THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY of DISTRICT 5170

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WHAT IS THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY?

A District-Administered Donor Recognition Program 2

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 3

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.

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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 5

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 6

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.

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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 8

Contact Details

Phillip Dean Paul Harris Society Coordinator Rotary International District 5170 E-Mail: [email protected]

925-455-4261 9

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

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