Service Above Self

"This is the Rotary Club of Essex, Vermont"

Greetings:

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Essex Vermont web page and an exciting new year in 2022. Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change. Our Club is one of the most senior Clubs in Vermont is 53 years young. Our membership stands at 53 (and growing!) and has held up well during the last two years of this challenging Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to Essex and Essex Junction, our Club encompasses Westford, Jericho, and Underhill. All are welcome who are interested in local community service and international activities. We meet every Wednesday at noon for 90 minutes featuring distinguished guest speakers educating us about community and international activities.

Internationally, Rotary, which began in 1905, is widely noted for its successful role in nearly eradicating polio throughout the world. Nearly 3 billion children are now immunized against polio. More than 1,400,000 Rotarians in 200 countries around the world support international activities and local community service projects. Our 2021-22 theme "Serve to Change Lives."

Thanks to dozens of local business sponsors, we raise approximately $40,000 annually from our Golf Tourney, All-Star Hockey game, and Corn Booth at the Champlain Valley Fair. 100% of that money is then allocated to a variety of community projects, including Project Warm, providing winter coats to kids in need, scholarships for high school students, and other activities. Some Service projects include Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army, Staffing the Heavenly Food Pantry, and the annual Service Above Self Volunteer of the Year recognition. Call us if you want to join as a sponsor or as a member. We'd love to have you participate. Best wishes for a great year in 2022.