48th Annual Paul Harris Banquet

Anchored in Service, Driven by Fellowship

Tuesday, October 20, 2026  6-9pm

The Rotary Club of Arlington will host its 48th Annual Paul Harris Fellowship and Community Person of the Year Awards Banquet on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6–9 p.m. at St. Eulalia’s Parish Hall in Winchester.

This year’s celebration will feature a festive cruise ship theme, “Rotary Club of Arlington – Anchored in Service, Driven by Fellowship.” Guests are invited to “come aboard” for an evening of dinner, fellowship, and recognition of individuals whose service has made a meaningful difference in our community.

Paul Harris Fellow Recipients:

Karen D’Errico 
Massachusetts State Senator Cindy Friedman
John “Jack” Hurd
Lisa Urban

Community Person of the Year Recipient:

Alex DiVito – Arlington Police Officer

The banquet will honor these outstanding individuals while raising funds to support the Rotary Club of Arlington’s charitable programs and community initiatives throughout the year.

Tickets are $75 per person and include dinner and the awards program. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ArlingtonMaRotary.com.

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The Rotary Club and Catholic Parishes of Arlington BLOOD DRIVE 10/3/2026

Arlington, MA (8/22/2026)—The Rotary Club of Arlington and The Catholic Parishes of Arlington will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the St Camillus Parish Sullivan Center, 1185 Concord Tpke, Arlington.

 

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-733-2767 or sign up online at https://l1nq.com/sxt2k3j

 

The Catholic Parishes and The Rotary Club of Arlington are committed to strengthening our community and helping meet hospital and patient needs through blood donations,” said  Carol Greeley, organizer. “This blood drive is our way of giving members, colleagues and neighbors an opportunity to help save lives.” 

 

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. 

 

“We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of blood ready and waiting before an emergency occurs. There’s no better feeling than knowing that your blood donation may give someone a second chance at life.”

 

According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative.

 

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Rotary Joins with Parents and Touchdown Club to Fund New Arlington High School Scoreboard

Arlington Rotary, the Touchdown Club and Arlington parents are joining to raise funds to obtain a new scoreboard for our new Arlington High School gym facility. Our new high school with all its state-of-the-art capabilities deserves a modern scoreboard to provide up-to-the-moment information for students, parents and players during exciting sports competitions in the gym. You can help -please donate now! All donations are tax-deductible and you will receive certified documentation for IRS filings. 

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Flags for Heroes is a Community Effort
Arlington Rotary thanks Tom Caccavaro and his team at Caccavaro Construction for their support in transporting and erecting Flags for Heroes signage and infrastructure at Park Circle!
 
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The Polar Plunge 2026 
Rotary Thanks Polar Plungers
 
The Arlington Fire Department, the Arlington Police Department, and, Rotarians Bill Hayner and Carol Greeley competed to raise funds to eradicate polio.The collective donations raised by these great teams and matched 2x by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provided funds for 25,191 polio vaccinations adminstered to children in Southeast Asia and Africa!
 
Rotary Thanks Polar Plungers
 
The donations raised by these great teams and matched 2x by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provided funds for 25,191 polio vaccinations adminstered to children in Southeast Asia and Africa!
 
Thank You to Our
Brave Polar Plunge Participants!
 
 
Arlington Fire Department                          
 
Arlington Fire Department
• Chief Kevin Kelley
• Captain Dan Kerr
 
 
 
Arlington Police Department
• Captain Richard Flynn
• Captain Brendan Kiernan
• Lieutenant Michael Flynn
 
 
 
Arlington Rotary Club
• Bill Hayner
• Carol Greeley
 
 
Executive From Brightview Senior Living
 Speaker at Arlington Rotary
Arlington Catholic High School Interact Organizes “Blessing Bags” for Salvation Army and People in Need
ACHS Interact Working Hard
In November, ACHS Interact completed their annual Blessing Bags Event! Arlington Rotary, Arlington K of C Council 109, and the Arlington Police Department assisted Interact in supporting the Salvation Army and local individuals and families in need. Interact was able to assemble 36 kids' bags for children at the Salvation Army's daycare center.  In addition, they filled over 200 bags with toiletries, warm gloves, hats, and socks, providing comfort to many in need during the cold winter months.
 
Rotarian and Interact Advisor Christy Kiernan and fellow teacher Rev. Dominic Ngo called for a special shoutout to high schooler Tess McQuillan for creating a helpful pamphlet of local resources to share with recipients, and to Theology teacher Ms. Przytula's classes for raising extra donations. The entire Interact Club worked together to get the packets out before the cold weather.
 
Mission Accomplished
 
Arlington High School Students Aid in Setting Up Flags for Heroes
Every year Arlington Rotary mounts a Flags For Heroes campaign where residents can donate a flag and dedicate it to their special heroes - relatives, military active or veterans, first responders, teachers or special people who have made an impression in their lives and embody the Rotary motto "Service Above Self".  Donations are dedicated to scholarships for graduates of Arlington's high schools and other charitable purposes.
 
Click HERE to honor your heroes in the 2026 Flags For Heroes display!
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New Meeting Location - Donut Villa! 
Arlington Rotary meets each Wednesday morning at Donut Villa, 319 Broadway Arlington, MA 02474. Breakfast starts at 7:30 and our meeting begins promptly at 8:00am. Guests are welcome to join us - breakfast is on us! 
 
If you are unable to come in person join via zoom.
 
 
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47th Annual Paul Harris Fellowship Dinner

Annual Paul Harris Fellowship &

Community Persons of the Year Awards Banquet

Held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6-9pm
St. Eulalia Parish Hall, Winchester
 
 
 
 

The Rotary Club of Arlington’s annual Paul Harris Fellowship and Community Persons of the Year Awards is our signature fundraising event. 

We have been proud to highlight the Town of Arlington’s rich history and its pivotal role in the American Revolution. Countless dedicated individuals have worked tirelessly to coordinate a year-long commemoration honoring Arlington’s Revolutionary War contributions and its lasting impact on American history. Through engaging events and community activities, they have inspired pride in Arlington’s heritage and brought neighbors together in meaningful celebration.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who made this commemoration possible.  The Rotary Club of Arlington congratulates this year's Paul Harris Fellows and Community Persons of the Year!

2025 Paul Harris Fellow Recipients

Robert & Elaine Bowes
Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
(Formerly BOWES Real Estate)
 
Natercia Calisto 
East Cambridge Savings Bank
 
Penelope Ellard
Sponsored by Rotarian Dan Ellard
 
Christy Kiernan
Arlington Catholic High School Interact Leader
 
Mahendra Pattni
Arlington Rotarian
 

L to R: Rep. Dave Rogers, Recipients: Mahendra Pattni, Penelope Ellard, Bob Bowes, Elaine Bowes, Christy Kiernan, Natercia Calisto; Rep. Sean Garballey

2025 Community Person of the Year Recipients

John Hurd
Angela Olszewski
Co-Chairs, Arlington 250 Celebration Committee 
 
 
L to R: Rotarian George Parsons presenting Community Persons of the Year Award to
Angela Olszewski and John Hurd 
 
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