New Port Richey, FL (March 21, 2016) – The New Port Richey Rotary Club recently presented one of the club’s highest recognition awards to Marchman Technical College teacher and New Port Richey resident, Don Blake. Mr. Blake has been a teacher for 30 years and has been the instructor of Marchman’s electrical program for many of those years.

The award, which is given out rarely and only to non-Rotarians, was especially notable not only for Mr. Blake’s years of service but also for how many of his students have been recognized as Student of the Month at the Rotary Club over the years. Mr. Blake was also named Pasco Teacher of the Year this spring. With him at this luncheon meeting was Marchman’s principal, Rob Aguis.

“It’s great to be able to do something I love and get awarded. Thank you!” said Mr. Blake who was very surprised upon receiving this eminent recognition for his years as an excellent teacher.

The New Port Richey Rotary Club was established in 1959 and meets every Wednesday for lunch at noon at the Spartan Manor in New Port Richey. Woody Tucker is the current president of the club for 2105-2106.

Rotary International is an organization of business and professional persons united world-wide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.