welcome to the miamisburg rotary club

Welcome to theMiamisburg Rotary Club

Paul Harris DayNovember 18, 2009

Today’s ProgramToday’s ProgramWhat is Rotary?What is Rotary?Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary FoundationWhat is a Paul Harris Fellowship?What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?

How do I qualify?How do I qualify?My AccountMy Account

Club RecognitionClub RecognitionMajor DonorsMajor DonorsCurrent Paul Harris FellowsCurrent Paul Harris FellowsNew RecipientsNew Recipients

What is Rotary?What is Rotary? RRotary is a worldwide organization otary is a worldwide organization

of more than 1.2 million business, of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Members of Rotary clubs, known as

Rotarians, provide humanitarian Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical service, encourage high ethical

standards in all vocations, and help standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.build goodwill and peace in the world.

What is Rotary?What is Rotary?

There are 33,000 Rotary clubs There are 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. and geographical areas.

Clubs are nonpolitical, Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. cultures, races, and creeds.

What is Rotary?What is Rotary?

As signified by the motto As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s Service Above Self, Rotary’s

main objective is service — in main objective is service — in the community, in the the community, in the

workplace, and throughout workplace, and throughout the world.the world.

Who is Paul Harris?Who is Paul Harris?

Paul P. Harris was the Paul P. Harris was the founder of Rotary. He was founder of Rotary. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin born in Racine, Wisconsin

on April 19, 1868, and on April 19, 1868, and spent his early years in spent his early years in Wallingford, Vermont, Wallingford, Vermont, prior to attending the prior to attending the University of Vermont, University of Vermont,

Princeton University and Princeton University and the University of Iowa. the University of Iowa.


Paul Harris, along with three Paul Harris, along with three business associates, business associates,

formed the world’s first formed the world’s first service club, the Rotary service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 Club of Chicago, on 23

February 1905.February 1905.

His intention was to His intention was to recapture in a professional recapture in a professional

club the same friendly club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the spirit he had felt in the

small towns of his youth.small towns of his youth.


The Rotary name derived The Rotary name derived from the early practice of from the early practice of rotating meetings among rotating meetings among

members’ offices.members’ offices.

Rotary’s popularity spread Rotary’s popularity spread and within a decade, and within a decade, clubs were chartered clubs were chartered from San Francisco to from San Francisco to

Winnipeg, Canada.Winnipeg, Canada.


By 1921 Rotary clubs were By 1921 Rotary clubs were formed on six continents. formed on six continents. The organization adopted The organization adopted

the name Rotary the name Rotary International a year later.International a year later.

By 1925, Rotary had grown By 1925, Rotary had grown to 200 clubs with more to 200 clubs with more than 20,000 members.than 20,000 members.

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary FoundationIn 1917, RI President Arch C. Klumph In 1917, RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed that an endowment be set proposed that an endowment be set up “for the purpose of doing good up “for the purpose of doing good

in the world.” in the world.”

In 1928, when the endowment fund In 1928, when the endowment fund had grown to more than US$5,000, had grown to more than US$5,000,

it was renamed The Rotary it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International. entity within Rotary International.

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation

Five Trustees, including Klumph, Five Trustees, including Klumph, were appointed to “hold, invest, were appointed to “hold, invest, manage, and administer all of its manage, and administer all of its property . . . as a single trust, for property . . . as a single trust, for the furtherance of the purposes the furtherance of the purposes

of RI.”of RI.”


Two years later, the Foundation Two years later, the Foundation made its first grant of $500 to made its first grant of $500 to the International Society for the International Society for

Crippled Children. The Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian organization, created by Rotarian

Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into the grew into the Easter SealsEaster Seals..


