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The Rotary Club of Middlebury, Vermont is a volunteer service organization whose members donate their time and resources to help others in the community and throughout the world.

Middlebury

Our motto is "Service Above Self"

We meet Wednesdays at 7:15 AM
Rosie's Restaurant
886 Route 7 South
Middlebury, VT  05753
United States
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2018 Buster Brush Community Service Award presented to Judy Brown
Posted on Jun 14, 2018
 
The club presented Judy Brown with the Buster Brush Community Service award for 2018.  Judy participated in Polio Eradication trips abroad and is an active volunteer for the Red Cross, traveling to numerous disaster sites to help victims.
 
Presenting the award were District Governor Eric, Jason, Judy, and President Tom.
 
2018 Memorial Day Parade
Posted on May 29, 2018
 
The club participated in Middlebury's annual event with a float that highlighted our effort to eradicate polio and also honored Ron as a WW2 veteran.  And congratulations to who ever thought of the little flags!  We distributed 600 small US flags promoting our flag project.
 
 
 
 
 
RI President meets Tom at Summit
Ian Riseley, 2018 RI President from the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, in Australia finally was able to meet Middlebury's 2017-2018 President Tom at the District Summit earlier this month.
"I've been looking forward to meeting Tom for some time," said Ian reportedly.  "What a decent chap.  And such a good accountant!"
 
 
Casella Supports the 2018 District Summit
Dennis acknowledged the thanks of the 500 Rotarians at the recent District Summit in New Hampshire for Casella's major support of the conference.  Flanking him on the stage was our own DG Eric who had introduced him.
 
Club joins Lee and Bonnie for breakfast
The club met February 15 at EastView and were brought up to date on what former member Connie has been doing.  It was great to see Lee and Bonnie!
 
 
 
Club to sponsor an exchange student next year
Posted on Feb 11, 2018
District 7850 revealed next year's destinations to three high school students recently in Waterbury.  Surrounded by this years group of inbound students from around the world, Liam. a sophomore at MUHS (center with the map), learned that he will spend next school year in France.  Among those congratulating him was Nao (far left) one of the two exchange students our club is sponsoring this year.  Nao is from  Japan.
 
Club's first EarlyAct club chartered

 
Posted on Jan 24, 2018
Ben, Betsy, and DG Eric officially chartered our first EarlyAct Club at the Salisbury Community School.  Accompanying the students were Fernanda Canales, principal, and Chrisandra Sylvestri, librarian.
 
Welcome to Rotary!
 
 
For more information:    http://www.earlyact.com/
Club welcomes 2 new members
President Elect Juddy and DG Eric recently welcomed Steven and Jim into the club.  Former Past DG "T" officiated.  Welcome to service!
 
Christmas tree pickup postponed until January 13
Merry Mulch, our annual Christmas Tree Pick-up in Middlebury originally scheduled for this Saturday, January 6, HAS BEEN POSTPONED to Saturday, January 13.
Please do NOT put out your tree at the curb until the night of January 12 or the trees might blow around the neighborhood and create a nuisance and/or hazard.  And remember - no metal objects should be on the trees because we will recycle them for mulch.
 
You may drop off your tree at the District Transfer Station at 1223 Rt. 7 South in Middlebury during their normal hours of 7AM - 3 PM (M-F) and 8AM - 1PM (Sat.).
 
Exchange students for 2017-2018
 
Nao (from Japan) and Rena (from Chile) attended our recent breakfast which spotlighted MUHS's Interact Club and the MUHS boys football team.  Joining us were the parents hosting the girls, Sarah (in the center of the photo) and Robin.
 
We are so glad that you are here and we wish you both a wonderful year of new experiences.
 
2017 Paul Harris Dinner
At the recent annual dinner at the Waybury Inn, the club awarded a Paul Harris Award to Bill for the work that he has done in the club and in the community.  Many of his family from out of town gathered to congratulate him including Mary (third from right), assistant director of the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History.
 
