Vermont Creamery co-founders Bob Reese and Allison Hooper were inducted into the Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame at ceremony held Sunday during the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Bob and Allison founded Vermont Creamery in 1984; over the next 35 years, the improbable business partners became pioneers of the artisan cheese movement in the United States, introducing American diners to goat cheese and later, European-style butter.

Bryan Memorial Gallery announces the appointment of Stephen Gothard of Belvidere Center, VT as its Executive and Gallery Assistant, effective immediately. Gothard will staff the gallery throughout the summer and assist the Executive Director in administrative and public relations activities throughout the year.

Effective June 2019, the Junior League of Champlain Valley (JLCV) welcomed Wendy Mustapha and Nancy Warner to its Board of Directors. The JLCV Board of Directors is elected by the organization’s 75 members. On behalf of the organization, JLCV President Nicole Breslend said, “The Junior League of Champlain Valley volunteers have been working to make positive change in the greater Burlington area for more than 30 years. We are thrilled to welcome Wendy and Nancy to the JLCV Board as we continue this mission.