In The Community
Rep. Robert Dostis enjoys
working with organizations in the area that make the quality
of life in our community richer and more enjoyable.
Waterbury Independence
Day Parade
June 30, 2007
Roy and Lisa Haynes from
Huntington join Robert and Senator Ann Cummings in the Independence
Day Parade in Waterbury.
Energy Forum at Waterbury
Community Fair
March 4, 2007
Topics presented included
state initiatives to promote use of clean renewable energy for
electric generation and transportation; proposed wood chip boiler
for Harwood, what Harwood students are doing to conserve energy,
and Pam Trieb (not in photo) from Efficiency Vermont providing
practical tips on saving energy.
Presenting
from left to right are Rep. Robert Dostis, Gabriella Meade,
David Rappaport, and Rep. Sue Minter.
Eagle Scouts and parents honored at
Vermont Statehouse
February 2007
Keith & Donna Mullins, Jeremy Mullins,
Andrew Matt, Tom Matt, Eddie Miller, Kelley Ashton, Ed Miller,
Rep. Sue Minter, and Rep. Robert Dostis
Duxbury's Crossett Hill
Cemetery Re-dedication
August 13, 2006
 Robert Dostis with Duxbury Cemetery
Commissioners Stephanie Koontz (seated), Kim Greenwood (left),
and Greg Trulson (right) at the Crossett Hill Cemetery in Duxbury.
Robert was instrumental in obtaining a community assitance grant
from the State to help restore a civil-war era cemetery that
had been abandoned for decades.
Dostis Honored by VBSR
 Robert Dostis was the first legislator
honored by VBSR's new "legislator of the year" program.
"We were particularly impressed with his work as chair of
the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee in crafting
legislation giving Vermont its first Renewable Portfolio Standard
and in handling the delicate negotiations with Vermont Yankee
concerning dry cask storage. Robert succeeded in creating an
open process that resulted in strong bi-partisan support on his
committee on what are normally very contentious issues. This
is the political process working as it should--in the interests
of all Vermonters, not just to score political points."
Vermont Businesses
forSocial Responsibility
(Above:
Scudder Parker presents Dostis with award.)
Read Robert Dostis' Speech.
Barbara Butterfield
Receives Governors Award
July 2005
 Robert and Wally Roberts, executive director of
Waterbury Senior Center, are on hand at the Statehouse to honor
Barbara Butterfield, recipient of the Governor's 2005 Volunteer
Award for her great work at the Waterbury Senior Center.
At Northern Power Systems
Wind Technology
June 14, 2005
Gov Douglas signs S.52
- the Renewable Energy Bill - that will direct Vermont to a future
of greater energy independence. S.52 was a priority for the House
Natural Resource and Energy Committee, Chaired by Rep. Robert
Dostis.
From L to R - Commissioner
of the Public Service Department David O'Brien, Rep. Dostis,
Gov. Jim Douglas, Lawrence Mott, Rep. Joyce Errecart, Rep. Tony
Klein, Sen. Ginny Lyons, Sen. Bill Doyle, not in photo but present
Sen. Ann Cummings.
Crossett Brook Middle
School Students
Visit State House
 Joining Reps. Sue Minter and Robert Dostis From
L to R are Jesse Perrault, Stacey Blue, Al Mireault, Tyler Miles,
Cosmo Rapoport, Mike Flynn, Yuka Oiwa, & Fallon Gallagher.
These students from Crossett Brook Middle School traveled to
Boulder, Colorado to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind World
Finals held in May 2005 . The CBMS team had previously placed
second in their division at the Vermont state tournament on March
19th making them eligible to compete at world finals. There,
they finished ninth out of the 58 teams in their division, and
ranked in the top 10 percent among the 753 teams from the United
States and other nations including Singapore, China, the Czech
Republic, and Poland. Of the 16 teams that represented Vermont,
the CBMS team finished first. The team was recognized in a ceremony
at the Vermont State House on Friday, June 3rd.
