The annual Salute to Seniors luncheon sponsored by the will be held on Tuesday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the , 365 Campus Drive. At this special event, Rotarians along with the City Council, Senior Commissioners and other guests will honor Jim and Margaret Barrows, the City of Arcadia 2011 Seniors of the Year.
ABOUT THE HONOREES
Jim and Margaret exemplify the spirit of volunteerism. Their scope of service is far reaching and passion for the community is unending.
Jim has served as the City Clerk since 2004 and their mutual volunteer efforts have such depth. Some of the contributions they have provided to the Arcadia community include the following:
- Arcadia Invitational Track Meet Food Coordinator
- Arcadia Police Department – Members of Volunteers in Patrol since 2001
- Assist the Recreation Department with the Penny Carnival, Community Concerts and Easter Egg Hunt
- Sled run coordinator for the snow festival
- Traffic and Safety Director for Baldwin Stocker School since 2000
- AYSO Soccer Coach
- West Arcadia Little League and Arcadia American Little League Coach, team Coordinator, Board Member and Snack Bar Coordinator
- 2003 Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award
