Lake Placid, adirondacks, usa —The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is pleased to announce its 2017 Board of Directors. ROOST elected three new, and reelected five current board members and elected officers at its annual meeting and Winter Social on Monday, Jan. 16. The new slate was announced at ROOST’s Winter Social at Big Slide Brewery and Public House in Lake Placid, which was attended by ROOST staff, board members, businesspeople, and elected officials from throughout ROOST's eight Adirondack regions. As guests mingled, ROOST CEO James McKenna spoke briefly and introduced the staff. Outgoing Board Chair Mike Beglin then reviewed the dramatic growth of the organization over the three years he was chair of the board. In the official annual meeting held just prior to the Winter Social, new board members Mark Jessie of Tupper Lake, Lisa Hess-Marks of Schroon Lake, and Andrea Holderied of Lake Placid were elected to a 3-year term. In addition, current Board Directors Chris Ericson, Charlie Cowan, Melinda Little, Jill Cardinale, and Sarah Wilson were all reelected to an additional term. The 2017 ROOST board is comprised of the following: Chair: Ed Finnerty, Vice President/Counsel, Champlain National Bank Vice Chair: Melinda Little, President, Point Positive, Inc., Saranac Lake Treasurer: Charlie Cowan, financial consultant with Longrun Wealth Advisors LLC Secretary: Bob Hockert, owner of Adirondack Sauna in Wilmington Mike Beglin, immediate past ROOST board chair and owner of Beglin’s Lake Placid Jewelry and Gifts Beth Hill, executive director at Fort Ticonderoga Jill Cardinale, owner of The Pines Inn Sarah Wilson, Sarah Wilson Communications in Keene Chris Ericson, former ROOST board chair and owner of the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery Marc Galvin, owner of the Bookstore Plus and past president of the Lake Placid Business Association James Lemons, executive director of the Lake Placid Center for the Arts Jecinda Hughes, owner of Origin Coffee in Saranac Lake Mark Jessie, owner of Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake Lisa Hess-Marks, owner of Pine Cone Mercantile in Schroon Lake Andrea Holderied, operations director at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid ROOST is the accredited destination marketing organization (DMO) responsible for promoting Essex County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, the Town of North Elba, the Town and Village of Tupper Lake, Harrietstown, Lake Placid, Piercefield, and Saranac Lake, New York to the traveling public. roostadk.com. -ROOST-

The Empire State Winter Games multi-sport winter festival will be held Feb. 2-5 in 2017, and it's bigger and better than ever this year. Check out this list of volunteer needs - and sign up to be an integral part of this exciting event - up close and personal! Volunteer Opportunities: Athlete Check-in - Conference Center at Lake Placid Assist with checking in the Empire State Winter Games Athletes. Friday, February 3: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and/or 2 - 6 p.m. ESWG HQ - Mid's Park, Main Street, Lake Placid Help give out free s'mores, hot cocoa and information. Friday, February 3: 2p.m. - 6 p.m. and/or 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, February 4: Noon- 4 p.m. and/or 2 - 6 p.m. and/or 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, February 5: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and/ or Noon - 2 p.m. Marathon Skate - Mid's Park, Main Street, Lake Placid Assist in the marathon skate course set-up. Saturday, February 4: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please contact Mary Gallagher at mary@roostadk.com or by phone at 518-621-3537. CLICK HERE to see a complete schedule of ESWG events! -ROOST-

Ticonderoga, NY – The Prevention Team will host the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) February After Business Mixer and Networking Opportunity on Thursday, February 9th 5:30 – 7:00 PM. The Prevention Team is located 173 Lord Howe Street in Ticonderoga (on Moses Circle) next to the Century 21 Adirondacks Office and the TACC Information Booth. Sponsors providing door prizes for the event are Brannock Properties, Bridge Point Communication, Christopher Chevrolet Buick, Commerce Park Self Storage, and the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. "The Prevention Team has provided prevention and early intervention services in schools and communities throughout Essex County since 1986 and is excited to be hosting the Chamber mixer on February 9th. We look forward to seeing many of our community friends there that evening", said Mike Diskin,” President of the Prevention Team's Board of Directors. The Chamber’s “After Business Mixers” provide a networking forum for Chamber Members and area business people in addition to showcasing the site of the host as well as promoting the door prize sponsors. Networking is a key component of Chamber membership and marketing your business. Chamber members, area businesses, and organizations are encouraged to take advantage of this and all networking opportunities. “We invite all Ticonderoga Area Chamber Members, businesses, and organizations along with their employees, co-workers, and volunteers to join us at the February Networking Event. Networking is so beneficial for your business or organization. You will also have a chance to hear from our hosts, as well as connect with fellow Chamber Members, businesses, and organizations. Please come out and support your fellow Chamber Member The Prevention Team as they host their first Chamber event,” shared Matthew Courtright – TACC Executive Director. The Prevention team promotes healthy environments for families, schools & communities including information and advocacy to support conditions involving substance abuse and problem gambling. The Prevention Team offers a variety of resources. They strive to ensure that the education of the community comes first. The Prevention Team works with their local, state, and regional partners to assist Essex County Communities in providing a safe and healthy environment that promotes positive choices for children, families, and all community members. To learn more about The Prevention Team call 518-585-7424 or visit www.preventionteam.org. For more information on the After Business Mixer/Networking Opportunity contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619 or via email at chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com. You can also visit www.ticonderogany.com. ###

Kerry Blinn Name? - Kerry Blinn Where you live? - North Elba Where are you from? - My family lived in Schenectady until I was in middle school, then we moved to the region, first to Wilmington and then settling in Lake Placid. How long have you worked at ROOST? - Almost 5 years! Job title? - Administrative Assistant & DMP Coordinator 1-2 sentence description of your job duties: I'm the Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO (James McKenna). We work with our contracted regions on a variety of projects and issues, including Destination Planning. What do you like about working at ROOST? - No two days are the same, and there is no "typical day at the office." (And there's always food in the office. Always.) What are the highlights of your Christmas letter this year? - This year I worked really hard to earn my Certified Administrative Professional designation through the International Association of Administrative Professionals, which I passed in September. Also, this Spring my husband and I are expecting a baby boy! What's your favorite book and why? - Persuasion by Jane Austen, followed closely by the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. I received a Jane Austen novel as a gift, then I decided I needed to read all of her other works. I like how her novels highlight societal issues of the time, and it is easy to see how many of those subjects are still prevalent in today's society. Tell us about your pets and/or children. - I have a fur-baby mutt named Addie. She adopted my husband and I two years ago, and she is very excited to be promoted to big sister. What's your favorite childhood memory? - My brother was born in May 1992, I was 4 years old and my sister was just shy of 6 years old. With our mom being in the hospital after giving birth to our brother, my sister and I convinced our dad that we were allowed to wear our nice Easter shoes that we obviously knew we weren't supposed to wear. I don't remember much about it, but I do remember going to visit Mom in the hospital, with our Easter shoes clicking away on the floor, and Mom realizing what we had on our feet. She was furious. My sister and I still laugh about it. What's the last movie you saw/went to? What did you think of it? - Star Wars: Rogue One. It was better than I expected it to be. Since it is a sequel to a series of prequels, I didn't know what to expect in regards to where the storyline would take the characters, but it was easy to figure out the end based on where Star Wars: A New Hope began.

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