Fall Foliage in the Mad River Valley by Photos by Kintz
Welcome to The Mad River Valley Rotary Club
 
Please scroll down to see the latest club happenings !
 

We are the Mad River Valley Rotary Club with over 60 members. We are your neighbors, friends, and business acquaintances. We are young, old, women and men who love this Valley and who volunteer our time to make it an even better place to live. 

As a chapter of Rotary International, we aspire to make a difference right here in the Mad River Valley and beyond. Our commitment is to community service, building friendships, and developing leaders. Our international exchange program cultivates understanding beyond Vermont and is a life changing experience for those who participate.

Through fundraisers, raffles and community events we support local organizations and global projects providing a broad range of services, from assistance for those in need, to arts and culture.

We invite you to attend one of our meetings to learn more about Rotary and how you can help the community in which we live.  Please use the link below for our calendar.

https://www.mrvrotary.org/events/calendar

 


Dear Fellow MRV Rotarians,
 

Dave Koepele and his merry band of volunteer members have removed the ice rink at Camp-Ta-Kum-Ta — so it must be spring!!! 

As we welcome the energy of May here in the Valley, I find myself filled with gratitude for all we’ve accomplished together this year. Our club continues to be a shining example of "Service Above Self," and each of you plays a vital role in that.

As I mentioned in our February newsletter, while winter may seem still, nature was quietly preparing for the bloom of spring — and so were we.  Now, that time of impact has arrived.

A few weeks ago, many of you were present (or read about it in the Valley Reporter) when Pete Colgan unveiled our club’s new three-year budget. This is a major milestone for us, providing a foundation to plan our fundraising and charitable giving efforts with much greater foresight. The budget is a living document — it will grow and evolve each year, shaped by each new president and reflective of our club’s ongoing objectives. It also dovetails beautifully with our recently completed three-year strategic plan, which aligns with the priorities of our new Charitable Giving Pillars.

And the energy doesn’t stop there — our Scholarship Program is underway (including a new trades scholarship), Teacher Grant applications are on the way, and Roger Porter is hard at work on our Matching District Grant. Activity is in full swing for our Sponsorship Program, Outpour 25, the Fourth of July Parade, fencing at Neck of the Woods, and — if you listen closely — you might even hear the first racing ducks beginning to quack ! It’s a busy and exciting season for our club.

I encourage each of you to stay engaged: sign up for a committee, join a project, invite a friend to a meeting, and share the joy of Rotary. Fresh energy and new ideas are what keep our club vibrant, and your enthusiasm is the best way to spread our mission throughout the Valley.

Thank you for your dedication, your service, and your heart. Let’s make the most of these bright days ahead — together.

Many thanks,

Mike


Each year the Mad River Valley Rotary reaches out to local businesses for donations to its charitable giving fund. These donations go to the Valley Rotary Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, and are dedicated to support Student Scholarships and Grants for many worthwhile projects, mostly in the Valley, such as MRV Seniors, MRV Ambulance Service, Neck of the Woods, etc. Businesses are offered a way to make one simple donation that will benefit 20 to 30  organizations. Businesses wishing to donate may send a check to Valley Rotary Foundation, PO Box 267, Waitsfield, VT 05673 -OR- online - make a donation here.
Speakers
Alexandra Harvey
May 21, 2025 11:15 AM
The Bigger Picture (the new Big Pic)
Meetings
We are currently meeting in person at The Village Meeting House at Waitsfield United Church, 4355 Main St., Waitsfield at 7 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. 
 
 
Become a Member

For more information about becoming a member, please contact Linda Levin, Membership Chair.

Lindalevin@madriver.com

781-248-1818

Mad River Valley Rotary
P.O. Box 267
Waitsfield, VT 05673

Upcoming Events
Instagram