Greater Vergennes Rotary

04/01/2026

12/11/2025

11/20/2025

We were delighted to have Christine, Executive Director of the Vergennes Partnership, join us at our first meeting earlier this month to share more about the amazing work her organization does for our city!

Christine walked us through the history, mission, and goals of the Partnership and helped clear up a common misconception: many of the beautiful decorations and fun community events around Vergennes are funded by the Partnership like Groovin' on the Green.

We’re so grateful for all the hard work Christine and her volunteer team do to make Vergennes a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.

11/18/2025

Back in early October, our very own Scott presented a $2,000 check to Vergennes Elementary School, enough to give each of the school’s 242 students a book of their very own!

The funds came from a $1,000 Rotary District 7850 grant, which was matched by the our Rotary Club. The presentation took place at a full school assembly with all the students, teachers, and the principal in attendance, a wonderful celebration of learning and community spirit.

This project was truly a one-man mission, Scott wrote the grant, secured the funding, coordinated the event, and made the presentation himself. 👏👏

Thank you, Scott, for your hard work and dedication to literacy and our community’s kids.

📖 Want to join Scott on his mission to support literacy in the Greater Vergennes area? Come join us — we meet the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:45 AM at the House Inn.

11/17/2025

Our annual food drive with the Vergennes Lions was a great success!

Not only did we collect numerous boxes of food donations for the Vergennes Food Shelf’s Thanksgiving boxes, but we also raised $1,228.00. Thank you to everyone who stopped by at Shaws and contributed goods or funds — we truly couldn’t have done it without your support. And a big thank-you to Shaws for generously allowing us to set up.

11/14/2025

We will be here at Shaws until 6pm!

11/14/2025

What a great surprise we had at one of our October meetings! Rotary District 7850 DG Luc Pomerleau stopped by and of course, we gave him a warm Mavericks welcome.

DG Luc is a friendly, down-to-earth, and deeply dedicated Rotarian. He shared inspiring words about Rotary’s mission and presented us with two special banners, one recognizing our 100% participation in the Rotary Foundation, and another for every member donating $100 last year.

We’re proud to have such an engaged and caring leader in our district. Luc is a valued member of the Club Rotary de Sherbrooke and we’re grateful for his visit and encouragement!

11/13/2025

Did you know that Vergennes Partnership is hosting it's first annual tractor parade on Saturday, December 6th? Know someone who could decorate a tractor in holiday lights? Tag them in this post!

participants register here parade rules parade MAP Ho Ho Ho Holiday Roll Tractor ParadeSaturday, December 6, 2025 | 4:30PM - 6PM | City Park, Vergennes S.D. Ireland Holiday Mixer Truck @ 5:00 PM | Parade begins @ 5:15 PM✨ Hot Chocolate • Cookies • Marshmallow Roasting • Music ✨🛍️ Down...

11/13/2025

📣 Join us for the Annual Rotary & Lions Club Thanksgiving Food Drive!

We’ll be collecting donations at Shaw’s this week to help local families in need. With SNAP benefits uncertain this year, your support matters more than ever.

🗓️ When:
Thursday & Friday: 3 PM – 6 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12 PM

Every can, box, and bag makes a difference — stop by, say hi, and help us fight hunger together! 💙💛

09/23/2025

We’re excited to share that this year’s annual Duck Race raised over $9,000 to support the vital work of the Greater Vergennes Rotary.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the businesses that purchased corporate ducks this year:

802 Print • A & D Automotive Inc • AC Chiropractic Ctr • Fraternal Order of Eagles - Addison County • American Legion Post 14 Vergennes Vermont • Auto Creek • Benton Real Estate Appraisers • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services REG • Betty Sabourin CPA • Bevins Venman • Black Sheep Bistro - Vergennes • Clover State Windows & Siding • Comfort Hill Kennel • Co-operative Insurance Companies • Dakin Farm • David E Congalton DDSPLC • Donnelly Group Inc. • Duprey Law • Eric Denu • Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC • Gaines Insurance Agency, Inc. • George's Lock & Security • George's Safes • Green Mountain Pet and Tack Supply • Harbor Construction • Home Audiology Services VT • Jackman Fuels Inc. • John & Patty Paul • Kennedy Brothers • Kinney Drugs, Inc • Kre8tive Nails & Spa LLC • Landmark Financial Services • Linda's Apparel • M & T Bank • MALABAR • Marcel Brunet & Sons • Mina Brothers Winery • National Life - The Vermont Agency • Northlands Job Corps • Olsen's Ice Cream • One Credit Union • Peak View Eye Care • Rockers Pizzeria • Shuen Lee Chinese Restaurant • Stone Block Antiques • Strong House Inn • SWB Landscaping & Plowing • The Clock Shop • National Bank of Middlebury • Town & Country Self Service • Vergennes Animal Hospital • Vergennes Law PLLC • Vermont Livestock • WAG ON INN, LLC

And of course, thank you to all the individuals who purchased ducks – your support makes a real difference.

The funds raised will be allocated toward our initiatives, including scholarships, Booked for Bikes, the local food shelf, and the Commodore Club.

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since Vergennes Day, when we partnered with Bixby Library to give away 4 bikes and hosted our annual Duck Race. The day was a great reminder of what we can achieve when the community comes together!

08/24/2025

Thank you to the Vergennes LEO Club for this great photo featuring one of our Greater Vergennes Rotary members with Miss Vermont Sophia Parker, a recipient of one of our scholarships!