Potsdam Rotary Craft/Vendor Fair for Literacy

The Rotary Club of Potsdam will host its first vendor/craft fair to benefit its literacy programs on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Market Square Mall, 22 Depot Street in Potsdam.
 
Rotary literacy programs include the distribution of books at Fright Night in October and again during the Potsdam Holiday Fund Santa's Workshop in December. Potsdam Rotarians have read to elementary students in the past as well and a reading program for seniors is currently being considered.
Potsdam Rotary Craft/Vendor Fair for Literacy Michael Griffin 2024-02-22 05:00:00Z 0
Louise Jensen Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2024-02-21 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES Students of the Month
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam recently honored three St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Seaway Career & Technical Education Center students as recipients of the Potsdam Rotary Club’s “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.”
 
Olivia Clark of Colton-Pierrepont Central School, a student in the Culinary Arts Program, was honored as the November recipient of the award.
 
Justice Brown of Massena Central School, a student in the Criminal Justice Program, was honored as the December recipient of the award.
 
Bryce Yette of Potsdam Central School, a student in the HVAC/R Program, was honored as the January recipient of the award.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES Students of the Month  Michael Griffin 2024-02-14 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Seeks High School Students for Leadership Program
 

The Rotary Club of Potsdam is seeking 15- to 17-year-old high school students from the Potsdam area who are interested in being part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA), May 24-26, at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake, one hour north of Kingston, Ontario. Potsdam Rotary is sponsoring up to three students who will incur no costs of their own to attend the camp, other than their personal transportation.
Potsdam Rotary Seeks High School Students for Leadership Program  Michael Griffin 2024-02-09 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,550 in Cash & Books to Potsdam Holiday Fund
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $1,000 to the Potsdam Holiday Fund as well as $550 worth of children’s books.
 
The Potsdam Holiday Fund, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides new gifts, warm clothing and food to families and senior citizens in need in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop. Donations to the Potsdam Holiday Fund are still needed and welcome at potsdamholidayfund.org or Potsdam Holiday Fund, PO Box 827, Potsdam, NY 13676.
 
Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Club President Duane Pelkey presents a check to Potsdam Holiday Fund President Traci Giffin.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,550 in Cash & Books to Potsdam Holiday Fund   Michael Griffin 2023-11-29 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month
 

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Kalei McDonald of Massena Central School, a student in the Health Careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the October recipient of the Potsdam Rotary Club’s “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.” At a Rotary luncheon honoring McDonald, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Alexandria Arquitt. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, McDonald and Arquitt.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-11-08 05:00:00Z 0

Zachary Monroe Inducted into Potsdam Rotary

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Zachary Monroe of Massena was recently inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. He is the director of development and community relations at Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
 
Monroe brings with him a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to service. A Brasher Falls native, with more than eight years of dedicated work in non-profit fundraising and management, his professional journey has been characterized by passion and excellence.
Zachary Monroe Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2023-11-01 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month
 

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 Tobi Morin of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Software Development & Business Design program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the September recipient of the Potsdam Rotary Club’s “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.” At a Rotary luncheon honoring Morin, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor David Wells. Left to right: Wells, Morin, and Rotary President-Elect Sunday Smith. 
Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-10-11 04:00:00Z 0

Paula Sturge Inducted into Potsdam Rotary

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Paula Sturge of Canton was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Sturge is the director of 3rd Party Payer Contracts and Reimbursement Analytics at St. Lawrence Health. Sturge graduated from Lowville Academy and Central School, attended SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Clarkson University. Over the past 30 years, she has worked in the accounting field throughout the North Country in public accounting, banking, academia, and healthcare.
Paula Sturge Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2023-10-04 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Addresses Food Insecurity Through Farmers Market Vouchers
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam is working with GardenShare and the Potsdam Neighborhood Center to reduce food insecurity in our community via exposure to the local farmers market. The Potsdam Rotary has purchased $1,000 worth of $20 Potsdam Farmers Market vouchers from GardenShare and is distributing them to those in need via the Potsdam Neighborhood Center.
Potsdam Rotary Addresses Food Insecurity Through Farmers Market Vouchers  Michael Griffin 2023-09-20 04:00:00Z 0

Christina Delorenzo  Inducted into Potsdam Rotary
 

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Christina Delorenzo of Potsdam was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Delorenzo is the chief financial officer of Health WorkForce New York. DeLorenzo brings over a decade of invaluable healthcare experience to her role as CFO for multiple prominent organizations in New York State. She holds both a bachelor of science degree in organizational management and a master of science degree in healthcare administration from Roberts Wesleyan College.
 
Christina Delorenzo  Inducted into Potsdam Rotary  Michael Griffin 2023-09-13 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Elks Support Potsdam Rotary Gala for BOCES
 

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Potsdam Elks Lodge 2074 recently donated $500 to support the annual  Potsdam Rotary Gala to Benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs. The Potsdam Ells Lodge also donated the use of their banquet room for the Sept. 16 fundraising event. Left to right: Rotary President Duane Pelkey and Elks Community Activities Coordinator Tim Welpe.
Potsdam Elks Support Potsdam Rotary Gala for BOCES  Michael Griffin 2023-09-13 04:00:00Z 0

Christian Thompson Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Christian Thompson of Hannawa Falls was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Thompson is the Director of Business Applications at St. Lawrence Health. A native of California, Christian   has lived in the North Country since 2013.  He serves on the boards of Helping Hands of Hannawa Falls and Grace House in Canton.

He is very active in his faith through New Hope Community Church and in the community at large. Christian loves spending time with friends, exploring the trails of northern New York, snowboarding, and is an amateur nature photographer. He is also in training to run a half marathon. Christian, who has two adult sons, says that he is “looking forward to contributing and helping to support this community.” Left to right: President Duane Pelkey, Thompson, and Membership Chair Sunday Smith.

Christian Thompson Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2023-09-06 04:00:00Z 0

Suzanne Smith Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

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SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne Smith was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam.
 
Smith, her husband, Brett Lloyd, and son, Sam Lloyd, moved to Potsdam in April as Smith proudly took on the role of the 18th president of SUNY Potsdam.
 
Prior to that, she served as the provost/vice president for academic affairs at Georgia Southwestern State University from 2018-2023.
Suzanne Smith Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club Michael Griffin 2023-08-16 04:00:00Z 0

McFarland Receives Potsdam Rotary-Brookfield Scholarship
 

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Claire McFarland of Potsdam was awarded the "Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S." at the Potsdam High School Senior Awards Night in June. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Potsdam High School senior pursuing higher education who exemplifies the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self."
 
McFarland will be a first-year student in August at St. Lawrence University, where she plans to pursue a degree in biology. She is considering joining the Peace Corps after graduation and hopes to find a job working with plants or animals. "At some point, possibly after starting a family, I want to get my graduate degree and pursue more specialized careers, like becoming a plant geneticist person or cancer research," says McFarland.
 
Brookfield Renewable U.S. partners with more than 300 charities and community projects across the United States.
 
"Brookfield is pleased to be working with Potsdam Rotary in making this scholarship available to a student who shows so much promise, like Claire," says Brookfield Renewable U.S. Stakeholder Relations Manager Mark Luciano. "We believe that it is our responsibility to make investments like this in the youth of the communities where we live and work. Congratulations to Claire. We wish her much success in her future."
 
McFarland Receives Potsdam Rotary-Brookfield Scholarship  Michael Griffin 2023-07-31 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary to Host Annual Gala to Benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will again host an annual scholarship gala to benefit BOCES Seaway Tech programs, after a hiatus during the pandemic. The Midnight Masquerade Gala fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 16, at the Elks Lodge in Potsdam. RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 6. A 5 p.m. cash bar will be followed by a buffet dinner, prize drawings and dancing to tunes by DJ Myke LaVarnway. The cost is $35 per-person advance purchase with a limited number of tickets. If available, tickets will be $40 at the door. The evening also includes a 50/50 raffle, chance auction, prizes for best costumes and a trivia contest. Tickets can be purchased online at potsdamrotary.org (click on "Donate") or from any Potsdam Rotarian. Tickets may also be purchased by mailing a check for $35 per person to "Potsdam Rotary, PO Box 912, Potsdam, NY 13676." If purchasing by mail, please include attendees' names or email them to gala@potsdamrotary.org. Please email any questions to gala@potsdamrotary.org.

 
Potsdam Rotary to Host Annual Gala to Benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs  Michael Griffin 2023-07-28 04:00:00Z 0

Tickets Available to Win $500 Top Prize in Potsdam Rotary Rubber Ducky Pluck
 

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It's that time of year again! The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold its annual Rubber Ducky Pluck during the Potsdam Summer Festival on Saturday, July 15, at 2:30 p.m. at Ives Park in Potsdam. The majority of the proceeds send children with disabilities to summer camp at Dodge Pond as well as benefiting other Rotary community projects. Tickets are available from any Potsdam Rotarian for $5 per ticket. You can buy tickets online at potsdamrotary.org. Just click on "Donate" and under "Use this donation for" select "Duck Pluck Ticket Donation." You can also order tickets via email at info@potsdamrotary.org. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
Tickets Available to Win $500 Top Prize in Potsdam Rotary Rubber Ducky Pluck  Michael Griffin 2023-06-17 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month
 

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Emma Moreau of Brasher Falls Central School, a student in the Education & Human Services program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for May. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Moreau, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Kayla Merchant. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Amanda Wilson, Moreau, Merchant, and Rotary President Duane Pelkey.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-06-14 04:00:00Z 0

Duane Pelkey Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Duane M. Pelkey of Madrid was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow and inducted as 2023-2024 president by the Rotary Club of Potsdam at their annual meeting on June 8. He was honored for his demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of his tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world." As noted in a nomination of Pelkey for this honor, "Duane stepped up at a critical time and exhibited leadership, despite the fact he has been there before."
Duane Pelkey Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2023-06-12 04:00:00Z 0

Sunday Smith Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Sunday Smith of Potsdam was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Potsdam at their annual meeting on June 8. She was honored for her demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of her tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world." As it says in one of the nominations of Smith for this honor, "Sunday has participated in nearly every event with enthusiasm and for the betterment of our club."
Sunday Smith Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2023-06-12 04:00:00Z 0
Bobby Gordon Receives Service Above Self Award from Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2023-06-12 04:00:00Z 0
Registration & Sponsorships Now Open for Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament  Michael Griffin 2023-05-20 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month
 

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Destinee Haught of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Cosmetology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Haught, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Nicole Rutledge. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Rutledge, Haught and Rotarian Sunday Smith.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-05-10 04:00:00Z 0

Pelkey, Smith & Gordon to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner, June 8

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Duane Pelkey of Madrid and Sunday Smith of Potsdam as Paul Harris Fellows, and Bobby Gordon of Potsdam with the Service Above Self Award at its annual dinner on Thursday, June 8, at the Lobster House in Norwood. Pelkey will also be installed as the 2023-2024 president at the event.
 
Tickets are available by advance purchase only for $40 per person. To pay online, go to potsdamrotary.org, click on "Donate," and select "Use this donation for Annual Dinner." Or checks can be mailed to “Potsdam Rotary” at PO Box 912, Potsdam, NY 13676. (If you mail a check, please email your RSVP to info@potsdamrotary.org for a guest count.)
 
Pelkey and Smith will be honored as Paul Harris Fellows for their demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of their tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
 
Gordon will be honored with the Service Above Self Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Potsdam community.
 
All Rotarians; family, friends and colleagues of the honorees; and community members are invited to attend the dinner.
 
A social hour with a cash bar gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. A selection of seven entrees will be available to order at the dinner: prime rib, beef brisket, chicken parmesan, haddock (broiled or fried), maritime platter (broiled shrimp scampi, fish filet, fried clams, and fried shrimp), vegetarian ravioli, or pasta primavera.
 
All reservations must be received by Monday, June 5. Please email info@potsdamrotary.org or call 315-265-5584 with questions.
Pelkey, Smith & Gordon to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner, June 8 Michael Griffin 2023-05-09 04:00:00Z 0

Shannon Sullivan Inducted into Potsdam Rotary

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Shannon M. Sullivan of Hannawa Falls was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Sullivan is the senior director of revenue cycle operations at St. Lawrence Health. She was born and raised in the North Country and received her bachelor of science degree in business administration from Clarkson University. Sullivan is a Certified Professional Coder and Revenue Cycle Representative. She enjoys running, reading and being with her daughter, Maria, in her spare time. Left to right: President Duane Pelkey; Sullivan; her sponsor, Michael Griffin; and Membership Chair Sunday Smith.
Shannon Sullivan Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2023-04-26 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month
 

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Isabella Shatraw of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Building Trades program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Shatraw, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Larry Ashley. Left to right: Ashley, Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Shatraw and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Amanda Wilson.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-04-19 04:00:00Z 0

Jason Hofmann Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Jason Hofmann of Lima, N.Y., was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Hofmann is a junior at Clarkson University studying Environmental Engineering.  He enjoys volunteering and in high school was a part of an Interact Club (Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18)  and was very involved in volunteer activities with sports boosters and PTA. He also worked with his Rotarian mom, who started a community group through Rotary collecting and donating food, gift cards, school supplies, etc for families who might need it. Hofmann has also traveled to Nicaragua twice to help construct a school with an organization called Linking Hands for Learning, which is a club based off of two Rotary Clubs: Honeoye Falls-Lima and Avon. Left to right: Rotary President and Hofmann’s Sponsor, Duane Pelkey; Hofmann; and Membership Chair Sunday Smith.
Jason Hofmann Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2023-03-22 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month
 

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Hunter LaPage of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, a student in the Automotive Tech program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring LaPage, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Dave Denny. The Potsdam Rotary Club meets at noon at the Potsdam Town Hall community room every Wednesday. Guests are welcome. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Denny, LaPage, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Amanda Wilson.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-03-08 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Seeks High School Students for Leadership Program
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam is seeking 15- to 17-year-old high school students from the Potsdam area who are interested in being part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA), May 26-28, at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake, one hour north of Kingston, Ontario. Potsdam Rotary is sponsoring up to two students who will incur no costs of their own to attend the camp, other than their personal transportation.
Potsdam Rotary Seeks High School Students for Leadership Program  Michael Griffin 2023-02-25 05:00:00Z 0

Jessica Carista Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Jessica M. Carista of West Stockholm was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Carista is the director of interactive marketing at Clarkson University. She is a native of Ogdensburg and received her bachelor's degrees in economics and French from St. Lawrence University, and her MBA from Clarkson. Carista has been a member of the Department of Marketing & External Relations at Clarkson since 2008. She is a member of the West Stockholm Ladies Auxiliary and the Potsdam Elks Club. A former board member of the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, she currently serves on its membership and marketing committee. Carista resides in West Stockholm with her husband, Matt, and her daughters, Carrigan and Quinn. Left to right: Membership Chair Sunday Smith; Carista; her sponsor, Michael Griffin; and President Duane Pelkey.
Jessica Carista Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2023-02-15 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month
 

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Bowen Rodriguez of Canton Central School, a student in the Metalworking program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Rodriguez, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Nanci Collins. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Rodriguez, Collins, and Rotarian Sunday Smith.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-02-08 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary at Frosty Fest!

