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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.

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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Merry Mulch 2019

Posted on Jan 05, 2019

Over twenty Rotarians and friends met at Casella’s at 8 AM Saturday, January 5, to fan out on Casella packer trucks, a truck from Monument Farms, and on member's pick-ups to collect trees at curb-side throughout Middlebury. Thanks to everyone who helped! A useful community service continues.

And look at the thank-you Bill found!

Community Supper December 7

Posted on Dec 09, 2018

Rotarians cooked and served the December 7 Friday night dinner at the Congregational Church, a project of the Charter House coalition. Each client received at least one gift. Thanks to Liz, Chris, and Terry who led the way!

Clubs help build bus stop at HOPE

Everyone involved with the new ACTR bus stop at HOPE (including Kevin, Geoff, and Buzz ) gathered November 14 to dedicate the stop, built adjacent to HOPE's front door. Congratulations to all who worked on this project. See the photo album in the lower right corner of this page for additional photos.

Club #2 in District...

Posted on Nov 28, 2018

.....for our per capita contribution to the Rotary Foundation for 2017-2018.

Well done!

2018 Paul Harris Dinner

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

Foundation Chair Eric organized our annual Paul Harris dinner to recognize the work of the Foundation (and those who support it). Chris was inducted into the Paul Harris Society and Buzz and Tim were recognized for their club work with an additional Paul Harris. Congratulations!

For additional photos of the dinner taken by Max, see the photo album in the lower right corner of this page.

Thank-you baskets presented to area emergency service providers

Posted on Oct 17, 2018

The Club recently delivered eight baskets of goodies to munch to area emergency service providers. They were our thanks for the work that you do. Baskets were presented to Middlebury Regional Emergency and Medical Services, Inc., Addison County Sheriff's Department, Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department, Middlebury Police Department, Vermont State Police (New Haven Barracks), and Porter Medical Center: Emergency Room staff.

Assembling the goodies provided by club members and delivering the baskets were (L to R) Nancy, John, Lyn, Maureen, Jeff, Judson, Kathy, and Geoff.

Promoting Rotary's Youth Exchange

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

David and Buzz attended Middlebury Union High School's Study Abroad Fair to promote Rotary's Youth Exchange programs. We're looking for high school students interested in studying abroad next school year and with Sherbrooke, Quebec next summer.

Friendship Exchange from the UK

Posted on Oct 17, 2018

Thirteen persons from Rotary District 1070 in the East Midlands area of the U.K. visited Middlebury last weekend. They came from the clubs of Market Bosworth, Kettering, Peterborough, Kibworth & Fleckney, Huntingdon, and Market Harborough. Our thanks to hosts, tour guides, and drivers and especially to Nancy and Lyn for organizing their stays in member homes.

Lyn hosted Jean Burbidge from the Rotary Club of Huntingdon.

Rotaract recruitment at Middlebury College

Buzz, Dylan (a MC student from Arizona), Steve, and T participated in the College's 2018 student activities fair September 14.

Not only did they share what the club does but they tapped a pool of students interested in forming a new Rotaract group (for those 18-30 years of age).

Welcome Dustin Hunt, our newest member

Posted on Aug 11, 2018

President Judson and sponsor Buzz welcome Dustin, program coordinator of the Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department.

2018 Summer Youth Exchange within the District

President Judson welcomed Sabi Ward of Middlebury and Florence Tardrew of Waterville, Quebec to today's breakfast meeting. Through home visits, their French and English skills have been strengthened.

Toutes nos félicitations!

Teresa Churchill presented with 2018 Stephen Freeman Award

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

Kevin presented Teresa Churchill of Middlebury the 2018 Stephen Freeman Award for her tremendous volunteer work for many years to students at Mary Hogan Elementary School, Porter Hospital, Red Cross Blood drive, St. Stephen’s Peasant Market, and the Community House.

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.).

A warm welcome to our newest member

President Tom and former President Nancy welcome Dick to the club.

This just in - Club participates in tournament and scores lowest!

Kevin, Neil, Logan, and Bill represented the club in the annual Boy Scout Golf Tournament held September 8 at Cedar Knoll Country Club. Congratulations to you all!

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.

The New District Governor meets the new RI President

Eric and Janice met RI President 2017-2018 Ian Riseley and his wife Juliet (from Melbourne, Australia)at the world-wide Governor's training this spring in San Diego, Ca.