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Ludlow Rotary Club

Service Above Self

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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
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LUDLOW ROTARY CLUB SEEKING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS
Ludlow Area Rotary Club Seeking 2025 Scholarship Applicants
 
In keeping with its annual goal of rewarding qualified high school seniors, The Ludlow Area Rotary Club (LRC) is encouraging eligible seniors to apply for scholarships to help meet their goals for higher education following graduation from high school this year.
 
The LRC has awarded over $290,000 in scholarships in the past to students seeking financial assistance for college and advanced trade programs.
 
Graduating seniors who reside in the LRC area towns of Ludlow, Cavendish, Plymouth, and Mt Holly who plan on pursuing higher education are invited to apply for these scholarships.  Such applications may be obtained through the Guidance Office of the student’s high school.  They need to be submitted by May 1, 2025 to Timothy Faulkner, Chair of the Ludlow Rotary Scholarship Committee, PO Box 216, Ludlow, VT  05149.
 
Recipients are selected on the basis of the following criteria: scholastic achievement, financial need, realistic goals, extracurricular activities, and community service.
 
The scholarships available are:
 
·  Daniel E. Kesman Memorial Scholarship
·  Robert W. Kirkbride Rotary Scholarship
·  Ralph D. Hogancamp Vocational Scholarship
·  Joseph Girouard Scholarship
 
Daniel Kesman and Ralph Hogancamp were legendary members of the Ludlow Rotary, which is celebrating its 98th year of service to the community in 2025. Robert Kirkbride was an active member of the Ludlow Rotary for more than 60 years – an amazing record.  Jay Girouard helped make the annual Rotary Penny Sale a success.
 
Applications for these awards are available through the school Guidance Officer and should be submitted to the LRC by May 1, 2025.  Awards will be presented at the school’s annual award night program.
It's Penny Sale Time!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26, 2025 for our annual penny sale!  6:00 p.m. rain or shine!
Ludlow Rotary Hears Fire Dept
New Equipment needs
 
At its recent weekly meeting, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) heard from Ben Whelan (pictured above), Ludlow Fire Chief, and that department’s need for new equipment.  Whelan discussed the normal life of the various types of equipment needed by Ludlow to deal with fires and property protection.  Currently, the department needs to replace aged and, sometimes, non-operative equipment used to fight fires.  He presented a slide show that highlighted the new equipment needed as well as the cost and delivery time of it.
 
A key point in his discussion was the length of time between ordering new equipment and its actual delivery, normally a two-to-three-year period.
 
The Ludlow Fire Department will be requesting Ludlow to approve the purchase of several important pieces of equipment.  Whelan explained the cost of the replacement devices.  He estimated that the MSRP for the new gear will be $4,097,039.  He indicated that, through discounting, sale of current equipment, and financing arrangements, this price could be
 
 
reduced to $3,079,550, a savings of 1,017,489.
Remembering Mark Huntley
It is with great sorrow that the Ludlow Rotary Club shares the passing of our much-loved member, Mark Huntley. Many know him as a musician, politician, an active community member or volunteer. Perhaps your paths crossed via business, on the golf course or you passed him along the road jogging or biking. Mark loved people, laughing and bringing smiles to all.
 
Mark was very often surrounded by friends and family enjoying each other's company perhaps around the fire pit. Most important to Mark was his family. He was always proud to share stories and memories of his kids.
 
 
Join with us, as we did today at our meeting, and share a memorable, funny or heartwarming story of Mark and smile. We are all better people for having you in our lives.
Until whenever - jam on- Peace out dear friend.
30th Annual Youth Exchange Ski Weekend
The Ludlow Rotary Club is eagerly looking forward to our 30th Annual Youth Exchange Ski Weekend from Feb. 27 to March 2 thanks to Okemo Mountain Resort and Vail's Epic Promise grant. International Exchange Students and their Rotary International sponsors gather annually for a weekend at Okemo Mountain Resort for snow sports and building international friendships.
 
The students, who are studying in southern Vermont and New Hampshire for the school year, always have a great time skiing, snowboarding and riding the Mountain Coaster courtesy of Vail’s Epic Promise grant program. The program supports local communities where Vail resorts are located. 
 
This weekend has become a tradition at Okemo Mountain Resort. In 2024 students from 12 countries attended staying with local host families and making friends.
 
The Youth Exchange Program ski weekend is a great success due to the Okemo Mountain Resort staff who help make it so successful.  Anyone interested in learning more about being a Rotary youth exchange student or local host family is invited to contact Jim Rumrill, Chairman 802 380-2766.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
George Thomson
President Elect
Kevin Barnes
Vice President
Kevin Barnes
Secretary
Barb LeMire
Treasurer
Kimberly Lampert
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Attendance Make-ups
It is the Rotarian's responsibility to report any make-ups to the club secretary, Barbara LeMire.  Make-ups should be reported immediately for recordkeeping purposes.
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