WELCOME TO LAKE PLACID NY AND THE BEAUTIFUL ADIRONDACK PARK
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
 
Whether you're just visiting or you live in Lake Placid and would like to visit with us as a guest, please email rotarylakeplacid@gmail.com and we'll contact you.  Our meetings are held weekly at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 801 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid NY.  Meetings are each Thursday at 7:20am unless a special event or meeting is planned.
Email us http://rotarylakeplacid@gmail.com         Visit our website:  https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1980
Hampton Inn and Suites
FOCUS ON OUR FOOD DRIVE - THE NEED IS THERE AND URGENT
 
Suspension of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will hit hard in our area.   Please click "food drive" on the menu ribbon above and jump to the list of suggested items to drop off at the Thrive & Thrift parking lot on November 8, 15 & December 6 & 13 from 10am to 1 pm each day
 
According to 2023 data from the Essex County Department of Health and NY State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance, 13% of individuals in the county are below the Federal poverty level.  This is higher than the US rate of 11.1%  The county data breaks down like this:  Adults (age 19 - 60) 1,295 people.  Older adults (over age 60) 874 people.  Children under age 18, over 817.  In our county, roughly 1 in 11 people (approx. 8.8% of recipients as a percentage of population) receive benefits based on estimates.
 
Dropping off food in bags and/or boxes would be appreciated.  Cash or checks are also accepted so our food banks can utilize wholesale purchasing power from the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY.  Please make checks payable to Lake Placid Thrive and Thrift.
 
Lake Placid Thrive and Thrift is located at 21 Cummings Road in Lake Placid.
 
Please be generous.  Thank you. 
 
For more information, please email rotarylakeplacid@gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home Page Stories
Fall Highway Cleanup
Fall Highway Cleanup
Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night.... Well, maybe gloom of night will but 10 intrepid Rotarians braved the season's first snow today and trekked along our designated portion of Route 73 to pick up accumulated trash from the roadside.  The snow cover probably hid some items from the crew.  Guess the spring cleanup crew might be a tad busier.  In any case, thanks to (L to R) Andrew, Greg, Stephanie, Jess, Peter, Randy, David, (bottom row) Mary Liz and Rick and (not pictured) Chandler.   A crew from Rotary patrols Route 73 several times during the year to help keep things clean.   
Lake Flower Landing - Music & Art in Saranac Lake
Ren Davidson and Peter Seward, artists who came to the Adirondacks 22 years ago, created Lake Flower Landing, a Saranac Lake / North Elba arts-venue, out of a 100-year old mixed-use building. Their art studios and event space are downstairs, and their apartment is upstairs. They open their door to the public for a variety of special events and visited with us to talk about how they got to this point in their careers, and in their efforts of community-building.  Lake Flower landing was recently featured in a story on NCPR.  Visit Lake Flower Landing’s website for information about upcoming events, space rental and more.  https://lakeflowerlanding.com
Tupper Arts and Community Revitalization in the Adirondacks
Tupper Arts and Community Revitalization in the Adirondacks
Susan Delehanty, Board Chair of Tupper Arts, told us about Tupper Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the arts in Tupper Lake, New York. She shared details the organization's history, starting with its roots in the former Tupper Lake Arts Council, and discussed Tupper Arts' mission to nurture artists and provide a community venue for exhibitions, classes, and performances. A key point of excitement is the recent acquisition and renovation of the historic Adirondack State Theater, which Tupper Arts is transforming into a performing arts center and movie theater to expand its offerings. Susan's presentation also highlights various current programs, such as the annual art show, dance classes, and summer performance series, emphasizing that most events are offered free of charge to ensure accessibility for the entire community.  For more information, please visit http://tupperarts.org .  Several of our club's members have worked with Susan on other boards in the Tri-Lakes areas.  We're quite interested in seeing Tupper Lake evolve as a cultural and tourist destination in the Tri-Lakes area.  From L to R shown are Chandler Ralph, Susan Delehanty, Stephanie Pianka and Ernie Stretton.
 
