “community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli 42 years ago, empowering our lake community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day.
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2021 Mayor's Cup RegattaBuffalo Theory wins Mayor's Cup with a strategic approach In 2020, the Mayor’s Cup Regatta had less than ideal conditions that featured dark, gray skies with plenty of rain and lots of fog. This year’s race was the polar opposite. Lake Champlain glistened, Saturday, and plenty of sailboats occupied its waters with clear blue skies above. Buffalo Theory, a boat from Winooski, Vermont, skippered by Bill Fastigi, won this year’s Mayor’s Cup. Read more |
Service Above SelfA Decade of Service - Thank you Jessica KlineAt the annual closing dinner in June, 2021, Sunrise Rotary thanked Jessica Kline for serving as the Club's Treasurer for the past 10 years. Thank you for your service!  |
2021 Rotarian of the YearKathy Snow named the 2021 Rotarian of the YearSunrise Rotary President Sue LeBlanc Durocher honored Kathy Snow with the Rotarian of the Year award for 2021.  |
2021 Paul Harris FellowMaxine Perry is honored with the 2021 Paul Harris Fellow AwardAt the Sunrise Rotary Club's annual dinner held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Maxine Perry was named the Paul Harris Fellow honoree for 2021. The award was presented to Maxine on behalf of the club by Kathy Duley. Kathy was President of the Sunrise Rotary Club in 2006-2007 and was named a Paul Harris Fellow in 2007.   Thank you to past Sunrise Rotary Club member Mark Hamilton for his eloquent introductory comments and special tribute to Maxine...
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2021 Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival Press ConferenceJuly 10, 2021 - Save the Date!The Sunrise Rotary Club held a press conference with the City of Plattsburgh on June 3, 2021 to talk about exciting upcoming summer activities for the community to enjoy this summer, and to unveil the design of the 2021 Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival t-shirt! For the first time in 2021, the Mayor’s Cup Festival will be held at Plattsburgh’s City Beach, the crown jewel of the Lake City, boasting one of the longest sandy beaches on freshwater in the U.S. The one-day celebration includes a 5K race, kayak rides, volleyball and cornhole tournaments, live music and much more for the whole family to enjoy!  |
Spring CleaningRotarians at Work - Spring CleaningIn April and May of this year Sunrise Rotarians volunteered their time to clean up around the Max Moore Memorial Tree House on the Saranac River Trail and the Sunrise Rotary Gazebo at the Samuel D. Champlain Park - community areas that the Club has helped build and protect.   |
WATER PROJECT - BOTSWANAIn 2020, Sunrise Rotary in Plattsburgh agreed to partner with the Rotary Club of Francistown, Botswana, Africa, to dig a borehole (well) and distribute water to irrigate crops. Solar panels will be used to power the pumps. A 5,000-liter tank will be store the water. The Intended beneficiaries are community members that intend to farm a large area of donated land on the Inchwe river. Both food and plants will be grown and sold to provide an income to farmers. Some food will be kept to help feed the workers and their families. The Council in this area has agreed to donate adjacent land to the project if it is successful. The project is estimated to cost $12,000.00. Food security remains a challenge in Botswana, which has endured long periods of drought and high unemployment. This project provides employment, food, and hope to community members.  |
National Trail Day 2020Sunrise Rotarians volunteer to clean-up local parks and trails to help celebrate National Trail DayThe Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to be a supporter of the LaPierre Lane Riverway Park from its inception and is now a steward of this unique community gem. A group of Sunrise Rotarians gathered on the morning of National Trail Day (June 6) to clean up the area and get it ready for the summer.  Actually, as part of a larger community-wide effort, Sunrise Rotarians could be seen throughout the week cleaning-up at the Sunrise Rotary Wilcox Dock Pavilion, at the Sunrise Gazebo at the Samuel D. Champlain Park and at the Max Moore Memorial Tree House (where the club played a leading role in the building of this universally accessible treehouse at a primary trailhead on the Saranac River Trail). |
Kudos to QuéguinerPast Presidents applaud Libby Quéguiner At the end of June, the close of the 2019-2020 Rotary year, Sunrise Rotary's past presidents presented Libby Quéguiner with a special gift to acknowledge her distinguished leadership during her presidential year. There is no script or manual on how to manage a service organization during a crisis and yet Libby appeared so comfortable redefining how we connect as a club during the pandemic. Libby did an outstanding job organizing and conducting our meetings remotely and keeping us all connected and focused each and every week. Libby also provided members with opportunities to volunteer and to give back by organizing local park and trails clean-up, saying thank you to the healthcare workers at the hospital, donating to the local food shelf, and made all members feel a part of a larger family. Thank you Libby!  Above is a photo of Libby unveiling the 2019 Sunrise Rotary Mayor's Cup logo at a press conference at City Hall and presenting Mayor Read with the 'first' t-shirt.
