District 5300 Paul Harris Society of District 5300

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District 5300 Paul Harris Society Brochure

The District 5300 Paul Harris Society was established in 2003 to recognize those who contribute at least $1,000.00 during each Rotary year (July through June) to the Annual Programs Fund-SHARE of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  After being invested for three years, one-half of each original contribution will be returned to District 5300 as District Designated Funds (DDF) and one-half will be provided to The Rotary Foundation World Fund to support humanitarian programs and Group Study Exchange. 

Why Would I Choose to Join the Paul Harris Society? 

The Rotary Foundation is the flagship of Rotary International’s efforts to offer “Service Above Self” to the world through educational and humanitarian projects.  The contributions of individual Rotarians support world-wide programs which provide clean water, promote literacy, continue the race to eradicate polio, and fund Matching Grants, Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants, Group Study Exchange, Ambassadorial Scholarships, and Rotary World Peace Scholarships.

Our District has created a way for dedicated Rotarians to support this good work, while honoring Rotary founder Paul Harris and celebrating the Rotary Centennial.  The Paul Harris Society was established on the premise that, although it is not appropriate for all members, there are many District 5300 Rotarians who are both willing and able to provide this level of support for initiatives that will make both our local communities and the world better places in which to live.  Those donors who agree to contribute $1,000.00 each year to the Rotary Foundation will be awarded membership in the Paul Harris Society of District 5300 and will be afforded the personal satisfaction accompanying such selfless acts. 

Recognition: 

Society members will receive District-wide recognition on appropriate occasions and a distinctive blue and gold emblem or “ribbon,” which can be worn with the Paul Harris Fellow pin or the Rotary Member pin.  They will also qualify for The Rotary Foundation’s Paul Harris Fellow or Multiple Paul Harris Fellow recognition. 

How to Join the Paul Harris Society

• Complete Rotary International Form 123-EN.  It is very important to include your Rotary membership number on the form, as this prevents multiple records from being created for you.  This number is printed on the mailing label on the front cover of your Rotarian magazine, as well as on the printed Semi-Annual Report (SAR) and Dues Billing Statement received by your Club Secretary or the Club Recognition Summary that is available to your Club Secretary online.  The Secretary or Foundation Chair can also assist you in filling out the form.

• Enclose a check for $1,000.00, payable to  The Rotary Foundation.  (If you prefer, you may execute either the Credit Card form or the Electronic Transfer form available on the RI web site.  These permit paperless payments in installments.)

•  Mail to:

  • The Rotary Foundation
    PO Box 75133
    Chicago  IL  60675-5133

• Complete the District 5300 Paul Harris Society Membership Report Form. 

• Mail, Fax or Submit On-Line the Paul Harris Society of District 5300 Reporting Form to

  • Use the Paul Harris Society of District 5300 Reporting Form to submit the required information for enrollment.  The form is an Adobe Acrobat file and you need version 5.0 or later to use it.  After opening the form, place your cursor on the line after "Name", enter the Donor's name and then use your tab key to move from line to line.  After completing the form, click the button marked “E-Mail Form to Paul Harris Society Chair” at the bottom of the form.  Be sure to print the completed forms for your records.  It is not possible to save the completed form on your computer.  Only a blank form can be saved. 

  • If you want to mail or fax the form, send it to:

  • Jan Carlton, PHS Co-Chair
    10526 Mandarino Avenue
    Las Vegas  NV  89135-2402
    Fax:  702-341-6238
    E-Mail:  JanCarlton@cox.net

How to Maintain Your Membership in the Paul Harris Society

Donate at least $1,000.00 to the Annual Programs Fund–SHARE of The Rotary Foundation during each successive Rotary year, following the procedure outlined above.  Keep the District 5300 Paul Harris Society Committee informed of the fact that you have done so.

 

 

This page was updated on Sunday, May 15, 2005