Paul Harris Foundation Presentation

1. Paul Harris Fellow

2. What makes a
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.
• Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a
commemorative certificate and a pin.

3. How did it begin?
In the year l956, the total contributions to The Rotary Foundation were a
little less than $500,000 US dollars ( $493,722 to be exact). The Trustees
began to think about how they could raise more money for the Foundation.
What would be a good way to encourage Rotarians to give
"big money"?
The Trustees finally came up with the idea of trying to get some
Rotarians to give $1000 in one major gift, by giving them a special
form of public recognition. So, it was suggested that we call them…
"Paul Harris Fellows."

4. What happens with the money?
Annual Fund Money circulates back to the District within 3 years. 50% of
this money goes back directly to the District to fund Club projects. The
more a Club donates, the more eligible they are for grants.
OUR FOCUS
•Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
•Disease Prevention and Treatment
•Water and Sanitation
•Maternal and Child Health
•Basic Education and Literacy
•Economic and Community Development

5. Grants Currently Supported by
the Rotary Club of Sylva
• Backpack Meals
Maternal and Child Health
• The Blue Ridge Free Dental Clinic
Disease Prevention and Treatment
• Neighbors in Need
Economic and Community Development

6. What happens when
I continue to give?
• For gifts of $2,000 or more, a Paul Harris
Fellow is eligible for recognition as a
Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
• Option to honor someone else as a Paul
Harris Fellow with their Foundation
recognition points (formerly called
“available credit”)

7. Multiple Paul Harris Fellows receive pins
with additional stones. Recognition
levels are based on the following
guidelines:
Recognition total Pin level
US$2,000 to 2,999.99 one sapphire
3,000 to 3,999.99 two sapphires
4,000 to 4,999.99 three sapphires
5,000 to 5,999.99 four sapphires
6,000 to 6,999.99 five sapphires
7,000 to 7,999.99 one ruby
8,000 to 8,999.99 two rubies
9,000 to 9,999.99 three rubies

8. Rotarians can Transfer Points
• You also may give another person recognition
points, which are awarded for contributions to
the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, or the
sponsor portion of a Foundation grant.
• One Foundation recognition point will be given
for every U.S. dollar contributed to these funds,
which can then be extended to others to help
them become a Paul Harris Fellow.
• Donors will no longer need to be a Paul Harris
Fellow themselves before Foundation
recognition points are awarded.

9. Point Transfer Rules
• Points may only be transferred in transactions of
100 points or more, and individual donors will be
the only ones authorized to transfer points from
their individual accounts.
• Individual points will expire upon the death of the
donor, or the death of the surviving spouse of a
Major Donor. (Major Donors have contributed
US$10,000 or more to the Foundation.)

10. --Our 36 Paul Harris Fellows--
The Rotary Club of Sylva
Margaret Agee, Dave Baker, John Baker, Scott
Baker, Al Byers, Bob Carpenter, Jan Chervenak,
Richard Collings, Jay Coward, Orville Coward,
Ruth Crawford, Vance Davidson, Jennifer Dirkes,
Sonja Haynes, Larry Hinton, Micki Kaye, Ruddy
Kaye, Bob Kent, Rick Kirkpatrick, Lyn Lazar,
Patrick McGuire, Harold McGuire, Reg Moody Sr.,
Quayle Neslen, Kenny Nicholson, Raye Parker,
Brenda Patterson, Ron Rhodes, Hank Schelling,
Tom Schutte, Mary Selzer, Cindy Thompson, Mike
Wade, Fran Webster, Peggy Wike, Charles Wolfe

11. MAKE IT HAPPEN!
• On average, the Club is structured that
members give $25 per quarter is $100 per
year
• AT THIS RATE, IT WILL TAKE 10 YEARS
TO BECOME A PAUL HARRIS FELLOW!
• How much are you willing to donate to
your Charity? How often?

12. Become a Paul Harris Fellow!
• Continue to give your $100+ donation to the
Foundation every year --- you can give even
more to get there faster!
• Let us help MATCH your contribution!
• Discuss your Paul Harris goals with Larry or
Jennifer !
• Join your fellow Rotarians in gaining awesome
recognition!
• CHANGE LIVES WITH YOUR DONATION!

13. THANK YOU FOR GIVING…
AND CONTINUING TO GIVE!