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The mission of The Rotary Foundation is
to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace
through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the
alleviation of poverty.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by
voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who
share its vision of a better world.
 Paul Harris
Society is named after Paul P. Harris, founder of Rotary International.
Paul Harris formed the world’s first
service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905. His
intention was to recapture in a professional club the same
friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth.
Today, Paul Harris Society contributions
to The Rotary Foundation support a wide range of humanitarian grants and
educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote
international understanding throughout the world. Become a member
of the Paul Harris Society today and make a lasting difference.
Paul Harris Fellow
Donors of US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or
the Humanitarian Grants Program, or people who have that amount
contributed in their name, can be recognized as Paul Harris Fellows.
Contributions may be made through the club in periodic installments.
Join many of your fellow Rotarians who have contributed $1000 or more
and have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows or have had friends or
family members named as Paul Harris Fellows.
The Paul Harris Society is a special district recognition program
designed for Rotarians who wish to support The Rotary Foundation in a
more substantial way each year. The Paul Harris Society recognizes
Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who annually contribute
US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, and PolioPlus
Partners, or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
The first Paul Harris Society was established in 1998 in District 5340
(California, USA) by District Governor Wayne C. Cusick. The idea gained
momentum and quickly spread to other districts throughout the world. The
Trustees of The Rotary Foundation officially approved the Paul Harris
Society as a district-administered recognition program effective 1 July
2006.
Contact our club's International Service
leaders Carolyn Heckman or
Steven Linn for more information on
becoming a Paul Harris Fellow.
See
Rotary International website for more information.
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