Robert Frenyea was honored as Irish Person of the Year
Plattsburgh (3/15/2024) | For over 60 years, the North Country Chamber of Commerce has organized the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, a beloved tradition in the community. We were delighted to welcome a sold-out crowd to the West Side Ballroom this morning. The lively event took on a “Tonight Show” format, with Matt Boire as the host, entertaining the audience with an hour of merriment and humor.
The event’s highlight is the Irish Person of the Year recognition, bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to volunteerism in business, community, or civic activities. This year, we proudly honored Robert Frenyea. Robert Frenyea’s outstanding community leadership and unwavering commitment to service set him apart. Robert holds family values in high regard as a devoted father of two daughters and a loving husband to Michelle. In addition to his tenure on the chamber board, including a term as chairperson, Robert played a crucial role in fostering international business relations through Canadian seminars. His deep respect for veterans is evident in his active involvement with the West Plattsburgh Legion and his active service in Vietnam.
Robert’s philanthropic efforts extend to his service as a Rotarian for many years, even as treasurer. His advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities is evident through his longstanding involvement with the ARC board. As the former owner of Abbott, Frenyea, and Russell, Robert’s entrepreneurial spirit has positively impacted the local community. In summary, his leadership, compassion, and dedication to service make him a deserving recipient of the Irish Person of the Year award.
The Chamber of Commerce extends special thanks to Matt Boire for his invaluable contribution to the event. Matt dedicated countless hours to writing scripts and jokes, embodying the spirit of the occasion with grace and humor. We also express gratitude to Chris Boire from Boire Benner Group for generously volunteering his time, videography skills, and editing expertise to produce top-notch skits that kept the audience entertained. Chris’s willingness to embrace our ideas with enthusiasm and skill is commendable.
We sincerely thank everyone who joined us for the festivities, and we hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did! – #
Photo L-R Matt Boire, Robert Frenyea, Gary Douglas
Posted: March 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.