Speakers

Speaker Date Topic
Lunch: Sally Hespe, Area Dir, Am Fndn Suicide Prev Mar 18, 2026 12:10 PM
"Talk Saves Lives" - new initiative of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Our own Tim Gendron has been a long time advocate for intervention associated with suicide.  As many Club members know, this issue has tragically impacted club members and has been an issue in the Essex area over the years.  We are so lucky to have Tim's willingness to bring this educational opportunity to Essex Rotary.  Below is Tim's description of the presentation.  
 
We are scheduled to give a presentation on Talk Saves Lives, a new initiative for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or AFSP.  This is an introduction to Suicide Prevention as an educational tool for the audience.  Sally Hespe from Weston, VT, near Manchester, is the Area Director for the Vermont Chapter of AFSP.  She is a trained presenter of the material and I will be shadowing her since I am not fully trained in the matter.  This will mostly be a concise overview of a larger presentation so it will be paired down to about 30 minutes. 
 
 
LUNCH: Missie Thurston, VP @ Population Media Ctr. Apr 01, 2026 12:10 PM
PMC - Entertaining for a More Sustainable World

Population Media Center  website

 

Missie Thurston on LinkedIn
LUNCH: Golf Classic Kick-Off Apr 15, 2026 12:10 PM
The Golf Committee explains and promotes the Golf Tournament - and member fund raising
LUNCH: Pres. Lois & Pres.-Elect Kurt May 06, 2026 12:10 PM
Review Results of Brainstorming on Future Directions

At one of our January meetings, Club members brainstormed ideas of future directions for Essex Rotary.  This meeting will review those ideas and get a sense of next steps and projects.  
Essex Rotary 60th Anniversary Int. Food Potluck May 20, 2026 5:00 PM
Anniversary Extravaganza with Essex Rotary Service Above Self Award & International Food Potluck

 

Essex Rotary will be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a potluck meal on May20th,2026 at 5p.m. at Holy Family Parish Hall.  Our theme is Rotary International Potluck.   Each member can bring a dish to share from a favorite country that they have visited, lived in or worked in.   There will be a trivia contest incorporating questions about our Rotary Club as well as clubs in other countries, and more!
 
We'll also honor the recipient of this year's Service Above Self award at this event.
LUNCH: Essex Rotary Scholarship Awards Jun 03, 2026 12:10 PM
Annual Scholarship Awards by Essex Rotary to students from Essex HS, Mount Mansfield & CTE

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Change Over Gathering Jun 17, 2026 12:10 PM
Every year, Rotary Clubs around the world change leadership at the end of June

This year, President Lois will pass the gavel to President-elect Kurt.  In addition, annual recognition of members occurs - including Essex Rotarian of the Year, Rookie of the Year, etc.