"If you have the love of your fellow man in your hearts then you are potential Rotarians." ~ Paul Harris, Chicago 1933

This is a great sign of the Paul Harris optimism considering this speech (1933 Rotary Convention in Boston radio broadcast) took place when both Hitler and Stalin were in power and America was in its deepest depression.

Paul Harris recording courtesy of Rotary First 100 committee member Art McCullough. http://www.whatpaulharriswrote.org/media/harris1933.rm You may copy this recording and use it but please if you do write and let them know how it was used.

Paul Harris Society Donation Information

1) The Paul Harris Society pledge is for a gift of $1000 a year by a Rotarian or in behalf of a Rotarian.  The full $1000 may be paid in installments.

2) You don't have to be a Paul Harris Fellow first in order to become a Paul Harris Society member. If you are not already a Paul Harris Fellow, you will become one as soon as you fully fund your PHS pledge. Make your check payable to "The Rotary Foundation" and send to our Club Secretary, Mary Beth Fauchs or our Club Treasurer, Deborah Davis.  When your Paul Harris Fellowship is fully funded, your PHF will be ordered from the Rotary Foundation and your Paul Harris Society recognition will be prepared and sent to Mary Beth for appropriate distribution.

3) With each $1000 gift you will receive multiple PHF recognition with appropriate PHF pin and stones after your first PHF. You may also name a new Paul Harris Fellow using the recognition points from your account.

4) This is unrestricted giving. All Paul Harris Society gifts are designated for the Annual Programs Fund. 100% of APF dollars go to fund Foundation programs. In three years the Rotary Foundation will return 50% of the District's Annual Giving to the District as District Designated Funds to be used for the Foundation's humanitarian and educational programs by the District Rotary Clubs.

5) All previous personal gifts to the Foundation are counted toward Major Donor recognition. Your pledge of $1000 annually will enable you to become a Major Donor very quickly.

6) A personal gift already made to the Annual Programs Fund this year will count toward your Paul Harris Society membership  For example, if you have already made a $200 gift to the APF this year, you can become a Paul Harris Society member with an additional gift of $800.

7) The Paul Harris Society is an official Rotary Foundation program, but, all administration and recognition is at the District level. A special PHS certificate and pin will be presented to each member when they become a Paul Harris Society member.

We have learned of the Rotary Foundation's good works through its humanitarian and educational programs at our Foundation Seminars. Our gifts make those good works possible. If you have more questions, please let us know. We are eager to answer your questions and receive new Paul Harris Society Fellowships.

Download your Paul Harris Society Application Here!

Yours in Rotary Service,
The Oscoda Rotary Board