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Potsdam Rotary put Rotary International on display, today, at Frosty Fest!, Potsdam's annual snowman competition. Rotarians Duane Pelkey, Sunday Wright Smith, Amanda Wilson and Michael Griffin, led by Laurean Pelkey and assisted by Bobby Gordon, created a "Snowtarian" tableau promoting literacy and other Rotary areas of focus. Thanks to the North Country Children's Museum, SLC Arts and the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce for this service opportunity!  Left to right: Duane Pelkey, Laurean Pelkey, Michael Griffin and Amanda Wilson.
Potsdam Rotary at Frosty Fest! Michael Griffin 2023-01-28 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 of Personal Care Products to Potsdam Central School P2 Club
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam recently donated $1,000 worth of personal hygiene products to the Potsdam Central School Positivity (P2) Club for its Food and Personal Care Pantry. The contribution is partially funded by a matching grant from Rotary District 7040. The P2 students have raised funds for the purchase of food, but are unable to purchase many personal hygiene items due to their high cost. The Potsdam Rotary donation will allow the P2 Club to distribute more personal care items to students and senior citizens in need. The P2 Club fills the gap between the need for and the availability of costly personal care items for those in the Potsdam community. The donated products include shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, sanitary pads, tampons and bar soap. The Rotary-P2 project focuses on two of Rotary International's seven causes: providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; and fighting disease. Left to right: Potsdam Central School Positivity (P2) Club President Johannes Richter , Rotary District 7040 Area Governor Michel Wong Kee Song, Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, and Potsdam Rotarians Mary Sue Foster and Laurean Pelkey.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 of Personal Care Products to Potsdam Central School P2 Club  Michael Griffin 2023-01-25 05:00:00Z 0

District Governor Visits Potsdam Rotary
 

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Rotary District 7040 Governor Michel Wong Kee Song visited the Rotary Club of Potsdam on Wednesday and addressed its members. Left to right:  District Governor Wong Kee Song and Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey exchange banners.
District Governor Visits Potsdam Rotary  Michael Griffin 2023-01-25 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month
 

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Evan Converse of Massena Central School, a student in the Natural Resource Management program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Converse, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor John Morgan. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Morgan, Converse, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Amanda Wilson.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-01-11 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month
 

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Skyler Thomann of Colton-Pierrepoint Central School, a student in the New Visions program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Thomann, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Richelle Cisco. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Cisco, Thomann, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Amanda Wilson.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2023-01-11 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Potsdam Holiday Fund


 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $1,000 to the Potsdam Holiday Fund, an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides new gifts, warm clothing and food to families and senior citizens in need in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop.  Donations to the Potsdam Holiday Fund are still needed and welcome at potsdamholidayfund.org or Potsdam Holiday Fund, PO Box 827, Potsdam, NY 13676. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Club President Duane Pelkey presents a check to Potsdam Holiday Fund President Traci Giffin, assisted by Rotary Treasurer Shawn Seymour and Secretary Romeyn Prescott.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Potsdam Holiday Fund   Michael Griffin 2022-11-30 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Provides Hundreds of Children with Books During Haunted Hallway Event
 

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Members of the Rotary Club of Potsdam provided nearly 300 children with a book as well as a scare during their annual Haunted Hallway event during the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Fright Night. The club ordered a wide selection of children's books from Scholastic and allowed each child to take one home. The youngsters took home a fright and a doughnut as well, as they navigated the club's Haunted Hallway with their parents, which culminated in "bobbing" for doughnuts on a string. The book distribution is part of Rotary International's focus on basic education and literacy. St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, the Potsdam Food Co-op and Yum Yum's Chilly Delight also supported the project through their donations.
Potsdam Rotary Provides Hundreds of Children with Books During Haunted Hallway Event  Michael Griffin 2022-10-27 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month

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Gracie LaLonde of Brasher Falls Central School, a student in the Criminal Justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring LaLonde, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Joe Colon. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Taylor Robertson, Rotary Vocational Service Chair Amanda Wilson, Lalonde and Colon.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2022-10-12 04:00:00Z 0

Michael Griffin Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow

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Potsdam Rotarian Michael Griffin was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow at the Rotary District 7040 annual conference in May in Ottawa, Ontario. Griffin's Paul Harris Fellowship was made possible by a donation of points by Rotary District 7120 Governor Janet Tenreiro of Canandaigua, N.Y., in recognition of the work he has done on making a new custom New York State license plate available to Rotarians. The new plate will be available for order on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website in early August. This is the sixth time that Griffin has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He currently serves as Rotary's north central New York area governor. A past president and board member of the Potsdam club, he joined Rotary in 1986 and chairs the club's community service and communications.
Michael Griffin Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow Michael Griffin 2022-07-01 04:00:00Z 0

Clarkson President Tony Collins Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary

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Clarkson University President Tony Collins was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its annual meeting on June 1. He was honored for his demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of their tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world." Collins, who has served Clarkson University for 40 years, and as its president for nearly 20 years, will step down as its 16th president, this month.
Clarkson President Tony Collins Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2022-06-09 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary President & Board Installed
 

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Taylor Robertson of Parishville was installed as the 2022-2023 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam for a second consecutive year at its annual dinner on June 1. During the ceremony, incoming and continuing officers President-elect Brandon LaShomb of Parishville, Secretary Romeyn Prescott of Potsdam, and Treasurer Shawn Seymour of Hannawa Falls were also recognized. Laurean Pelkey of Madrid was elected as a board member, and Beck Tessier of Massena and Michael Griffin of Colton will continue on the board.
Potsdam Rotary President & Board Installed  Michael Griffin 2022-06-09 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $700 of Products to Potsdam Central Positivity Club
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated nearly $700 of personal hygiene products to the Potsdam Central School Positivity Project, which operates the Potsdam P2 Food Market, a food and personal care pantry for students and senior citizens. The donated products included shampoo/conditioner, soap, deodorant and feminine products as well as razors donated by Harris Medical Supplies & Equipment.
 
The Potsdam P2 Food Market is the only student-run, free food pantry in the northern New York region. It is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, with monthly food shipments arriving from the Food Bank of Central New York. Clients are able to order an assortment of canned food, pasta, breakfast items, and personal hygiene products. The market fills a gap between need and availability of costly personal care items for students and senior citizens. The need for hygiene products among those in need is very great in the Potsdam community.
 
Left to right: P2 member Ashley Berry-Wilson, Rotarian and P2 advisory board member Mary Sue Foster, and P2 Food Market Co-Manager Johannes Richter.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $700 of Products to Potsdam Central Positivity Club  Michael Griffin 2022-06-09 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Awards $3,300 to BOCES Students with Support from Local Businesses   Michael Griffin 2022-06-03 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament Results  Michael Griffin 2022-06-01 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam, Canton, Massena and Watertown Noon Rotary Clubs Volunteer at Dodge Pond

Rotarians and friends from the Potsdam, Canton, Massena and Watertown Noon clubs came together on May 21 for an interclub work day at Dodge Pond. They continued work on a trail that connects the main lodge with another portion of the camp -- constructing sideboards, putting down a weed barrier and filling in with trail material. The ARC Jefferson-St. Lawrence positioned materials and provided staff to supervise and assist. Dodge Pond is truly a unique opportunity for special needs children in Northern New York and something the Rotary clubs have been supporting for more than 40 years!
 
Left to right: Amanda Wilson, Andrew Norrell, Claire R-Norrell, Lucy R-Norrell, Gerry Lambert, Jeanne Tyo-Martin, Ron Patnode, Taylor Robertson (holding Sam LaShomb), and Brandon LaShomb. Not pictured: Howie Ganter and Michael Griffin.
Potsdam, Canton, Massena and Watertown Noon Rotary Clubs Volunteer at Dodge Pond Michael Griffin 2022-05-22 04:00:00Z 0

Clarkson President Tony Collins to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner, June 1
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Clarkson University President Tony Collins as a Paul Harris Fellow at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 1, at the Lobster House in Norwood.  Taylor Robertson of Parishville will also be installed as Potsdam Rotary's 2022-2023 president at the event.
 
Collins will be honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for his demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of his tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
 
All Rotarians; family, friends and colleagues of the honoree; and community members are invited to attend the dinner.
 
A social hour with hors d'oeuvres gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. A selection of eight entrees will be available to order at the dinner: prime rib, beef brisket, chicken pesto, chicken parmesan, haddock (broiled or fried), maritime platter (broiled shrimp scampi, fish filet, fried clams, and fried shrimp), vegetarian ravioli, or pasta primavera.
 
Tickets are available by advance purchase only for $40 per person. To pay online, go to potsdamrotary.org, click on "Donate," and select "Use this donation for Annual Dinner."
 
Or checks can be mailed to “Potsdam Rotary” at PO Box 912, Potsdam, NY 13676. (If you mail us a check, please email your RSVP to Robertson.Taylor.31@gmail.com, so we can get a guest count.)
 
All reservations must be received by Friday, May 27. Please call Taylor Robertson at 518-534-2863 with questions.
Clarkson President Tony Collins to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner, June 1  Michael Griffin 2022-05-04 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Potsdam Neighborhood Center Food Bank
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $1,000 to the Potsdam Neighborhood Center food bank in honor of the Rotary District 7040 Week of Service, April 24-30. The donation was supported by a matching grant from Rotary District 7040. According to the district, with inflation in food costs, food banks have warned that those in need may soon run out of money for food and increase their use of food banks and other food sources. Also, due to inflation, it is likely that these organizations will have to pay more for many items.
 
To address this issue, the Rotary district is providing about a total of $80,000 to support food banks and other providers in the New York, Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut. Participating Rotary and Rotaract clubs in District 7040 are each making a donation to a local food bank, food operation, or charitable meal provider during the Rotary Week of Service.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Potsdam Neighborhood Center Food Bank  Michael P. Griffin 2022-04-25 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Volunteers at Community Clean Up Day

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Potsdam Rotarians turned out at Ives Park on April 24 to volunteer at the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Potsdam Community Clean-Up Day and celebrate the first day of the Rotary District 7040 Week of Service! Thanks to everyone who helped out! 
Potsdam Rotary Volunteers at Community Clean Up Day Michael Griffin 2022-04-25 04:00:00Z 0

Registration Now Open for Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam invites you to its 18th annual Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 14, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club. Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/307534894147. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with a 10:00 shotgun start and lunch at the turn. The event will culminate in an award reception with hors d'oeuvres. The $80 per golfer cost includes greens fees, carts, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres. Contests are planned for longest drive (men and women), closest to the pin (men and women), closest to the line, beat the pro, and putting, as well as mulligans, skins and a 50/50.
Registration Now Open for Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament Michael Griffin 2022-03-28 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Offering Take-out Baked Ziti Dinner Fundraiser Dinner, Apr. 27

The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold a Take-out-only Baked Ziti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 27, from 4:30-6 p.m. at Helping Hands, 5868 State Hwy. 56 in Hannawa Falls. Each dinner will include Baked Ziti with meat sauce, a green salad, a dinner roll and dessert. Vegan sauce will also be available.
 
Tickets are $12 each and must be purchased online before the event at 
 
Proceeds will support Potsdam Rotary's charitable activities, such as Dodge Pond Camp for people with disabilities and health conditions, and BOCES student scholarships. The Rotary Club thanks Helping Hands for graciously allowing the club to use its facilities.
 