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Sunrise Rotary thanks hospital workersSunrise Rotary was proud to cheer on The University of Vermont Health Network - CVPH workers as they entered for their shift bright and early on the morning of May 13, 2020! Thank you to the The Foundation of CVPH for inviting us to participate. It was great to get out in the community and show our appreciation for local essential workers. (Following social distancing protocols, of course!)  |
Camp upgradesThe Sunrise Rotary is proud to sponsor a recently completed handicapped accessible ramp at Camp Tapawingo- with labor provided by friends and family of Girl Scout Troop 4065 of Peru! Our club sponsored approximately 1/3 of the building materials for this project. Click here for more information on other community service-related projects that Sunrise Rotary has been involved with recently.
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OUTSIDE ART IN DOWNTOWN PLATTSBURGHSunrise 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 was designed and sponsored by Sunrise Rotary that celebrates local actress Jean Arthur who was born and raised in Plattsburgh. The mural, located on the corner of Brinkerhoff and Marion Streets, was unveiled at public ceremony on October 9, 2019.  Sunrise Rotarians Libby Queguiner and Maxine Perry participated in the unveiling ceremonies.  |
Max Moore Memorial Treehouse    .jpg)    On Saturday, August 27th members of the Sunrise Rotary Club worked on cleaning up the Max Moore Memorial Treehouse. The Max Moore Memorial Tree House, built along the Saranac River Trail near the Plattsburgh Police Department headquarters, is a universally accessible treehouse, thanks to a special ramp that helps anyone, even those with mobility issues. Club members, Kathy Duley, Kathy Snow, Laura Lacey Curler, Thom Loreman, Tom DeFayette and Libby Queguiner worked hard weeding and cleaning out the garden and surrounding areas. Special thanks to Don Duley, your continued support of our club is appreciated! Approximately 9 new plants were added, along with weed blocker fabric. |
Mayor’s Cup honors the Plattsburgh Air Park Restoration Group of Volunteers with the 2019 “Spirit of Ianelli” AwardSunrise Rotary and the City of Plattsburgh honored the Plattsburgh Air Park Restoration Group of Volunteers with 2019 "Spirit of Ianelli" Award at the Mayor's Cup Regatta Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  |
HOSPICE OF THE NORTH COUNTRY
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ELMORE SPCA
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UNITED WAY AND THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT COALITION OF THE ADIRONDACK REGION
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ST. PETER’S SOUP KITCHEN
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TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL BSA
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THERAPY DOGS INTERNATIONAL
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ADVOCACY RESOURCE CENTER - FESTIVAL OF TREES
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - PLATTSBURGH RELAY FOR LIFE
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TED K. YOUTH CENTER - SUMMER PROGRAM
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SALVATION ARMY
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CHILD CARE COORDINATING COUNCIL (CCCCNC)
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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF CLINTON COUNTY Literacy Volunteers of Clinton County provided over 2,500 hours of literacy education to 98 students in 2018 with the help of 175 volunteers.The Literacy Challenge is the biggest fundraiser Literacy Volunteers hosts each year (March 2, 2019). Sunrise Rotary is a long-time co-sponsor of this event and volunteers helped with event logistics, including having a team participating in the competition. Sunrise Rotary Contact: Maxine Perry |
Perfect Timing for Mayor's CupSunrise Rotary Club President Elect Libby Quéguiner (right) and City of Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read unveil the 2019 Mayor's Cup T-shirt design during a press conference on May 30, 2019 at the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This year's festival, taking place July 4 through 7, kicks off with the Fourth of July celebration in the city.  |
'Spirit of Ianelli' Award - Now Seeking Nominations for 2019The 42nd Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival will honor the 2019 recipient of the “Spirit of Ianelli” Award on Saturday, July 6, 2019, and the Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival Committee is currently seeking nominations from the community for this prestigious award.  |
Sunrise Rotary Shows Support for Team FoxSunrise Rotary is proud to be a sponsor of the Plattsburgh Half Marathon Relay/10k/5k and to provide funds in support of Team Fox and Parkinson's Disease Research. And, Rotarians came out in style on Sunday, May 5th to provide refreshments and encouragement to all the runners at Mile Marker 12!  |
Sunrise Rotarians enjoy giving back over the holidays.jpg) Members of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Plattsburgh joined together to help give back to the community by volunteering at several annual holiday events in 2018.On November 20th Sunrise Rotarians trimmed a holiday tree, sponsored by the club, to help support the Advocacy Resource Center of Clinton County NY (ARC). Currently over 500 individuals and their families benefit from the wide variety of services provided by ARC, such as vocational programs, community integration, therapeutic intervention and residential options. This year's theme, 'Happy Harvest' was awarded third place by the judges for creativity. At several times throughout the year Sunrise Rotarians volunteer at the St. Peter's Soup Kitchen, and on December 11th evening, nine club members helped to serve dinner at the soup kitchen at Seton Academy. In December, Sunrise Rotary also donated $1,000 to the St. Peter's Soup Kitchen to provide additional support to local families in need. |
Kayak event 2018Kayaking with Sunrise Rotary and the Town of Plattsburgh on the most perfect of August evenings! Sue LeBlanc, Libby Hyatt Quéguiner, and I tried SUP for the first time. Jerry Kelly paddled around in a kayak! Thanks so much, Erin and Melanie, we are grateful to have a wonderful friendship with the Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department! It was a wonderful night of fellowship.
