Speakers
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| Heidi Lynch and Martha Verrington of VFFC | Nov 17, 2025 |
VT Farmers Food Center upgrade plans, including Rotary Educational Greenhouse
The Vermont Farmers Food Center has obtained grants to upgrade buildings at their campus at 245-251 West St. The campus includes the winter farmers market at the Farmers Hall main building (green) and the Rotary Educational Greenhouse (donated by our club). Heidi Lynch is executive director of the Vermont Farmers Food Center. Martha Verrington is a Horticulturist who managed educational greenhouse facilities and taught plant science at Essex Agricultural & Technical High School in Danvers, MA.
She recently retired from teaching and moved to Vermont to start her own farm. She is working as a consultant for VFFC to help get our Rotary Educational Greenhouses and FABEL program running at full potential!
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| NO MEETING | Nov 24, 2025 |
due to Thanksgiving this week
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| Kevin Geno, Rutland County Sheriff's Office | Dec 01, 2025 |
Rutland County Sheriff's Department activities in Rutland County
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| Reed Wilcox | Jan 05, 2026 |
Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, meme coins and other digital currency
Reed is a member of our club and is a Financial Advisor at the Edward Jones Merchants Row office |
| Diane Drake, Executive DIrector | Jan 12, 2026 |
ARC Rutland Area, Inc.
For over 65 years, ARC has focused on equity and inclusion. ARC's mission is to “advocate for the right of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to be regarded as valued citizens with the same entitlements as non-disabled individuals, including the right to lifelong opportunities for personal growth and full participation in the community.” |
| Noel Sinozich, Executive Director | Jan 26, 2026 |
Carving Studio & Sculpture Center
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| Azzedine Downes CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO | Feb 02, 2026 |
International Fund for Animal Welfare, Mr. Downes is President & CEO
 Azzedine Downes is President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW, a long-time New England resident, is a distinguished leader in animal welfare and conservation, with over 20 years of experience at IFAW. His extensive work in protecting wildlife and addressing environmental challenges aligns seamlessly with the values of Rotary. His talk will include these topics:
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