Knelly Elected President of Rotary Club of Plattsburgh
Officers Assumed Duties July 1
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – Ken Knelly has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh for the 2022-23 year.
Knelly, who serves as chief of staff in the Office of the President at SUNY Plattsburgh, was previously vice president of the service club organization. He succeeded Nicole Laurin, chief executive officer at JCEO, on July 1.
“I’m proud to lead this club for the next year, following in the footsteps of others who have led this club so well,” Knelly said. “We practice service above self and are an integral part of our community. I hope to build on our past successes and revive and start traditions as well.”
Following the Rotary International theme of “Imagine Rotary,” Knelly has keyed his leadership year on fun activities, a focus on the continued strength of the club, and strategically looking toward the future. The club’s signature community events include the Plattsburgh Rotary Fishing Tournament the first weekend each June.
Several others assumed duties as officers of the club effective July 1:
- Ryan Lee, Vice President
- Meghan Weeden, Second Vice President
- Ed Kirby, Sergeant at Arms
- Carmen Carpentier, Secretary
- Forrest Edwards, Treasurer
Three others were named newly elected directors-at-large serving three-year terms:
- Lamiaa Aly
- Wendy Baker
- Jody Carpenter
- Keith Tyo
Rotarians help the club achieve its local and worldwide goals through both involvement in community projects and financial support. Founded in 1926, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh is part of Rotary International, a worldwide humanitarian service organization of more than 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million Rotarians.
The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh meets at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays in the MHAB Life Skills Campus Dining Hall, 14 Dormitory Drive in Plattsburgh where members plan future programs and projects and hear from a speaker discussing interesting topics.
Individuals interested in becoming a member of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh can contact any Rotarian or visit the club’s website atwww.plattsburghrotary.org.
Posted: July 26th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News.