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Sunrise Rotary manages 41st annual Mayor's Cup RegattaThe Mayor’s Cup Regatta returned on July 7th as the signature event of the Mayor's Cup Regatta and Festival, Plattsburgh's most time-honored and highly anticipated summer tradition on Lake Champlain. Sunrise Rotarian Kjell Dahlen has organized and managed the sailing regatta for the past 26 years. Sunrise Rotarian Jeff Prescott managed the registration station for the regatta, and the BBQ and awards ceremony for the second straight-year. Many fellow Rotarians were on hand helping with sailor's registration, selling T-shirts and BBQ tickets and assisting with the awards ceremony.   |
Leigh and Stephens Mundy are the 2018 Spirit Ianelli Awards honoreesMayor Read and Sunrise Rotary President Doug Kashorek presented the awards to the Mundys at the Mayor's Cup awards ceremony at the Naked Turtle on Saturday, July 7, 2018  |
City of Plattsburgh welcomes Rotary District 7040 DGThe City of Plattsburgh Mayor Read graciously welcomed District Governor Martha Weaver to Plattsburgh on July 5, 2018. Martha was visiting Plattsburgh on the occasion of the kick-off of the 41st annual Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival hosted by Sunrise Rotary and the City of Plattsburgh. Sunrise Rotary President Doug Kashorek and other members of the Sunrise and Noon clubs were on hand for the welcome ceremony that took place in front of the McDonough monument overlooking the Saranac River and Lake Champlain.  |
Sunrise Rotary adds new event to the Mayor's Cup line-upIntroducing the first annual Great Lake Champlain Kayak Chain
For the past 41 years Mayor's Cup Festival & Regatta has been all about celebrating summer in the North Country and paying special tribute to our beautiful lake. |
Meet the 'Champy' JudgesNewly-elected Plattsburgh Rotary Club Presidents Doug Kashered (Sunrise) and Jack Helfgott (Noon) were asked to participate as judges in the City of Plattsburgh's 4th of July 'Champy' Parade.  |
Sunrise Rotarians sell t-shirts to raise moneySunrise Rotarians Kathy Duley and Connie Fisher co-Chair the Mayor's Cup T-shirt committee. In addition to being sold at various establishments around town, many fellow Sunrise Rotarians volunteered to sell T-shirts at the Farmers Market, the City's Fourth of July Parade, the Jumping in July Concert at the Strand sponsored by Sunrise Rotary, at Trinity Park during the Mayor's Cup Festival and all day at the Naked Turtle during the Mayor's Cup Regatta. Proceeds from the sales of Mayor’s Cup t-shirts help Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary support community-based projects, such as the Sunrise Rotary Pavilion at Wilcox Dock, and the Sunrise Rotary Gazebo at the Samuel D. Champlain monument. In fact, Sunrise Rotary raised over $25,000 for the universally accessible Max Moore Memorial Treehouse on the Saranac River Trail in Plattsburgh.
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What's New for Mayor's Cup?Largest sailboat regatta on Lake Champlain remains the festival's highlight  City of Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read (left) and Sunrise Rotary Club President James Snook unveil the 2018 Mayor's Cup T-shirt design during a press conference at the City Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday. This year's festival kicks off the day after the Fourth of July celebration in the city, taking place July 5 through 8. |
Camp Jericho Beautification DayGood afternoon fellow Rotarians - With permission from Maria, I wanted to send out a quick announcement for an upcoming YMCA event. We are holding our 1st annual Camp Jericho Beautification Day, this Saturday June 9th from 11-3. Our wonderful camp that serves over 600 children during the summer months is in need of some well-needed love. We are looking for volunteers from Rotary to come up and help with some projects- painting, trimming, raking etc. Only recently had notice a faded "Rotary Lodge" sign on our main barn at Camp Jericho (see attached photo), and thought it time to re-engage our club with this wonderful camp that many of you know or know someone who has attended. If you are able to make please let me know at jihne@plattsburghymca.org. The event is family friendly and we will also have a BBQ that afternoon. While we have some equipment- feel free to bring clippers and work gloves. Thank you all so much Justin |
'Spirit of Ianelli' nominations soughtPlattsburgh Mayor’s Cup committee seeks nominees for prestigious community award  The Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Committee is seeking nominations to receive this year’s Ianelli Award. Pictured: Former state Assemblywoman Janet Duprey receiving the award from Mayor Colin Read.
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Ashtyn Moore — 8 months into Youth Exchange in Denmark.jpg) It feels really weird to already be eight months down with exchange because I’m at a point where I’m really used to my life here. It doesn’t feel real that I have to go home in 88 days… to be totally honest I really don’t want to at all. I’d love to for a week, but I feel really at home here.If anything, this exchange has made me much more mature and independent and I’ve worked a lot on myself, It’s really made me a lot happier and grow a lot as a person. I hate thinking that I have less than three months because no one else understands how little time that actually is. I left my life in the US for a year but now I’m leaving the life I built in a year for good. |
Bring it....To the Floor!
