Last Thursday the Marlborough Rotary club was visited by the NEADS (Assistance Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans). Christina Rossetti visited the club with four dogs who are in the process of being trained to help combat veterans, disabled Americans and the deaf. The program places specially screened dogs within the prison system to be trained by inmates for a period of time. On weekends the dogs go home with weekend families to get more socialized training. After a rigourous training program and repeat screenings the dogs are placed with the person whose need is best fit by the dog.
Dave Walton of Patriot Ambulance Awarded Paul Harris Fellow
The highest award the Marlborough Rotary club can bestow on a member is the Paul Harris Fellow. This award honors the Marlborough Rotarian who exemplifies service above self in all things. Marguerite Thorsen gave the award to Dave Walton of Patriot Ambulance. Dave is always there when volunteers are needed for events donating of his time and talents. He has in a very short time become an integral member of the Marlborough Rotary club and Marlborough community. For more information regarding Paul Harris Fellows, please see
Newest Marlborough Rotarians: Ted Sullivan and Caroline Fritz
The Marlboorugh Rotary club welcomes it’s newest members Caroline Fritz and Ted Sullivan. Both have jumped into their new Rotary lives and volunteered to help with recent events.
Upcoming Programs
June 30th – Installation of new officers
July 7th – Bonnie Doolin Program Chair – Tony Mangeney – French Exchange Student
Chicken BBQ Return a Success
Marlborough Rotary club visited the Italian American Club today with a return to our Chicken BBQ. A time for Rotarian’s (although it was overheard someone in the club thought we were Lions) to get together and socialize within the family of Rotary. Thank you to the Italian American Club for providing us wonderful food and hospitality. The weather held and there was a wonderful breeze. Thank you to Ron Stokes and Elaine McDonald for coordinating and to all who attended.
Pan Mass Challenge
Marlborough Rotary Club welcomed the MAD Riders “Make A Difference” team this week with a program about the history of the Pan Mass Challenge and why they are riding. Team members Ed Colasacco, Paul Macrina, Joseph Shaker and Kenneth Vona are riding for their pedal partner Emily. The PMC has raised $270 million dollars since it’s founding 30 years ago for Dana Farber cancer center. For more information about the team and the PMC visit: