Ludlow Rotary Club "Passes Gavel" to Mark New Presidents

Ludlow Rotary Club "Passes Gavel" to Mark New Presidents

In an annual tradition, one dating back to July, 1928, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC), established in 1927, conducted its "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony, denoting the change of the club's presidency.  At its final meeting in June, outgoing President Suzanne Garvey handed the gavel of club leadership to "The Women of Rotary", a consortium of ladies who will lead the Ludlow Rotary club during the 2018-19 year.  This marks the 91st time this event has occurred in the club's history.  It is particularly noteworthy as Rotary enters its 30th year of women in Rotary.  Pictured above, from left to right: are Suzanne Garvey, out-going President; Sharon Bixby, Mary K. Crowley, and Barbara LeMire (the first woman to join the club).  The new year's presidency will consist of Sharon Bixby, Mary K. Crowley, Barbara LeMire, Brigid Sullivan, and Jill Humpfer Tofferi.  LRC members extended their deep appreciation and gratitude to Suzanne for her leadership and enthusiasm. LRC meets for lunch on most Tuesdays at 12:15 pm at DJ's Restaurant.  The LRC is small and is always looking to welcome new members.  If you would like to attend a meeting and learn how you may 'Serve Humanity' while enjoying the fellowship of others, please contact any Rotarian or drop a note to Ludlow Rotary, PO Box 216, Ludlow Vermont.

Jack Menzies Receives Paul Harris Fellow Award

Jack Menzies Receives Paul Harris Fellow Award 

At a recent Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) luncheon meeting, Jack Menzie received the Paul Harris Fellow award.  The award is one of Rotary Internationals highest awards in memory of Paul Harris, the founder of the organization.  Jack joined the LRC in January of 2015, having been involved with Rotary in two previous locations.  As with all new members, Jack immediately became a member of our Penny Sale committee. He did not stop there. Jack jumped in with feet on the ground and became chair of our bike climb, co-chair of the membership committee and served on the LRC Board of Directors.  LRC will soon be losing Jack  as he will be moving south.  Always pleasant and engaged, Jack willingly took on additional tasks. Jack's sensor of humor, Rotary knowledge and friendship will be a loss to our club and our community. We wish him and his wife, Melina, all the best with their move south.  Pictured above is Jack with Melina at the club luncheon.​  LRC meets for lunch on most Tuesdays at 12:15 pm at DJ's Restaurant.  The LRC is small and is always looking to welcome new members.  If you would like to attend a meeting and learn how you may 'Serve Humanity' while enjoying the fellowship of others, please contact any Rotarian or drop a note to Ludlow Rotary, PO Box 216, Ludlow Vermont.

​Ludlow Rotary Club Donates Books to Ludlow Elementary School

​Ludlow Rotary Club Donates Books to Ludlow Elementary School

In keeping with its efforts to provide young children with reading material as part of its literacy projects, the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) recently presented personalized books to the first graders at Ludlow Elementary school.  Pictured above is Rotarian Sharon Bixby as she shares some of the literature with some of the first graders at the school.  LRC meets for lunch on most Tuesdays at 12:15 pm at DJ's Restaurant.  The LRC is small and is always looking to welcome new members.  If you would like to attend a meeting and learn how you may 'Serve Humanity' while enjoying the fellowship of others, please contact any Rotarian or drop a note to Ludlow Rotary, PO Box 216, Ludlow Vermont.