Mark your calendar and plan on attending Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club’s Bring it….To the Floor dance event on Saturday, February 17th from 7 pm – 11 pm. Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/399743170452612/  Dance All Night Long Pay a $10 cover charge and dance all night long to the best music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s brought to you by Sound Obsession. For an extra $5 per person, enter the Charity Challenge contest for a chance to win a $150 donation to the charity of your choice. All contestants will dance together to 3 songs chosen by our judges. The person or couple who earns the votes of the judges and the most votes from the crowd wins the challenge. Joe Ferris and Lisa Engel Bojo from NAMI won last month’s contest and they are challenging you to Bring it ……To the Floor So head over to the VFW and help Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary impact our community through local projects. Bring it…..To the Floor!  |
Thank you from the Adirondack Engineers 4H Club
Thank you for the wonderful donation of $750 to the Adirondack Engineers 4H robotics group. It is very much appreciated. The team will be sending their thanks soon. I just wanted to give you a small update. We had a blast at our last competition in Albany on January 13. We did very well. We earned the following awards: --Think Award: First place (for innovative robot design and reliable performance) --Control Award: Second place (for software, algorithm development, and driver period enhancements) --Inspire Award: Second Place (second place team overall at the completion) --Finalist Alliance: (played, but lost, the final competition match) Our next competition is at Pace University in Westchester on February 11. We qualified for this Regional Competition because of our previous performance at qualifying competitions. We will be competing to earn a spot to continue on to SuperRegionals, held in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There is a good chance that we will be competing at Essex High School in Vermont on February 24. We are second on the wait list, but have been asked to send in our registration fee. That usually means they feel a spot will open up for us. We are happy to invite Rotary members to watch either competition, although the Vermont one is much closer. Perhaps a Rotary cheering section, as was mentioned! If interested, spectators should arrive at Essex High School by 10:30am – that is usually when the competition rounds and opening ceremonies begin. I have attached a couple of pictures from Albany. I hope all is well and give our best to Sunrise Rotary. - Brian  |
Sunrise Rotarians enjoy giving back over the holidays.jpg) Members of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Plattsburgh joined together to help give back to the community by volunteering at several annual holiday events in 2017.On November 20th Sunrise Rotarians trimmed a holiday tree, sponsored by the club, to help support the Advocacy Resource Center of Clinton County NY (ARC). Currently over 500 individuals and their families benefit from the wide variety of services provided by ARC, such as vocational programs, community integration, therapeutic intervention and residential options. At several times throughout the year Sunrise Rotarians volunteer at the St. Peter's Soup Kitchen, and on a snowy December 12th evening, nine club members helped to serve dinner at the soup kitchen at Seton Academy. In December, Sunrise Rotary also donated $1,000 to the St. Peter's Soup Kitchen to provide additional support to local families in need. |
Youth Exchange: 5 month update from Denmark..  Ashtyn Moore is photographed here at her favorite cafe writing the Sunrise Rotary Club about her experience as a youth exchange student in Denmark.'Whoa. Five months! The past month has been pretty tough to be honest. A young family member passed away while serving in our navy, so its been awful to not be around my family, but I have extremely great support here and everyone was so sweet to make me feel better. That meaning rotary members, friends, family, and people who barely know me. Not to mention the support from everyone in New York and district 7040. Aside from that, my exchange as usual has made me happy once again. In December, I had a few bumps that I wasn’t used to because of the event that took place and the reminder of not being home for Christmas, but it wasn’t too drastic because since the first month in Denmark, I’ve realized that this is my second home and planned to come back and continue to make it my home. |
Polio Month was a Success!Rotary Clubs registered more than 3,400 World Polio Events in 102 countries at endpolio.org. That's twice as many events as last year! Plattsburgh's Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs, along with the SUNY Rotaract Club, joined forces at the Champlain Centre Mall over the weekend of October 20, 2017. Every 15 minutes a different cyclist mounted the stationary bike donated for the event by Dick's Sporting Goods. In all, over $3,400 was raised - and then doubled - by a matching grant courtesy of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation! Oh, Sunrise Rotarian, Joanne Dahlen, was honored with the 'Best Dressed' Award on the bike! .jpg) |
Dance all night for only $10Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary's Laurie Marvin and her "Fun Raising" Committee are inviting the community to an evening of great music and dancing. You can dance all night for only $10! Bring it...to the floor!, featuring decades of dance music, will be held at the VFW on Boynton Avenue in Plattsburgh on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 7:00-11:00pm, Dance the night away to your favorite hits from the 70's, 80's and 90's with music by Sound Obsession. And couples who want to show off their stuff can enter a dance contest for an additional fee. The winning couple will receive a $150 donation to the charity of their choice in addition to the bragging rights of being named the best on the dance floor! For more information visit the Sunrise Rotary's event page on Facebook.  |
Artwork helps to revitalize Plattsburgh's DowntownSunrise Rotary is a proud supporter of Outside Art: Plattsburgh's Public Art Project, a community organization that produces and creates public art for Plattsburgh and spreads local awareness of public art projects around the world. The 18’ by 10’ “Read and Grow! Dream Garden” mural on the outside wall of the Plattsburgh Public Library was officially unveiled on October 27, 2017.
