AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT
Paul Harris once said, “Perhaps dreaming is not so bad if one dreams good dreams and makes them come true.” In Rotary, we make dreams a reality through extraordinary projects and activities here at home and around the world. These projects would not be possible without the generous support of Rotarians and friends of our Foundation. The Rotary Foundation recognizes those individuals who contribute US $1,000 or more annually to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved Foundation grants by inducting them into the Paul Harris Society.
Paul Harris Society gifts enable Rotary’s worldwide network of dedicated humanitarians to implement projects that address pressing needs in communities around the world. Because of these contributions:
- Children are vaccinated against polio and other diseases
- Adults and children alike can learn to read and write
- Women are given microloans and vocational training that enable them to support themselves and their families in a healthy and dignified way
- Teachers and schoolchildren have access to toilet facilities and clean drinking water
- Scholars are able to study ways to prevent maternal and child mortality
- Professionals from around the world convene to discuss strategies for resolving conflict and fostering peace.
Specifically, Paul Harris Society gifts have helped provide:
- Vocational training for teachers establishing an early childhood education center in South Africa
- Water filters, toilets, and hygiene training to prevent fluorosis, diarrhea, and other diseases in India
- A scholarship for a medical professional in Italy to research treatments that minimize mortality rates among premature babies
- Peace-building seminars for 200 teachers and 1,300 students in Uganda
- Treated mosquito nets and medical services that prevent malaria in Mali
In Rotary District 7090, we are extremely fortunate to have 58 Rotarians who have committed to being members of the Paul Harris Society. They have intentionally pledged to give US $1,000 every year to help Rotary Connect the World! Additionally, we have 14 other Rotarians who are eligible to join the Paul Harris Society because they gave more than US $1,000 during the past Rotary year. Won’t you consider joining the Paul Harris Society?
On behalf of District 7090, we offer our sincere appreciation for their ongoing generosity and for enabling Rotary to make such a huge impact on individuals, families, and entire communities. For more information about the Paul Harris Society, please contact Jim Ellison, District 7090 Paul Harris Society Coordinator at 717-503-5749 or jdellison@gmail.com.