The Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent has selected Abby Glassberg as the recipient of its inaugural Community Service Above Self Award. Each year, the award will recognize a non-Rotarian who gives back to the community in a way that promotes the Club’s spirit of having fun through community service.

 

Abby, who works with a wide array of community organizations including Leadership Howard County, the ARC, Columbia Triathlon Association, Special Olympics, and Ronald McDonald House, was among 19 individuals nominated to be the first recipient of this award. Her work with these organizations made her a clear choice - As one of her two nominators said, “If Abby is involved, it is always engaging, meaningful, and FUN!”

 

“Our Club introduced this award to help promote the benefits of serving our community, doing it in a fun way and leading others to join in improving the lives of those in need.” Club President Dave Lerer said. “Service Above Self is the core mission of the Rotary Club of Columbia/Patuxent and we congratulate Abby on being the first recipient of this award and on leading a life of service to her community."

 

In honor of Abby's service to the community, a donation of $5,000 will be made by the Club on her behalf to Grassroots, a local non-profit that provides emergency and transitional shelter to individuals and families in need of a place to sleep, advice or other help and was selected by Abby to receive this gift.

 

Joan Athen, Chairman of the Charitable Trust, said, “We are proud to present this award to such a true example of our ideals and Abby has selected a non-profit that touches many lives in Howard County to receive the Club’s donation.”

 

Abby will be recognized on November 1st at the Club's Annual Fundraiser, a Night on the Riverboat, which will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Columbia. Anyone wishing to attend this event and join in honoring Abby may do so by registering at www.columbiarotary.com.

 

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