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Ashtyn Moore enjoying Youth Exchange in Denmark Hello everyone!So far, my stay in Denmark has been absolutely amazing!!! I’ve met so many amazing people — both Danish and exchange students — and I’ve really been getting better with the language. For example, all my grandparents here don’t speak ANY English except for my mormor (mother’s mom). One day my bedstefar (dad’s dad) came over and I was the only person home … my youngest sibling wasn’t even home, and at least she’s speaks a little English. On top of him not speaking English, his dialect is almost impossible to understand ... so he came inside and I heard “goddav!” and my stomach just dropped!! Hahaha! I knew this would be interesting. So, we begin a very simple conversation after asking “vil du have kaffe?” (would you like coffee?) which was about his trip with his wife to Switzerland and how it snowed and I didn’t know the word for snow at the moment so that became a very intense game of charades!! |
Kayaking on the Saranac Thank you to Mel Defayette and the Town of Plattsburgh for helping Sunrise Rotary host their second annual kayaking event on the Saranac River. The Cadyville Beach provided the perfect destination to put-in and take-out on the Saranac. Sunrise Rotarians and friends were all welcome, free of charge, to enjoy an evening paddle on the river on August 31, 2017. Next year there is talk of hosting two events on the river. Stay tuned! |
Arts Walk Planned for Plattsburgh City CenterCity officials in Plattsburgh are working to make the downtown center more appealing to tourists. One of the newest initiatives got a boost recently when the Sunrise Rotary announced it will sponsor a plan to create an Arts Walk in the center city. Last weekend the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary hosted the Mayor’s Cup Regatta, the largest sailing race on Lake Champlain. The group also supported a Landlubber Mural Project that brought nautical-themed drawings to buildings across downtown.
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Plattsburgh natives take home Mayor’s Cup |
40th Mayor’s Cup Regatta sets sail on Lake ChamplainSailboats from the Northeast will be on Lake Champlain for the 40th annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta at 10 a.m. today. The regatta, a signature event of the four-day Mayor’s Cup Regatta and Festival, will feature races divided into three divisions — Racing, Cruising and Multihull. Regatta coordinator Dr. Kjell Dahlen said the regatta brings talented sailors to Lake Champlain and also helps showcase Plattsburgh and the North Country. |
40th Annual Mayor's Cup Regatta Sets Sail |
100 Participate in Mayor's Cup bide ride |
2017 Mayor's Cup Regatta Slide ShowWonderful slide show of the 2017 Mayors Cup Regatta taken by WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley. See photos  |
Downtown Plattsburgh Mayor's Cup MuralsThanks to the Strand Center for the arts, local artists and businesses who decorated the city for our Mayor's Cup Festival and Regatta.  |
Volunteers getting city ship-shape for Mayor's Cup |
Mayor’s Cup to honor Janet Duprey with the “Spirit of Ianelli” Award
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Rotarians of the Year are announced at Annual Dinner Outgoing President Joanne Dahlen closed the awards dinner program on June 20, 2017 by recognizing Tom Glasgow and Jerry Kelly as the “Rotarians of the Year” for their years of service to Sunrise Rotary and Rotary International.Tom has been a member of Sunrise Rotary since 1997 and is a past President of the club. Jerry has been a member of the club since 1998. Both individuals have been distinguished as Paul Harris Fellows. |
Laurie Marvin is named the 2017 Paul Harris Fellow.jpg) The Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club recently acknowledged individuals for their service to the club and to the community at an annual awards dinner held on June 20, 2017,Sunrise Rotarian Laurie Marvin was named the 2017 Paul Harris Fellow and Gil Duken was honored as the 2017 Community Paul Harris Fellow. The "Community" recognition is awarded every year to one person from outside the club who the committee feels has exemplified the Rotary tradition of "service above self". |
Sunrise Rotary honors Gil Duken Gil Duken was honored as the 2017 Community Paul Harris Fellow. The "Community" recognition is awarded every other year to one person from outside the club who the committee feels has exemplified the Rotary tradition of "service above self". |
Officials Preview 40th Annual Mayor’s Cup Festival And RegattaPlattsburgh officials have announced details of the 40th annual Mayor’s Cup festival and regatta..  |
Mayor's Cup to mark 4 decades |
Mayor's Cup Kick-Off Press Conference The 40th annual Mayor's Cup Festival and Regatta officially 'kicked-off' on Friday, July 2, 2017 with a press conference at City Hall. The Mayor's Cup Festival and Regatta is co-hosted by Sunrise Rotary and the City of Plattsburgh. The four-day festival features a myriad of activities for the whole family including live outdoor music, fireworks, boat parade of lights, fire truck pull and more! |
2017 Mayor's Cup T-shirts on Sale Now! We sold-out of the 2016 t-shirts last year so make sure you get yours soon. And, remember they make great gifts for out-of-town family and friends. The 2017 Mayor's Cup t-shirts cost $20 US (tax included) and are available in a men's crew neck and women's v-neck styles. |
Mayor's Cup Regatta Nears |
