How do I get a Paul Harris Fellow Award?
The application for a Paul Harris Fellow recognition is completed via the RotaryGBI website member section. The number of Recognition Points available for a club to use for Paul Harris Fellow recognition is given in each club’s Club Recognition Summary report, which is usually updated monthly.
What is Paul Harris Fellow recognition?
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
How do you become a member of Paul Harris Society?
Go to the Paul Harris Society page (rotary.org/phs) and choose Join. Email or call Rotary’s Support Center ([email protected], +1-866-9- ROTARY) or the Rotary International office that serves your area. • Mail a completed Paul Harris Society sign-up form to The Rotary Foundation.
What is a Paul Harris Society member?
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants.
What is a Rotary major donor?
Major Donor The Rotary Foundation recognizes couples or individuals whose combined personal, or cumulative giving has reached $10,000. All outright contributions made to the Foundation are included in this total, regardless of the gift designation.
What is a major donor in Rotary?
Major Donor The Rotary Foundation recognizes individuals or couples whose combined giving has reached $10,000, regardless of the gift designation. This recognition level can be achieved only through personal contributions and not through recognition points.
What is the Paul Harris Fellow recognition?
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
When can I give to the Paul Harris Fellow program?
When you give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. To recognize someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow, you can give that amount in their name. Learn more about Paul Harris Fellow recognition.
When was the first Paul Harris Fellow medallion created?
Early Paul Harris Fellows received a certificate of recognition. In 1969, the Foundation unveiled the first Paul Harris Fellow medallion at the Rotary Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Japanese metal artist Fiju Tsuda created the piece under the direction of former Foundation Trustee Kyozo Yuasa.
How did Pearl Bailey become a PAUL HARRIS FELLOW?
The entertainer Pearl Bailey also became a Paul Harris Fellow through a joint effort of the Rotary clubs in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.