At our meeting last week, the proceeds of Happy Bucks were devoted to Maui Relief efforts by the Rotary Clubs of Hawaii in District 5000.  If you missed the opportunity to donate last week, here are a link and a QR code that can facilitate a donation.  Thank you for your generosity. Link to District 5000 Maui Relief Fund.

 

This blog will appear periodically with information about our Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  This blog is about the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, not the Verrado Rotary Foundation.  If you are interested in donating to the Rotary Foundation on a one time or recurring basis or as part of your estate plan, please contact Mike Hosking.

 

 

The Paul Harris Fellowship was established in 1947, in memory of the Founder of Rotary, Paul Harris.  Each member of Rotary is encouraged to consider becoming a Paul Harris Fellow.  You are recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow when your cumulative giving to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International totals $1,000.  Most members continue to make contributions after achieving this milestone and are then recognized as multiple Paul Harris Fellows for each additional $1,000 donated to the Foundation.  For your second and subsequent Paul Harris fellowships you can name another individual as a Paul Harris fellow if you wish.  

 

Most members find it convenient to make periodic contributions via the Rotary Direct program. With Rotary Direct you can establish monthly, quarterly or annual contributions to the Foundation's annual fund.  All donations to the Foundation are voluntary, but the club encourages each member to consider an annual contribution of $100 or more.  

Today we presented a Paul Harris Fellowship pin with five sapphires, to Dr. David Faragher, a charter member of our club and past president.  The Five Sapphire pin represents the achievement of funding 6 Paul Harris Fellowships, each of which involves donating $1,000 to the Foundation.  Dave has joined the Paul Harris Society which is the topic of this post. 

 

 

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 and advises the Foundation of their intention to continue to do so.  Paul Harris Society Members are recognized with a chevron to wear with the Rotary pin and with a certificate.