Community members have the opportunity to sponsor a flag in memory or honor of the men and women who are serving or have served as members of the Military, Police Officers, Firefighters, First Responders, Parents, Teachers, Coaches, Mentors, Community Leaders, and fly for all the people who have made a difference in their lives.
Arlington Rotary has dedicated this year's installation in memory of:
Daniel Brosnan Jr. - Dan was born in Arlington and was a lifelong resident who served the youth of Arlington for his entire career. Dan began his career as Program Director at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club and then moved to the Arlington Recreation and soon became Director, initiating many new programs to serve the youth of the community over the course of his twenty years. Dan later returned to the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, serving as their Executive Director for another twenty years.
Wilfred St. Martin Jr. - Wilfred was also a lifelong resident of Arlington. A cornerstone of the Arlington community, he served as the Commander of Arlin gton's American Legion Post 39 from 1970 to 1971, and was a longtime Town Meeting Member. In his younger years, he and his spouse Alice worked energetically to organize and run many town parades. Will and several other veterans were active in creating the Association – Special Activities and Programs (A-SNAP). This program provided local social activities for young people with mental and physical disabilities at a time when there were none in Arlington.
Edward Woods Sr. - Director of Fidelity House, a non-profit community center in Arlington. Ed worked tirelessly for more than forty years to provide a variety of youth programs at "FiHo". He loved his job and his hardworking staff. He held fast to the idea that these programs should be affordable and inclusive of all. He was dedicated to FiHo, the community, and St. Agnes Parish. He will forever be remembered for his big heart and dedication to serving the community.
Three men who lived the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self" and were dedicated to the youth of Arlington.
Community members have the opportunity to sponsor a flag in memory or honor of anyone who has made a positive difference in their lives.You may sponsorup to two heroes per donation, and a flag with the name of your heroes will be flown at Park Circle Water Tower on Park Ave in Arlington.
Your donation of $40 per flag will go directly to the Arlington Rotary Charitable Fund (a 501(c)(3) organization) to be used to support our scholarship program.
The club awards three $2,000 scholarships to students in December following graduation. Funds are awarded annually to a student from each of Arlington High School, Arlington Catholic High School, and Minuteman High School. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing any post-secondary education or training program after high school.
The cost of each sponsorship is $40.00. You may sponsor up to two heroes per donation. You may donate as many flags as you wish.
If donating by credit card, please click on the REGISTER button at the upper right of this page.
If paying by check, please print and complete the registration form located on the right side of this screen and submit the form and check by mail as below.
Checks and forms can be sent to:
(Payable to Arlington Rotary Charitable Fund Inc)
Rotary Club of Arlington
PO Box 23
Arlington, MA 02476