The Tri-Lakes Connection to the World
Today we welcomed Cory Hurwitch, Manager of the Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK).  Cory provided a detailed overview of the operations, challenges, and future plans for a regional airport.  He discussed the airport's current status as an Essential Air Service (EAS) airport, highlighting the competitive bidding process for a new subsidized air carrier, with the town board recommending SkyWest Airlines over the incumbent Cape Air to switch service from Boston to Detroit. A significant portion of the presentation addressed the data analysis and rationale for selecting Detroit, emphasizing the demand for larger aircraft and better national connectivity. Cory also outlined major capital projects underway, including a multi-million-dollar environmental investigation into Pfas contamination from firefighting foam and a terminal revitalization project aimed at improving accessibility and infrastructure.
Trivia Night - Fall 2025
Tough questions were present at Wednesday evening’s Trivia Night.  About 100 people accepted the challenge as 13 teams racked their collective brains for answers.  All to raise money to support literacy efforts in our area.  Some familiar team names appear at the top of the leader board, and it was close.  A two-question tie breaker was needed to determine the third-place finisher.  Once again, this proves our community has a terrific grasp on the matters historical matters and nuggets ephemeral.   Do you know who sang 1958’s “The Purple People Eater?”  Watch for our next Trivia Night and another opportunity to make Cliff Klaven proud.  IYKYK.
Welcome Our Newest Member - Elaine Walker
What better way to get involved with a community you've recently moved to than to join Rotary.  That's exactly what our newest RCLP Member, Elaine Walker has done.  Originally from Ohio, Elaine has recently moved to Lake Placid after residing for a time in Florida.  In addition to a career in investments/finance, Elaine has actively volunteered for many organizations including groups that support housing initiatives and animal welfare.  Please join us in welcoming Elaine as she joins our very busy club.  Elaine (R) is shown with her Rotary sponsor, Mary Liz Alexander.
Get To Know Daci Shenfield
Daci Shenfield leads off the resumption of our "getting to know you" member talk.  Daci divides her time between the Capital Region and Lake Placid where she is the owner of Tina Leonard Real Estate, a company started by her mom, the late Tina Leonard. Daci spoke to us about her educational background in sociology and quantitative analytics, a skill that benefitted her early in her career with several large insurance companies.  We learned about Daci's roots in Lake Placid and why our area holds a special attraction for her.  Enjoying travel to places like Ireland, Nantucket or St. John's (USVI) is nice but Lake Placid is a special place to Daci, providing her with many reasons why this is a great place to live and work.  
Dam Duck Race Winners 2025
2025 Teddy Bear Picnic
August 2025 Social Event
Delektowanie się polską kolacją at the Redneck Bistro
OOH LA LA - A French Dinner
Our 2023 Holiday Party
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Emergencies don't take holidays
Floods, earthquakes, severe storms happen 24/7/365.  A gift to ShelterBox, a Rotary sponsored program. can provide several different types of urgently needed emergency equipment.    Just use the link on the left side of this page to download the ShelterBox gift form showing many ideas . Your one gift will bring much help and aid to those in need.  Learn about ShelterBox by visiting https://www.shelterbox.org 
 
 
 
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As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status.  https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Officers /Click on a name to contact a Club Officer
President
Stephanie Pianka
Immediate Past President
Kathleen Thompson
Vice President
Chandler Ralph
Secretary
Kathleen Thompson
Treasurer
Heather Perkins
Director
May Chow
Director
William FLEDERBACH
Director
Linda Flederbach
Director
Harris Semegram
Director
Lee Slocum
Director
Gregory McNally
Director
Chandler Ralph
Membership
Gregory McNally
The Rotary Foundation
Peter Beatty
Sergeant-at-Arms
Roger Catania
Sergeant-At-Arms
Randy Quayle
Sergeant-At-Arms
Dr. Ernie Stretton
Community Service
Debbie Erenstone
Dam Duck Race Co-Chair
Lee Slocum
Trivia Night Co-Chair
Mary Liz Alexander
Trivia Night Co-Chair
Heather Perkins