MRV Rotary Newsletter
August,  2024
 
Ahhh. Well I know that we certainly are in mid summer as even a short walk up our hill with the dog ends with me a dripping mess and in need of a shower. 😉 Or maybe just give the dog and me a bath with the hose. 😜
 
What a beautiful 4th of July weekend we had here in the Valley and thanks to all involved, quite a successful few days all around. Read the President's Words below from Mike Curtin for more info. 
 
Many Rotarians have been very busy with not only Duck Race sales, but also plans for upcoming volunteer opportunities. See below for those opportunities.  But before we move on...... , speaking of Duck Race sales, it is very important that Rotarians reach out to and sell Duck tickets directly to your network of friends and family. My daughter in Anchorage won some cash recently and was thrilled!  
 
Volunteer opportunities
 
September is not only a busy month due to the Duck Race. This year I am excited about a new joint effort! MRV Rotary has partnered with Sugarbush and Lawson's Finest Liquids to manage a benefit for the Vermont Flood Response and Recovery Fund. It will be a day of food, drink and live music!  Rotarians will be able to help out in a number of ways. Watch for sign ups soon. CLICK THE FOLLOWING FOR INFO ON OUTPOUR '24.  https://www.sugarbush.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/outpour-24-benefit-concert  
 
 
There are still some slots for you to volunteer at VON TRAPP Open Garden Days . This annual joint fundraiser continues in August.  A sign up genius chart has been sent out so that you may volunteer to sit at the reception desk in the beauty of the garden. If you have not received that but would like to help out, please reach out to Jane Macan.
 
If you have time to help with the Community Pantry deliveries, click this link https://www.mrvrotary.org/page/members-only  and you can sign up.  Thank you Doug Stoehr. 
 
Or if you would like to be a Greeter or can sell Duck Race tickets, use the same link.  
 
Upcoming Rotary meetings:
 
8/14, 7 a.m., Wednesday breakfast meeting at Toast and Eggs tent
8/22, 5 p.m. Dinner meeting at Deco Restaurant
8/28, 7 a.m. Wednesday breakfast meeting at Toast and Eggs tent
 
 
 
 
Stories
August newsletter President's words

A word from MRV Rotary President, Mike Curtin.....

Read more...
A few recent photos
 
 
 
Peter Forbes of Knoll Farm presented farm history as well as plans for the future at a recent dinner meeting at Deco Restaurant. Thank you, Ryan, for hosting MRV rotary!
 
 
Thank you, new member, Kira Bacon, for sticking with the fence construction job at Neck of the Woods while the boys learn something.!  🤣
  We are thrilled that Nick Newman, recent scholarship recipient, and new member, Doug Reid were able to help out with the Neck of the Woods fence install!  Thank you also to Brian Crandall for your efforts!
 
 
 
Speakers
Upcoming Speakers
Oct 08, 2025
District Updates
Oct 15, 2025 5:30 PM
Oct 22, 2025 7:00 AM
Plans for the old Fayston school on 17 (near #9 Hill)
Past Speakers
Sep 24, 2025 7:00 AM
Sep 17, 2025 5:30 PM
Sep 10, 2025 7:50 AM
Aug 27, 2025 7:00 AM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tom Emory
September 5
 
Warren Koss
September 5
 
Adam Greshin
September 9
 
Dori Ingalls
September 9
 
Ben Olds
September 18
 
Tom Byrne
September 22
 
Howard Levin
October 2
 
Ed McDonough
October 12
 
Pete Colgan
October 15
 
Sally Dwyer
October 19
 
Kira Bacon
October 31
 
Anniversaries
Pat Travers
Shevonne Travers
September 12
 
Troy Kingsbury
Cheryl Kingsbury
September 18
 
Brian Crandall
Christine
September 29
 
Linda Levin
Howard Levin
October 7
 
Allen (Al) Barillaro
Ellen
October 9
 
Join Date
Charlie Kahle
September 8, 2024
1 year
 
Doug Stoehr
September 12, 2005
20 years
 
Michael Bridgewater
September 15, 2021
4 years
 
Dara Torre
September 21, 2022
3 years
 
Ed Read
October 14, 2015
10 years
 
Roger J. Porter
October 19, 2017
8 years
 
Troy Kingsbury
October 19, 2015
10 years
 
Michael Curtin
October 21, 2021
4 years
 
Shawn Sullivan
October 21, 2021
4 years
 
Chris Kirchen
October 28, 2009
16 years
 
Please continue to send me photos and content stories of all of the good work all of you are doing to make this Valley the special place that it is!
 
Linda
 
 
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