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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. The club was chartered March 1, 1927.

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 of America

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A word from the club President

Posted on Mar 15, 2020

The club will have a Zoom meeting for members on April 8 and April 22 starting at 8:00am. Details will be emailed to each member.

Please continue to look out for one another and speak up if you need assistance of any kind.

Our 12^th Annual Online Auction is now open for bids! The auction will end Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 9 pm EDT.

Tell your friends and remember - bid often and as high as you can!

www.biddingforgood.com/middleburyrotary

Healthy thoughts to everyone,

Betsy

Our 3rd new member in February!

T inducted our newest member, Paul, into the club while President Betsy smiled with pleasure. The more members we have, the more projects we can undertake to improve our community.

Welcome Paul!

Welcome Linda and Paul, our newest members

Linda and Paul recently joined the club. They moved to Middlebury from Keene, New York. Eric inducted them and Cari was their sponsor. Welcome Linda and Paul!

First Project of the New Year - Merry Mulch 2020

Our annual pickup was held Saturday, January 4 in conjunction with Casella Waste Management, Monument Farms, and the MUHS boys football team.

2019 Paul Harris Dinner

The annual Paul Harris Dinner was held Wednesday, November 13 at the Waybury Inn. Following Mike McGovern's remarks about RI's efforts to eradicate polio around the world, the club recognized four members with Paul Harris awards: Ben, Dennis, Maureen, and Geoff.

World Polio Day October 24

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

Rotarians helped spread the word about the world-wide effort to eradicate polio by hoisting a tent in Canon Park in Middlebury and speaking with people. The cheese and apple cider were welcome!

Betsy signs DG Richard's Rotary banner

District Governor Richard Fox spoke to the club October 2 about his hopes for the coming year.

On behalf of the club, Betsy signed his district banner.

Ron is made an Honorary Member

Posted on Aug 09, 2019

President Betsy presented Ron with an Honorary Membership for his many years of club service at the August 7 meeting held at Eastview. The Middlebury American Legion Post 27 presented the Colors.

2019 Culminates with Gala Dinner

Posted on Jun 21, 2019

President Judson wrapped up the 2018-2019 Rotary year with a Gala Dinner at the Middlebury Inn.

The club awarded $44,500 to 20 non-profit organizations in Addison County to carry on their work of serving the community. Included was a $12,000 capital grant to the John Graham Housing and Emergency Shelter of Addison County (with five locations around Addison County).

Thanks to Tim, Scott, and their committee for their work in organizing such a successful event.

Buzz presents the check to John Graham co-directors Kate Schirmer-Smith and Peter Kellerman.

Display the US Flag on 5 National Holidays

The Club will erect and take down an American flag at your home or business in Middlebury on these 5 national holidays:

Memorial Day Weekend
Flag Day (June 14)

Independence Day Weekend
                                     Labor Day Weekend
                                     Veterans Day (November 11)

These may be for a business or an individual, to honor a veteran, or to honor friends and family.

The cost is $50 per year (5 displays).

The funds raise will be given to local charities which are selected annually.

                  Contact:                            Judson Hescock
                  Phone:                              (802) 989-5113
                  Email:                               rotaryflagproject@gmail.com

Blue skies made for a great golf tournament

Posted on May 20, 2019

Our thanks to the 26 teams that participated in the 2019 Buster Brush Memorial Golf Tournament May 17.

Welcome Brandie, Shawn, and Doug

Posted on May 16, 2019

T inducted our newest members this week with John and Logan as their sponsors. Welcome Brandie, Shawn, and Doug.

We cleaned up the old cemetery!

Posted on May 11, 2019

Thanks to the Rotarians, Old Vermont Cemetery Association members, cemetery neighbors, and a descendant of the Buttolph family for helping clear the vegetation around the Old Middlebury Cemetery on Washington Street Ext.

Check out the photo albums (lower right corner) for before and after pictures. (Coming ASAP)

Would you be a host Family?

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

This fall a female high school exchange student from Columbia (age 17) will spend a full academic year at MUHS. This is being sponsored by the Middlebury Rotary Club and she is in need of host families to stay with. It is preferred, but not necessary, that the home has children approximately the same age or at least of school age. Students generally stay with a host family for approximately 4 months although some, including our current inbound student from Brazil, stay with a family for the entire school year.

This is a very enriching experience for both student and host parent/family. In order to continue the registration process for school as well as obtaining her travel visa a host family must first be identified. If you are interested or would simply like more information please contact Bill "Buzz" Kernan via phone at (802) 279-1315 or by email at kernan.william@yahoo.com

2019 Green Up Day

Posted on May 07, 2019

Homer wagged his tail to wish us all success as we headed out on our annual Green Up adventure last Saturday morning.

Vt Attorney General speaks to the club

Posted on May 01, 2019

Kevin presented Vt Attorney General T.J. Donovan a family photograph taken several years ago. Looking on was President Judson.

Youth speech contest at district assembly

Posted on Apr 14, 2019

Eric, Steve, and David attended the April 13 District Training Assembly and heard the semi-finals of the 2019 Youth Speech Contest. Two students were chosen for the finals which will be held at the District Conference in Sherbrooke Saturday, May 4.

Welcome Sean from Agri-Mark

Posted on Mar 20, 2019

Past District Governor Eric inducted Sean as our newest member today. Joining them was Sean's sponsor, Scott.

Pictured (L to R) Sean, Scott, and Eric

Rotary in Uganda

Posted on Mar 20, 2019

Simon Yiga spoke to the club this morning on Rotary in Uganda. Thank you for your remarks and what a pleasure it has been to have you visit us!

President Judson welcomed Simon to the meeting.

Baby shower gifts for Parent/Child Center

Posted on Mar 06, 2019

Kathy appealed to club members to bring items that the Addison County Parent/Child Center could distribute to their clients as baby shower gifts. Donna Bailey, Co-Director of the Center, addressed the club about the Center's services and accepted the gifts with great appreciation.

Left to right: President Judson, Donna, and Kathy.

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2017 Fly the Flag

President

President Elect

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Community Service

Elizabeth (Liz) Smith

International Service

Jason Schnoor

Rotary Foundation, At Large Member

Eric Denu

Membership, At Large Member

Scott Needham

Charitable Assessment Committee, CACO

Maureen Conrad

Club Administration

Dustin Hunt

Youth Service

Ben Fuller

Immediate Past President

Judson Hescock

Youth Exchange

Buzz Kernan

Sergeant-at-Arms

Terrence Ryan

Diamond

Level

Platinum

Level

Harold T. Smith

Memorial

Foundation

Gold Level

Silver

Level

CACO guidelines & application

Rotary Club of Middlebury Facebook link

2017 Fly the Flag

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The Plastic Trap

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Exodus

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Scientist, farmer, innovator, Rotarian

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