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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 In Person

Wednesdays at 7:15 AM

Zoom - until further notice

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Middlebury, VT 05753
United States of America

All meetings are being held on Zoom until further notice.

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Merry Mulch 2021

Posted on Jan 09, 2021

Club members rounded up Christmas trees and Casella took them to the transfer station for recycling. Our thanks to the Panther (MUHS) football team and Monument Farms for their help. Here is a photo taken by Max of this year's crew (other members were already out picking up trees when this photo was taken).

Gifts for Community Supper

Posted on Dec 22, 2020

For the 5th year, our club provided gifts to the Community Supper participants for the Holidays.

President Maureen recently presented Michelle Gilbert, a volunteer at the Friday Community Supper, with over $3,000 in Middlebury Money and TJ Maxx gift cards along with 30 dozen homemade cookies for the dinner participants.

Welcome Rebecca, our newest member!

Posted on Oct 28, 2020

Past District Governor Eric inducted our newest member, Rebecca, last Wednesday. Tim presented her with information and she was joined by her daughter, Grace, and her father, Tom.

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 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

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