Call for Nominations Now Open for 2017 'Spirit of Ianelli' AwardThe "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1977. This honor is bestowed upon an individual – sailor or landlubber – who exemplifies the same “community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli 38 years ago, empowering our lake community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day. In 2016, the Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival Committee named Gordie Little the 2016 "Spirit of Ianelli" Award honoree. Sunrise Rotary’s Mayor’s Cup Co-Chair Joanne K. Dahlen said that selecting Gordie Little as this year’s honoree was an easy decision to make. “We only wish we had the opportunity to present Gordie the award in person and not posthumously,” said Joanne.  |
Sunrise Rotarians volunteer to clean up local trail systems On June 3, 2017, in honor of National Trail Day, Sunrise Rotarians along with several other service organizations, volunteered to clean up some the local trail systems in and around the City. Plattsburgh's Mayor Read even came down to join the fun and to thank us for our service. |
April 'best month so far' of Youth Exchange for Zoe April has possibly been the best month of my exchange so far. The first week was my mother's visit to Japan, she stayed from the 1st to the 8th. I was beyond excited to see her for the first time after 7 months, and I was so happy that she could meet my host families and host Rotary club. Together with each of my host families, we took day trips around the Kansai area; Nara, Kyoto, and Osaka, and we introduced her to some of our favorite Japanese foods. I was so excited to show her around my city, my school, and my favorite places in Osaka. I especially loved surprising her with how far I've come with my Japanese language skills, my ability to navigate the train and subway systems, and even my chopstick skills! |
Youth Exchange report from Japan.The following is a letter from Zoe Taber, our Youth Exchange student in Japan, sent just after the New Year's holiday...
 明けましておめでとうございます (translates to: I wish you a Happy New Year),Happy New Years from Japan! It has been a great start to 2017. As Japan's biggest holiday, New Year's greetings and celebrations have lasted through this whole month. I started 2017 with my host family on a trip to a small and rural island off the coast of Osaka.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County honors Sunrise Rotary at their annual meetingCornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County (CCEC) held its annual meeting on October 18, 2016 at the Adirondack Room at the Butcher Block in Plattsburgh. Two organizations, Mountain Lake PBS and Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise, were recognized as 'Friends of Extension'. Sunrise Rotary President Joanne Dahlen was on hand to receive the award at the dinner meeting.  |
Sunrise 'Shines' at District ConferenceSunrise Rotary was invited to present at the District 7040 Conference in Ottawa, Canada on October 30, 2016.  |
Our Youth Exchange student in Japan, Zoe Taber, sends update.jpg) The following is a monthly report from Zoe Taber, the Plattsburgh Sunrise Club Youth Exchange Student in Japan...こにちわ、(translates to "Good Day" or maybe "Hello")
It's been two months now and it still feels like I just got here. At the same time, it feels like years ago that I said goodbye to my family and friends in New York and got on the plane — what strange feeling! This last month has been a very good one. |
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2016 Mayor's Cup Regatta Results |
Parsons weathers the storm to win Mayor's Cup RegattaHarsh winds and the threat of lightning did not prevent the 39th-Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta from taking place Saturday on Lake Champlain, nor did it keep Plattsburgh’s Michael Parsons from capturing the coveted Mayor’s Cup trophy. Parsons and skipper Peter Hall of Montreal, Quebec, helped lead the crew of Obelix to a victory in the Racing division, finishing with a corrected time of two hours, eight minutes and 50 seconds.
 Michael Parsons, holding the Mayor’s cup, poses for a photo with his Obelix crew, including skipper Peter Hall (center), at the Mayor’s Cup Regatta awards ceremony Saturday. (Photo credit, Joey LaFranca, P-R)
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Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival a Windy SucessThe rainy weather and high winds didn’t completely take the wind out of the sails of the 39th Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival in Plattsburgh Saturday.
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Registration is now open for the 39th annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta.CALLING ALL CAPTAINS AND CREW!
 Registration is now open for the 39th Annual Mayor's Cup Regatta. On July 9th an estimated 100 boats will participate in this premiere, international sailing competition on Lake Champlain, attracting racers from New England, Quebec, and New York. The Mayor’s Cup Regatta includes competitive races in three divisions -Cruising, Racing, and Multihull with prizes for all classes.
Sailors should go to www.mayorscup.com to register for the Regatta and be a part of the most celebrated event on Lake Champlain. Register today!
For more information on the Regatta please contact: Kjell Dahlen at regatta@mayorscup.com |
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Mayor’s Cup to honor Gordie Little with the “Spirit of Ianelli” AwardThe Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival Committee is pleased to announce that Gordie Little has been named the 2016 "Spirit of Ianelli" Award honoree.
The "Spirit of Ianelli" Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1977. This honor is bestowed upon an individual – sailor or landlubber – who exemplifies the same “community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli 38 years ago, empowering our lake community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day.
