The 106-year-old Rotary Club of Salisbury has presented its inaugural Ace Parker Community Service Award to 43-year club member and past president David Downes. The Award is presented to a Rotarian who has played an active role in making our community a better place through volunteer service.
Mr. Downes helped develop a mentoring program for youngsters that attempts to help them overcome the feelings of fear and low self-esteem when their families become homeless. Since the program’s inception, hundreds of children have been served through this program. He has been an advocate for and a volunteer for building safer and healthier homes for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Additionally, he has been a volunteer in the delivery of meals through the MAC Center’s Meals on Wheels program.
Mr. Downes has been awarded $1,000 to donate to the charity of his choice.
The Rotary Club of Salisbury is in its 106th year of service to our community. Interested in becoming one of the club’s People of Action? Contact Ginnie Malone at 410-251-6188 or gmalone@cbmove.com.