For more information, please email potsdamrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 315-244-2122.
Potsdam Rotary Offering Take-out Baked Ziti Dinner Fundraiser Dinner, Apr. 27 Michael Griffin 2022-03-23 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Seeks High School Students for Leadership Program

The Rotary Club of Potsdam is seeking 15- to 17-year-old high school students from the Potsdam area who are interested in being part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA), May 27-29, at RKY Camp on Eagle Lake, one hour north of Kingston, Ontario. Potsdam Rotary is sponsoring up to two students who will incur no costs of their own to attend the camp, other than their personal transportation.
Potsdam Rotary Seeks High School Students for Leadership Program Michael Griffin 2022-02-17 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Potsdam Holiday Fund
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $1,000 to the Potsdam Holiday Fund. The Potsdam Holiday Fund, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides new gifts, warm clothing and food to families and senior citizens in need in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop.  Donations to the Potsdam Holiday Fund are still needed and welcome at potsdamholidayfund.org. or Potsdam Holiday Fund, PO Box 827, Potsdam, NY 13676. Left to right: Rotarian Duane Pelkey (right) presents a check to Potsdam Holiday Fund President Marylee Ballou.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Potsdam Holiday Fund   Michael Griffin 2021-12-10 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Opens Three Lil' Free Libraries

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has opened three "Lil'" Free Libraries with books specifically geared toward children. The new libraries are located outside of Trinity Episcopal Church at 8 Maple St., Yum Yum's Chilly Delight at 12 Main St., and Harris Medical Supplies inside the Market Square Mall. Little Free Libraries are little house-like kiosks in which books are donated. They are located all over the world and are free to both adults and children to take a book or leave a book, if they can.
Potsdam Rotary Opens Three Lil' Free Libraries Michael Griffin 2021-10-23 04:00:00Z 0

New Custom License Plate for NYS Rotarians

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A new custom Rotary license plate will soon be available for New York State Rotarians! The new custom plate will feature the Rotary logo and our motto, "Service Above Self." District 7120 Governor Janet Tenreiro along with District 7040 Area Governor Michael Griffin are taking point on this project, which has the support of all nine district governors in New York State. The new plate will take the place of Rotary's current custom plate in New York, which uses the old logo and has no motto. In order for New York State to move ahead on printing the new plates, we need to get at least 200 New York State Rotarians to express interest in ordering the new custom license plate. If you are interested in ordering a plate, please contact Michael Griffin.
 
 
New Custom License Plate for NYS Rotarians Michael Griffin 2021-10-13 04:00:00Z 0

Laurean Pelkey Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Laurean Connors Pelkey of Madrid was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Pelkey grew up in Rush, N.Y., the seventh of nine children. She graduated from Rush-Henrietta High School in 1982 and worked in a variety of jobs. She then attended SUNY Potsdam, where she met her husband-to-be, Duane M. Pelkey, and received a bachelor of arts degree in biology in 1988 and completed a master of science in teaching in 1991.
Laurean Pelkey Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2021-07-09 04:00:00Z 0

Bobby Gordon Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Bobby Gordon of Potsdam was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Gordon graduated from Cornell University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, and earned a master’s degree in education in 1967. She and her family moved to the Potsdam area in 1975.  
Bobby Gordon Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2021-07-08 04:00:00Z 0

Tamie Sauve Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Tamie Sauve of Potsdam was recently inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Sauve is a 1 A (assistant manager) locally for Maurice's Department Store and has an extensive background in upper retail administration, personnel hiring and training, office management, and customer service skills.
Tamie Sauve Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2021-07-05 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament Results & Sponsor Thanks Michael Griffin 2021-06-23 04:00:00Z 0

Tickets Available to Win $500 Top Prize in Potsdam Rotary Rubber Ducky Pluck
 
 

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It's that time of year again! The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold its annual Rubber Ducky Pluck during the Potsdam Summer Festival on Saturday, July 10, at 2:30 p.m. at Ives Park in Potsdam.
 
The proceeds send children with disabilities to summer camp at Dodge Pond as well as benefiting other Rotary community projects.
 
Tickets are available from any Potsdam Rotarian for $5 per ticket. You can buy tickets online at potsdamrotary.org. Just click on "Donate" and under "(Optional) use this donation for," select "Duck Pluck Ticket Donation." You can also order tickets via email at ducky@potsdamrotary.org. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
Tickets Available to Win $500 Top Prize in Potsdam Rotary Rubber Ducky Pluck   Michael Griffin 2021-06-18 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament, May 15

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam invites you to its 17th annual Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 15, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at 11:00 and a shotgun start at 11:30. The event will culminate in a fun seafood & barbecue celebration and prizes. The cost includes greens fees, carts, lunch, and a seafood and barbecue dinner. Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted here at potsdamrotary.org (click on "Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament 2021" under Upcoming Events).
Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament, May 15 Michael Griffin 2021-03-03 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Virtual Mixer, March 3
 

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If you're looking for a service opportunity in the community, consider joining the Rotary Club of Potsdam.
 
Potsdam Rotary will host a virtual membership mixer "(Re)Discover Rotary" on Wednesday, March 3, at 5 p.m.
 
Please join us for a fun-filled informational virtual cocktail hour in the form of a brief Zoom meeting in which Potsdam Rotarians will address who they are, what they do and why it's beneficial to become involved. All community members interested in joining Rotary, as well as current and former club members are invited to attend.
 
You do not need a Zoom account to attend, but to get the meeting link, please contact President-elect Taylor Robertson at trobertson@stlawu.edu. For more information on the event, please contact Membership Chair Mary Sue Foster at foster.marysue@yahoo.com or 315-265-0623.
Potsdam Rotary Virtual Mixer, March 3  Michael Griffin 2021-02-23 05:00:00Z 0

Local Businesses Support Potsdam Rotary BOCES Scholarships Despite Fundraiser Cancellation
 

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Thanks to the generosity of one major sponsor and many other local business sponsors, students at the BOCES Seaway Career & Technical Education Center have received scholarships, despite the cancellation of a major Potsdam Rotary fundraising event. The club's annual scholarship gala was cancelled this spring, due to COVID-19 guidance; however, the event's sponsors still followed through on their donations toward the scholarships. Northern Insuring Agency provided a gift of $1,500, matching scholarship donations by other businesses and organizations.
Local Businesses Support Potsdam Rotary BOCES Scholarships Despite Fundraiser Cancellation  Michael Griffin 2020-07-14 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Club Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 7 Michael Griffin 2020-06-30 04:00:00Z 0
Brandon LaShomb Installed as Potsdam Rotary President Michael Griffin 2020-06-22 04:00:00Z 0
Becky Tessier Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club Michael Griffin 2020-06-22 04:00:00Z 0

Sunday Smith Joins Potsdam Rotary in First Online Induction
 

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Sunday Smith of Potsdam recently became the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam in its first-ever online induction ceremony. The event was conducted on Zoom and attended by other Potsdam Rotary members, including her new member sponsor, Mary Sue Foster. President Duane Pelkey conducted the ceremony during the club's weekly Wednesday noon meeting.
Sunday Smith Joins Potsdam Rotary in First Online Induction  Michael Griffin 2020-06-09 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Donates $1,000 to Food Bank at Potsdam Neighborhood Center  Michael Griffin 2020-05-14 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Club Golf Tourney Rescheduled to Aug. 7
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam invites the North Country community to its 16th annual Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament, which has been rescheduled from May to Friday, August 7, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11:30, and a fun clambake celebration afterward. Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted at potsdamrotary.org (click on "Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament 2020" under Upcoming Events).
Potsdam Rotary Club Golf Tourney Rescheduled to Aug. 7  Michael Griffin 2020-02-16 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month
 

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O'Dourghty Cunningham of Massena Central School, a student in the Metalworking program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Cunningham, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Nanci Collins. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Collins, Cunningham and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2020-02-15 05:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary to Host Third Annual Gala to Benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs (POSTPONED TO JUNE 13)  Michael Griffin 2020-02-10 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month
 

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Stephen McCargar of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Natural Resource Management program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring McCargar, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor John Morgan. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Morgan, McCargar and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2020-01-15 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $2,000 in Cash & Gifts to Potsdam Holiday Fund
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $1,000 to the Potsdam Holiday Fund. The club will also provide about $1,000 in new books for the fund to distribute as holiday gifts to children. The Potsdam Holiday Fund, Inc. is an all-volunteer non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides new gifts, warm clothing and food to families and senior citizens in need in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop. Donations to the Potsdam Holiday Fund are still needed and can be sent to the Potsdam Holiday Fund, PO Box 827, Potsdam, NY 13676. Read more at http://www.potsdamholidayfund.org. Left to right: Rotary Club President Duane Pelkey and Potsdam Holiday Fund President Pam Yurgartis.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $2,000 in Cash & Gifts to Potsdam Holiday Fund   Michael Griffin 2019-12-18 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month
 

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Makali Russell of Massena Central School, a student in the HVAC/R program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Russell, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Mark Murphy. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Murphy, Russell and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
 
Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2019-12-11 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Earns Silver Citation
 

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Rotary District 7040 District Governor Gerry Lambert (right) recently presented a 2018-19 Rotary Citation with Silver Distinction to Rotary Club of Potsdam President Duane Pelkey. The award was presented to the club "for helping Rotary be the inspiration in the lives of people all over the world."
Potsdam Rotary Earns Silver Citation  Michael Griffin 2019-11-20 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month
 

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Cora Capozzi of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the Health Careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Capozzi, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Richelle Cisco. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Cisco, Capozzi and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2019-11-13 05:00:00Z 0

Amber Clark Inducted into Potsdam Rotary

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Amber Clark was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its October 30 meeting. She has worked at 3 Bears Gluten-Free Bakery & Café since its inception and at Cubby T. Clown & Company, where she is known as "Rooster." She is also a personal care assistant / direct support professional / home health aide for Community Health Center of the North Country and the Resource Center for Independent Living. Clark grew up in the Brasher Falls area and was involved with Girl Scouts, theater (both on- and back-stage), Students for Environmental Awareness, Supporting Peers Options to Resist Tobacco, and anything pertaining to music. She was introduced to the Potsdam Rotary Club by her close friend Beck Tessier. "After realizing how similar its' goals are to my previous engagements, and how welcoming the other members are, deciding to join was one of the easiest decisions I've made all year," says Clark. Photo caption: Amber Clark was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its October 30 meeting. Left to right: President Duane Pelkey, Clark and her new member sponsor, Beck Tessier.
Amber Clark Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2019-10-30 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month
 

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Lindsey Besaw of Brasher Falls Central School, a student in the Criminal Justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Besaw, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Juddy Plumb. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Besaw, Plumb and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2019-10-09 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Supports Potsdam Fire Department
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam recently made a $200 donation to the Potsdam Fire Department in recognition of the department’s support of the club’s annual Rubber Ducky Pluck. The proceeds from the event send children with disabilities to summer camp at Dodge Pond and benefit other Rotary community projects. Above, Potsdam Fire Department Chief Timothy L. Jerome (center) accepts a check from Rotary Vice President Brandon LaShomb, while Jerome's grandson, Ryan Jerome, assists.
Potsdam Rotary Supports Potsdam Fire Department  Michael Griffin 2019-09-25 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Announces Duck Pluck Winners  Michael Griffin 2019-07-13 04:00:00Z 0

Brandon LaShomb Installed as Potsdam Rotary Vice President
 

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Brandon LaShomb was installed earlier this year as the 2019-2020 vice president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. LaShomb graduated from Norwood-Norfolk Central School in 2008 and from SUNY Potsdam in 2012, where he received a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in music business. After graduating from college, LaShomb worked locally at entry-level positions, and then moved to New York City. But it was not long before he decided Potsdam was his home, and he started with Community Bank N.A. in 2015. There, he advanced from Electronic Banking, through Trust Services, to Commercial Banking. LaShomb says he is a firm believer in community involvement and networking. He credits his success to his relationship with Rotary, the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute, and community support. He looks to augment the growing number of professionals in the area through chairing the St. Lawrence County Young Professional Network. LaShomb also serves as the treasurer of the Potsdam Community Dog Park and as a committee member of the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute. LaShomb is the son of Kimberly and John LaShomb Sr., and the grandson of Gordon and the late Eileen Perry, and Barbara and the late William LaShomb.
Brandon LaShomb Installed as Potsdam Rotary Vice President  Michael Griffin 2019-06-05 04:00:00Z 0

Duane Pelkey Installed as Potsdam Rotary President
 

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Duane Pelkey was installed earlier this year as the 2019-2020 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Pelkey graduated from Massena Central in 1983 and SUNY Potsdam in 1989 with a degree in writing, minoring in psychology. He started his career with KeyBank in Watertown, got his first branch management assignment in the Binghamton area, and first joined Rotary in 1991. Pelkey managed a number of progressively larger branches for financial institutions throughout the Southern Tier. He was working for Fleet Bank in 2001, when Community Bank made one of its many acquisitions and he joined them as a commercial lender. Back in the North Country since 2006, Pelkey has sat on numerous boards and volunteered for many worthwhile organizations. He currently works as a commercial banker out of Potsdam, and he and his wife, Laurean, co-own a year-round ice cream and frozen yogurt shop in Potsdam.
Duane Pelkey Installed as Potsdam Rotary President  Michael Griffin 2019-06-05 04:00:00Z 0
Emily Brouwer Receives Service Above Self Award from Potsdam Rotary Club Michael Griffin 2019-06-05 04:00:00Z 0
Romeyn Prescott Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2019-06-05 04:00:00Z 0
Chamil Perera Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2019-06-05 04:00:00Z 0
Kate Mikel Receives Service Above Self Award from Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2019-06-05 04:00:00Z 0

Perera, Prescott, Brouwer and Mikel to be Honored at June 5 Dinner
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Chamil Perera and Romeyn Prescott, both of Potsdam, with the Paul Harris Award, and Emily Brouwer of Potsdam and Kate Mikel of Norwood with the Service Above Self Award, at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 5, at the Elks Lodge, 10 Elm St. in Potsdam, N.Y.
 
Perera and Prescott will be honored as Paul Harris Fellows for their demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of their tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
 
Brouwer and Mikel will be honored with the Service Above Self Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Potsdam community.
Duane Pelkey will also be installed as 2019-2020 president at the event.
 
All Rotarians; family, friends and colleagues of the honorees; and community members are invited to attend the dinner.
A social hour gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
 
Tickets are available by advance purchase only for $30 per person. Checks can be made out to “Potsdam Rotary” and sent to Potsdam Rotary, PO Box 912, Potsdam, NY 13676. All reservations must be received by Friday, May 31. Please call Michael Griffin at 315-265-5584 with questions.
Perera, Prescott, Brouwer and Mikel to be Honored at June 5 Dinner  Michael Griffin 2019-05-19 04:00:00Z 0

Taylor Robertson Inducted into Potsdam Rotary

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Taylor N. Robertson of Potsdam, N.Y., was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its April 24 meeting. She works in the Admissions and Financial Aid Office at St. Lawrence University.
 
