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Welcome to the Miamisburg Rotary Club. Paul Harris Day November 18, 2009. Today’s Program. What is Rotary? Who is Paul Harris? The Rotary Foundation What is a Paul Harris Fellowship? How do I qualify? My Account Club Recognition Major Donors Current Paul Harris Fellows New Recipients. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to theMiamisburg Rotary Club
Paul Harris DayNovember 18, 2009
Today’s ProgramToday’s ProgramWhat is Rotary?What is Rotary?Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary FoundationWhat is a Paul Harris Fellowship?What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?
How do I qualify?How do I qualify?My AccountMy Account
Club RecognitionClub RecognitionMajor DonorsMajor DonorsCurrent Paul Harris FellowsCurrent Paul Harris FellowsNew RecipientsNew Recipients
What is Rotary?What is Rotary? RRotary is a worldwide organization otary is a worldwide organization
of more than 1.2 million business, of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Members of Rotary clubs, known as
Rotarians, provide humanitarian Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical service, encourage high ethical
standards in all vocations, and help standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.build goodwill and peace in the world.
What is Rotary?What is Rotary?
There are 33,000 Rotary clubs There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. and geographical areas.
Clubs are nonpolitical, Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. cultures, races, and creeds.
What is Rotary?What is Rotary?
As signified by the motto As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s Service Above Self, Rotary’s
main objective is service — in main objective is service — in the community, in the the community, in the
workplace, and throughout workplace, and throughout the world.the world.
Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?
Paul P. Harris was the Paul P. Harris was the founder of Rotary. He was founder of Rotary. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin born in Racine, Wisconsin
on April 19, 1868, and on April 19, 1868, and spent his early years in spent his early years in Wallingford, Vermont, Wallingford, Vermont, prior to attending the prior to attending the University of Vermont, University of Vermont,
Princeton University and Princeton University and the University of Iowa. the University of Iowa.
Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?
Paul Harris, along with three Paul Harris, along with three business associates, business associates,
formed the world’s first formed the world’s first service club, the Rotary service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 Club of Chicago, on 23
February 1905.February 1905.
His intention was to His intention was to recapture in a professional recapture in a professional
club the same friendly club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the spirit he had felt in the
small towns of his youth.small towns of his youth.
Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?
The Rotary name derived The Rotary name derived from the early practice of from the early practice of rotating meetings among rotating meetings among
members’ offices.members’ offices.
Rotary’s popularity spread Rotary’s popularity spread and within a decade, and within a decade, clubs were chartered clubs were chartered from San Francisco to from San Francisco to
Winnipeg, Canada.Winnipeg, Canada.
Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?
By 1921 Rotary clubs were By 1921 Rotary clubs were formed on six continents. formed on six continents. The organization adopted The organization adopted
the name Rotary the name Rotary International a year later.International a year later.
By 1925, Rotary had grown By 1925, Rotary had grown to 200 clubs with more to 200 clubs with more than 20,000 members.than 20,000 members.
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary FoundationIn 1917, RI President Arch C. Klumph In 1917, RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed that an endowment be set proposed that an endowment be set up “for the purpose of doing good up “for the purpose of doing good
in the world.” in the world.”
In 1928, when the endowment fund In 1928, when the endowment fund had grown to more than US$5,000, had grown to more than US$5,000,
it was renamed The Rotary it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International. entity within Rotary International.
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
Five Trustees, including Klumph, Five Trustees, including Klumph, were appointed to “hold, invest, were appointed to “hold, invest, manage, and administer all of its manage, and administer all of its property . . . as a single trust, for property . . . as a single trust, for the furtherance of the purposes the furtherance of the purposes
of RI.”of RI.”
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
Two years later, the Foundation Two years later, the Foundation made its first grant of $500 to made its first grant of $500 to the International Society for the International Society for
Crippled Children. The Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian organization, created by Rotarian
Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into the grew into the Easter SealsEaster Seals..
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
The Great Depression and World War II The Great Depression and World War II both impeded the Foundation’s growth, both impeded the Foundation’s growth,
but the need for lasting world peace but the need for lasting world peace generated great postwar interest in its generated great postwar interest in its development. After Rotary’s founder, development. After Rotary’s founder,
Paul P. Harris, died in 1947, Paul P. Harris, died in 1947, contributions began pouring into Rotary contributions began pouring into Rotary
International, and the Paul Harris International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Memorial Fund was created to build the
Foundation.Foundation.
