Sunrise Rotary Selects Barbara Dasti Unsung Hero

The Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise recently awarded Barbara Dasti as its 2022 Fourth Quarter Unsung Hero. Sunrise Rotary’s Unsung Hero Program recognizes special people in the Marco Island community that volunteer and are not generally recognized. The nominee must reside in Marco Island at least six months of the year or be employed in Marco Island at least 30 hours per week or provide service on Marco Island for which the nominee is recognized.

Barbara Dasti was recognized primarily for her work in Christmas Island Style. “Barbara is terrific,” said Club President Bill Morris. “Her work in helping others and especially all she does with Christmas Island Style is truly special.”

Barbara Dasti does the bookkeeping for Christmas Island Style and has been responsible for ordering and distributing all the Lighted Angels over the years. She is also a part of the Christmas tree installation, lights, Santa visit and the Christmas parade. In short, Barbara Dasti is integral to almost every aspect of Christmas on Marco Island.  

Barbara was recognized as the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise Unsung Hero at the Club’s recent breakfast meeting. She was truly moved and the group could see tears welling in her eyes. In addition to a plaque, the Club will donate 20 polio vaccines in Barbara’s name as part of Rotary International's effort to eradicate polio and the Club will also make a $100 donation to her chosen charity, Meals of Hope.

The Unsung Hero award recognizes a member of the Marco Island community who unselfishly helps others and who has not generally been recognized for such service.

Sunrise Rotary continues its search for Unsung Heroes and asks that anyone wishing to nominate an Unsung Hero please contact Chairman Bill Morris at wgm@wgmorrislaw.com or visit the Rotary Club of Marco Island Sunrise website at www.marcoislandsunriserotary.org.