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Mayor's Cup Committee: Community mattered lots to LittleThis year's Spirit of Ianelli Award goes, posthumously, to North Country media icon Gordie Little.
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Mayor's Cup organizers prepare for Plattsburgh festivalMayor's Cup organizers prepare for Plattsburgh festival
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Breeze of excitement building for Mayor's CupLandlubber schedule includes kids events, horse-drawn trolley, music, more
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Rotary Convention underway May 28 Korea is playing host to Rotary's largest event of the year, its annual convention. More than 42,000 Rotary members from over 100 countries will come together this month to celebrate service, exchange ideas, and relax among friends at unforgettable concerts and social events. The convention runs from 28 May to 1 June. Attendees from District 7040 include District Governor Claude LaLiberté and Ginette; District Governor-Elect Nabil Oudeh and Gayle; District Rotaract Representative Dârini Vedarattiname; Cynthia Surette of Napanee and Jean Bégin of West Ottawa. During the convention Dârini will be facilitating one of the sessions. |
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New events added to Mayor's Cup scheduleOrganizers of the 2016 Mayor's Cup Regatta and Festival say this year's event will be a busload of fun.
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Newbound Zoe Taber is Excited to go to Japan Selected last fall, Zoe Taber will depart for Japan late this next summer for an incredible year as Sunrise Rotary's outbound for 2016-2017! |
Outbound Andrew Baker's latest report from Switzerland Six months over. Six months rich with a lifetime of new experiences, six months wearing all of the inconsolable pain and unimaginable joy that I alone may have have been able to carry. Half of a year in a foreign land, the adventure of a lifetime seemingly contained within the time between the rising and falling of the moon. No matter how hard I try, I can't shake the fear that my carefully executed dream will end when I wake up. |
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Report From Our OutboundOur outbound arrived in Switzerland and sends us a great report:
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a Message from our Past PresidentFarewell, it means goodbye, describes a departure…..This is my last day as President of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise and luckily I do not have to say farewell. I am blessed to be able to continue to work with a club full of wonderful, committed, intelligent and sometimes outrageous people. What other group of people are so lively at 7:30 a.m.?
I will admit that this has been my favorite year so far in Rotary because I was able to interact with everyone in many different capacities. Every Tuesday started off with the Tom and Gerry show and then we enjoyed each other and learned from great speakers and visitors. We worked and played together on projects and activities from Winter Carnival to Literacy Challenge to Mayor’s Cup and so on.
When I first joined Rotary, I really didn’t understand its true meaning. Today I have a better understanding of its mission of service and fellowship, but I know I have so much more to learn. I look forward to being part of the club for years to come and carrying out its mission:
The mission of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise is to make a positive impact in
the lives of our members, and within our communities, by providing opportunities
for service and leadership at the local and international levels. We achieve this
through a committed, diverse and knowledgeable membership made stronger
through project work, fellowship and fun.
Thank you for an amazing journey!
Yours in Rotary,
Cheryl A. Lesser
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Club Runner BasicsTuesday, May 26, we will be touching on some ClubRunner basics such as:
Of course, we will touch on any area that you would like and answer questions. Please bring a computer, if you can. We want as many computers as possible, so everyone can have a hands-on experience.
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Eulogy for William Smith - February 15, 2015Bill Smith was a long time member and past President of Sunrise Rotary, and became an Honorary Member when he retired to South Carolina. Bill passed away last month and Marty Mannix was kind enough to share with our membership the eulogy for Bill that was written and delivered by Bill's son Mark on February 15, 2015.
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Noon Club activities and FAMILY FUNRotary ski day at Whiteface on Wed. Feb 4: Meet @ 9 AM at the '10th Mt. Division Wall" (in the cafeteria to the right of the fireplace). Lunch at mid-station at noon (probably downstairs). Meet Whiteface management in the Cloudspin lounge at 3:30 for an update on Mt. Operations. If you arrive late, you can call Steve Bailey's cell phone at 728-1347.
Noon Club has organized a ski night/ pot luck social to be held at Beartown on the night of Friday February 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. You don't have to ski, you can just come to socialize.
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Seeking Candidates for RYLA Youth Leadership Summit and Awards
The Rotary Youth Leadership Summit and Awards Ceremony will take place June 26 -28, 2015 at Paul Smith's College and the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY. RYLA offers 15-17 year old students the opportunity to gain insight on the following life skills: leadership basics, business ethics, communication, problem solving, decision making, personal strengths evaluation and community citizenship. Interested students should contact Kerry Taylor.
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Mayors to “Settle Up” on a Friendly Wager at the 5th Annual Plattsburgh Polar PlungeOn Saturday, November 8th, brave souls will take a dip or a slow crawl into the chilly waters of Lake Champlain at City Beach in Plattsburgh, NY. What is a Polar Plunge? A wild, crazy and FUN event to raise awareness and funds for the dedicated athletes of Special Olympics New York!
