National Committee
 
From our local fundraising events our National Committee supported the following:
 
Service Dog Training:  In collaboration with the Vermont National Guard and a local service dog trainer, established and funded a training program that pairs a military veteran with a service dog 
 
Ronald McDonald House:  Helping families with sick children stay near UVM Medical Center at no cost
 
Sentinel Rock State Park – Westmore, VTFunding for 50% of the audio education system (i.e. sound post system) for visitors in partnership with the State of Vermont Park System & the Westmore Community. Audio includes the song "Sunset Rock" in honor of a Robert Decker.
 
Senior Citizen Holiday Lunch:  In partnership with the Knights of Columbus and Sodexho of St. Michael’s College, Essex Rotary funds and serves lunch to over 200 local senior citizens at the Champlain Valley
 
Maple Leaf Treatment Center:  Support for residency program to overcome substance
 
Homeward Bound Furniture Delivery:  Distribution of industrial used furniture to the Northeast Kingdom
 
Groton Community Club:  Part of Rotary Consortium (Wells River, Montpelier) to replace gym floor in elementary school
 
 
National Committee Chair: Peter Lyon
 
 
 
Committee Members 
Ashe, Jean
Bessette, Jim
Dimitroff, Mike
Ellis, Bill
LaRose, Brad
Spielman, Pat
Watson, Paul