Robertson graduated from Chateaugay Central School in 2008 and the University of Rochester in 2012, with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a minor in legal studies.
 
After graduation, she worked for her alma mater in the departments of Epilepsy, Emergency, as well as Budgets and Planning, before returning home to the North Country in 2016.
 
Robertson is a member of the Potsdam Community Band, the St. Lawrence University Wind Ensemble, the Potsdam Dog Park Committee, the Chateaugay American Legion Auxiliary, and the American Association of Notaries.
 
She is the daughter of Patti Kavanaugh-Robertson and Tod Robertson, and the granddaughter of Jeanette and the late Ken McGowan, and Olive and the late Frank Kavanaugh.
Taylor Robertson Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Michael Griffin 2019-04-24 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month
 

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Dylan Bradley of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Software Development and Business Design program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Bradley, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor David Wells. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vice Duane Pelkey, Past President Mary Sue Foster, Bradley and Wells.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2019-04-10 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament May 10 Michael Griffin 2019-03-21 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month
 

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Abbagail McCargar of Canton Central School, a student in the Cosmetology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring McCargar, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Niki Rutledge. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Samantha Polnak, McCargar, Rutledge and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
 
Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2019-01-09 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

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Jonathan Russell of Massena Central School, a student in the Building Trades program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Russell, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Larry Ashley. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Samantha Polnak, Ashley, Russell, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2018-12-12 05:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2018-11-14 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotarians Give Away Books at Fright Fest

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During Potsdam's recent Fright Fest, Potsdam Rotarians were on hand in front of Chilly Delight to distribute more than 300 books to children in Halloween costumes. Potsdam Rotary also donates children's books to the Potsdam Holiday Fund. Left to right: Potsdam Rotarians Carol Hunter, Brandon LaShomb and Mary Sue Foster.
Potsdam Rotarians Give Away Books at Fright Fest Michael Griffin 2018-10-27 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month
 

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Hayden Irish of Canton Central School, a student in the Metal Working Technologies program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Irish, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Nanci Collins. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Samantha Polnak; Irish; Collins; and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2018-10-17 04:00:00Z 0

Brandon LaShomb Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Brandon LaShomb of Parishville was recently inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. He is a commercial banking associate for Community Bank N.A. in Potsdam. LaShomb is a 2008 graduate of Norwood-Norfolk Central School and a 2012 graduate of SUNY Potsdam, where he received a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in music business.
 
After graduating from college, LaShomb worked out of the area, but it wasn’t long before he decided Potsdam was his home and he found his place with Community Bank in 2015. There, he worked in Trust Services for two years and was recently promoted to the Commercial Banking department, where he now works with fellow Rotarian and new member sponsor Duane Pelkey. Youth ministry through his church has also played a big role in LaShomb's life and he is eager to once again give back in service to the community through Rotary.
 
Photo caption: Brandon LaShomb was recently inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Left to right: Rotary President Samantha Polnak, LaShomb’s new member sponsor, Duane Pelkey, and LaShomb.
Brandon LaShomb Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2018-10-03 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam  Rotary to Hold Prospective Member Mixer, Aug. 15  Michael Griffin 2018-07-26 04:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Announces Duck Pluck Winners  Michael Griffin 2018-07-14 04:00:00Z 0

Samantha Polnak Installed As Potsdam Rotary President
 

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Samantha Polnak of Potsdam was installed as the 2018-2019 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its annual dinner in June. During the ceremony, Duane Pelkey of Madrid was also installed as vice president and Mary Sue Foster of Hannawa Falls was recognized as outgoing president. Romeyn Prescott of Potsdam will continue as secretary and Shawn Seymour of Hannawa Falls will continue as treasurer.
Samantha Polnak Installed As Potsdam Rotary President  Michael Griffin 2018-06-13 04:00:00Z 0
Charles Foster & Duane Pelkey Recognized As Paul Harris Fellows by Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2018-06-13 04:00:00Z 0

Krise and Tessier Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Tanya Krise of Parishville and Becky J. Tessier of Massena were recently inducted as the newest members of the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Krise is the Commercial Insurance Sales Executive for Northern Insuring Agency in Potsdam and Massena. Tessier is the Senior Sales Executive in the Personal Lines Division at Northern Insuring Agency in Potsdam and Massena.
Krise and Tessier Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2018-06-03 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month
 

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Mitchell Davis of Canton Central School, a student in the HVAC/R program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Davis, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Mark Murphy. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster; Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Davis and Murphy.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2018-05-09 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month
 

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Brooke Ayers of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, a student in the Criminal Justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Ayers, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Juddy Plumb. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster; Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Ayers, Plumb, and Colleen Ayers, Brooke’s mother.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2018-04-18 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month
 

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Maria Summer of Canton Central School, a student in the Health Careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Summer, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Amber Farrand. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster; Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath; Summer; her mother, Tricia Jacob; and Farrand.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2018-04-11 04:00:00Z 0

Join Potsdam Rotary Club for Golf Tournament on May 11
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam invites the North Country community to its 14th annual Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, May 11, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11:30, and a clam bake celebration afterward. Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-potsdam-rotary-golf-tournament-tickets-32944546024The cost includes greens fees, carts, lunch, and a clam bake dinner (also available without dinner). The event will take place regardless of weather. Please let us hear from you by April 28.
 
Join Potsdam Rotary Club for Golf Tournament on May 11  Michael Griffin 2018-04-09 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary to Host 2nd Annual Gala to Benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will host its second annual Scholarship Gala to benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs. The Red Carpet/Hollywood themed fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 7, at the Elks Lodge in Potsdam.
 
A 6 p.m. cash bar will be followed by an Italian pasta buffet dinner, prize drawings and dancing to tunes by DJ Todd Truax. The $25 per-person ticket includes chances to win one of several prizes, including a Kindle Fire, Ausable Chasm tickets, comedy night tickets, auto gift and detail basket, and a foot spa basket.
 
The Rotary Club of Potsdam Rotary Club was founded more than 90 years ago on the basis of community service by business leaders in many professions. A monthly award, named the Rev. William and Crystal Cuthbert Vocational Award, after its founder, has received several district awards.
 
The club presents the monthly award to Seaway Tech students in one of 15 programs. This event will raise money for the end-of -the-year awards, one to a student in each program.
 
The following businesses have generously sponsored specific programs: Community Bank, Harris Medical, Warner CDJR, Danko, Today’s Hair, SUNY Law Enforcement Program, Chilly Delight, SUNY Continuing and Higher Ed, St. Lawrence Centre, Hyde Stone, NRC, and Valley Water Solutions.
 
Tickets can be purchased from any Potsdam Rotarian or online at http://bit.ly/2FGl5wv. For more information, call 315-212-1803 (Erica Leonard, chair) or 315-212-1234 (Mary Sue Foster, President).
Potsdam Rotary to Host 2nd Annual Gala to Benefit BOCES Seaway Tech Programs  2018-03-12 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Essay Contest Will Award Prizes to Students
 

The Rotary Club of Potsdam has announced its first “Four Way Test Essay Contest” for middle school and junior/senior high school students.
 
Prizes will be awarded for first ($100) and second ($50) places in the two categories. The deadline for entries is May 1, 2018.
 
All Rotarians employ the following "Four Way Test" in the things they think, say and do:
 
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build good will and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
 
In their 750-word-maximum essays, students are asked to address these criteria in their everyday lives as well as in their future plans.
Applications can be found on the right under "Download Files." For further information, call Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster at 315-212-1234.
Potsdam Rotary Essay Contest Will Award Prizes to Students  Michael Griffin 2018-03-09 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month
 

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Maddison Sochia of Norwood-Norfolk Central School, a student in the Culinary Arts program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Sochia, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School teaching assistant McKenzie Kimble. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster, Sochia, Kimble and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2018-02-14 05:00:00Z 0

Joshua LaFave Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club
 

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Joshua J. LaFave of Potsdam, N.Y., was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its February 7 meeting. He is the executive director of the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at SUNY Potsdam. His experience for the past 13 years has included a comprehensive canvas of enrollment management functions. In his current role, he is responsible for all elements of the graduate student lifecycle, as well as the college’s special sessions and continuing education programs. A native of Norwood, N.Y., LaFave received his bachelor of science degree in business administration from SUNY Potsdam and his MBA from Clarkson University. He is also a graduate of the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute. Left to right: New member sponsor Duane Pelkey, Rotary President Mary Sue Foster and LaFave.
Joshua LaFave Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club  Michael Griffin 2018-02-07 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month
 

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Grace Larock of Massena Central School, a student in the Allied Health program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Larock, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Leanne Saxby. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster, Saxby, Larock and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2018-01-10 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month
 

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Hannah Grant of Madrid-Waddington Central School, a student in the Software Development & Business Design program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Grant, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Scott Wilhelm. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster, Wilhelm, Grant and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2017-12-13 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Donates $2,000 in Cash & Gifts to Potsdam Holiday Fund
 

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $1,000 to the Potsdam Holiday Fund. The club will also provide about $1,000 in new books for the fund to distribute as holiday gifts to children. The Potsdam Holiday Fund is a non-profit organization of volunteers, providing new toys, warm clothing and food to families and senior citizens in need in Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop. Donations to the Potsdam Holiday Fund are still needed and can be sent to the Potsdam Holiday Fund, PO Box 827, Potsdam, NY 13676. To volunteer to deliver food or distribute and wrap gifts, e-mail the fund at info@potsdam holidayfund.org. Read more at http://www.potsdamholidayfund.org. Left to right: Rotary Club Book Co-chair Duane Pelkey, Rotary President Mary Sue Foster, Potsdam Holiday Fund President Pam Yurgartis and Rotary Book Co-chair Carol Hunter.
Potsdam Rotary Donates $2,000 in Cash & Gifts to Potsdam Holiday Fund   Michael Griffin 2017-12-06 05:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month
 

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Mikayla Rusaw of Massena Central School, a student in the Education Careers Academy at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Rusaw she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Sonya Taylor. Left to right: Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Taylor, Rusaw and Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2017-11-08 05:00:00Z 0
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2017 Wheelchair Challenge Michael Griffin 2017-10-24 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month
 

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Cody Wilby of Norwood-Norfolk Central School, a student in the Multi Occupations program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Wilby he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Matt Tebo. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Mary Sue Foster, Wilby, Tebo and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month  Michael Griffin 2017-10-11 04:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Annual Dinner June 21

Posted on Jun 01, 2017
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Christa Carroll of Potsdam and Shawn Seymour of Hannawa Falls with the Paul Harris Award, and Robert R. Burns of Potsdam with the Service Above Self Award, at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 21, at the Elks Lodge, 10 Elm St., in Potsdam, N.Y.
Potsdam Rotary Annual Dinner June 21 Michael Griffin 2017-06-01 04:00:00Z 0

SUNY Canton Mortuary Science Club "Adopts-a-Senior"

Posted on Dec 12, 2016
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The Mortuary Science Club at SUNY Canton donated eight baskets filled with wonderful, various items for Potsdam Rotary's "Adopt A Senior" program. Pictured are Allison Phillips (l), of the Mortuary Science Club, and Erica Leonard, president of the Potsdam Rotary Club. Donations will be accepted for the Adopt a Senior program until December 15. You may take donations to Harris Medical, on Market Street in Potsdam.
SUNY Canton Mortuary Science Club "Adopts-a-Senior" Christa Carroll 2016-12-13 00:00:00Z 0

September BOCES Student of the Month

Posted on Oct 29, 2016
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Jordahn Roth, a student in the Criminal Justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for September.
 
At a Rotary luncheon honoring Roth, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech School instructor Juddy Plumb.
 
Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Erica Leonard, Roth, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath and Plumb.
 
The Potsdam Rotary Club meets at noon at the Potsdam Elks Club each Wednesday. Guests are welcome!
September BOCES Student of the Month Christa J. Carroll 2016-10-30 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

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Nicholas Salacka of Norwood-Norfolk Central School, a student in the Automotive Technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, was the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for November.
 
At a Rotary luncheon honoring Salacka, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Mike Ellis.
 
Left to right: Ellis, Salacka, Potsdam Rotary President Amanda Crump and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
 
The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at Ponderosa in Potsdam. Guests are welcome.
Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2016-02-02 00:00:00Z 0

Mary Sue Foster Recognized As Paul Harris Fellow by Potsdam Rotary Club

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Mary Sue Foster of Hannawa Falls was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Potsdam.
 
Foster was honored for her demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of her tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
 
One-thousand dollars has also been donated in Foster's name to the Rotary Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
 
The contribution honoring Foster will be used for projects like saving the lives of children through immunization, bringing water to remote global villages, or the establishment of hospitals in under-developed countries.
 
Foster is the owner of Harris Medical Supplies & Equipment and All About Me Post Mastectomy Boutique in Potsdam. She joined Rotary in 1997 and has served on the board of directors since 1998. Foster served two terms as president of the club and was the founder and longtime advisor of the Potsdam Central School Inter Act Club.
 
Foster began chairing the Wheelchair Foundation project for Potsdam Rotary five years ago, and since then the club has provided more than 100 wheelchairs around the world.
 
She has chaired or co-chaired many projects during her time as a Potsdam Rotarian, including benches in Ives Park, books for the Potsdam Holiday Fund, clothing vouchers for students, calculators and backpacks for students, bottled water projects, new member induction, and anniversary and changeover celebrations.
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Mary Sue Foster to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner June 24

The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Mary Sue Foster with the Paul Harris Award at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 24, at Sergi's Banquet Hall in Potsdam.
 
