Waterbury, Vermont Rotary Club

Joining the Waterbury Rotary Club is by-far the best decision I made after moving to Waterbury. The local and international friends I've made are priceless. I really enjoy spending time with the Youth Exchange students - learning about their countries and showing them around mine.

I joined Rotary to get involved with projects that I knew the Rotary Club was supporting and to meet a wide range of folks that were in the organization. Once I became a member I became aware of a lot more activities that Rotary was doing. For me Rotary is about community and how I can contribute my time and energy to our local community through participation and planning..

I joined Rotary in 2004. I wanted to create ties to the Waterbury Community through new friendships and Community Service. What I like best about our club is the connections we have to the community. Our sponsorship of events and programs ie The Concerts, Santa, Sunflowers, Easter, NQID, Scholarships, Community Service projects and our Presidential projects. Our club has been a big part of the history of our town. I am proud to be a member.

Initially introduced to Rotary by a friend and I enjoyed helping out on a couple of community projects. I found myself attending a few of the weekly meetings where I enjoyed listening to the guest speakers and learning about more avenues of service within the wider Rotary community. So I joined the club and here we are 15 years later!

I was made to join the club by my employer as a way to get into the community. I soon fell in love. It opened by eyes to a bigger world. Through speakers I learned of opportunity. Opportunity to go abroad and lend a hand was life changing for myself and my daughter. It's truly a great way for anyone to be a bit less selfless and a bit more giving.

I joined Rotary for the opportunity for community service and to join in on the good works that the Waterbury Rotary provided for the community. Also the networking with, and opportunity to meet, active community members who were not in my health care "world". I enjoy the "working together" in community projects and genuine support for each other as we work and learn together while building lasting friendships.