Rotary International established the Paul Harris Fellowship (Paul Harris Fellow recognition | Rotary International) in 1957 to encourage and to recognize individuals who make substantial contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Each year the Owego Club makes a donation to the Foundation in recognition of a local individual who has provided outstanding service to the community. Each Owego Paul Harris Fellow is honored at a dinner and receives a certificate of recognition and a medallion.
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Dave is known throughout Owego for his many volunteer services to both Owego and to Tioga County organizations including police and fire departments, the county fair, the local chamber of commerce, Tioga Rural Ministry, his church, and scout troops. Dave was a driving force in the completion of the Coburn Library accessibility elevator project and currently serves on several local boards of directors. To support the United Way Dave even competed in a local Dancing with the Starz contest.
In his professional life Dave spent 30 years in the financial services sector and seven years in the non-profit sector. For the last ten years Dave has been a greeter at services at Estey, Monroe & Fahey funeral home.
With his wife, Reathea, Dave raised three sons and has eight grandchildren. He’s a third generation resident of Owego and his grandchildren are fifth generation. In what spare time he has Dave enjoys Sudoku, fishing, lawn mowing, and family activities.
“Don’t count the things you do. Do the things that count” is one of Dave’s favorite quotes.
