OUR MISSION

To support the larger community's fundraising efforts for charity, 
education, community, and public improvements that benefit all.

OUR VISION

A community that enhances the quality of life for all.

First Steps-North Elba Child Care

The Child Care Subcommittee's goal is to build an endowed fund over time through acombination of grants and private donations. This is a continuous activity, and donations will accrue over time. Funds will be distributed to interested organizations that provide high-quality infant and toddler childcare to families who live and work in North Elba. This project fulfills the basic community need for accessible, high-quality childcare while also helping to address employer and workforce childcare challenges in our community. High-quality childcare can support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development and improve their long-term academic and economic success.

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Lake Placid Community Ski Program

The goal of this project is to provide youth scholarships to Lake Placid Elementary students interested to participate in a 10-week "learn to ski" program at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg ORDA venue. The students will work with trained ski instructors, following directions and working as a team. The benefits of the program include stress reduction, improved balance and coordination, and concentration.

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Woods Program

Every high school student in the participating public schools will spend one week in the wilderness as part of their education. The WOODS goal is to fundraise $50,000 for gear to outfit and service more students each year through public school districts.

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In Memory of Gene Gengel

Gene was a dedicated member of Rotary for 60 years, serving as treasurer, president, and district governor during his tenure, and raising money to eradicate polio, sponsoring exchange students from around the world, and bringing clean water to communities in need. He will be remembered for his patience, his dry humor, his quiet leadership, and his ability to make even the most mundane road trip into an epic adventure.

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Reserved for Your Project

We would love to feature your project here. Contact us to find out how we could work together.
Email: RotaryLakePlacidFoundation@gmail.com

The Tina Leonard Award

Tina M. Wilson Leonard, 63, of Lake Placid, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Sept. 26, 2021. Tina was a Lake Placid native who personified kindness, hard work, and community activism. Although her life was too short, it was filled with purpose and meaning daily. Although Tina Leonard may have passed away, her spirit will remain with each person that ever had the pleasure of knowing her. Your support of The Tina Leonard Award keeps Tina's legacy and spirit alive as it will recognize young persons in our community who are overcoming obstacles and achieving success. The Rotary Club of Lake Placid, the Lake Placid Central School District and, of course, Tina's family, plans to make this award annually. Even though Tina lost her sight in her later years, her perseverance to not let this stop her from becoming a successful real estate broker. The recipients of The Tina Leonard Award will have that same determination and we hope this award will help them achieve their goals.

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Lake Placid Rotary Bark Park

The Town of North Elba and The Lake Placid, NY, Rotary Foundation are partnering together to create a state-of-the-art dog park in North Elba. The park will be approximately 2 acres and open to everyone. We are currently in the design stage and projecting a 2026 completion date.

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Kendall Hartson LeMay Dog Park

The Adirondack Civics Club, sponsored by LPNYRF, needs your help creating a welcoming riverside dog park where dogs can exercise, socialize, and bring people together. The Town of Jay has donated the field at 23 Grove Rd., Au Sable Forks, and will cover insurance. Donations and grants will fund the park’s construction and upkeep. The park honors the memory of Kendall Hartson LeMay, a beloved local mother, friend, and dog lover lost in 2026 to a distracted driver.

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Chandler Ralph

President

Susan Friedmann

Vice President

Harris Semegram

Secretary

Lee Lamparski

Treasurer

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A DONATION CONTACT:

Lake Placid New York Rotary Foundation

LPNYRF

P.O. Box  854

Lake Placid, NY 12946-0854

Email: RotaryLakePlacidFoundation@gmail.com