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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.

Middlebury

Our motto is "Service Above Self"

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Wednesdays at 7:15 AM
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Middlebury, VT 05753
United States of America
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Service: restoration of Old Town Cemetery
Posted on Sep 03, 2020
Rotarians began phase 2 of the restoration of Middlebury's oldest cemetery by cleaning some of the headstones.  Steve scrubbed the marker of Laura Foley who died at the age of 30 in 1882.  Others who volunteered were Buzz, Helmut, Tim, David, and Rotarian friend Gary.  More cleaning sessions will be scheduled.
 
 
 
Service: erecting tents at Mary Hogan Elementary School
Posted on Sep 01, 2020
In response to a call for help from the principal of Mary Hogan Elementary School, Buzz organized a team to erect three new tents that will be used for outdoor classes once school resumes September 8.  Helping were appropriately masked Sue (MUHS), Eric (Town), Guy, David, Rex, John, Helmut, and Dustin.  Buzz took the photo.
 
Service: new outdoor desks for Salisbury Community School
Posted on Aug 31, 2020
When Salisbury Community School's principal voiced a need for desks that students could use outdoors this fall, Ben organized crews to construct wooden desks.  Kevin, T, Buzz, Helmut, Evie, and David worked under a tent in the rain Saturday, August 29, here photographed by Ben.  Paul had to leave before the lunch arrived.
 
New Kindergarten Classrooms in Honduras
Posted on Aug 31, 2020
Former member Tom Plumb has devoted his post-retirement life to helping in Honduras.  He recently dedicated a new kindergarten in Aqua Amarilla, Trujillo, Honduras.  Next up will be the construction of another classroom in Maranones funded by our club.
 
Club considers 2020-21 budgets
The club assembled in front of the tree project in Rec Park for its regular weekly meeting on July 22.  President Maureen introduced the 2020-2021 proposed budgets.  All members will vote on the proposed budgets by email on or about August 2 (masks were down temporarily to eat, drink, and give an opinion).
 
 
A Big Thank You
Posted on Apr 22, 2020
 
 
 
Court Square, Middlebury, Vermont
Face Masks in Addison County
Posted on Apr 13, 2020
Masks en Masse is a new program to provide face masks to persons with compromised immune systems and to those over 60 years of age.
 
EastView at Middlebury is organizing a local distribution system to link area crafters of face masks with persons who need them most.
 
If you are interested in donating masks or if you are over 60 years of age or have a compromised immune system and are interested in receiving a free mask by mail, please go to http://www.eastviewmiddlebury.com/masks for information. 
 
Email CommunityStrong@eastviewmiddlebury.com or call (802) 989-7707 for further information.
 
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 12th 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!
 
 
 
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!
 
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
 
 
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)
 
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Club officers for 2020-2021
President
Maureen Conrad
President Elect
Buzz Kernan
Vice President
Gary Sarachan
Secretary
Steve Williams
Treasurer
Geoffrey Conrad
Past President
Betsy McAshley
Community Service
Paul Horn
International Service
Jason Schnoor
Rotary Foundation
Eric Denu
Membership
Scott Needham
Club Administration
Dustin Hunt
Charitable Assessment Committee (CACO)
Tim Hollander
Youth Services
Ben Fuller
Youth Exchange
Buzz Kernan
Sergeant-at-Arms
Terrence Ryan
2020 Rotary Sponsors
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