Service Above Self Top Honor Goes to Mike Serdy: Coastside Volunteer of the Year

In front of an enthusiastic crowd of 200 guests at the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay’s annual fundraiser Magic of the Coastside, Mike Serdy was recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Service Above Self Award. He received the top honor and was recognized along with his fellow finalists Duane Myers, Pat & Marc Strohlein, and Barbara Von Glahn for their outstanding volunteer contributions to the Coastside. 2017 marks the sixth year for this award. The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay started this tradition to honor the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self, and actively seeks nominations from the local nonprofit community at large.

Mike Serdy was nominated by the Coastside Adult Day Health Center, where he has served as a volunteer and in volunteer leadership positions for more than 15 years. His biggest and most visible accomplishment was serving as Board President from 2009-2015, during which time the Senior Campus (in partnership with the Senior Coastsiders, county of San Mateo and city of Half Moon Bay) was envisioned, designed, funded and built. The Senior Campus, located at 925 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, is located within the Half Moon Village complex which boasts 264 units for seniors who need affordable housing and services. The Senior Campus has become a popular center for the Coastside community, and Mike’s contributions to making this vision a reality have been invaluable.

Coastside Adult Day Health Center’s executive director Janie Bono-James points out that Mike’s contributions are ongoing – he currently serves as CFO – and that he helps a helping hand wherever needed. “Mike volunteers to work the Food Court at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines, our biggest fundraiser of the year. His dedication and perseverance makes this community a better place for people of all ages.” The Coastside Adult Day Health Center has a mission to serve the frail and elderly population, with a goal to keep people as healthy, active, independent

Mike joins past recipients Ruth Rafello, Judy Macias, Michael Klass and Judy O’Leary, Eric and Alice DeBode, and Sue Heckman in this salute to Coastside volunteers. Like past recipients, Mike’s volunteer efforts go far beyond supporting the needs of one organization. He’s also ben an active volunteer and volunteer leader with Boys and Girls Club, Knights of Columbus, and Coastside sports programs.

The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay is one of 34,000 clubs around the world and is proud to be a supporter of The HEAL Project, local scholarships and local and international Rotary projects. Rotary International’s signature cause is the eradication of polio, and the end is in sight with just two countries in the world with endemic cases. The Half Moon Bay Club meets each Thursday for lunch at the Portuguese Center at 724 Kelly Street in downtown Half Moon Bay.

Contact Mary Corcoran, Public Relations Chairperson, at mcorcoranhmb@gmail.comIn front of an enthusiastic crowd of 200 guests at the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay’s annual fundraiser Magic of the Coastside, Mike Serdy was recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Service Above Self Award. He received the top honor and was recognized along with his fellow finalists Duane Myers, Pat & Marc Strohlein, and Barbara Von Glahn for their outstanding volunteer contributions to the Coastside. 2017 marks the sixth year for this award. The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay started this tradition to honor the Rotary ideal of Service Above Self, and actively seeks nominations from the local nonprofit community at large. Mike Serdy was nominated by the Coastside Adult Day Health Center, where he has served as a volunteer and in volunteer leadership positions for more than 15 years. His biggest and most visible accomplishment was serving as Board President from 2009-2015, during which time the Senior Campus (in partnership with the Senior Coastsiders, county of San Mateo and city of Half Moon Bay) was envisioned, designed, funded and built. The Senior Campus, located at 925 Main Street in Half Moon Bay, is located within the Half Moon Village complex which boasts 264 units for seniors who need affordable housing and services. The Senior Campus has become a popular center for the Coastside community, and Mike’s contributions to making this vision a reality have been invaluable. Coastside Adult Day Health Center’s executive director Janie Bono-James points out that Mike’s contributions are ongoing – he currently serves as CFO – and that he helps a helping hand wherever needed. “Mike volunteers to work the Food Court at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines, our biggest fundraiser of the year. His dedication and perseverance makes this community a better place for people of all ages.” The Coastside Adult Day Health Center has a mission to serve the frail and elderly population, with a goal to keep people as healthy, active, independent Mike joins past recipients Ruth Rafello, Judy Macias, Michael Klass and Judy O’Leary, Eric and Alice DeBode, and Sue Heckman in this salute to Coastside volunteers. Like past recipients, Mike’s volunteer efforts go far beyond supporting the needs of one organization. He’s also ben an active volunteer and volunteer leader with Boys and Girls Club, Knights of Columbus, and Coastside sports programs. The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay is one of 34,000 clubs around the world and is proud to be a supporter of The HEAL Project, local scholarships and local and international Rotary projects. Rotary International’s signature cause is the eradication of polio, and the end is in sight with just two countries in the world with endemic cases. The Half Moon Bay Club meets each Thursday for lunch at the Portuguese Center at 724 Kelly Street in downtown Half Moon Bay. Contact Mary Corcoran, Public Relations Chairperson, at mcorcoranhmb@gmail.com or 650-218-0436. or 650-218-0436.