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Paul Harris Society Chair
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The Paul Harris Society
The
Paul Harris Society (PHS), named for the founder of Rotary,
was established in Rotary District 5190 in 2002 to recognize
our District's leading annual supporters of The Rotary
Foundation. The Society's growing membership includes well
over 100 Rotarians, family members, and friends who have
each committed to give $1,000 or more annually to The Rotary
Foundation (Annual Programs Fund).
Rotarians and friends who wish to support The Rotary
Foundation in a substantial way can become members of the
Paul Harris Society. The society recognizes individuals who
annually contribute US$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs
Fund, PolioPlus, PolioPlus Partners, or the Humanitarian
Grants Program. Administered at the district level, the
society became an official Foundation program on 1 July
2006.
The Recognition Pin "Flag" of the Paul Harris
Society is shown here.
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Paul Harris Society
Members provide substantial support for The Rotary Foundation's
humanitarian and educational programs such as:
- Polio Eradication.
- District Simplified
Grants to fund projects in our own region.
- Matching Grants to
support humanitarian projects around the globe.
- Group Study
Exchange (GSE) program.
- Ambassadorial
Scholarships to further international understanding.
- Rotary World Peace
Fellowships.
As
a Paul Harris Society Member, you will enjoy the benefits of:
- A membership
certificate recognizing your commitment to The Rotary
Foundation. Recognition is normally awarded at a Rotary
event of suitable importance, or as you may request.
- A cloisonné
Paul Harris Society "flag" to be worn in
conjunction with a Paul Harris Fellowship pin (see photo).
Unlike most Rotary recognition pins that may be worn for
life, the PHS flag is to be displayed only by those who have
made or pledged a qualifying gift in the current year.
- The funding of a
new Paul Harris Fellowship each year.
- The eventual
attainment of "Major Donor" recognition for
$10,000 cumulative lifetime support of The Rotary
Foundation.
- Fellowship with
other Society members who share your degree of support for
such an important cause, including:
- An invitation
for you and your guests to our annual gala dinner
(typically held in April in Reno on the Friday evening
before the District Assembly and Leadership Training
Program).
- A private
reception hosted by the District Governor at the Annual
District Conference.
- Fellowship at
other Rotary events throughout the year. (Major Donors
and Bequest Society members are also invited to many of
our events).
How
to become a Member of the Paul Harris Society:
- Simply submit your
Declaration
of Commitment (PDF) to the District 5190 Paul Harris
Society Chair at any time during the Rotary fiscal year.
Your submission makes you a Paul Harris Society member
immediately.
- Then, make your
gift to the Rotary Foundation in the current year (by June
30) to fulfill your commitment. This can be done online, or
by monthly "TRF Direct" bank transaction, or by
check payable to "The Rotary Foundation Annual Programs
Fund" delivered to your club Treasurer or to the
District PHS Chair.
- If you are not yet
a Society member, but have already made your gift (for which
we thank you!), please submit your
Declaration
of Commitment (PDF) now, because Society membership
does not occur automatically. The District Chair must
receive word of your commitment to recognize your support,
and for you to receive all the benefits of Paul Harris
Society membership.
Membership
is an annual choice, at your discretion.
- The timing of your
$1,000 annual gift is at your discretion. It may be made at
any time during the July 1 to June 30 fiscal year, and may
be made in a lump sum or in multiple transactions.
- Membership in the
Paul Harris Society may be as brief as one year, but usually
continues annually as long as you wish to continue at the
selected level of support for the Foundation. A member is
entitled to continue to wearing the "PHS"
recognition pin flag in every year in which the qualifying
support is made.
- Should a Member
elect not continue their support at the Society membership
level in any year, they may return another year when ready
to resume support of The Rotary Foundation at that level.
- Paul Harris Society
membership is a non-binding commitment. It is simply a
statement of your intent to support The Rotary Foundation.
Rotarians are known for their integrity. Your word or
handshake is all it takes to become a member of the Paul
Harris Society.
For
more information, questions, or to join the Paul Harris Society,
contact the District 5190 Paul Harris Society Chair, Bennet
Langlotz. His contact information is at the top of this web page
(login required), and on the
Declaration
of Commitment (PDF) form.
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