Who was Paul Harris? Paul P. Harris was the founder of Rotary in February of 1905 What is a Paul Harris Fellow? The Paul Harris Fellow award designation was created in 1957 to recognize individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. How to earn a Paul Harris Fellow? You can make donations to The Rotary Foundation at any time, in any amount, Online (click here) or in-person at any regular Club Meeting. You may also signup for "Rotary Direct" to have a predetermined amount automatically donated to Rotary Foundation on a recurring basis of your choice. Once the total donations made by you / in your name reach $1,000 a PHF is awarded. First Time PHF - District 7280 Incentive Currently, a generous Rotarian from our District's Cranberry Club, offers to match Rotary Foundation donations made by members working to earn their First PHF. This means, if you donate $500 to the Rotary Foundation, He will match that for a total donation of $1,000 - earning you your first PHF! Click here to contact me for additional info or assistance What are Paul Harris Fellow Points? The purpose of foundation points is to allow Rotarians a means to recognize/reward individuals who exemplify the values of Rotary and who demonstrate Service Above Self, or have made a distinct positive impact in our Club or Community. How are Points earned? Any time you make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, you are awarded 1 point for every $1 donated. So, once you earn your first Paul Harris Fellow you will have 1,000 points How are Points used? Points cannot be used on ones self. Points allow Members the ability to recognize fellow Rotarians for their efforts, by donating a specific amount of your points which helps them towards earning their Paul Harris Fellow. Donated points count as 1point-$1 Where to find out how much I've donated and how many points I have? | 
