Rotary Club of Newport, VT

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Join us on Tuesdays at 12:15pm or at the Eastside Restaurant.

The Rotary Club of Newport, Vermont is part of Rotary International, an international humanitarian service organization dedicated to friendship, fellowship, and service to others. Our club was organized on July 16, 1924 and has a tradition of service to our community and to our youth.

10/23/2026

This week one of our newest members, Rotarian James Bressor shared his classification talk, reflecting on more than 40 years in journalism, writing, and higher education.
From reporting for the Burlington Free Press to communications roles at Norwich University, King’s College London, and Dartmouth College, James’s career has taken him from Vermont to England and back again.
Now enjoying life in Newport with his wife, Julie, James continues to pursue his passion for storytelling as a freelance writer, including contributions to North Star Monthly. He welcomes suggestions for interesting people and places worth a story!m too!
Thank you, James, for sharing your journey. We’re glad our friend and longtime Rotarian Jerry Diamond made the suggestion that brought you to visit us! Let’s offer James a warm NEK welcome!

09/29/2026

Adventure complete!
Our National Park Ducks took to the wild waters of the Clyde for the Rotary Club of Newport’s annual Duck Race & Regatta!
Thanks to everyone who adopted a little adventurer, joined the fun, and made this year’s race one to remember!
Until next year… happy trails, ducks!

09/28/2026

2026 DUCK RACE WINNERS!
The ducks have sailed down the Clyde, and we have our winners! Congratulations to our 2026 Duck Race winners:
🥇 1st Place: Andrew Touchette
🥈 2nd Place: Andre Morin
🥉 3rd Place: Nick Flynn
🏅 4th Place: Gerry Carbine
🏅 5th Place: C&C Market
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a duck and supported this year’s fundraiser! Whether your duck raced to victory, took the scenic route, or simply enjoyed a leisurely Sunday float down the Clyde, every duck helped make the event a success.
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on the ducks!

09/26/2026

THE RESULTS ARE IN!
What an incredible night at the 2026 Rotary Club of Newport Duck Regatta! Our National Parks Duck Decorating Contest brought some amazing creativity, and the scores were CLOSE!
🥇 1st Place: Hatin Family: 82 points
🥈 2nd Place: Community Financial Services: 80 points
🥉 3rd Place: Memphremagog Rentals: 79 points
🗳️ People’s Choice: Memphremagog Rentals
And the biggest number of the night? $6,775 raised from the auction alone!
Thank you to everyone who decorated, donated, bid, volunteered, and came out to support The Rotary Club of Newport. What an incredible night for our community!
BUT WE’RE NOT DONE YET! You can still buy tickets right now for tomorrow’s race at Chili Fest outside the NECKA Building! Tomorrow, Sunday 9/27 at 2 PM, the ducks hit the water! Join us behind the Welcome Center in Newport as they set sail down the Clyde for the 2026 Duck Race! Who will win the cash prizes?!?!

09/22/2026

Today at our Rotary meeting, we welcomed Beth Martin from the Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo!
Beth shared how the Equine Expo brings together horse owners, clinicians, vendors, equine professionals, and enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels while creating an impact that reaches well beyond the fairgrounds.
Visitors and professionals coming to the Northeast Kingdom stay in local lodging, eat and shop locally, and support businesses throughout our rural communities. It’s a great example of how a local event can bring people together while strengthening our region at the same time.
Thank you, Beth, for joining us and sharing the story and growing impact of the Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo! 🐎💙
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09/11/2026

Spot the duck in the truck! Be sure to comment below or post your own photos when you see our Duck out and about!

09/10/2026

It’s official! The ducks are ducking…and you could be next! Cody and at UNITED AG & Turf was actually excited to be “ducked,” and extremely generous to see these signs get passed on the next business! Who do you think will be next? United Ag & Turf - Northeast

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Newport, VT

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+18023341005

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http://www.newportvtrotary.org/

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