Amanda Crump will also be installed as 2015-2016 president at the event, while Christa Carroll will be honored as outgoing president.
 
Foster will be honored as a Paul Harris Fellow for her demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of her tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."
 
This will be the second Paul Harris Award for Foster, who is a two-time past president and longtime board member of Potsdam Rotary. She is the president and owner of Harris Medical Supplies and Equipment in Potsdam.
 
All Rotarians and past Rotarians, members of the community, and family, friends and colleagues of Mary Sue Foster are invited to attend.
 
A social hour with a cash bar gets underway at 5:30 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served at 6:30.
 
Tickets are available by advance purchase for $25 per person. Checks can be made out to “Potsdam Rotary” and sent to Potsdam Rotary, PO Box 912, Potsdam, NY 13676.
 
All reservations must be received by Friday, June 19. Please call Christa Carroll at 315-267-2434 or Rotary_President_1415@twcny.rr.com with questions.
 
The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at Ponderosa in Potsdam. For more information, visit the club’s Web site at www.potsdamrotary.org.
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Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament May 15

Posted by Michael Griffin on Apr 08, 2015
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam invites the North Country community to its 11th Annual Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, May 15, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11:30.

Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted. The cost includes greens fees, carts, and a clambake dinner. The event will take place regardless of weather. Registration is due by April 22.

The money raised from the tournament is used for a BOCES College Scholarship Program, as well as for other community projects, such as a Potsdam High School Scholarship, the Potsdam Holiday Fund, Reading Book Program and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

Please contact Amanda Crump at 315-274-3145 or potsdamrotariansecretary@gmail.com to register a team by April 22 or to participate as a sponsor to support this great event. The Rotary Club of Potsdam appreciates your support!

Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament May 15 Michael Griffin 2015-04-09 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Apr 07, 2015
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Emily Chambers of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Health Careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Chambers, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Anne Bonno. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Bonno, Chambers, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2015-04-08 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Mar 10, 2015
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Sean Owney of Potsdam Central School, a student in the Criminal Justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Owney, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Judd Plumb. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Owney, Plumb, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2015-03-11 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Feb 10, 2015
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Leanne Cary of Colton-Pierrepont Central School, a student in the Culinary Arts program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Cary, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Theresa Smith. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Smith, Cary, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath. The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at Ponderosa in Potsdam. Guests are welcome.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2015-02-11 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 27, 2015
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Krista Phippen of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the Early Childhood Education program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Phippen, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Sonya Taylor. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Phippen, Taylor, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2015-01-28 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 13, 2015
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Laura Petry of Canton Central School, a student in the Allied Health program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Petry, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Leanne Saxby. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Petry, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, and Saxby.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2015-01-14 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 11, 2014
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Nathan Hanson of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, a student in the Multi-Occupations program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Hanson, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Richard Rupert. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Hanson, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, and Rupert.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2014-11-12 00:00:00Z 0

Interact Club Supports Wheelchair Challenge

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 11, 2014
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam sponsors the Interact Club of A.A.Kingston Middle School in Potsdam, N.Y. Pictured below are energetic members of Interact who participated recently in Potsdam. Rotary's Wheelchair Challenge, an actual race in wheelchairs to raise awareness and funds for disabled individuals in need of wheelchairs around the world. This year's Wheelchair Challenge makes possible the purchase of 17 wheelchairs, with matching support from the Wheelchair Foundation. Interact Clubs represent the next generation of leaders using their energy and enthusiasm to tackle issues they care about. Interact clubs connect students ages 12-18 to carry out service projects and have fun.

Interact Club Supports Wheelchair Challenge Michael Griffin 2014-11-12 00:00:00Z 0

Successful Golf Tournament

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 04, 2014

On September 16, we held the 10th Annual Potsdam Rotary Golf Tournament at the Potsdam Town and Country Club. As the major fundraiser for our club, we raised over $4,700 to support our local and international projects. The golfers were treated to lunch, 18 holes of golf, and dinner, featuring a clambake, shrimp and barbecue and a putting contest at the turn. Everyone had a great time and we look forward to next year’s tournament on May 15, 2015!

Successful Golf Tournament Michael Griffin 2014-11-05 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Supports Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 28, 2014
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam recently contributed a donation of $100 to the Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department. Above, Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll (left) presents a check to Assistant Chief Danielle Rose, who also addressed the club during their meeting.

Potsdam Rotary Supports Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department Michael Griffin 2014-10-29 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 07, 2014
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Victoria Collins of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, a student in the Cosmetology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Collins, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Nicole Rutledge. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll, Collins, Rutledge, and Vocational Service Chair Emeritus Bill Cuthbert.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2014-10-08 00:00:00Z 0

Scholarship Golf Tournament September 12

Posted by Maureen Farina on Aug 25, 2014
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The Potsdam Rotary Club will hold its 10th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Potsdam Town & Country Club on Friday, September 12, with check-in starting at 10:30 a.m., a shotgun start at 11:30 and a clam bake dinner to follow.  Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted and are limited to the first 35 teams. The cost is $340 per team, which includes greens fees, carts, and the clambake dinner. Please contact Rotarian Theresa Smith at 315-212-3099 to register.

Scholarship Golf Tournament September 12 Maureen Farina 2014-08-26 00:00:00Z 0
Potsdam Rotary Recognizes Reverend Cuthbert with Service Above Self Award Maureen Farina 2014-08-17 00:00:00Z 0

Christa Carroll Installed as 2014-15 Club President

Posted by Maureen Farina on Aug 16, 2014
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Christa Carroll of Potsdam, N.Y., was installed as the 2014-2015 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its annual dinner in June.  During the ceremony, Amy Flack was recognized as outgoing president and Amanda Crump was recognized as incoming vice president.

Christa Carroll Installed as 2014-15 Club President Maureen Farina 2014-08-17 00:00:00Z 0

Maureen Farina Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow

Posted by Maureen Farina on Aug 15, 2014
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Maureen Farina of Potsdam was recognized on June 25 as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Potsdam.  Farina was honored for her demonstrated commitment to the goals and purposes of Rotary and "in appreciation of her tangible assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world."

Maureen Farina Recognized as Paul Harris Fellow Maureen Farina 2014-08-16 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jun 10, 2014
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Shawntel Courtney of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School, a student in the Pharmacy Tech program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for May. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Courtney, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath. Left to right: McGrath, Courtney and Potsdam Rotary President-Elect Christa Carroll.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2014-06-11 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary Interact Inducts New Members

Posted by Maureen Farina on Jun 07, 2014

ImageThe AAK InterAct Club recently held its new member Induction Ceremony. Eleven new members were inducted, including Brigid Barstow, Ann Beauchamp, Ellie DeRosa, Alison Ettinger-DeLong, Emma French, Hannah Holt, Keyana Johnson, Ana Jukic, Patrick Maciel, Alana McDonald, and McKenna Yette.  These new inductees were joined by senior members Theo Cannamela, Violet Dean, Sarah Dominy, and Kristen Parker.  Potsdam Rotary President Amy Flack and Potsdam Rotary President Elect Christa Carroll were present to add their support to the inductees.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on May 13, 2014
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Justin Holmes of Canton Central School, a student in the Building Trades program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Holmes, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Glen Perry. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President-Elect Christa Carroll, Holmes, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, and Perry.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Apr 08, 2014
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Leaman Anson of Canton Central School, a student in the Automotive Technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Anson, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Austin Hicks. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Amy Flack, Anson, Hicks, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Mar 11, 2014
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Dustin Baxter of Norwood Norfolk Central School, a student in the Metalworking Technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Baxter, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Nancy Collins. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Emeritus Bill Cuthbert, Baxter, Collins, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Feb 11, 2014
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Dylan Casselman of Massena Central School, a student in the Environmental Technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES Student of the Month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Casselman, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Gene Mullaney. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Amy Flack, Mullaney, Casselman and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 07, 2014
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Paul Steenberg of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the HVAC/R program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Steenberg, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Jack Gardner. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Amy Flack, Gardner, Steenberg and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Dec 10, 2013
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Kayla Bedore of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School and a student in the health careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Bedore, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Anne Bonno. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Amy Flack, Bedore, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Food Basket Assembly/Delivery Dec. 17 & 18

Posted by Michael Griffin on Dec 09, 2013
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Just a reminder that we will be assembling more than 320 Holiday Fund food baskets on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints at 21 Castle Drive - starting at about 3:45 p.m. Delivery is Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 8 a.m.  

We could also use a couple more people with trucks to help pick up the food and turkeys at IGA on both days.

If you have not already signed up to help, please let me know, by email or call Laura at 261-5412. 

We need everyone - so bring a friend! 

Food Basket Assembly/Delivery Dec. 17 & 18 Michael Griffin 2013-12-10 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 12, 2013
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Marissa Denny of Norwood-Norfolk Central School and a student in the criminal justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Denny, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School instructor Juddy Plumb. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Amy Flack, Denny, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Taste of the Town Wine, Beer, Food Tasting Nov. 8

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 09, 2013

The Rotary Club of Potsdam will host its “Taste of the Town” wine, beer and food tasting event on Friday, November 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 10 Elm St., in Potsdam.

 

“Taste of the Town” is an event designed to showcase the products of local beer and wine producers, wine distributors, and local restaurants and food producers.

 

Musical entertainment will be by local jazz pianist Samuel Whitesell.

 

The fundraiser will benefit ShelterBox USA, which provides victims of disaster with shelter.

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Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from any Potsdam Rotarian or by sending your $25 donation to the “Rotary Club of Potsdam,” PO Box 912, Potsdam, NY 13676.

 

For more information about the Taste of the Town, please call 315-268-4282.

Taste of the Town Wine, Beer, Food Tasting Nov. 8 Michael Griffin 2013-10-10 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 08, 2013
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Rebecca Carabello, a home-schooled student from the Potsdam Central School and a student in the early childhood education program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Carabello, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech School Counselor Joan DeRosie. Left to right: DeRosie, Carabello, Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath and President Amy Flack.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2013-10-09 00:00:00Z 0

Amy Flack Installed As President

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jun 25, 2013
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Amy Flack was installed as the 2013-2014 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its 85th anniversary dinner in June. Rotary District 7040 Assistant District Governor Walt Mulyca performed the ceremony, during which Christa Carroll was recognized as incoming president-elect and Maureen Farina as outgoing president.
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Amy Flack Installed As President Michael Griffin 2013-06-26 00:00:00Z 0

LuAnn Cross & Family Honored at 85th Anniversary Dinner

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jun 25, 2013
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam honored Chip, LuAnn and Rick Cross, who own the Potsdam IGA, with the Service Above Self Award at its 85th Anniversary Dinner in June. The Cross family was honored in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Potsdam community. Pictured above, the Cross family and IGA staff are presented with the Service Above Self Award. Left to right: Katherine Cross- Hovey, Chip Cross, LuAnn Cross, Stacey Cross- Koloski, Rotary 2013-2014 President Amy Flack, Rick Cross, Sheila Perry. Theresa Dumont, Chris Dumont, Kim Rutley, and Jimmy Griffin.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jun 11, 2013
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Anthony Oney of Canton Central School, a student in the multi-occupations program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for May. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Oney, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Mike Bice. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Oney, Bice, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month Michael Griffin 2013-06-12 00:00:00Z 0
Robert Barlow Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club Michael Griffin 2013-06-05 00:00:00Z 0
Potsdam IGA Owners to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary 85th Anniversary Dinner June 26 Michael Griffin 2013-06-04 00:00:00Z 0

BOCES April Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on May 21, 2013
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Tyler Sunday of Massena Central School, a student in the allied health program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Sunday, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Leanne Saxby. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Sunday, Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, and Saxby.

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BOCES February Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Mar 12, 2013
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Jessica Burns of Potsdam Central School, a student in the cosmetology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Burns, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Dianne Brown. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Burns, Brown, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Feb 12, 2013
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Kali Crisler of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the culinary arts program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Crisler, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Theresa Smith. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Crisler, Smith, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES December Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 08, 2013
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Brandon LaFave of Canton Central School, a student in the building trades program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring LaFave, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Glen Perry. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, LaFave, Perry, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Dec 11, 2012
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Randy Hartson of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the automotive technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Hartson, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Mike Ells. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Ells, Hartson, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Vendors Announced for Taste of the Town Wine, Beer, Food Tasting Nov. 30 Michael Griffin 2012-11-15 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 13, 2012
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Cole Mitchell of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the metalworking technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Mitchell, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Nanci Collins. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Mitchell, Collins, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath
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Potsdam Rotary Donates $2,000 in Cash & Gifts to Potsdam Holiday Fund Michael Griffin 2012-11-07 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 09, 2012
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Cody Blevins of Norwood Norfolk Central School, a student in the environmental technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Blevins, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Eugene Mullaney. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Maureen Farina, Mullaney, Blevins, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath
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Potsdam Rotary Taste of the Town Wine, Beer, Food Tasting Nov. 30

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 07, 2012
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will host its “Taste of the Town” wine, beer and food tasting event on Friday, November 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 10 Elm St., in Potsdam. “Taste of the Town” is an event designed to showcase the products of local beer and wine producers, wine distributors, and local restaurants and food producers.
Potsdam Rotary Taste of the Town Wine, Beer, Food Tasting Nov. 30 Michael Griffin 2012-10-08 00:00:00Z 0

Theresa Smith Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin on Sep 06, 2012
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Theresa Smith of West Stockholm, N.Y., was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its September 5 meeting. She is the business manager of Slic Network Solutions and Nicholville Telephone.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jun 12, 2012
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Jacob Steenberg of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the HVAC program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for May. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Steenberg, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Jack Gardner. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Steenberg, Gardner, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath
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George Lavigne Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club Michael Griffin 2012-05-30 00:00:00Z 0

Peggy Snell to be Honored at Dinner June 20

Posted by Michael Griffin on May 29, 2012
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Peggy Snell with the Paul Harris Award at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 20, at the Cheel Campus Center at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y.