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
That year, the first Foundation program That year, the first Foundation program – the forerunner of – the forerunner of Rotary Foundation Rotary Foundation
Ambassadorial ScholarshipsAmbassadorial Scholarships – was – was established. In 1965-66, three new established. In 1965-66, three new
programs were launched: programs were launched: Group Study Group Study ExchangeExchange, , Awards for Technical Awards for Technical
TrainingTraining, and , and Grants for Activities in Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Keeping with the Objective of The
Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation, which was later , which was later called Matching Grants.called Matching Grants.
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation The The Health, Hunger and Humanity Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants(3-H) Grants program was launched program was launched in 1978, and in 1978, and Rotary VolunteersRotary Volunteers was was created as a part of that program in created as a part of that program in 1980. 1980. PolioPlusPolioPlus was announced in was announced in
1984-85, and the next year brought 1984-85, and the next year brought Rotary Grants for University Rotary Grants for University
TeachersTeachers. The first peace forums . The first peace forums were held in 1987-88, leading to were held in 1987-88, leading to
the the Foundation’s Peace and Conflict Foundation’s Peace and Conflict Studies ProgramsStudies Programs..
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
Throughout this time, support of the Throughout this time, support of the Foundation grew tremendously. Since the Foundation grew tremendously. Since the
first donation of $26.50 in 1917, it has first donation of $26.50 in 1917, it has received contributions totaling more than received contributions totaling more than $2.17 billion. More than $200 million was $2.17 billion. More than $200 million was donated in 2007 - 2008 alone. To date, donated in 2007 - 2008 alone. To date,
1,197,108 individuals have been 1,197,108 individuals have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows recognized as Paul Harris Fellows – –
people who have given $1,000 to the people who have given $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund or have had that Annual Programs Fund or have had that
amount contributed in their name.amount contributed in their name.
The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation
Such strong support, along with Such strong support, along with Rotarian involvement Rotarian involvement
worldwide, ensures a secure worldwide, ensures a secure future for The Rotary future for The Rotary
Foundation as it continues its Foundation as it continues its vital work for international vital work for international understanding and world understanding and world
peace.peace.
What is a Paul Harris What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?Fellowship?
The Fellowship was established The Fellowship was established in 1957 in Paul Harris’ honor to in 1957 in Paul Harris’ honor to
express appreciation for express appreciation for contributions of $1,000.00 to contributions of $1,000.00 to
the humanitarian and the humanitarian and educational programs of The educational programs of The
Rotary Foundation.Rotary Foundation.
What is a Paul Harris What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?Fellowship?
Any person, Rotarian or non-Any person, Rotarian or non-Rotarian is eligible to become Rotarian is eligible to become a Paul Harris Fellow.a Paul Harris Fellow.
How do I qualify to become a How do I qualify to become a Paul Harris Fellow?Paul Harris Fellow?
Contribute $1,000.00 or more Contribute $1,000.00 or more to the Rotary Foundationto the Rotary Foundation
What is a Paul Harris What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?Fellowship?
Contributions to the following Contributions to the following programs shall qualify for Paul Harris programs shall qualify for Paul Harris Fellow Recognition credit:Fellow Recognition credit:Annual Program FundAnnual Program FundApproved Matching Grants – sponsor Approved Matching Grants – sponsor
portionportionPolioPlusPolioPlusPolioPlus PartnersPolioPlus PartnersWorld FundWorld FundApproved 3-H grants – sponsor portionApproved 3-H grants – sponsor portion
What is a Paul Harris What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?Fellowship?
In view of its separate In view of its separate recognition program, recognition program, contributions to the Permanent contributions to the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation Fund of The Rotary Foundation shall not qualify for Paul Harris shall not qualify for Paul Harris Fellow Recognition credit.Fellow Recognition credit.
What is a Paul Harris What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?Fellowship?
Understanding my account:Understanding my account:Paul Harris Fellow levelsPaul Harris Fellow levels
PHF, PHF+1 through PHF+8PHF, PHF+1 through PHF+8
Major DonorsMajor Donors
Understanding My AccountUnderstanding My Account
Recognition amountRecognition amount is the total Paul is the total Paul Harris Fellow recognition credited to Harris Fellow recognition credited to an individual’s account.an individual’s account.Recognition may be achieved with Recognition may be achieved with
one’s personal contributions to the one’s personal contributions to the FoundationFoundation
- or-- or-A contribution made on behalf of A contribution made on behalf of
the account holderthe account holder
Understanding My AccountUnderstanding My Account
What are Foundation What are Foundation Recognition Points?Recognition Points?These are points awarded These are points awarded in appreciation for in appreciation for contributions an individual contributions an individual personally makes above the personally makes above the initial $1,000.00. initial $1,000.00.
