Jason introduced two of the three MUHS students who participated in last June's RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) conference at Northern Vermont University in Lyndonville.  Elsa and Jacques each spoke of their experiences.  Sarah Soule, Post Secondary Planning Coordinator at MUHS, helped coordinate their participation.

 

We welcomed three exchange students from the Middlebury Highschool to speak about their experience in Middlebury this past year, and what their goals are for the future. Pictured with President elect John, from left to right is Mahina from Tajikistan, Fiamma from Italy, and Diana from Ukraine. We enjoyed having them as our guests and we wish them the best as they continue on with their education!

 

 

Thanks to Eric and Ben we once again had a float in the town's Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29.

Fran makes sure that his grandkids have sufficient candy to throw along the way. 

 

 

 

Between London's coronation and Louisville's Kentucky Derby, five of us headed outdoors to participate in Vermont's annual Green Up Day.  Lyn, Lois, John, Max, and David scoured an Otter Creek path, the road behind Hannafords, beneath Cross Street Bridge, and a portion of Creek Road.

 

Today we welcomed our 6th member this year under President Spence, and out of those 6 members, 4 have been women. We are so happy that Katie has decided to join our club. We know we can expect great things from her! Pictured below is President Spence, Katie, and Katie's sponsor, Jason- who also happens to be her dad!

 

Several members of the club traveled up to the breakfast meeting of the Vergennes club at Strong House Inn to see round 2 of the district youth speech contest on March 7.  The topic this year is Why is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Important?

Round 3 will be held Saturday, April 1 at the district assembly in Lyndonville.  Round 4 will be held at the district conference at Jay Peak April 29.

Agnes from MUHS won the 1st round at our club and won $200.  She competed against Megan representing the Vergennes club (and a student at VUHS) and Zoe representing the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg club (CVUHS).

Advancing to round 3 will be Zoe, who was awarded $300.

Congratulations to all.  These are three phenomenal young women.

 

left to right:    Agnes (Middlebury), Zoe (Charlotte-Shelburne- Hinesburg), and Megan (Vergennes)

 

The Middlebury Rotary Club and Casella Waste drove around Middlebury and East Middlebury and cleared the driveways of discarded Christmas trees in record time this year! We had quite the turn out for Merry Mulch '23.

 

Big love and thanks to the Middlebury Highschool football volunteers and to the employees of Casella for once again teaming up with us for one of our favorite yearly projects!

 

November is the month for the Rotary Foundation and our annual Paul Harris dinner. The Paul Harris award is given out to both Rotarians and Non-Rotarians for outstanding community service and dedication to the Rotary Foundation. This year's recipients were Rotarians John (First time Paul Harris Fellow), Ben (fourth time Paul Harris fellow), Tim and Geoff (second time Paul Harris fellow). Dorothy Douglas was our non-Rotarian to receive the Paul Harris award for outstanding service to the community, exemplifying Rotary's ideals and principles.

We also celebrated the birthday of our residential club-photographer, Max!