Jacksonville Resident Mike Mandracchia recently received the Paul Harris Fellowship Award from the Brattleboro Rotary Club. The Paul Harris Fellowship Award, named after the founder of Rotary International, is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing "SERVICE ABOVE SELF."
 
Since 1996, Mandracchia has worked in Brattleboro delivering investment and lending solutions to individuals and businesses. In the fall of 2005, he joined The Richards Group in the fall of 2005 and focuses on retirement plan services and asset management strategies for business and non-profit clients as well as investment management solutions for individuals. Mandracchia has been an active member of the Brattleboro Rotary Club since 1997. He served as Club President in 2004 and currently sits on its board of directors. PHOTO: L-R Mike Mandracchia was presented with Paul Harris Award by Jeremy Coleman