Rotary Club of Potsdam, New York, U.S.A.

06/06/2026

Ready to march in the Canton Dairy Festival Parade!!

06/04/2026

It's that time of year again! The Rotary Club of Potsdam will hold its annual Rubber Ducky Pluck during the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Potsdam Summer Festival on Saturday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m. at Ives Park in Potsdam. The top prize is $500.

The proceeds support people with mental health, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and other Rotary community projects.

Tickets are available from any Potsdam Rotarian for $5 per ticket. New this year, tickets can also be purchased through our Zeffy link at tinyurl.com/duckpluck . A Potsdam Rotarian will contact you with your ticket numbers. Ticket holders need not be present to win.

First prize is $500 cash, donated by Dr. G. Michael and Barbara Maresca, St. Lawrence Radiology Associates PC; second prize is $200 cash from Community Bank, N.A.; third prize is $100 cash from Plumley Real Estate; fourth prize is $100 from AccountAbility; fifth prize is $50 in Potsdam Chamber Dollars from Pinto Mucenski Hooper Van House & Co., CPAs, PC; sixth prize is $50 in Potsdam Chamber Dollars from North Country Savings Bank; seventh and eighth prizes are four Clarkson University men’s hockey game tickets from the Clarkson Athletics Department; ninth prize is a $25 gift certificate from Harris Medical; and tenth prize is a $20 gift certificate from Greedy Goblin Popcorn.

05/26/2026

🍽️ Potsdam Rotary Weekly Update 🍽️

Reminder to our Potsdam Rotarians and guests that may want to join us! Tomorrow’s noon meeting will be held at the Potsdam Town & Country Golf Club!

This week we’ll be keeping it simple; getting together for lunch, enjoying some great company, and taking time to catch up with one another. Sometimes the best meetings are just an opportunity to connect and enjoy each other’s fellowship.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 💙

05/26/2026

Culinary Arts students at the BOCES Seaway Career & Technical Education Center recently provided trays of cookies for the Potsdam-Canton Rotary Golf Tournament, which benefits Rotary's BOCES Scholarship programs, as well as other projects. Left to right: Culinary Arts Instructor Andrew Ostroski and Culinary Arts students Madison Young and Destiny McGee, both from Massena Central School District. Canton New York Rotary Club

05/24/2026

POTSDAM ROTARY DINNER DEADLINE APPROACHING: The deadline to purchase tickets for the Rotary Club of Potsdam annual dinner is Friday, May 29.

The club will honor Janice and Fonda Adderley with its Service Above Self Award at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 3, at the Lobster House in Norwood.

Janice and Fonda, co-managers of The UPS Store in Potsdam, will be honored in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Potsdam community.

Christina Delorenzo and Ashley Kalman-Smith will also be honored as Rookie Rotarians of the Year, and Sunday Smith will be installed as the 2026-2027 Potsdam Rotary president at the event.

A social hour with a cash bar gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available by advance purchase only for $45 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 [email protected] for a guest count.)

All reservations must be received by Friday, May 29. Please email [email protected] or call 315-265-5584 with questions.

05/24/2026

POTSDAM-CANTON ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS

Congratulations to all the 22nd Annual Potsdam-Canton Rotary Golf Tournament winners! The tournament took place on Saturday, May 16, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club in Potsdam.

Women’s Flight
First place ($400): Let’s Par Tee (Linda Randi, Sandy Demarest, Carol Budd and Jodi Canfield)
Second place ($200): Mulligan Mamas (Rachel LaPoint, Niki Perkins, Sara Hartman-Richards and Brooke Finley)

Men’s Flight
First place ($400): AmeriCU Credit Union (Emily Bristol, Randy Thayer, Scott Simons and Jeff White)
Second place ($200): Team Gilbert Murphy (Ed Gilbert, Gary Gilbert, Richard Murphy and Kevin Murphy)

Mixed Flight
First place ($400): Team Knowlton (Staci Knowlton, Danielle Bracy, Bill Perkins and Marty Burkett)
Second place ($200): A Stroke of Luck (Jaime Brown, Marcus Keleher, Jeff Norman and Earl Carter)

Closest to The Pin (Women): Carol Budd
Closest to The Pin (Men): Jim Kane
Longest Drive (Women): Danielle Bracy
Longest Drive (Men): Jeff James
Closest to the Line: Brian Pierce
Putting Contest: Danielle Bracy

The Rotary Clubs of Potsdam and Canton thank all golfers, sponsors, and volunteers, and the Potsdam Town & Country Club and Fairways Restaurant for a great day.