New this year, Mayor James Calnon of the City of Plattsburgh and Mayor Miro Weinberger of the City of Burlington, VT will “settle up” on their friendly wager made during the 37th Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta. The challenge of Mayors was the revival of an old tradition. Mayor Calnon's NY boat, Odinn, narrowly beat Mayor Weinberger's VT boat, Buffalo Theory, resulting in Mayor Weinberger joining Mayor Calnon to participate in the 5th Annual Plattsburgh Polar Plunge together. The Mayors invite you to continue their friendly competition by making pledges for your favorite Mayor!
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Max Moore Memorial Tree House Benefits from Mayor's Cup 2014On Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Cheryl Lesser and Jake DeSnyder presented Ashley Cousens with a check for $12, 160.00. The funds will help to build the Max Moore Memorial Tree House - a universally accessible structure that will be located on the Pine Street trail head of the Saranac River Trail in Plattsburgh. During the presentation ceremony Ashley confirmed that construction of the project will begin in the spring of 2015. The Sunrise Rotary Club of Plattsburgh sold Mayor's Cup t-shirts earlier this year to support the building of the tree house. .jpg) |
Rotary District Governor Ariane Carriere At Ceremony To Honor Canadian Efforts To Eradicate Polio.jpg) Rotary International leaders from across Canada gathered recently in Toronto to present Prime Minister Stephen Harper with the Rotary Foundation Polio Eradication Champion Award, recognizing Canada's efforts to eliminate polio globally. Rotary District Governor Ariane Carriere of Cornwall, Ontario was among those attending the ceremony.Carriere is a strong supporter of eradicating polio and recently headed up an event in Ottawa that brought together Rotarians from throughout the district she governs to raise funds for polio eradication. “Rotary International and its partners are very close.” Carriere said. “With a commitment of more than $580 million since 1988, Canada has been a major partner with Rotary International in the effort to eradicate polio. It was an honour to be part of the ceremony hosted by The Rotary Foundation.”
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Hospice is about caring for those who are facing the challenges at the end-of-life. Those challenges may be physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual. Hospice cares for the whole person and their loved ones, supporting them with skilled nursing, family services, spiritual support, volunteer services and bereavement and grief support.
The Elmore SPCA's mission is to provide shelter and comfort to animals in need that are on their path to finding loving lifetime homes. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused, cherish the elderly and disabled and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.
The coalition, which has established Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites throughout Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties to provide free tax preparation to individuals and families with low or moderate incomes, also provides information and education about asset building, including banking and savings.
“Soup kitchens aren’t just vehicles geared towards nourishing the body; they also fill the minds, hearts and souls of the people gathered there,” is a quote from a 2019 article in the Press-Republican.
Therapy Dogs International is a volunteer organization dedicated to the regulation, testing, selection and registration of qualified dogs and handlers for the purpose of visitations to hospitals, nursing home, other institutions.
Members of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Plattsburgh joined together each year to help give back to the community by volunteering at several annual holiday events. In November, Sunrise Rotarians trimmed a holiday tree, sponsored by the club, to help support the Advocacy Resource Center of Clinton County NY (ARC).
Relay For Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. 
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The Plattsburgh Housing Authority was established in 1951 to ensure safe, adequate, decent and affordable housing, and to promote opportunities for residents’ self-sufficiency and economic independence. The Ted K. Center was founded in the late 1970s when instances of vandalism and crime within Plattsburgh Housing Authority (PHA) family developments occurred at an alarming rate while the number of unsupervised youth also increased. The community center program focuses on education and constructive leisure time activities for youth. 
Throughout the day on December 15, 2018, seventeen Sunrise Rotarians, along with their friends and family, helped ring the bell for donations for The Salvation Army at the Champlain Centre Mall. Sunrise Rotarians helped to raise over $900 for The Salvation Army.
CCCCNC is a non-profit agency working to support and strengthen families and child care professionals throughout the North County area.
The 39th Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival will honor the 2016 recipient of the “Spirit of Ianelli” Award on Saturday, July 9, 2016, and the Mayor's Cup Regatta & Festival Committee is currently seeking nominations from the community for this prestigious award.
An enthusiastic crew of international chefs set out a sumptuous four course dinner at the home of PJ Whitbeck in Plattsburgh on Saturday, May 7. The chefs included three Youth Exchange Rebounds, two Inbounds, one Outbound and two Rotarians. The international meal for eight was the grand prize of a Youth Exchange fundraiser raffle, won by Plattsburgh Sunrise member PJ Whitbeck for his family and guests. Funds go to help defray the cost of the Youth Exchange program.
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The Sunrise Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has an ongoing financial commitment to the ShelterBox organization to provide aid to victims of disasters wherever they happen.
In November 2015 the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club embarked on a fundraiser for ShelterBox that has benefits that reach as far as the remote West Lunga Forest, an African miombo woodland forest preserve in the northwest region of Zambia. But the benefits won't only be felt in Africa, they will also fund another ShelterBox that will eventually be shipped to a disaster zone somewhere in the world to save a family coping with the loss of their home.
Plattsburgh Sunrise is proud of its support of the Max Moore Memorial Tree House.