Understanding My AccountUnderstanding My Account What can I do with my Foundation Recognition What can I do with my Foundation Recognition
Points?Points?Donate points (100 minimum) to another Donate points (100 minimum) to another
individual(s)individual(s)Help them attain their Initial Paul Harris Help them attain their Initial Paul Harris
FellowshipFellowshipHelp them attain their next Paul Harris levelHelp them attain their next Paul Harris levelHelp make them Rotary Foundation Help make them Rotary Foundation
Sustaining MembersSustaining Members Credited as an annual contribution of Credited as an annual contribution of
$100.00$100.00
Understanding My AccountUnderstanding My Account
More about Foundation Recognition More about Foundation Recognition PointsPointsClubs and Districts can accumulate Clubs and Districts can accumulate
and transfer points to individuals.and transfer points to individuals.Points count the same as cash for Points count the same as cash for
PHF levels onlyPHF levels onlyPoints don’t accumulate pointsPoints don’t accumulate pointsPoints don’t count towards Major Points don’t count towards Major
Donor statusDonor status
The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary Club
Since 1972 the Miamisburg Since 1972 the Miamisburg Rotary has had Rotary has had 126126 Paul Paul Harris FellowsHarris Fellows
Since 1972 total giving Since 1972 total giving through the Miamisburg through the Miamisburg Rotary Club is Rotary Club is $241,186.77$241,186.77
The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary Club Major Donor Major Donor RecognitionsRecognitions
Dr Glen C. and Ruth Dr Glen C. and Ruth BrandonBrandon
John E. “Jack” John E. “Jack” DempseyDempsey
The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary ClubBenefactors to the Rotary Benefactors to the Rotary
FoundationFoundation
Dr Glen C. and Ruth Dr Glen C. and Ruth
BrandonBrandonDavid C. David C. HafenbrackHafenbrack
The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary Club
The current Paul The current Paul Harris Fellows of Harris Fellows of the Miamisburg the Miamisburg
Rotary Club:Rotary Club:
Brent AshcraftBrent AshcraftKeith Basinger +1Keith Basinger +1
Bob Bell +1Bob Bell +1Eleanor BierleyEleanor BierleyWeb Boyer +2Web Boyer +2Phil Callahan +2Phil Callahan +2Dick Church +3Dick Church +3
Judi ChurchJudi Church
Cindy CoffeyCindy Coffey Jack Croskey +2Jack Croskey +2Tom Croskey +2Tom Croskey +2
Jack Dempsey +8Jack Dempsey +8 Jim DeYoungJim DeYoung
Lee EagleLee Eagle Joe Euse +1Joe Euse +1
Karen Euse +1Karen Euse +1
Hubert Fields +1Hubert Fields +1 Gail FinkGail Fink Mike FinkMike Fink Ted FinkTed Fink
Dave Frizzell +4Dave Frizzell +4 Dawn Frizzell +3Dawn Frizzell +3
Doug GriffithDoug Griffith Dave Hafenbrack +3Dave Hafenbrack +3
Joe Harrison +1Joe Harrison +1
Rita Harrison +1Rita Harrison +1Linda Hippert +1Linda Hippert +1
Dallas JacksonDallas JacksonPhil JohnsonPhil Johnson
Bob Kilpatrick +4Bob Kilpatrick +4Carolyn Kilpatrick +3Carolyn Kilpatrick +3
Clair MillerClair Miller
Tom NicholasTom Nicholas Jan RunkleJan Runkle
Tom Schenck +1Tom Schenck +1Loueda SchultzLoueda Schultz
Paul SchultzPaul SchultzDorothy Sellers +1Dorothy Sellers +1
Joe StantonJoe Stanton
Kurt StueveKurt Stueve John WeithoferJohn Weithofer
John WoodsJohn Woods Pete WoodwardPete Woodward
Congratulations and Congratulations and Thanks to all our Thanks to all our
Paul Harris Fellows!!Paul Harris Fellows!!
Welcome to our Welcome to our newest newest recipients of the recipients of the Paul Harris Paul Harris FellowshipFellowship
Thank you and Thank you and have a great have a great Rotary Day!!Rotary Day!!