Maureen Farina will also be installed as 2012-2013 president at the event, while Lowell Warner will be honored as outgoing president.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on May 08, 2012
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Mariah Kaiser of Canton Central School, a student in the health careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Bown, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Carol Lytle. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Kaiser, Lytle, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Apr 03, 2012
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Stephen Davis of Potsdam Central School, a student in the criminal justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Bown, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Ken Plumb. Left to right: Plumb, Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Davis, and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Potsdam Rotary Taste of the Town Wine, Craft Beer & Food Tasting Wednesday, April 4 Michael Griffin 2012-04-01 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Mar 13, 2012
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Trenton Bown of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the pre-engineering program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Bown, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech teacher Elizabeth Wultsch. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Wultsch, Bown and Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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BOCES January Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Feb 07, 2012
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Brooke Ramsay of Colton-Pierrepont Central School, a student in the early childhood education program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Ramsay, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech teacher Sonya Kinnear. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President-Elect Maureen Farina, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Ramsay, and Kinnear.

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BOCES December Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 10, 2012
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Brittany Brothers of Potsdam Central School, a student in the multi-occupations program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Brothers, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech Teacher Assistant Michael Rodenhouse. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Brothers, Teacher Aide Lori Sprague, Rodenhouse, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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InterAct Pennies for Polio

Posted by Michael Griffin on Dec 21, 2011
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Earlier this year, the Potsdam Rotary InterAct Club from AAK Middle School in Potsdam joined the Potsdam Rotary for lunch for a year-end celebration during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at the Ponderosa.  Taylor Rawson, InterAct Club President,  presented the Potsdam Rotary a check for $100 towards Pennies for Polio, an international Rotary effort to  eradicate polio worldwide, and provided an update on InterAct’s accomplished projects. 
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Dec 13, 2011
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Katelyn Ross of Massena Central School, a student in the allied health program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November.

 

At a Rotary luncheon honoring Ross, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Leanne Saxby.

 

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Saxby, Ross, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 08, 2011
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Dan Shirley of Massena Central School, a student in the computers and business technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for October.

 

At a Rotary luncheon honoring Shirley, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Matt Rahn.

 

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Rahn, Shirley, and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES September Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Oct 25, 2011
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Ellen Hurlbut of Massena Central School, a student in the cosmetology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for September. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Hurlbut, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Sandy Young. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Lowell Warner, Hurlbut, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Young.

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Margie Sherman Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin on Sep 27, 2011
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Margie Sherman of Potsdam, N.Y., was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its September 28 meeting.

 

Sherman is the office manager at Plumley Real Estate, LLC. Her husband, Randy, recently purchased the firm. She is in the process of renewing her real estate license and expanding on that to obtain her broker’s license. 

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Rotary Club District Governor Visits Potsdam

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jul 19, 2011
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Rotary International District 7040 Governor Bill Gray visited the Rotary Club of Potsdam on Wednesday. Gray addressed the club at its luncheon meeting and met afterward with its board of directors.

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Cortney Siddon Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jul 12, 2011
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Cortney Siddon of Louisville, N.Y., was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its Wednesday, July 13, meeting. Siddon is business development representative for Kelly Services in Potsdam.

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Potsdam Rotary Club on facebook Christa Carroll 2011-07-05 00:00:00Z 0
Lowell Warner Installed As Potsdam Rotary President Michael Griffin 2011-06-29 00:00:00Z 0
Spagnolos Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner Michael Griffin 2011-06-29 00:00:00Z 0
Shawn Seymour Recognized As Paul Harris Fellow Shawn Seymour 2011-06-29 00:00:00Z 0
Spagnolos and Seymour to be Honored at Potsdam Rotary Dinner June 29 Michael Griffin 2011-06-02 00:00:00Z 0

Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Apr 19, 2011
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Thomas Ramsdell of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the auto technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Ramsdell, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Mike Ells. Left to right: Ramsdell; his mother and father, Liz and Craig Ramsdell; Ells; Potsdam Rotary President Neal Zirn; and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Potsdam Rotary Donates Backpacks & Calculators to Potsdam Neighborhood Center

Posted by Michael Griffin on Mar 22, 2011
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated more than $800 worth of scientific calculators and backpacks to the Potsdam Neighborhood Center for children to use in the upcoming school year. The Rotary Club purchased the supplies with support from a Rotary District 7040 grant funded by the Rotary Foundation. Potsdam Rotary also donates food items to the Neighborhood Center to distribute to children during summer months when school meals are not available. Left to right: Rotary President Elect Lowell Warner, Project Chair Mary Sue Foster, Neighborhood Center Director Sandra Merchant and Rotary President Neal Zirn.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Mar 08, 2011
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Ryan Rotonde of Massena Central School, a student in the metal welding technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for March.

 

At a Rotary luncheon honoring Rotonde, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor William French.

 

Left to right: Rotonde’s mother, Lisa Rotonde; Ryan Rotonde; French; and Potsdam Rotary President Neal Zirn.

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New Meeting Location as of March 23

Posted by Christa Carroll on Mar 08, 2011
Beginning March 23, the Potsdam Rotary Club will hold its meetings at the Potsdam Ponderosa,  185 Market Street. Be sure to attend and experience our new meeting location!
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Crump Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin on Feb 22, 2011
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 Amanda Crump of Colton was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its Wednesday, February 23, meeting.

 

Crump is the vice president branch manager at HSBC Bank in Potsdam. She has worked at the bank for nearly a decade and has been in banking for almost 12 years.

 

Crump earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Everest University and is now pursuing her MBA at Devry University.

 

She is a 1999 graduate of Parishville-Hopkinton Central School.

 

“I am excited about the opportunity to work with the Rotary Club and to get HSBC back out into the community,” says Crump.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Feb 08, 2011
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Kerry Foster of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the environmental technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Foster, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Gene Mullaney. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Neal Zirn, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Mullaney, Foster, and his parents, Kerry and Kathy Foster.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES January Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 11, 2011
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Adam Kuenzler of Norwood Norfolk Central School, a student in the HVAC program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Kuenzler, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Jack Gardner. Left to right: Gardner, Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Kuenzler, and his mother, Julie.

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After-work Mixer for Prospective Members Jan. 19

Posted by Michael Griffin on Jan 11, 2011

The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold a member-guest winter mixer this Wednesday, January 19, for Potsdam area business people interested in finding out more about Rotary.

The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. at Dexter's Cafe in Thatcher Hall at SUNY Potsdam.

The mixer will feature a fine assortment of hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be available.

Rotary is the world's first service club organization, made up of more than 1.2 million men and women in more than 33,000 clubs worldwide.

The Potsdam Rotary Club was established in 1928. Today it continues a long tradition of performing hands-on service projects and fund-raising for local, regional, and international causes. 

If you would like to attend and find out more about Rotary, please contact Lowell Warner at 244-5276 or lowellwarner@yahoo.com.

The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at Julian's. Guests are always welcome.

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Mossow is BOCES December Student of the Month

Posted by Select Member on Dec 07, 2010
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Keisha Mossow of Massena Central School, a student in the health careers program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Mossow, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Carol Lytle. Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Neal Zirn; Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath; Mossow; Mossow’s parents, Virginia and Derek Mossow; and Lytle.

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Rotary Club of Potsdam Offers $2,200 of Support to Potsdam Holiday Fund

Posted by Michael Griffin on Nov 16, 2010
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam has donated $2,200 in cash and new children’s books to the Potsdam Holiday Fund. Potsdam Holiday Fund President Pam Yurgartis (left) recently accepted a $1,000 check from Potsdam Rotary President Neal Zirn. In addition to the cash donation, the Rotary Club has purchased $1,247 worth of books to be given as gifts to children.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Posted by Select Member on Nov 16, 2010
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Andrew Fiske of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the criminal justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Fiske, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech Instructor Juddy Plumb. Left to right: Plumb; Fiske; Fiske’s father, Kevin; Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath; and Rotary President Neal Zirn.

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Potsdam Rotary Named Top 8 #Polio Eradicator Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin
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This summer, the Rotary Club of Potsdam was named a Top 8 Polio Eradicator Rotary Club by District 7040. D7040 PolioPlus Committee Chair Manon Lennon (left) presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Potsdam Rotary President Christa Carroll.Image

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October 19: Wheelchair Challenge to Support the Wheelchair Foundation

Posted by Mary Sue Foster
We hope you can join the Potsdam Rotary Club at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, as we support the Wheelchair Foundation with the purchase of wheelchairs for people who otherwise have no way to be mobile with dignity.

The Challenge will take place at SUNY Potsdam's Maxcy Hall Fieldhouse (just off Outer Market Street, next to the tennis courts).

The Wheelchair Foundation matches every 4-person team's minimum $75 entry fee!

No later than October 17, please email Mary Sue Foster at harrismedical@nnymail.com if you wish to register / sponsor a team.
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Jones, Klein and Roy Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Vikie Jones, Michael Klein and Alison Roy were recently inducted into the Rotary Club of Potsdam.

Jones is the branch manager of Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union in Potsdam; Klein is the president of Wear on Earth in Potsdam; and Roy is co-owner of BodyWorks Chiropractic in Potsdam.

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Potsdam Rotary Benefit Food & Wine Tasting Oct. 29 Michael Griffin 0
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Moschell and Griffin Recognized As Paul Harris Fellows

Posted by Shawn Seymour
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Debora Moschell of Potsdam and Michael P. Griffin of Colton were recognized on June 30 as Paul Harris Fellows by the Rotary Club of Potsdam.

Moschell is finance manager at Penski Inc. in Potsdam. Griffin is director of news & digital content services at Clarkson University.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES June Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Chris Plourde of Massena, a student in the multi-occupations program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for June. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Plourde, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor David Chudzinski. Left to right: Seaway Tech teaching assistant Mike Rodenhouse, Plourde, Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, and Chudzinski.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES May Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Jared Pollock of Norwood-Norfolk Central School, a student in the pre-engineering program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for May. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Pollock, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Tedd Kellogg.

Left to right: Pollock's mother, Shari Taccino; Pollock; Kellogg; Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath; and President Deb Moschell.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES April Student of the Month

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Paul Colbert of Parishville-Hopkinton School, a student in the allied health program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for April. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Colbert, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Leanne Saxby. Left to right: Colbert; his parents, Karen and Paul Colbert; Saxby; Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell; and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Dustin Wright of Massena, a student in the computer & business technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Wright, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Matt Rahn.

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell, Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Wright, Seaway Tech Counselor Mary Ann Ashley and Rahn.

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Potsdam Rotary Honors Clarkson Campus Dining

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Clarkson Campus Dining was honored by the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its March 17 meeting for the extraordinary support it has provided to the club's annual Benefit Food and Wine Tasting.

Campus Dining has sponsored the benefit for three consecutive years, allowing the Rotary Club to direct almost all of the events' proceeds to ShelterBox USA, which provides victims of disaster with shelter.

Above, Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell (right) presents a plaque to Clarkson Campus Dining Catering Manager Kim Keeley.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Kara Beaulieu of Colton-Pierrepont Central School, a student in the cosmetology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Beaulieu, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Sandy Young. Left to right: Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Kara's mother Carrie Beaulieu, Beaulieu, Young, and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell.
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BOCES January Student of the Month

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Chris Mitchell Jr., a student in the culinary arts program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for January. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Mitchell, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Theresa Smith. Left to right: Seaway Tech Counselor Joan DeRosie, Smith, Mitchell, stepfather Shawn Sullivan, mother Flossie Wawrzyniak, Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES October Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin
Jacob Fisher, a senior at Madrid-Waddington Central School and a student in the metalworking (formerly welding) program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for October. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Fisher, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor William French.

Left to right: Rotarian Becky Delles, Fisher, French, and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell.

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BOCES December Student of the Month

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Daniel Eng, a senior at Norwood-Norfolk Central School and a student in the building trades program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for December. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Eng, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Glen Perry.

Left to right: Theresa Eng, Daniel's mother; Perry; Eng; Rotarian Mary Sue Foster; and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell.

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Potsdam Rotary Food & Wine Tasting

Posted by Michael Griffin
The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold its third annual benefit Food & Wine Tasting on Friday, October 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Clarkson University's Cheel Campus Center.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Posted by Michael Griffin
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The Salvation Army is again asking Potsdam Rotary for our assistance in bell ringing during shifts on:

December 21, 22, and 24 at Walmart

In the past, we've done 2-hour shifts.

If you want to help out, please e-mail Michael Griffin at mgriffin@clarkson.edu with your preferred date and time.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

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Sterling Back of Massena, a student in the auto technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Back, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Michael Ells.

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Back, Ells, and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell.

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Wheelchair Challenge

Posted by Michael Griffin
The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold its inaugural "Wheelchair Challenge" to benefit The Wheelchair Foundation on Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the SUNY Potsdam Field House at Maxcy Hall.
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Castle Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Christopher M. Castle, vice president and branch manager at HSBC Bank USA, NA in Potsdam, was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its August 12 meeting.
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Debora Moschell Installed As Potsdam Rotary President

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Debora Moschell of Potsdam was installed as the 2009-2010 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at the club's annual dinner meeting in June. Rotary District 7040 2009-2010 District Governor Arnold Lawrence performed the ceremony, during which Duane Pelkey was also recognized as the outgoing president.
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BOCES June Student of the Month

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Jordan Arquitt of St. Lawrence Central School, a student in the environmental technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for June. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Pacific, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Jim Boula.

