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

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