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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ellen Miles 413 569 1302 or 237 3553 [email protected] www.southwickrotary.org

Southwick Rotary names recipients of the 2013 Outstanding Vocational and Community Service Recognitions

Southwick, Massachusetts, October 9, 2013 . . . . Southwick Rotary Vocational and Community Service Chair Ellen Miles announced the names of the recipients of the 2013 Outstanding Vocational and Community Service Recognitions as follows: They are –

Robert J. Polverari – Builder, Duplex Realty Corporation

H. Marcel Schmidt, Southwick Rotarian, Lieutenant Governor, Rotary International, District 7890

Daniel A. Scibelli, Owner, Scibelli’s Mobil Station

The objective of the award is to recognize individuals who have embodied the characteristics of Rotary’s motto of “Service above Self.” In making the announcement, Miles said “Rotary selects individuals who have demonstrated excellence in his or her vocation and have performed community service that results in long-lasting value to the community, programs that support the elderly, the less fortunate, the environment, and most importantly our youth and future leaders of the community.”

The awards program is now in its 18th year and has recognized over 45 individuals and two nonprofit organizations. The awards program and dinner will take place October 30 starting with a social hour at 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 7:45 p.m. The venue is Roma Restaurant, College Highway, in Southwick. Tickets are $25.00 per person and can be purchased from any Rotary member or from Rotarian Bob Fox at 413 569 5962. Deadline for tickets is October 22rd.

For more information on the awards program, contact Ellen Miles at 413 569 1302 or 413 237 3553.

The Southwick Rotary Club, chartered in 1982, is made up of business and professional men and women working together as volunteers. Rotarians work locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto of Service above Self. Benefits of being a Rotarian include serving the community, networking and friendship while promoting ethics and leadership. The club meets at Roma Restaurant, College Highway, Southwick, every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. For information on club activities, visit www.southwickrotary.org or call President Chris Boyd at 413 348 9918.

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