Left to right: Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, Boula, Arquitt, and Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey.

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McGrath and Mosier to be Honored at Dinner June 17

Posted by Michael Griffin
The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Paul B. McGrath and Donna J. Mosier with the Paul Harris Award and install 2009-2010 President Debora Moschell at its Paul Harris Award & Presidential Changeover Dinner on Wednesday, June 17, at the Cheel Campus Center at Clarkson University.
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Delles Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Becky Delles, sales representative for Wireless World in Potsdam ("Your Hometown Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer") was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its March 18 meeting.
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Potsdam Rotary BOCES March Student of the Month

Posted by Peggy Snell
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Jonathon Frego of Norwood-Norfolk School, a student in the criminal justice program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for March. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Frego, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Ken Plumb.

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath, President Duane Pelkey, Frego and Plumb.

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Potsdam Rotary BOCES February Student of the Month

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Hannah Remington of Parishville-Hopkinton School, a student in the early childhood education program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for February. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Remington, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Sonya Kinnear.

Left to right: Rotary President Duane Pelkey, Remington and Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath.

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Farina Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

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Maureen Farina, assistant director of development and community relations for Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its February 25 meeting.
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Rotary Club Food & Wine Tasting Benefits ShelterBox

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Proceeds from the Rotary Club of Potsdam's Benefit Food & Wine Tasting in November allowed the club to purchase three shelter boxes for ShelterBox USA, which provides victims of disaster with shelter. Presenting a $3,000 check to Rotary District 7040 Asst. District Governor Peter Basham (right) are (left to right) Potsdam Rotary President Duane Pelkey and wine tasting committee members Shawn Seymour and Michael Griffin. In addition to the 145 donors who purchased tickets to the event, the Rotary Club thanks the event's sponsor, Clarkson Campus Dining. Special thanks also go to Empire Distributors and door prize sponsors 1844 House, First Crush, T&R Wines & Liquors, Spirits of Hannawa Falls, and Village Wines & Liquors.
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Potsdam Rotary & Holiday Fund Go Green

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Potsdam Rotarians and other Potsdam Holiday Fund volunteers made strides to "go green" with their food basket deliveries this year, thanks to several local businesses who donated 300 reusable tote bags for the effort. Bags sturdy enough to hold 20-pound turkeys were donated by the Potsdam Big M, P&C, Wal-Mart, Stewart's, Kinney Drugs, and Walgreens. Left to right: Rotarians Laura Cordts, Deb Moschell, and LuAnn Cross, along with Big-M co-owner Chip Cross, get started stuffing 285 turkey tote-bags!
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Potsdam Rotary Sponsors UN Speaker on

Posted by Michael Griffin
On Wednesday, October 29, the Potsdam Rotary Club will sponsor a presentation on "Energy for Sustainable Development" by Andrew Yager, Ph.D., Senior Economic Affairs Officer with the United Nations' Division for Sustainable Development. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. in the Clarkson Hall Amphitheater on Clarkson University's downtown campus in Potsdam. Admission is free and open to the public.
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Food & Wine Tasting Menu Announced

Posted by Michael Griffin
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The ticket deadline is approaching for our benefit Food & Wine Tasting on Friday, November 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Clarkson University's Cheel Campus Center. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, November 6.

Clarkson Campus Dining, the sponsor of the fundraiser, has completed the food menu for the event.

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October 1 Meeting

Posted by Peggy Snell
Olga Grant was installed as our newest Rotary Member.

It was nice to see Sue and Greg Campbell visiting from Maine.

Guest speaker was Varick Chittenden who gave an informative discussion on what TAUNY is all about. The center is open in Canton, NY on Main Street.

Everyone should have received their packet of tickets to sell for the 2nd Annual Food & Wine tasting by now. If you need any more tickets please contact Mike Griffin.

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September 24 Meeting

Posted by Peggy Snell
The guest speaker was Sandra Merchant from the Potsdam Neighborhood Center. She gave an emotional talk on how many families benefited from our food drive last summer. She had Rotarians open the thank you notes and read some of them â?" it's a wonderful program helping our many people and their families.

Reminder by Duane/Mike to mark your calendar the for the 2nd annual benefit Food & Wine Tasting on Friday, November 14th, from 6-8 pm, at Clarkson University's Cheel Campus Center.

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Club Assemby

Posted by Peggy Snell
The September 17 meeting featured a Club Assembly, during which issues like a new fundraiser for wheelchairs were discusssed.
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Potsdam Rotary Food & Wine Tasting

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The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold its second annual benefit Food & Wine Tasting on Friday, November 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Clarkson University's Cheel Campus Center.
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Potsdam Holiday Fund Food Basket Project

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Mark your calendar for the Potsdam Holiday Fund Food Basket Project! We will assemble baskets on Tuesday afternoon December 16 (starting at about 3:45 pm) and deliver baskets on Wednesday morning December 17. This is a VERY LARGE service project, and we need all Rotarians, plus any friends and family members, to help out. Food baskets are assembled at Trinity Church. Laura Cordts is looking for a co-coordinator to help her with this project.
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Meet Group Study Exchange Team from France Sept. 22

Posted by Michael Griffin
Canton Rotary Club has invited us to join them at their noon meeting on Monday, Sept. 22 at the Best Western. They are hosting the Group Study Exchange Team from France . Team members will be the program that day. Please let Laura Cordts know if you plan to attend so she can get RSVP's to Canton.
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Duane Pelkey Installed As President of Potsdam Rotary Club

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Duane Pelkey of Madrid was officially installed as the 2008-2009 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at the club's annual dinner meeting on June 25. Rotary District 7040 2008-2009 Governor Peter Basham performed the ceremony, during which Laura Cordts was also recognized as the outgoing president.
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Loucks and Mason Recognized As Paul Harris Fellows

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Derry Loucks and Jim Mason of Potsdam were recognized June 25 as Paul Harris Fellows by the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Loucks is assistant manager of WPDM-WSNN Radio in Potsdam and Mason is Potsdam Town Justice and a BOCES criminal justice teacher.
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Wilcox Sweetens Student of the Month Award

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Life is sweet for Mitch Wilcox, who was named BOCES student of the month for May. Wilcox likes to cook and has a penchant for pastries, cakes, and sugar. That makes him invaluable in the Seaway Tech culinary arts program, according to instructor Theresa Smith. Smith called Wilcox one of the best students ever, and that shows in many ways. At Parishville-Hopkinton, Mitch is president of the student council, vice president of his class, and an active member of the stage crew and National Technical Honor Society. He has also done volunteer work for Special Olympics.

Wilcox plans to attend the New England Culinary Institute and then pursue additional higher education. He hopes to open his own bakery and restaurant. Mitch enjoys the support of his family who joined him at the recent Rotary lunch and who sample his experiments: Amber Wilcox, Kevin Wilcox, and Sue Yenoli.
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Laughing is April Student of the Month

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Seaway Area Tech Center student Cullen Laughing from Massena Central School is the Potsdam Rotary Club Student of the Month for April. Cullen is the son of Nola Mitchell, Cornwall Island.

A student in the Building Trades class, Cullen is involved in building a home in partnership with the Norwood Kiwanis Club. He will be able to enter the field of construction with much experience upon completion of the program.

Glen Perry, Cullen's instructor, has said the following about Cullen. "Cullen is very dedicated to his education and puts 100% into everything he does." Cullen has been on the honor roll both at Massena Central and Seaway Tech. He has been in the Chess Club for two years and employed at Food Basics in Cornwall for four years.
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Paul Harris Award & Presidential Changeover Dinner June 25

Posted by Michael Griffin
The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Derry Loucks and Jim Mason with the Paul Harris Award and install 2008-2009 President Duane Pelkey at its Paul Harris Award & Presidential Changeover Dinner on Wednesday, June 25, at the Cheel Campus Center at Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. Social Hour is at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. All Rotarians, and family, friends and colleagues of the honorees are invited to attend. Casual dress is suggested.
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Potsdam Rotary Celebrates 80 years

Posted by James Pratt
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Potsdam Rotarians celebrated the 1928 founding of the local club on April 23. A special reunion of former members highlighted the day. Among those Rotary alumni attending were Don Dangremond, Al Rothermal, Bill Fiesinger, Red Curtis and Seth Chgichester. Rotarians recalled the many community projects and personal relationships that emerged from their service. High on the list were founding the vocational excellence award with BOCES, building the Lawrence Avenue playground, building beach in Hannawa Falls, and working to establish the Potsdam Empire Zone. Reunion Rotarians also recalled the many Rotary conventions and conferences, the kazoo bands, and the golf tournaments.
Club President Laura Cordts asked visitors to recall their fondest memories. Rotarians celebrated with a "birthday cake" donated by LuAnn Cross and the Big M. Several Rotarians thanked the club for honoring them as Paul Harris fellows.
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Johnson Is BOCES Student of the Month

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Luke Johnson of St. Lawrence Central School and a student in the Automotive Technology program is the BOCES student of the month. Seaway Tech instructor Mike Ellis commended Johnson for his willingness to tackle difficult problems, for his initiative, and for his dedication to quality.

Johnson plays lacrosse and also races his Ford Mustang. The mustang is painted to resemble the Humvee his father drove in Iraq. Luke also likes to hunt and rade ATVs, but he certainly spends a lot of time working on cars. His goals are to first work for an automotive business and then open his own garage. Luke met with Potsdam Rotarians and was accompanied by his parents, Jonathan and Susan.
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LuAnn Cross Inducted into Potsdam Rotary Club

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LuAnn Cross was inducted into the Rotary Club of Potsdam on February 27.

Cross is the owner of the Potsdam Big M with her husband Chip. Before purchasing the former IGA, Super Duper, she and her husband owned the Union Springs Big M for 17 years. Originally from Three Mile Bay, she is happy to once again call the North Country home.

"I look forward to working with the members of Rotary International and serving on the many club and communinty projects," said Cross.
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Brady Inducted into Potsdam Rotary

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Pat Brady was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam on March 19.

Brady is the superintendent of schools in Potsdam. He holds a B.A. in history and master' degree in secondary social studies education from SUNY Potsdam. He also earned a master's in education administration from St. Lawrence University. Brady taught high school social studies at Potsdam Central School for 12 years and was a summer school teacher for Massena Central School before becoming its principal in 2000. He served as assistant principal at Massena High School from 2000-2002 and principal at J. William Leary Junior High in Massena from 2002-2005. Brady served eight years as the town supervisor of Potsdam and 11 years total on the Potsdam Town Council.

Brady is a past Lions Club member in both Massena and Potsdam. He is also a member of the Norwood Lake Association. He resides in Potsdam with his wife Kelley and five children.
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Donnelly Named Outstanding Student

Posted by James Pratt
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Craig Donnelly of Brasher Falls is the BOCES student of the month for March. Donnelly is a student in the metalworking technology program at Seaway Tech. His instructor, Bill French, praised Donnelly's work ethic, intelligence, and diligence. He was accompanied at the recent Rotary meeting my his parents, Barbara and Craig.

Donnelly plans to study architecture at the college level, beginning at SUNY-Canton. In part, this is an outgrowth of his work in his father's business, North Country Mill Work. Donnelly is also an award-winning musician who plays strings (guitar, banjo) among other instruments. He also likes dirt track racing, where he tests his street stock Thunderbird.
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Campbells Home Soon

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Greg and Sue Campbell were visited in Florida by Michael and Nancy Griffin. Greg and Sue say hello to everyone and will be home soon.
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Tyson Back Named BOCES Outstanding Student

Posted by James Pratt
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Tyson Back of Massena Central School has received the February student of the month award. Tyson is a student in the auto collision repair program, led by instructor Mike Bice. Tyson's mother, Melerena, joined him for lunch with Potsdam Rotarians. Mr. Bice described Tyson as hardworking, independent, and reliable.

Following graduation, Tyson plans to study electrical engineering at SUNY Canton. In his free time, he plays hockey, lacrosse, and football, and he coaches minor hockey for girls. He enjoys the outdoors, including fishing and hunting, along with sled and stock car racing.
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Rotary Welcomes Fred Hanss

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Potsdam Rotary welcomed its third new member of the year on February 6 with the induction of Fred Hanss, who was sponsored by Duane Pelkey. Fred has twenty years of experience in community and economic development, most recently in the planning and development office of the Village of Potsdam. He was previously a member of the Canton Rotary Club.

In his program presentation to the Club, Fred noted the importance of three factors in local economic development: land use regulations, infrastructure development, and incentives for new and existing businesses.

Please welcome Fred Hanss to Rotary and to Potsdam.
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Rotary Welcomes New Members

Posted by James Pratt
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Potsdam Rotarians welcomed two new members on January 30. Vicky Strader works at Community Bank NA and has been involved in a number of community projects with the Boy Scouts and various scholarship programs. Vicky was sponsored by Duane Pelkey. Neal Zirn is a chiropractor, has interests in art and poetry, and has been on the board of the Chamber of Commerce. Neal was sponsored by Paul McGrath.
Please introduce yourself to these new Rotarians and welcome them to the Potsdam club.
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Holiday Fund Supports Record Number

Posted by James Pratt
Potsdam Rotarians aided the Holiday Fund along with many community members to distribute over 260 holiday baskets to local families. As in previous years, Rotary members packed holiday bags for families and distributed these along with food vouchers and turkeys. The Holiday Fund also provides food to the local Neighborhood Center. Along with food baskets, Rotarians provided hundreds of children's books as part of the annual holiday project.
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January Student of the Month Mike Smith

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Mike Smith of Norwood-Norfolk Central School is the BOCES student of the month. Mike lunched with Potsdam Rotary on January 8 and was joined by his mother Maxine Smith and instructor Eugene Mulaney.

