Rutland’s own Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter One was the very first chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America formed. The organization’s aims include promoting and supporting the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, creating a new identity for this generation of veterans, and changing public perception of Vietnam veterans. Learn more here.
Jill Krowinski of Burlington was elected Vermont Speaker of the House on January 6th, 2021. She has served in the House since 2012 and was elected as House Majority Leader in 2017. Krowinski has experience working at non-profits and serving on community boards. Jill has served as the Executive Director of Emerge Vermont, an organization…
Kyle Aines grew up in the small mountain town of Tinmouth, Vermont. He joined the army in 2003 and served two tours in Iraq as a combat medic. He graduated from Castleton with a degree in criminal justice before joining Community College of Vermont as CCV’s Associate Director of Veterans and Military Services. He now…
Social Tinkering is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, based in Rutland Vermont. Their mission is to intentionally grow meaningful social connection to reduce isolation and loneliness and their impacts so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Social Tinkering coordinates with people and organizations regionally and statewide to identify and reduce any barriers that may be preventing…
Lt. Governor John Rodgers is a father, husband, farmer, former legislator, and the 84th Lt. Governor of Vermont. He currently lives on his 200-year-old family farm in Glover, VT with his wife Brenda where he continues to farm with his son. John Rodgers was first elected as the collector of delinquent tax in his hometown…
The Godnick Adult Center provides a welcoming space for adults to socialize, learn, travel, eat, and exercise. As a part of the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department, the Godnick Adult Center strives to bring its community quality and beneficial programs, activities, trips, and events. Located at 1 Deer Street in Rutland, the Godnick Adult Center…
The mission of the Lawrence Memorial Library is to provide free access to information, services and programs to nurture the intellectual and cultural life of the Bristol community. The library provides enlightening and entertaining materials and serves as a center of learning for children and families.