Named after Rotary’s founder, the Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved global grants. Its members represent 1 percent of the Rotarians worldwide, but they contributed 10 percent of total annual giving in 2013-14, which is why it’s important to recognize their significance. You’ll hear about the Paul Harris Society recognition program and how The Rotary Foundation is providing administrative support, learn the administrative expectations at the district level, and share ideas for identifying new members and encouraging contributions.

1. 2015 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A
SUCCESSFUL PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY

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MEET THE PANELISTS
Joanne Schilling
RRFC
Mac Hermoso
RRFC
Tim Lee
ARRFC

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THE BASICS

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• Originally a
district program to
increase giving to
our Foundation
• 2013-14 was the
charter year as an
official Foundation
program
PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY BACKGROUND

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PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY MEMBERS SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION BY…
Giving US$1,000
every year to:
• The Annual Fund
• PolioPlus
• An approved
Foundation grant

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• 3% of Rotarians
give $1,000 or more
to the Annual Fund
• These donors
represent about
38% of all Annual
Fund giving
IMPORTANT SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR OUR FOUNDATION

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PHSCs are appointed
for one year terms and
focus on:
• Promotion
• Administration
• Education
YOUR DISTRICT’S PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY COORDINATOR (PHSC)

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Join online at: www.rotary.org/PaulHarrisSociety
HOW TO JOIN THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY

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THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY BROCHURE

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THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY BROCHURE

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USING ROTARY DIRECT TO MAKE RECURRING GIFTS
Select a
frequency to
make your gift
recurring.
Give online at www.rotary.org/give

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• Welcome email to
new members
• Year-end reminder
to members who
have yet to give
US$1,000
• Report to help
identify current and
prospective PHS
members
UTILZING FOUNDATION SUPPORT

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BEST PRACTICES

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• Get support from
district leadership
• Organize a team of
PHS promoters
• Schedule charter
events
ESTABLISHING A PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY

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• Continual
promotion for
new members
• Timely
recognition
• Say “thank you”
• Annual
reminders
MAINTAINING A STRONG PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY

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QUESTIONS?

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• The Rotary Foundation
Reference Guide
• Paul Harris Society Brochure
• Your PHSC or DRFC
• Your Annual Giving Officer or
International Office
• rotary.org/give
THANK YOU!