Smith is a student in Seaway Tech's Environmental Technology program. This program engages students in the study of forestry, horticulture, and work with heavy equipment. Mike expects to earn a commercial driver's license and will be eligible to do field and environmental work using a variety of equipment. Instructor Mulaney praised Mike for his even temperment, work ethic, and dedication.

In addition to his school work, Mike plays on the NNCS baseball team and enjoys an array of outdoor activities from hunting to woodsmanship and four-wheeling. Congratulations to Mike Smith, this month's BOCES outstanding student.
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Tom Sexton is BOCES Student of the Month

Posted by James Pratt
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Thomas Sexton, son of Dave and Anne Sexton, North Lawrence, NY, is the Potsdam Rotary Club Student of the Month for November. As a student in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Program, Tom can enter the work force or continue with his education at the collegiate level upon completion of the program. He earned his General Equivalency Diploma in April 2007.

Jack Gardner, HVAC Instructor, has said the following about Tom. "He is very involved, wants to learn, does a good job, works steady and is dependable." Tom is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society, made the honor roll for past five quarters. He also was a member of the NYS FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team, which won first place out of 16 teams. Last year Tom was also Vice President of his church youth group.
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Pruner Named BOCES Student of the Month

Posted by James Pratt
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Norwood-Norfolk's Jennifer Pruner is the BOCES outstanding student for November. Jennifer is a student in the health careers program at Seaway Tech. She is interested in nursing and plans to pursue her RN education at SUNY-Canton. Instructor Ryan Young praised Jennifer for her hard work and positive attitude, characterizing her as a charge nurse in the making.

Jennifer's interest outside of school range from her crochet work - blankets to dog sweaters - to shopping and movies. Her career goals put her on track to work on a maternity ward. In addition to Mr. Young, Jennifer was accompanied at the recent club meeting by Elizabeth Reynolds, her future mother-in-law.
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District Governor Lanthier Visits Potsdam

Posted by James Pratt
DG Edmond Lanthier and his wife Suzie visited Potsdam on October 31. He brought this year's message from the RI president which focused on the topic "Rotary Shares." Lanthier reminded Rotarians of their need to share their knowledge and giving and to have fun doing it. Rotary shares with people around the world to provide hope and assistance. Rotary membership is critical for clubs to do local projects and to give back to communities. And, when Rotarians contribute to the Rotary Foundation ("Every Rotarian Every Year"), the Foundation gives back by sharing in the cost of local projects.

During his visit, Lanthier met with the club board to learn more about projects, fundraising, and membership goals. He pledged his assistance and the assistance of the District to continuing the growth of Rotary.
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Rotary Exchange Student's Global Experience

Posted by Debora Moschell
Jenny Maybee was a Rotary Exchange student from Newton New Jersey, a small town of about 7000. Since she was in 4th grade she worked towards being selected for the exchange program. She felt trapped in this small town atmosphere, everyone knowing her as "Dale's daughter" and assumed she would excel anything that she did.
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Randall Named BOCES Student of the Month

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
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Stephanie Randall from Norwood-Norfolk High School is the October student of the month. Stephanie is an outstanding student in the new criminal justice program at Seaway Tech. Instructor Jim Mason explained that this program is only two years old and growing. Likewise the criminal investigation program at SUNY-Canton has grown to a four-year program, and this is where Ms. Randall intends to further her education.

Ms. Randall is a good student and an avid reader. She is a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Like many students, she juggles responsibilities ranging from her part-time job to helping to care for two nephews aged 2 and 3. Congratulations to Stephanie Randall, the first student of the month for 2007-08.
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Fall Fundraiser Kicks Off

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
Potsdam Rotarians will hold a wine tasting on November 9 from 6 to 8 pm at Clarkson's Cheel Campus Center. The event is sponsored by ARAMARK, whose chefs will provide an array of food and wine in association with local distributors. The fall fundraising event is to support the international Shelter Box program. Nancy and John Faddegon will kick off the Shelter Box fundraising program with a presentation to Potsdam Rotary on October 3. The cost of the wine tasting event is $25 per person.

Shelter Box is an international program designed to provide disaster relief. A Shelter Box is a family support system that includes a ten-person tent, sleeping pads, water purification and storage equipment, and cooking and eating utensils. Rotary clubs around the world are raising funds to fund at least one Shelter Box per club per year.

The Shelter Box project was conceived and developed by Tom Henderson, a member of the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard, Cornwall District, in Great Britain as their Millennium Service Project. Struck with the urgent world-wide need for a self-contained emergency shelter unit when disaster occurs, Tom designed a tent, researched suppliers and, through trial and error, developed the Shelter Box.. The international relief agency Feed the Children, has called Tom's Shelter Box 'the best disaster relief tool they have seen in their 20 years of experience'.
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CPH Recognized for Quality Improvements

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
Canton-Potsdam Hospital's service excellence initiative is paying dividends. According to Jackie Scanlon (RCP and Director of Respiratory Care Services), who spoke to Rotarians on August 29, patient satisfaction exceeds 90% for most hospital services. CPH embarked on an agressive service improvement plan, intending to become the best place for patients, staff, and doctors. Satisfaction has improved remarkably against national standards through the hospital's commitment to excellence, service, and accountability. CPH regularly assesses satisfaction and has made a commitment to excellence at all levels. Over the past few years satisfaction has grown from a low of 11% to today's outstanding ratings.
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Rotarians Visit Dodge Pond Summer Camp

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
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Rotarians from Potsdam, Canton, Massena, and Ogdensburg were guests at Dodge Pond on August 8. After a tour of the lodge and campsites, the visitors were treated to a talent show featuring most of the week's 35 campers.

Dodge Pond, located in southern St. Lawrence County, offers week-long experiences for disabled children and adults. Operated by NYSARC, the camp welcomes visitors year-round. Regional Rotary clubs support Dodge Pond through fundraising and building projects. Since 2004, Rotarians in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties have built camp lean-tos and helped maintain the camp.
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Potsdam Chamber Visits

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
Brenda Thornton, new executive director of the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, met with Rotarians on the heels of the Potsdam Summer Fest. This year's events drew over 60 vendors to Ives Park, over 25 musical acts on the main stage, and established the momentum for a year of activities. The Chamber is looking for committee members to begin work on next year's Summer Fest.
The Chamber has a new web site with links to local retail, dining, lodging, and service businesses and organizations (including Rotary) and over 350 active Chamber members. Next up for Potsdam Chamber will be Fright Night activities on October 25 and 26.
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Laura Cordts Installed As President

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Laura J. Cordts was officially installed as the 2007-2008 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at the club's annual dinner meeting June 27. Rotary District 7040 2007-2008 Governor Edmond Lanthier, who traveled to Potsdam from Gatineau, Quebec, performed the ceremony, during which Carmen Paone was also recognized as the outgoing president.
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BOCES Student Focuses on Children

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
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Kristie Jo Dowdle from Canton Central School is the BOCES student of the month. Kristie Jo recently completed the two-year early childhood education program and will continue her studies at SUNY-Canton in the fall. At the award presentation, Kristie Jo was accompanied by her parents, Cathy and Bruce Dowdle.
Renee Langtry-Green, the program director, characterized Kristie Jo as "vibrant" and complimented her on being willing to try new things. Langtry-Green told Rotarians that 15 of 18 students in the BOCES early childhood program will be attending various colleges in the fall.
Ms. Dowdle has been busy outside the classroom. She is the captain of the Canton soccer and softball teams. For the past two years, she has also worked at the American Theatre, running the front of the house. Kristie Jo is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
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School's Out Food Drive - June 4-7

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
When school's out for the summer, many local children go without the breakfast and lunch they eat at school the rest of the year. You can help make sure no child in our community goes hungry this summer.
Potsdam Rotrarians are collecting food at their business locations. Please encourage friends and co-workers to donate non-perishable nutritious breakfast and lunch items that kids would like!
Please take collected items to the Potsdam Neighborhood Center next Friday, June 8, between 8am and 4pm. If your food collection is going very well, feel free to bring items to the Neighborhood Center sooner than June 8. Just make sure you tell someone there that what you're bringing is part of the Rotary project.
Mike Griffin and Laura Cordts have extra collection bins if you would like to help with this new project.
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Paul Harris Award & Presidential Changeover Dinner June 27

Posted by Michael Griffin
The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Ed Mucenski with the Paul Harris Award and install 2007-2008 President Laura Cordts at its Paul Harris Award & Presidential Changeover Dinner on Wednesday, June 27, at the Shoreline Restaurant in Hannawa Falls, N.Y. Social Hour is at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. All Rotarians and community members are invited to attend. Casual dress is suggested.
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BOCES Student Randy Bump Honored

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Potsdam Rotarians recognized Randy Bump, a student in the Multi Occupations program at Seaway Tech, as the BOCES student of the month on May 9. Randy is from Parishville-Hopkinton High School. He was accompanied by Teaching Assistant Mike Rodenhouse. Randy enjoys deer hunting, fishing, and camping, and works at the Silver Cafe in Parishville. Randy will work full-time on maintenance at school this summer through the VESID youth development program. Left to right: Rotarian Paul McGrath, Randy Bump, Rotary President Laura Cordts and BOCES Teaching Assistant Mike Rodenhouse.
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BOCES Student Pecone Honored

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Potsdam Rotarians recognized Kandy Pecone, a student in the Allied Health program at Seaway Tech, as the BOCES student of the month. Kandy is from St. Lawrence Central School. In the fall, Kandy will attend a new cooperative program in respiratory therapy, starting at SUNY Canton and then moving to the Upstate Medical University. Allied health instructor Leanne Saxby noted that Kandy has won awards at the annual Health Occupation Students of American state competition and has been involved in job shadowing at Massena Memorial Hospital. Kandy also enjoys artist pursuits like painting, drawing, and ceramics.
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BOCES Students Honored

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On March 14, Potsdam Rotarians honored two Seaway Tech students as "student of the month." Nicole Francis is from Canton and is a student in the cosmetology program. She was selected in January, and her award was postponed when the club cancelled its February 14 meeting due to snow. The February award went to Nathan Norquest from Potsdam, who is in the information technology program. Congratulations to both of these outstanding students!
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Potsdam Rotary Supports Police K-9 Drake

Posted by Michael Griffin
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The Rotary Club of Potsdam recently presented the Potsdam Police Department with a contribution of $1,500 to cover training, vet bills, food and other expenses for Drake, the department's K-9. In 2005 the Club presented the department with $5,000 to cover Drake's initial training and expenses. The money was raised through donations from the community for the "Dress Down for Drake" event. Left to right: Rotary President Carmen Paone; K-9 Officer Scott Thompson; and Rotarians Kay Frederick and Laura Cordts, cochairs of the Drake fundraiser.
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Rotary Recognizes BOCES Student

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St. Lawrence Central School's Wes Lincoln in the BOCES student of the month. Wes is a student in the Building Trades program at Seaway Tech and plans to attend SUNY-Canton's Construction Management program in the fall. Seaway Tech instructor Rob Boak said Wes is the kind of student whose work is always correct and high quality. Each year Seaway Tech students build a complete house from the foundation up.

Wes is an avid hunter and fisherman when he is not working at his part-time job or working on one of his four cars and trucks. At the monthly award presentation, Rob Boak also complimented Wes's parents Nels and Debbie for their support.
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Pelkey President Nominee/Moulton On Board

Posted by Michael Griffin
At it's December meeting The board approved the Nominating Committee's recommendation for Duane Pelkey as President Nominee (2008-2009 President) and Dave Moulton as a board member to fill out Amy Flack's term until June 2008. The club membership voted all in favor of these appointments at the Dec. 13 noon meeting.
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Trimm BOCES Outstanding December Student

Posted by Michael Griffin
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James Trimm (center), a student at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Seaway Tech and Colton-Pierrepont High School, was named the BOCES Outstanding Student for the month of December. Here Vocational Service Committee Chair Paul McGrath and President Carmen Paone present Trimm with a certificate and cash award. Mitchell is studying automotive technology and enjoys hunting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and working on cars and trucks in his spare time.
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Mitchell BOCES November Outstanding Student

Posted by Michael Griffin
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Codie Mitchell (center), a student at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Seaway Tech and Colton-Pierrepont High School, was named the BOCES Outstanding Student for the month of November. Here Vocational Service Committee Chair Paul McGrath and President-Elect Laura Cordts present Mitchell with a certificate and cash award. Mitchell is studying welding and mechanical work and enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and four-wheeling in his spare time.
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Forbes is BOCES Student of the Month

Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
Preston Forbes of Potsdam is the BOCES outstanding student for the month of October. Forbes is a student in the automotive collision repair program at Seaway Tech working under the supervision of instructor Mike Bice. As might be expected, Forbes likes cars and races a semi-pro dirt track car with the supervision of his parents Ronald and Rosemary. Preston intends to further his education at a regional technical institution. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling.
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Rubber Duck Race 2006

Posted by Michael Griffin
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With high water and a strong current on the Raquette River, 792 yellow rubber ducks accompanied by their Rotary Club and community duck wranglers in canoes and kayaks provided an exciting race on Saturday, July 8, near Ives Park during the Potsdam Summer Festival.

 

The Rotary Club of Potsdam congratulates the 12 winners of the 2006 Rubber Duck Race.

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Group Study Exchange: Call for Team Members

Posted by Michael Griffin

Group Study Exchange (GSE) is a program funded by The Rotary Foundation with the objective of promoting world understanding and peace. In addition, this program allows the GSE team of five individuals (1 Rotarian and 4 non-Rotarians) to experience the cultural, social, historical, geographical and vocational aspects of life in another Rotary District. In late spring 2007, an exchange will take place between Districts 7040 and 4840 (Paraguay and Argentina). The specific areas to be visited will be determined at a later date.  At this time, the GSE committee is accepting applications for the position of team members.

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