05/24/2026

Bethany Myers of Massena Central School District, a student in the Professions in Education program at the Seaway Career & Technical Education Center, is the May recipient of the Potsdam Rotary Club’s “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.” Myers is the child of Dallas Myers and Darcy Myers.

At a Rotary luncheon honoring Myers, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech instructor Paige Tate.

“While Bethany is naturally quiet and soft spoken, her presence is felt through a relentless work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence in every task she takes,” said Tate. “Bethany is a deeply trustworthy individual who consistently chooses the right path, even when no one is watching. Bethany has excelled both in the classroom and at her internships while receiving multiple compliments.”

In Professions in Education, students are tackling topics like classroom management, teaching theories, curriculum development, teaching diverse learners and child development. Through the many internship opportunities, Myers has had multiple hands-on experiences in elementary classrooms planning and teaching the students. Along with the hands-on experiences, she has received DASA/SAVE training, Mandated Reporter, multiple OCFS trainings and Narcan training. Myers will also be certified in CPR & First Aid in May.

Upon completion of the program, Myers will be eligible to sit for her Teaching Assistant exam. With her hands-on training, internship experience, multiple certifications, classroom and lab activity experiences, she will be skilled to start gainful employment or further her education.

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Duane Pelkey, Myers, Seaway Tech Instructor Paige Tate, and Rotary President Christina Delorenzo.

05/24/2026

Julianna Hubbard of Massena Central School District, a student in the Cosmetology program at the Seaway Career & Technical Education Center, is the April recipient of the Potsdam Rotary Club’s “Rev. William R. and Crystal E. Cuthbert Vocational Excellence Award Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable U.S.” Hubbard is the child of Nicholaus Hubbard and Michelle Yanacheak.

At a Rotary luncheon honoring Hubbard, she met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for her academic excellence by Seaway Tech instructor Nicole Rutledge.

“Julianna has consistently shown exceptional talent, a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for the beauty industry,” said Rutledge. “She approaches every aspect of cosmetology with enthusiasm and determination. Whether she is working on haircutting, color formulation, chemical services, skincare or makeup artistry, she demonstrates both creativity and technical precision. Her ability to understand and apply complex concepts sets her apart as a student who is truly committed to mastering her talents.

“Equally impressive is Julianna’s professionalism. She communicates clearly, treats clients with respect and creates a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone who sits in her chair. Her calm demeanor and thoughtful approach allow her clients to trust her and enjoy working with her.

“Julianna is a natural team player. She is always willing to help classmates, take initiative in the classroom and salon and goes above and beyond what is expected. Her reliability, positive attitude and eagerness to learn make her a standout presence in our program.”

The two-year, 1,000-hour Cosmetology program provides instruction and practical experience in the skills and theory necessary for employment as a hair designer or full-service cosmetologist.

The instruction includes anatomy and chemistry related to the care of hair, skin, nails and all other related services. The lab equipment is aligned to that which is found in a modern salon.

The students take these skills with them to work-based learning at the end of their senior year. Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified to take the New York State Cosmetology Licensing Exam. College credit opportunities are also available.

Left to right: Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Duane Pelkey, Hubbard, Seaway Tech Instructor Nicole Rutledge, and Rotary President Christina Delorenzo.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

We're coming up fast on our reservation deadline! 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 eight entrees will be available to order at the dinner: prime rib, beer-braised beef brisket, chicken parmesan, chicken Alfredo, haddock (broiled or fried), maritime platter (broiled shrimp scampi, fish filet, fried clams, and fried shrimp), vegan ravioli, or pasta primavera.

Tickets are available by advance purchase only for $45 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 [email protected] for a guest count.)

All reservations must be received by Friday, May 29. Please email [email protected] or call 315-265-5584 with questions.

The Rotary Club of Potsdam will honor Janice and Fonda Adderley with its Service Above Self Award at its annual dinner on Wednesday, June 3, at the Lobster House in Norwood.

Janice and Fonda, co-managers of The UPS Store in Potsdam, will be honored in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Potsdam community.

Christina Delorenzo and Ashley Kalman-Smith will also be honored as Rookie Rotarians of the Year, and Sunday Smith will be installed as the 2026-2027 Potsdam Rotary 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 with a cash bar 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, beer-braised beef brisket, chicken parmesan, chicken Alfredo, haddock (broiled or fried), maritime platter (broiled shrimp scampi, fish filet, fried clams, and fried shrimp), vegan ravioli, or pasta primavera.

Tickets are available by advance purchase only for $45 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 [email protected] for a guest count.)

All reservations must be received by Friday, May 29. Please email [email protected] or call 315-265-5584 with questions.

Left to right: Janice and Fonda Adderley.