Camp Thorpe (www.campthorpe.org), now in its 92nd season of providing a fun and safe summer camp experience for children and adults with special needs from throughout Vermont, has hired a new Executive Director, Heather Moore of Burlington, starting June 17th.
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England, a division of the New England Newspaper & Press Association, has announced the recipients of their 2019 scholarships. This year, $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to four collegiate students and one high school student. The Vermont winners are Alexandre Silberman of Burlington and Sarah Asch of Middlebury.
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England encourages and supports high school seniors and college students in the six-state region who aspire to pursue a career in journalism.
The Robert Frost Stone House Museum, which recently reopened for its second season under Bennington College’s stewardship, has appointed Erin McKenny as its new director. McKenny will assume the directorship beginning July 1, 2019, as current director Megan Mayhew-Bergman transitions into an advisory role at the museum.
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) welcomes Pat McDonald, of Berlin, as Honorary Chair of its annual spring appeal. This is one of two solicitations that are sent out every year. As a not-for-profit, CVHHH is driven by a mission to care for every person who needs it, regardless of ability to pay. This means that CVHHH must rely on fundraising and support from the community, and beyond, to continue to provide critical health and supportive care services to all central Vermonters.
Windham Grows, a project of Strolling of the Heifers, Inc., is the recipient of the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) Innovation and Inspiration Award. Orly Munzing, founder of Strolling of the Heifers, will accept the award at the 18th Annual VBSR Awards Ceremony and Dinner in September. Munzing developed the pioneering Windham Grows Food and Agriculture Business Accelerator.
The Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce (OVRCC) recently announced the launch of a new full-color lifestyle magazine to reach the destination travel and aspirational living market. According to Carol Lighthall, director of the Chamber, “the new Okemo Valley Magazine will be a free biannual lifestyle publication for visitors, residents and chamber members that will showcase the beauty, individual personality and community spirit of the 12 towns and villages that make up the Okemo Valley.
Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Scott Harding has joined the company’s Rutland, Vermont, office as a Sales Associate. As a native of New England, Scott has embraced the outdoor recreational lifestyle while balancing work and raising a family here in Vermont. Scott enjoys bicycle riding in the rolling hills and skiing on the challenging trails of the greater Rutland area. A resident of Rutland City for 12+ years, Scott has fostered strong relationships in the local community and works diligently to best serve his clients and customers.
