Speakers

Sergio is originally from the Dominican Republic and owns an engineering business here in Vermont.  According to Sergio, The Dominican Republic has deepened by commitment to community service.  Through my entrepreneurial endeavors, I want to make a positive impact on the community.

He will be giving a classification talk to introduce himself to the club.

Rotary member Eric von Wettberg, UVM Ass Professor Plant & Soil Science will present Doomsday Seed Vault program.

 

 

More than 500 Afghans have resettled in Vermont, the largest per capita population of resettled Afghans in the country. And we’re proud to be part of helping this incredible community thrive.

The Alliance provides basic services, and connects Afghans to state and local service providers. The Alliance also helps preserve cultural traditions and connects the growing community through celebrations and community gatherings.

.Molly Gray will speak about the Afghan Family Resettlement program.

November is ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH.  Libby Camire will provide the South Burlington Rotary Foundation Committee update.

Ilona Blanchard will give an update on South Burlington City Center build out plans, city green,TIF status

D. Thomas Toner is a Professor of Music at the University of Vermont where he teaches percussion and conducts the Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble. Dr. Toner is the Principal Percussionist of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, with whom he has performed a wide variety of music.  He has also appeared with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Massachusetts Chamber Players, the Bermuda Philharmonic, the Rhode Island Philharmonic, and many other ensembles in the northeast.