Rutland Young Pros make a push

Volunteers gather at Castleton Downtown for a Rutland Young Professionals volunteer night earlier this year. The organization has seen its rolls surge to about 180 members. PROVIDED PHOTO Rutland Young Professionals recently hosted its inaugural gala, which organizers credited for giving the group a major boost in its numbers. “We had about a 35 percent increase in our membership just from promoting the gala,” said Sara Gilbert, the group’s president. She said the organization is making a strong push to recruit members from the local colleges. About 110 people attended the event April...