Doing Good In The World--The Paul Harris Society (PHS)

The Paul Harris Society (PHS) is our district's recognition program for Rotarians who wish to support The Rotary Foundation in a more substantial way each year. After all, the one-time cost of a Paul Harris Fellowship has not changed in over 50 years to keep up with inflation and the cost of living.  The PHS gives Rotarians a way to make a very significant contribution, comparable to what it cost Rotarians in the 1950s for a Paul Harris Fellowship.

The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotarians and friends of  Rotary who annually contribute $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation (the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus, PolioPlus Partners, or Humanitarian Grants). Rotarians may become PHS members by making a commitment to donate $1,000 per year.  This can be almost painless if you choose to have The Rotary Foundation automatically deduct $83.34 per month from your bank account or credit card (we'll provide you the TRF-Direct form).

The Paul Harris Society is not suitable for every Rotarian but is available for those who chose to give at this level each Rotary year. We do not "hard sell" anyone to join the PHS.  Your commitment to contribute is not for any particular length of time.  It is indefinite; you could terminate it at any time. Our ever-increasing involvement and support of Rotary Foundation Programs necessitates our need for increased funding.  Permanent Fund contributions do not qualify for this program. Only new contributions qualify.

District 5100 started its Paul Harris Society in 2005 with 17 charter members. As of the start of the 2009-10 Rotary year we have 88 PHS members.  In the tough economic year of 2008-09, PHS membership increased by 27 percent.  That's a great accomplishment.

Paul Harris Society contributions are eligible toward Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, and Major Donor recognition. For information about District 5100's Paul Harris Society and enrollment forms, please contact: Peter Glazer at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Sharon Starr at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We sincerely thank the Rotarians and spouses of District 5100's Paul Harris Society who have made their commitment.

 For a complete list of District 5100 Paul Harris Society Members Click Here