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Welcome to Ludlow, VT Rotary
Service Above Self
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
DJ's Restaurant
146 Main Street (not for mail purposes)
P.O. Box 216
Ludlow, VT 05149
United States of America
P.O. Box 216
Ludlow, VT 05149
United States of America
September is Literacy Month for Rotary International, “More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world's adult population. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults.”
Ludlow Rotary Club’s ongoing Literacy project is The Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. This program targets youth ages birth until their 5th birthday. Each child in a household meeting these age limits will receive 1 free book a month written by well know authors. That’s 60 books in 5 years! Studies prove that children who participate in early childhood literacy programs are better prepared for better in kindergarten and throughout their academic career. The enclosure, Dolly Parton and the Ludlow Rotary Club, explains this program in more detail. The only eligibility criteria are that the child be a resident of Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Plymouth, Cavendish, Proctorsville or Reading and age restriction from birth until their 5th birthday.
To participate in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, please complete a registration form and mail it to the Ludlow Rotary Club at PO Box 216, Ludlow, VT 05149. The registration form is available at Fletcher Me
morial Library. If you want to save a stamp, you may return your completed form to the library, M&T Bank (Ludlow only) or the Ludlow Insurance Agency.
morial Library. If you want to save a stamp, you may return your completed form to the library, M&T Bank (Ludlow only) or the Ludlow Insurance Agency.The signature book of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is "The Little Engine That Could". Register your children today! We knew you could! All registration information is held in strict privacy and is only used to ensure the children actually receive their books. This program is free and fully funded by the Ludlow Rotary Club through your support at our community fundraising events. Have fun - enjoy sharing the gift of Imagination, Travel and Knowledge with your children while improving their reading skills.
If you have any questions, please contact Jill Tofferi, 802-228-8921 or Sharon Bixby, 802-228-8823. The Ludlow Rotary Club meets on Tuesdays at DJ’s Restaurant from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Prospective members are welcome to join us for lunch to learn more about our club and how we promote peace, health, education, community projects locally and internationally. Visit us on Facebook or at www.ludlowrotary.com.
DG Bill Stevens visits Ludlow Rotary Club
Ludlow Rotary, President George Thomson greeted the 24/25 District Governor, Bill Stevens who is a member of the Bellows Falls Rotary Club at a recent club meeting. Bill is visiting all 55 Rotary Clubs in district 7870 during his one-year term.
Bill discussed the current status and initiatives of the District. He presented the president with a flag with the international theme for the year “The Magic of Rotary” and complimented the Ludlow Club for their support of Rotary initiatives local and international.
The LRC meets weekly Tuesdays at DJ's on Main Street in Ludlow from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
Ludlow Rotary Club Invites Community to Submit Special Dates for Annual Calendar
Ludlow, VT (September 4, 2024) – The Ludlow Rotary Club is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of its annual community calendar. This free calendar is a valuable resource for local residents, providing important dates and events throughout the year.
For just $1, individuals can add a special date to the calendar, such as a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or memorial. This is a great way to recognize special occasions and keep track of important events.
The calendar will be available to the public in early December 2024 and can be obtained at local post offices in Ludlow, Mount Holly, Plymouth and Cavendish area.
The Ludlow Rotary Club would like to express its gratitude to the local businesses that generously sponsor this calendar. The proceeds from this fundraiser are used to support various community projects and charitable donations.
The Ludlow Rotary Club is a vibrant and active organization that has been serving the community for 97 years. The club meets weekly on Tuesdays at DJ's Restaurant in downtown Ludlow for lunch at 12:15 PM.
For more information or to submit a special date for the calendar, please contact Tammi at 802-228-8821.
The Ludlow Rotary Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian service, addressing global issues, promoting peace, and fostering goodwill. The club is committed to making a positive impact on the community and the world.
Ludlow Ducks Successfully Navigate the Black River
For the 25th time, the Ludlow Rotary Club’s (LRC) ducks, over 850 of them, successfully navigated the Black River, with the help of LRC members and friends. The annual event also saw the first two winner ducks to cross the finish line at Walker Bridge to be owned by the same person, Pat Williams.
The proceeds from this year’s race will benefit the Lake Rescue Association whose members, along with LRC Rotarians, helped guide the ducks from the Depot Street Bridge to the finish line.
The winning owners of the race were:
- 1st Place-Pat Williams
- 2nd Place Pat Williams
- 3rd Place Marjorie MacIntrye
- Last Place Patricia Perdi
- Corporate Duck Winner Inside Edge Rentals at Okemo
Pictured above are some the “river guiders” as they help ensure that every duck has a chance to cross the finish line.
Chief duck for the LRC, Sharon Bixby, expressed her thanks to the various groups that assisted in the event, especially Ludlow Health Center, Ludlow Town employees and those who purchased Duck tickets.
While some of the river guidance staff are still trying to dry out their shoes, Sharon indicated that the LRC is busy planning next year’s “river exercise”’. The first objective will be to identify an area non-profit group to benefit from the 2025 duck race. For information, contact Sharon at 802-228-8823.
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