'We're 100 People Doing Good'

Spokesman for Milford Rotary Paul Mangels says allegations that the group's former treasurer embezzled more than $235,000 from the non-profit has shaken members "to the core," many who knew the man for 30 years.

"I think the message has to be we're 100 people doing good," Mangels said. "It's important we communicate we're still alive and well."

Mangels said it would be "unfortunate" if the community's conception of Milford Rotary turns on this incident.

"We ended up being in a place we never thought we'd be," he said.

Mangels said new procedures are in place to better warn of any future financial malfeasance. He said he plans to share these initiatives with other rotaries in the area.

Milford Rotary meets tonight. At the request of Milford Patch, Mangels said he will draft a statement on behalf of the group concerning the alleged embezzlement.

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