Waterbury Seniors Visit
State House
 During a day at the Vermont State House seniors
from the Waterbury Senior Center, Deb Spooner, Don Bicknell,
Francis Vaughn, Gladys LaRose, Joan Perry, and Flora Pickens
stop to take a photo with Rep. Dostis, Rep. Minter and Governor
Douglas.
Harwood Champs Visit
The State House
 The 2005 Harwood Union High School
Boy's Nordic Championship Skiing Team, Kyle Canton the State
Wrestling Champion, and the 2005 Harwood Union High School Highlanders'
Division II Championship Boy's Ice Hockey Team join Rep. Robert
Dostis and Rep. Sue Minter after official ceremonies acknowledging
their achievements on the floor of the House of Representatives,
May 2005.
 Joan Rainey, Dave Myette, and Deborah Spooner enthusiastic
supporters of Rep. Robert Dostis riding in Waterbury’s July
4th Parade.
Burlington College
 On May 29, 2004, Robert Dostis was the commencement
speaker at graduation ceremonies at Burlington College. Acting
College President and Dean Robert A. Rice said, “Robert
Dostis represents action in matters that are of concern to Burlington
College, Vermont and our Nation. His motives are unquestionable,
and his work in behalf of children speaks for itself. We, as
a College, advocate for respect of the innate dignity of every
human. We strive to give our students the tools with which they
can become full participants in their communities. Robert embodies
our mission.” In recognition of Rep. Dostis’s outstanding
accomplishments and contributions, the College confered upon
him the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
 ARRTI Garden Club
Robert Dostis with ARRTI
Garden Club members at their annual plant sale. From left to
right they are: Lois Haslam, Carolyn Kueffner, Jeanne Lickwar,
Julie Roy, Robert Dostis, Connie Longe, Faye Parsons, Ed Bentson.
Waterbury Seniors
Visit Statehouse
 Seniors from the Waterbury Area Senior Center joined
Representatives Robert Dostis and Val Vincent at the Speakers
podium on April 22, 2004. The seniors accompanied by Wally Roberts,
Center Director, toured the Vermont Statehouse, observed the
House in action as it debated a bill dealing with nutrition policy
in schools, received a round of applause after Rep. Dostis introduced
them to the Legislative body. Next was lunch in the Statehouse
cafeteria with their Representatives and visits with their Washington
County Senators and other public officials. All in all it was
a great day. One senior commented how pleased they were to see
how accessible Robert and Val are and how open the legislative
process is.
Rep. Robert Dostis
& Rep. Val Vincent
Make New Playground Possible
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Rep. Val Vincent (2nd from right) and
Rep. Robert Dostis (last row left) with the children in their
newly renovated playground at the Hunger Mountain Childcare Center.
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"I need to say thanks once again.
After you and Val left I stuck around, took some more pics of
the kids playing, and listened to the laughter and excitement
of the kids...it really takes so little to make kids happy. Not
that $10,000 is a small amount but it has made a huge difference
in these kids lives and those who work and volunteer for HMCC.
You did a great thing, thank you so much."
Laura Parette
Waterbury Center |
Rep. Robert Dostis
Completes Productive Second Term
 I am honored to have been re-elected to serve our
community as your representative. Many thanks to those who drove
me around door to door, provided financial support, and helped
with placement of lawn signs, mailings and phone calls. I could
not have done it without you. I also want to thank everyone who
voted. It is good to know that you are pleased enough with my
work to send me back for a second term.
While serving as your representative I
ask that you stay in touch. The communications I receive from
you helps me know what issues are important to you and what I
need to work on. Please write, call or email me.
If you have questions about the legislature,
or simply want to visit the State House, please contact me. Connecting
people to their government is one of my major priorities. I look
forward to working with you and serving the people of Huntington,
Buel's Gore, Waterbury, and Duxbury for the next two years. Thank
you.
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I am honored to have been re-elected to serve our
community as your representative. Many thanks to those who drove
me around door to door, provided financial support, and helped
with placement of lawn signs, mailings and phone calls. I could
not have done it without you. I also want to thank everyone who
voted. It is good to know that you are pleased enough with my
work to send me back for a second term.
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