The Paul Harris Society (PHS) is a program of annual giving to The Rotary Foundation of $1000.00 or more. 

 

A Rotarian, or a non-Rotarian, who commits and maintains a contribution of $1000.00 or more to The Rotary Foundation each and every year is a member of the Paul Harris Society.

 

In 1998, Governor Wayne Cusick of District 5340 realized that although giving an annual sum of $1000.00 to TRF was not for every Rotarian, many could be encouraged to contribute at a higher level. Governor Cusick formatted the PHS program to encourage and recognize those individuals who contributed $1000.00 or more annually to TRF. Donations to TRF increased substantially. Wayne Cusick was honored by RI Past President and Foundation Chair Luis Vicente Gay at the 2007-08 Convention in Salt Lake City for creating the successful PHS program. 

 

PHS members are immediately recognized upon submitting a PLEDGE FORM or making a lump sum annual donation to TRF in the amount of $1000.00 or more. PHS members are presented with a certificate and the PHS insignia emblem, which is worn with either a Rotary pin or TRF pin. Members are published on the District website, directory, and/or newsletter in addition to being honored at District events.

 

Ask your Club's Rotary Foundation chair for the Foundation Pledge form. You may also contact the Paul Harris Society Chairs. If you choose to make your donation online or direct to TRF, be sure to inform your Club Rotary Foundation Chair of your generous gift as it is important that it be reflected in your Club's records.