PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY

The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honour and thank individuals for their generous, ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation.

The Paul Harris Society recognises 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.

Rotary districts often honour new members of the Paul Harris Society by presenting them with a certificate and chevron at a district or club event.

“I participate in the Paul Harris Society because I care. These contributions demonstrate our commitment to serve others.”

Elaine Love - (Colorado, USA)

HOW CAN I JOIN THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY? 

You can join the Paul Harris Society by doing any of the following: 

 Complete the online sign-up form. Go to the Paul Harris Society page (rotary.org/phs) and choose Join. 

 Email Rotary’s Support Center (rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org) or the Rotary International office that serves your area. 

 Mail a completed Paul Harris Society sign-up form to The Rotary Foundation. 

 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AND PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY MEMBER? 

Anyone who cumulatively contributes US$1,000 during any time period becomes a Paul Harris Fellow. A person can also be named a fellow if someone else uses 1,000 Foundation recognition points to honour them as such. A member of the Paul Harris Society contributes at least US$1,000 each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved Foundation grants. 

 

AM I REQUIRED TO GIVE US$1,000 BEFORE JOINING THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY? 

No, an immediate US$1,000 contribution is not required at the time of enrolment. How you fulfil your Paul Harris Society giving intention each year is up to you. You can donate US$1,000 at one time or in several smaller amounts that reach that total. One easy way is to donate automatically through the Rotary Direct recurring giving program. Enrol at my.rotary.org/rotary-direct. 

 

 

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As Rotary year 2022-23  ended, The Rotary Foundation thanked its supporters:

Because of you, more Rotary members in your community and around the world have been able to take action and make an impact. Your support meant that more projects were possible, more people were served, and more problems were solved.

Because of dedicated donors like you, we’ve funded more than 450 district grants, 850 global grants, and 300 disaster response grants so far this Rotary year. These grants have helped Rotary members accomplish some amazing things, such as: