Paul Harris Fellows
WHAT IS PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RECOGNITION?
Paul Harris Fellow recognition which is given upon request, was created
in memory of the founder of Rotary as a way to show appreciation for
contributions to the Foundation's humanitarian and educational programs.
A Paul Harris Fellow is an individual who contributes, or in whose name
or memory is contributed $1,000. All Paul Harris Fellows receive a pin
and a certificate (a medallion may also be requested) which identifies
them as advocates of the Foundation's goals of world peace and
understanding. NOTE: Corporate matched gifts are elgible for Paul Harris
Fellow.
WHAT IS PAUL HARRIS FELLOW MULTIPLE
RECOGNITION? Fellows who contribute an additional US$1,000 to US$5,000
will receive, uponrequest, a new lapel pin inset with a blue stone for
each additional $1,000 contribution, up to a maximum of five stones.
WHAT IS A SUSTAINING MEMBER A
Sustaining Member is an individual who contributes, or in whose name is
contributed, a minimum of US$100 with the stated intention of becoming A
Paul Harris Fellow by contributing at leastUS$1,000.
The Rotary Club of Mission Viejo members have contributed over
$157,535.00*
since 1974 and have had 100% participation as Paul Harris Fellows or
Sustaining members or both.
* As of July 10,2008.
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LEVELS AND POINTS Explanation
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MISSION
The mission of the Rotary
Foundation is to support the efforts of Rotary International to
achieve world understanding and peace through international
humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
HISTORY
The Rotary Foundation was
begun in 1917 by Arch Klumph, sixth President of Rotary
International, who convinced a Rotary convention of the need for
an endowment for "doing good in the world" in charitable,
educational or other avenues of service.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION NOW
FUNDS EACH YEAR
- 1,200 scholarships for
graduate, undergraduate and vocational study.
- More than 200 Group
Study Exchanges (400 teams).
- 500 international
humanitarian projects through Matching Grants and Health,
Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants.
- Grants for University
Teachers, to serve in developing nations other than their
own.
- Immunization
activities to protect millions of children against polio.
- Some 200 Rotary
Volunteers providing needed service abroad.
- One or more Rotary
Peace Programs meetings.
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Rotary
Club of Mission Viejo
