Fall Foliage in the Mad River Valley by Photos by Kintz
Welcome to The Mad River Valley Rotary Club
 
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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

January, 2026 

Hello, All! 

Here we are, 2026… What should we expect for this year as a club and community?  My fondest hope is for us all to stay healthy and active, to continue in our compassionate care of our community and neighbors, and to continue finding ways to make a difference.  As of 11/30 we had distributed $48,300 in grants and scholarships. Treasurer Pete will give a more detailed review of YTD numbers at an upcoming club assembly.

Our club enthusiastically welcomes Corporate Memberships. Each member business may appoint 2 people to act on behalf of the business, along with its named member. Dues are the same as for individual members. A membership is not related to the Sponsorship Drive done annually. We welcome all individuals and businesses to consider a voting membership in our club! 
Again this year, the MRV Rotary Club has partnered with Lawson’s Finest Liquids to create an opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a part of the Rotary Sponsorship annual fund raiser. As a part of Giving Tuesday (an annual day of giving), Lawson’s Finest Liquids will generously match Rotary sponsorship donations made between now and December 2 up to $3000 total.
 
We hope that anyone who wishes to help the MRV Rotary in its charitable giving efforts, will consider making a gift to this project between now and December 2.  Both Rotary and Lawson’s Finest Liquids are working together to make a difference to the needs of our community.
 
Individuals wishing to donate may send a check to Valley Rotary Foundation, PO Box 267, Waitsfield, VT 05673 – OR – online make a donation here.  

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
Lisa Loomis
Jan 21, 2026 11:15 AM
Valley Reporter Foundation
Shawn Sullivan, member
Jan 28, 2026 7:00 AM
Intro from Shawn plus 20 minutes for Club Assembly
Brian Wagner (a/v)
Feb 11, 2026
Flight Experience for Youth (Glider Program) Update on Rotary Grant benefits
Meetings
We meet at Village Meeting House (4355 Main St) Waitsfield at 7 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. [12/10 will be at Pitcher Inn, Warren VT]
 
 
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

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