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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jan 21 2010 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Dec 11 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Nov 20 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Nov 18 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Oct 14 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Sep 2 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Sep 10 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Aug 12 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jul 8 2009 |
Lowell Warner, branch manager at KeyBank in Potsdam, was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its June 10 meeting.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jul 8 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jul 8 2009 |
Paul B. McGrath and Donna J. Mosier of Potsdam were recognized in late June as Paul Harris Fellows by the Rotary Club of Potsdam.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jul 8 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jul 8 2009 |
Lori Loffler, cash management sales officer at Community Bank, N.A., in Potsdam, was recently inducted into the Rotary Club of Potsdam.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: May 21 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Mar 18 2009 |
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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Editor: Peggy Snell
Date: Mar 11 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Feb 11 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Feb 25 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Feb 18 2009 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jan 29 2009 |
Otto Czerepak of Potsdam, co-owner of The Tile Company, was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its January 14 meeting.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jan 14 2009 |
Chris Morales of Massena Central School and a student in the multi occupations program at BOCES Seaway Tech is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for January.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jan 5 2009 |
Darren Mesibov of Potsdam was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its December 10 meeting.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Dec 17 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Nov 18 2008 |
Christa Carroll of Potsdam was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its Wednesday, November 12, meeting.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Oct 15 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Sep 9 2008 |
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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Editor: Peggy Snell
Date: Oct 8 2008 |
Olga E. Grant of Massena was inducted as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its Wednesday, October 1, meeting.
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Editor: Peggy Snell
Date: Oct 8 2008 |
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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Editor: Peggy Snell
Date: Oct 8 2008 |
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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Editor: Peggy Snell
Date: Sep 22 2008 |
The September 17 meeting featured a Club Assembly, during which issues like a new fundraiser for wheelchairs were discusssed.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Sep 9 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Sep 9 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jun 26 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jun 26 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Jun 16 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: May 27 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: May 19 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: May 19 2008 |
See photos from the Golf Tournament.
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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Apr 26 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Apr 16 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Mar 28 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Mar 27 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Mar 15 2008 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Mar 11 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Feb 16 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Feb 8 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Feb 1 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Jan 9 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Jan 9 2008 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Dec 16 2007 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Nov 19 2007 |
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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Editor: James Pratt
Date: Oct 31 2007 |
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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Editor: Debora Moschell
Date: Oct 31 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Oct 10 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Oct 3 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Sep 3 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Aug 9 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Aug 5 2007 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jun 29 2007 |
Ed Mucenski was recognized June 27 as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Potsdam. Mucenski is a partner in the accounting firm Pinto, Mucenski and Watson PC in Potsdam.
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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jun 29 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Jun 13 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: May 30 2007 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: May 16 2007 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: May 9 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Apr 20 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Mar 20 2007 |
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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Editor: Michael Griffin
Date: Jan 17 2007 |
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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Editor: James (Dick) Pratt
Date: Jan 10 2007 |
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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