On Friday, May 2nd 2014, Gus was honored by receiving the prestigious Service Above Self Award from Rotary International.
Here is the definition of qualities and requirements from the RI handbook for a recipient:
The nominee must have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. Service rendered by the nominee through Rotary must have been on a continuing basis. The award will not be given solely in recognition of one’s performance in an elected or appointed Rotary assignment. Personal financial contributions to The Rotary Foundation or any individual project are not relevant considerations for this award.
Gus clearly meets all of these. Congratulations to Gus & Neela for a well-earned honor.
