BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS.HELPING COMMUNITIES AT HOME

AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Festival of Lights St. Peters Soup Kitchen

Mission of Hope - Nicaragua

Literacy Challenge

Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Winter CarnivalSunrise Rotary Pavilion

MISSION

The mission of the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club is to make a positive impact in the lives of our members, and within our communities, by providing opportunities for service and leadership at the local and international levels.

We achieve this through a committed, diverse and knowledgeable membership made stronger through project work, fellowship and fun.

VISION

The vision of the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club is to support community and to provide for continuous growth of its members by focusing on the following areas:

Service: We focus on service, carrying out visible projects that substantially improve our community and the world.

Membership: We ensure a dedicated membership through continual engagement and recruitment.

Leadership:We support opportunities for personal leadership and growth.

Partnerships: We successfully partner with other organizations to carry out local and international projects.

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

The Four-Way Test is an ethical guide Rotarians use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 languages:

Of the things we think, say or do…

Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Yvonne D. Alterie

Member Since: 2009Occupation: Commercial Banking Assistant/Analyst , Champlain National Bank

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup and International Community Service

“I joined Rotary to help make a difference in the community in which serve. Rotary has also given me the opportunity to gain many new associates in the community. I truly enjoy being a Sunrise Rotarian. I am the Secretary of the Board for the 2013/14 Rotary year.”

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 2013Occupation: Disabled Support Specialist

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: International Community Service

“I joined the Sunrise Rotary to be an active participant in a world-class organization that contributes significantly to community development and highly effective medical projects around the world.”

Tom DeFayette

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Kathy Duley

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Kathy Eppler

Member Since: 2002Occupation: Regional Manager, Champlain National Bank

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup and International Community Service

“Honestly, I joined Rotary to network for my job but soon found out that I got so much more out of it than that! It has not only given me some wonderful friends and people that I cherish, but also an avenue to try to make a difference in my local and international communities.”

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 2004Occupation: Retired

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: Literacy Challenge, Mayor’s Cup

“I joined to help make a positive change in the community.”

Connie Fisher

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Randy Giltz

Member Since: 1991Occupation: Insurance

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup is my favorite but I love helping with Literacy Challenge, Fall into Pink, the Soup Kitchen and the Salvation Army

“I joined Rotary because I was looking for a community service group. I like Sunrise Rotary because it meets weekly on Tuesday mornings. The group is well organized and I like the events and organizations it supports. Rotary has been great for getting to know people.”

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Tom Gosrich

Member Since: 2006Occupation: Director of Pharmacy, CVPH Medical Center

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Winter Carnival, Literacy Challenge

“I remember going to Rotary with my Dad when I was young. When I moved to this area I was thrilled to be invited to join Sunrise Rotary. It helped me to meet some great people and gave me opportunities to serve the community.”

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 2014Occupation: Executive Director, Plattsburgh Housing Authority

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: Literacy Challenge

“I joined Rotary to be a part of a service organization that has as both a global and local impact. Rotary allows me to directly impact my community in ways that I could not do alone and work with wonderful, caring people in the process.”

Mark Hamilton

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 2008Occupation: Kitchen and Bath Showroom Manager, Hulbert Supply

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: Winter Carnival, Fall Into Pink/Pinktoberfest, Festival of Trees

“What I enjoy the most about being a Rotarian is the ability to help people locally, and globally as well. The projects our club is involved with are quite varied, allowing members to support projects that mean the most to them personally. I have had the opportunity to meet many people through Rotary that I would not have met otherwise, and for that I am very grateful.”

Alison Hulbert-Bruce

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 1991Occupation: Retired

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: Paul Harris Dinner, Holiday Party, Mayor’s Cup

“I joined Sunrise Rotary because in my opinion it is the best community and world-wide organization that there is.”

Jerry Kelly

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 2010Occupation: Director of Marketing and Business Development,The Development Corporation

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup, Winter Carnival

“I joined Rotary soon after I moved to Plattsburgh from New York City. Rotary made it very easy for me to feel a part of the community and to feel that I was making a difference. I love working on events that promote free, family fun and fitness and celebrate the out-of-doors.“

Joanne V. Knowlton

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Thomas J. LaBombard

Member Since: 1996Occupation: Consulting Engineer, Thomas J LaBombard PE

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup, Fall Into Pink/Pinktoberfest

“I joined Rotary for the dual purposes of having an outlet for service and to have the opportunity to interact with other community people. I have found the relationships that I have made through Rotary to be valuable on many levels. I am President for the 2013/1014 Rotary year.”

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Sue Leblanc Durocher

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Cheryl A. Lesser

Member Since: 2009Occupation: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Clinton Community College

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup, Winter Carnival

“I joined Sunrise Rotary soon after I moved to Plattsburgh to develop a strong connection to the community. I have always been interested in being part of bettering the community in which I live and Rotary has given me that chance. “

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Ronald A. Marino

Member Since: 1970 Hudson, NY, Johnstown, NY, Fort Plain, NY, Plattsburgh Noon, Charter Member Sunrise Rotary 1987Occupation: Retired Banker/U.S. Navy/Naval Reserve

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Soup Kitchen, Literacy Volunteers

“Sunrise Rotary presented an opportunity to really get involved in the community, know the members better, create and maintain a better working relationship and sense of community with the entire membership. It provided a better outlet for community service, international involvement and individual member growth.“

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Paul D. Raino

Member Since: 1987Occupation: Corporate Trainer

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: International Projects, RYLA, Serving on District Training Team

“In 1987, I was invited to help start up a new club. I served as the second president. Working with great people on projects such as the eye clinic in Kakinada, India and the secondary school project in Nicaragua opened my eyes to the impact Rotary has on the world.“

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Jim Snook

Member Since: 2010Occupation: Branch Manager and NMLS Lender, Community Bank NA

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: Mayors Cup, Winter Carnival and Literacy Challenge

“For me, being a Rotarian is an opportunity to give back to our community and serve those in need internationally! “

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Joan Sterling

Member Since: 2005Occupation: Senior Manager Relay For Life, American Cancer Society

My favorite Rotary Events/Committees: I love all the events I work on but truly love the Winter Carnival.

“I joined Rotary to become a part of the community. I felt there was no better way to get to know my community than joining our club. I have enjoyed every minute and am proud to be a Rotarian.“

MY SUNRISE ROTARY

Member Since: 2011Occupation: Commercial Lender, Glens Falls National Bank

My favorite Sunrise Rotary Events/Committees: Mayor’s Cup, RYLA

“I joined Sunrise Rotary so I could give back to the community that has been so good to me. I have gained so much from Rotary – I have made good friends and feel connected to my community in a way I never felt before.”

Kerry Taylor

GET INVOLVED. TODAY.

BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS.HELPING COMMUNITIES AT HOME

AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Festival of Lights St. Peters Soup Kitchen

Mission of Hope - Nicaragua

Literacy Challenge

Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Winter CarnivalSunrise Rotary Pavilion