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
 
Restoration of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits doesn't make the need for nutritional support in our area go away.   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 during drop-off hours and watch for notice of our next food drive.
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Lake Placid Community Cleanup
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE DAY for the Lake Placid Community Clean Up Day this weekend☀️
With blue skies, sunshine, and an amazing turnout of volunteers, our community once again showed what makes Lake Placid so special, people coming together to make a difference! 💙🌎
The Rotary Club of Lake Placid is honored to spearhead this event again this year with the Village and the Town.  Days like today are ONLY possible because of the incredible support from our local businesses, organizations, municipal partners, and community leaders who step up year after year.
 
👏 HUGE THANK YOU TO:
🚜 Lake Placid Highway Department
🍕 Mr. Mike’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
📚 The Bookstore Plus
🍬 Adirondack Chocolates
 
The Penalty Box Arcade
🫐 The Bluesberry Bakery
🏛️ The Lake Placid Village Board
🏔️ The Town of North Elba Board 
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Welcome Ben Schultz
The right hand of Rotary fellowship was extended this morning to Dr. Benjamin Schultz, Au.D., our newest member having been inducted into the club today.  Dr. Benjamin Schultz began his Audiology career in February 2013 following graduation from the State University of New York at Fredonia (BA) and Illinois State University (Au.D.). Dr. Schultz was born and raised in Gloversville, New York and upon graduation from Illinois State University he joined ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP as a clinical Audiologist in Brooklyn New York. Dr. Schultz has been serving the Bay Ridge community of Brooklyn for many years, before moving to the Lake Placid area.
Arts Center Renovation and Expansion
Arts Center Renovation and Expansion
How great is it that a world-class venue is taking shape in Lake Placid.  James Lemons and John Donk, the directors of the Arts Center, provided a comprehensive update on their $33 million renovation project. The center, a community fixture since 1972, is undergoing significant upgrades to modernize its facilities across four key pillars: presenting arts, visual arts, arts education, and service to artists.  Key renovations include expansion, accessibility, theater upgrades and a new gallery, lobby, and other amenities.  Approximately $26 million of the $33 million goal has been raised, with significant support from government grants and foundations. The focus for the coming year is on securing the remaining $5.4 million from individual donors.  Construction is moving quickly, with demolition and abatement currently underway. The new season in the renovated space is expected to be announced in early 2027.  Please visit the Arts Centers website to stay up to date on construction progress and to consider donating to keeping the arts alive in Lake Placid.  http://lakeplacidarts.org
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Trey Mariano - 2026 Kate Smith Award Recipient
Trey Mariano - 2026 Kate Smith Award Recipient
Congratulations to Trey Mariano, recipient of the Kate Smith Award for 2026.  Our club presents this $1,000 award each year to an outstanding music student in their junior year at Lake Placid High School.  Trey's teacher, Taylor Prosper says: "Trey is a multi-faceted junior at Lake Placid High School. His achievements in music are supplemented by a high academic rigor as well as a multitude of athletic outlets (soccer, XC skiing, and track). His musical and theatrical pursuits provide a justified vehicle for receiving the Kate Smith Music Scholarship. Trey is a fixture in our department, thriving in all opportunities both curricular and extracurricular at Lake Placid High School. He is in jazz band, selecting vocal ensemble, choir, band, fall play, and spring musical. In addition to all of these, he regularly participates in our regional honors ensembles such as All-County, Area All-State, and NYSSMA solo festival. Trey's participation is worth recognition for sure, but his real contributions are in his character and social tact. He is a joy to our music program at Lake Placid, leading all levels of musicians around him. He is one of those soul-of-the-program students and we are all beneficiaries of it. We are honored to bestow the Kate Smith Music Scholarship to Trey Mariano."  Trey sang "Maria" from West Side Story at today's meeting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OUhBOouSAa5Fs66RI1SZ_AmkUogMV5mT/view?usp=sharing
All Smiles at the District Conference
Stephanie, Kate, and Jess have returned from the District Conference full of ideas and strategies to make our club even better.  We're looking forward to switching over to the Nova platform on ClubRunner and these folks know just what to do.
Has it been 32 years
Our club has just passed its 32nd birthday, having been chartered on April 24, 1994.  Here's a letter we received from a Rotarian in India acknowledging this milestone.  Although the letter is off by one day.  But congratulations to John Huttlinger and Heather Perkins for continuing to be members from day 1.
Creative Healing Connections
Creative Healing Connections
Our speaker today was Helene Gibbens, Board President of Creative Healing Connections, a not-for-profit organization that offers women veterans and women living with chronic conditions, creative experiences that promote healing, growth, and community.  The organization offers retreats and virtual healing sessions that encourage self-expression, new awareness and re-connection with our healthy self.  Their mission: To enhance the well-being of underprivileged women living with chronic illnesses by providing accessible wellness programs that build community and promote sustainable self-care through retreats, virtual sessions, and creative, goal-driven support.  Their vision is for Women living in the greater Adirondack region will find healing and community through creative expression and wellness self-care practices.  For more information: https://www.creativehealingconnections.org/
 
Another Saturday Cleanup on Route 73
The Saturday Stalwarts of Sanitation Stewardship were at it again, tackling the assigned stretch of Route 73 on a crisp and sunny morning.  Rotarians (L to R) Harris, Heather, Daci, Elise, Jeff (future Rotarian?) Greg, Peter, Mary Liz, and Andrew were armed with the tools of the trade.  You can see by the number of filled bags that the crew was quite busy along the road.   Our club does at least two cleanups each year to help keep our part of the Adirondacks free from litter.  But who took that group picture?  Some guy who calls himself "AI."
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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Shelter Box
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 
 
 
 
A Statement from Rotary International
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