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THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY of DISTRICT 5170

THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY of DISTRICT 5170. WHAT IS THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY?. A District-Administered Donor Recognition Program. REQUIREMENTS. Must give at least $1,000 per year Only NEW MONEY counts towards PHS membership Recognition Points DO NOT count

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THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY of DISTRICT 5170

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  1. THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY of DISTRICT 5170

  2. WHAT IS THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY? A District-Administered Donor Recognition Program

  3. REQUIREMENTS • Must give at least $1,000 per year • Only NEW MONEY counts towards PHS membership • Recognition Points DO NOT count • Permanent Fund Contributions DO NOT qualify

  4. The Foundation Needs More Support • With the ever-increasing involvement of Rotary clubs in Foundation Programs, the need for increased contributions is apparent. • Decreased donation income has caused a large reduction in Humanitarian Grant allocations.

  5. To Help Clubs increase their PHS membership, District 5170 Will Provide • Paul Harris Society Brochure • A PHS membership certificate • A list of benefits to The Rotary Foundation and to those who join the PHS • Example member solicitation letters • Example club presentations • Thank you letters to donors • A list of a club’s potential PHS members • A new PHS web page to download support items

  6. Status of the District’s Paul Harris Society Of its 3,915 Rotarians, • 2006/2007, 96 were PHS members • 2007/2008, 136 • 2008/2009, 160 • 2009/2010 Goal - 240

  7. To Become a PHS Member • Upon receipt of $1,000 • Check or credit card • TRF-DIRECT - automatically transfer funds ($85/month; $250/quarter; $1,000/year…) If 10% of your club members join the PHS, your club is already at $100 per member, with 90% of your club yet to donate. 7

  8. What Can You Do to Help? • Make a PHS presentation to your club or invite a Speaker from the District • Make a personal solicitation to potential donors • Provide special recognition to your PHS members

  9. Contact Details Phillip Dean Paul Harris Society Coordinator Rotary International District 5170 E-Mail: pndean@comcast.net 925-455-4261

  10. THE FUTURE OF THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY IS IN YOUR HANDS!

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