John is our newest member
Welcoming John were (from left to right) past district governor T, President Tom, John, and John's sponsor, Jack.  Glad to have you in the club!
Club donates a shelter box
Rotary International prepares sheltering supplies for people disrupted by extreme weather such as the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean and southern US.  The club recently voted to contribute $1,000 to purchase a shelter box for Rotary's relief efforts.
 
Fall Festival Sunday, Sept 24
 
Thanks to everyone who attended our new Fall Festival on the outdoor lawn behind the College's Center for the Arts.
 
We had beautiful weather (OK, it was hot!) yet the bands played with gusto.
 
Thanks also to all the members of the club who supported the day by giving loads of volunteer time!  A special big shout-out for Betsy, our extraordinaire organizer!
 
Welcome new members
Posted on Aug 30, 2017
President Tom and former district governor T inducted Cari (Eastview at Middlebury) and Bill (Town of Middlebury) into club membership.  Bill joins us from the Waterbury club.
 
 
A Successful 2016-2017 Concludes
Posted on Jul 31, 2017
The Rotary Club of Middlebury is pleased to announce the results of our 2016/2017 Fundraising and Grant Awards year.  Our President for the year, Ben Fuller, oversaw a robust and productive fundraising effort that included our popular holiday Flag Project, the Buster Brush Golf Tournament, the Maple Run Breakfast as well as our 9th annual Spring Online Auction.
 
At the annual Gala Dinner on May 19, at the culmination of Rotary Week, the club was proud to distribute over $60,000 in Grants to local organizations including HOPE, Elderly Services, MREMS, Addison County Home Health and Hospice, Open Door Clinic and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. These and more than 20 other organizations were beneficiaries of the hard work and unselfish dedication of the 54 members of the Club.
 
As we begin our new Rotary Year under the direction of President Tom Telling, we are looking forward to another great year supporting the good works of our local non-profits as well as our many member supported service projects.
 
We are also excited to announce our first annual Fall Festival to be held on Sunday, September 24th on the lawn behind the Mahaney Arts Center.
 
The Rotary Club of Middlebury thanks all of their supporters last year who helped our Club achieve its goals.
 
 
 
Rotarians Maureen and Karl help at the 2017 Chilie Festival on Main Street.
Stephen Freeman Award 
Harold Strassner received the club's 2017 Stephen Freeman Award in recognition of his distinctive life and community service, exemplifying Rotary goals and values.  Presenting the award were President Ben and PDG T.
 
May 12 golf fundraiser a big success
Blue skies gave all the teams a perfect day to play the Ralph Myhre golf course.  The team representing the College won the club's annual Buster Brush golf tournament.  Taking top honors were (left to right) Russ, Neil, Brad, and Bill.
 
At the recent membership breakfast
Our own Kevin, Bev, Neil and Kathy jointly received the 2017 Buster Brush Community Service Award.  Presenting their plaques were Liz and Eric.
 
Welcome Rob, our newest member
Posted on Apr 01, 2017
 
 
Rob was welcomed into club membership March 29 by Past District Governor T and President Ben.
 
Club Wins Best Kitchen Sink Award
Posted on Mar 19, 2017
The Club rose to the challenge at the 9th Annual Middlebury Chili Festival held March 11 on a cold afternoon.  We brought awareness to Rotary and all we do for the community.  Plus our recipe won the Best Kitchen Sink award.  Congratulations to all the club members who brought Rotary front and center! 
 
 
 
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Club officers for 2017-2018
President
Tom Telling
President elect
Judson Hescock
Vice president
Betsy McCarthy
Secretary
Spence Putnam
Treasurer
"T" Tall
Community service committee
Elizabeth (Liz) Smith
Club committee
David Clark
International committee
Jason Schnoor
Membership
Logan Price
Fundraising
Tim Hollander
Charitable assessment committee
Kathy Nilsson
Past President
Ben Fuller
Youth services committee
Buzz Kernan
 
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