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As a reward for Springfield residents collecting 1000 pounds of thin film plastics for the Trex Thin Film Plastics Challenge, the Trex Company (Trex) provided the Springfield Rotary Club with its ninth outdoor bench that was placed at the “Green on Main” at 77 Main Street in Springfield.

Rotary’s Kurn Hattin Christmas Project

Springfield Rotary Club brought Christmas to the kids at Kurn Hattin Home for Children in Westminster, Vt on Dec. 12, 2024.

Springfield Rotary’s Food Drive a Success

The Springfield Rotary Club’s “Fill the Cart from the Heart Food Drive” was held on Sat., November 16th in the Springfield Shopping Plaza to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf. 1098 pounds of food and $593 in monetary donations were collected.

Springfield Rotary donates books to Springfield Elementary Students

Through the Rotary Ideals Literacy Project, the Springfield Rotary Club has donated a set of books to each second and third grade students at the Elm Hill School and the Union Street School in Springfield.

70th Annual Penny Sale A Success

Rotarian Bob Flint looks on as Steve Mas, manager of TMM Dispensary draws the winning ticket for the $5,000 raffle prize at the 70^th Annual Springfield Rotary Club Penny Sale.

Springfield Rotary donates books to Chester-Andover Elementary

The generosity of the Springfield Rotary Club is putting new books in the hands of 50 lucky students. Through the Rotary Ideals Literacy Project, local club members donated a set of two books, “Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure” and “Becky & Lin’s Apple Orchard Park” to each second and third-grade classroom at Chester-Andover Elementary School.

70th Annual Penny set for 10/19/24

The 70th Annual Springfield Vermont Rotary Club Penny Sale returns this year on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m., at Riverside Middle School in Springfield.

Springfield VT Rotary earns two more Trex benches for Springfield community

As a reward for Springfield residents collecting more than a ton of thin film plastics for the Trex Thin Film Plastics Challenge, the Trex Company (Trex) provided the Springfield Rotary Club with two outdoor benches that were placed at the Springfield Town Library.

Somers inducted as Springfield Rotary Club’s newest member

John Somers, manager of Bibens Ace Springfield, was inducted as the Springfield Rotary Club’s newest member, during the club’s regular meeting, held on Sept.3 at Maebellines.

Springfield Rotary Club donates to SEVCA Headstart in Springfield & Chester

Each year, the new Springfield Vermont Rotary Club president applies for a district Rotary grant. The grant provides $1,000 which is matched by the club. This year, Springfield Rotary Club president Deb Cox noted that Inappropriate outerwear clothing is a barrier to children's physical activity in child-care settings.

The Magic of Rotary

By Deb Cox, Springfield VT Rotary Club President

The Springfield Rotary Club has been in existence since 1927 serving the residents of Springfield and the greater community. You may be asking what does Rotary do and what does it stand for?

Springfield Rotary Club 3rd Annual Butterfly Release Fundraiser – August 23, 2024

The Rotary Club of Springfield Vermont is hosting its third annual live butterfly release fundraiser on Friday, August 23, 2024. Donors can purchase a butterfly to release in support of Rotary’s community service projects.

Springfield VT Rotary awards local scholarships

Bob Flint, Jim Fog, and Ed McQuaide, members of the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club scholarship committee, selected Lilly Farnsworth and Marshall Simpson as winners of this year's local scholarships. Each will receive $3000.

3^rd Year of Rotary Youth Weekend Food Distribution Program Underway

For the third year, The Rotary Club of Springfield has implemented a Rotary Youth Weekend Food Distribution Program to help fight child hunger in Springfield.

Bridgeford inducted as Springfield VT Rotary Club's newest member

Bill Bridgeford, a senior recruiter for the Peace Corp, was inducted as the Springfield VT Rotary Club newest member during the club's regular meeting held on July 2 at Maebellines.

Cox inducted as 2024-25 Springfield Vermont Rotary Club President

The Rotary Club of Springfield Vermont recently inducted Springfield resident Debra Cox as its club president for the 2024-2025 Rotary year.

Rotary club members serving as officers with Deb this year are President-Elect Sue Dana, Secretary Marty Cohn, Treasurer Michelle Chamberlain, Immediate Past President Emma McGuirk and directors-at-large Jeff Mobus, Patricia Putnam, and Bill Dakin.

Springfield Rotary Club Welcomes New Member

Michelle Chamberlain recently joined the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club and was inducted at a ceremony during the weekly club meeting held on Tuesday, June 4th at Maebellines.

95 Books for the Club's 95th Anniversary

In honor of its 95th anniversary, the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club donated 95 books to Elm Hill School, Union Street School, Springfield Area Parent Child Center, Springfield Family Center, and Springfield Housing Authority.

Springfield Rotary Club Welcomes New Members

Two new members recently joined the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club and were inducted at a ceremony during the weekly club meeting held on Tuesday, May 14th at Maebelline’s Restaurant.

Springfield Rotary’s Food Drive a Success

The Springfield Rotary Club’s “Fill the Cart from the Heart Food Drive” was held on Sat., May 11th in the Springfield Shopping Plaza to benefit the Springfield Family Center Food Shelf.

Rotary Diaper Drive A Success!

The Springfield Rotary Club hosted a successful diaper drive in April to benefit the Springfield Area Parent Child Center Diaper Bank. Thanks to the response by the community, 2,639 diapers and 1,500 wipes were collected, as well as $800 in monetary donations.

Rotary earns two more Trex benches for Springfield community

Annual Governor's Luncheon 2024

Over 60 members of the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and guests attended the Annual Governor’s Luncheon at the River Valley Technical Center on March 12, 2024 to hear Governor Phil Scott's vision for Vermont.

Springfield Family Center on the Move

Springfield VT Rotary Club members are among those people helping in the relocation of the Springfield Family Center!

Rotary donates to Bleacher Fund

After matching a Rotary District 7870 Grant, the Springfield Vermont Rotary Club recently donated $2,000 to the Springfield Area Booster Club to support the Bleacher Fund.