Reading Rotary is pleased to announce that Denise Eaton is the recipient of the Club's 2022 Hero Award. Denise was honored as part of Rotary District 7930’s Robert C. Wood Heroes Celebration at its Foundation Dinner held on November 10 at Danversport Yacht Club. Reading Rotary selected Denise as an extraordinary person in our community who puts others before herself and is dedicated to helping others in need, truly embodying the Rotary motto: “Service above Self.”
Reading Rotary presented Ms. Eaton with a Paul Harris Fellow Award, one of the highest honors Rotary can give to an individual. In addition to the recipient's recognition exemplifying the highest ideals of Rotary, Clubs or Rotarians recognize Paul Harris Fellows from donations made to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International which supports Rotary’s world-wide programs. Paul Harris was the founder of Rotary International.
Denise exemplifies Rotary’s value of selfless service. In particular, Reading Rotary decided to honor Denise for her years of being a crucial volunteer for the Reading Fall Street Faire. Denise has worked on the Faire since its inception in 2009 and has continued to do so since Rotary took over management of the Faire in 2017. Denise masterfully heads the enormous task of plotting out vendor locations along the Faire route.
Denise Eaton has been a resident of Reading since 1986. Community service came naturally to her from a very young age. At 8 years old, Denise conducted backyard carnivals in Burlington to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy (MDA) and her passion for volunteering has never stopped. Raising a family in Reading, Denise has consistently given her time and talent to both support and fundraise for many Reading causes and organizations, in addition to the Street Faire. These include: Birch Meadow PTO and room aide; Reading 350th Anniversary; Local Boy Scouts as Den Mother; Reading Firefighters’ MDA; Reading Recreation; Reading Boosters – RMHS Senior all-night party; Burbank YMCA annual fundraiser; St Agnes CCD education program; Church of the Good Shepard fairs; Local food pantry; and Adopt-A-Family during the holidays.
Reading Rotary is a humanitarian, service organization and is part of Rotary International. Rotarians are all volunteers working to contribute to their communities. Reading Rotary runs the Reading Fall Street Faire and the Snack Shack, supports Adopt-a-Family and many local causes. Rotary is always open to more members needed to accomplish its lofty service goals. To join click here. To learn more about Reading Rotary, please check out this website and our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or contact Co-President Sheila Clarke or Membership Chair Lisa Gibbs.