The Great Depression and World War II The Great Depression and World War II both impeded the Foundation’s growth, both impeded the Foundation’s growth,

but the need for lasting world peace but the need for lasting world peace generated great postwar interest in its generated great postwar interest in its development. After Rotary’s founder, development. After Rotary’s founder,

Paul P. Harris, died in 1947, Paul P. Harris, died in 1947, contributions began pouring into Rotary contributions began pouring into Rotary

International, and the Paul Harris International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Memorial Fund was created to build the

Foundation.Foundation.


That year, the first Foundation program That year, the first Foundation program – the forerunner of – the forerunner of Rotary Foundation Rotary Foundation

Ambassadorial ScholarshipsAmbassadorial Scholarships – was – was established. In 1965-66, three new established. In 1965-66, three new

programs were launched: programs were launched: Group Study Group Study ExchangeExchange, , Awards for Technical Awards for Technical

TrainingTraining, and , and Grants for Activities in Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Keeping with the Objective of The

Rotary FoundationRotary Foundation, which was later , which was later called Matching Grants.called Matching Grants.

The Rotary FoundationThe Rotary Foundation The The Health, Hunger and Humanity Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants(3-H) Grants program was launched program was launched in 1978, and in 1978, and Rotary VolunteersRotary Volunteers was was created as a part of that program in created as a part of that program in 1980. 1980. PolioPlusPolioPlus was announced in was announced in

1984-85, and the next year brought 1984-85, and the next year brought Rotary Grants for University Rotary Grants for University

TeachersTeachers. The first peace forums . The first peace forums were held in 1987-88, leading to were held in 1987-88, leading to

the the Foundation’s Peace and Conflict Foundation’s Peace and Conflict Studies ProgramsStudies Programs..


Throughout this time, support of the Throughout this time, support of the Foundation grew tremendously. Since the Foundation grew tremendously. Since the

first donation of $26.50 in 1917, it has first donation of $26.50 in 1917, it has received contributions totaling more than received contributions totaling more than $2.17 billion. More than $200 million was $2.17 billion. More than $200 million was donated in 2007 - 2008 alone. To date, donated in 2007 - 2008 alone. To date,

1,197,108 individuals have been 1,197,108 individuals have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows recognized as Paul Harris Fellows – –

people who have given $1,000 to the people who have given $1,000 to the Annual Programs Fund or have had that Annual Programs Fund or have had that

amount contributed in their name.amount contributed in their name.


Such strong support, along with Such strong support, along with Rotarian involvement Rotarian involvement

worldwide, ensures a secure worldwide, ensures a secure future for The Rotary future for The Rotary

Foundation as it continues its Foundation as it continues its vital work for international vital work for international understanding and world understanding and world

peace.peace.

What is a Paul Harris What is a Paul Harris Fellowship?Fellowship?

The Fellowship was established The Fellowship was established in 1957 in Paul Harris’ honor to in 1957 in Paul Harris’ honor to

express appreciation for express appreciation for contributions of $1,000.00 to contributions of $1,000.00 to

the humanitarian and the humanitarian and educational programs of The educational programs of The

Rotary Foundation.Rotary Foundation.


Any person, Rotarian or non-Any person, Rotarian or non-Rotarian is eligible to become Rotarian is eligible to become a Paul Harris Fellow.a Paul Harris Fellow.

How do I qualify to become a How do I qualify to become a Paul Harris Fellow?Paul Harris Fellow?

Contribute $1,000.00 or more Contribute $1,000.00 or more to the Rotary Foundationto the Rotary Foundation


Contributions to the following Contributions to the following programs shall qualify for Paul Harris programs shall qualify for Paul Harris Fellow Recognition credit:Fellow Recognition credit:Annual Program FundAnnual Program FundApproved Matching Grants – sponsor Approved Matching Grants – sponsor

portionportionPolioPlusPolioPlusPolioPlus PartnersPolioPlus PartnersWorld FundWorld FundApproved 3-H grants – sponsor portionApproved 3-H grants – sponsor portion


In view of its separate In view of its separate recognition program, recognition program, contributions to the Permanent contributions to the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation Fund of The Rotary Foundation shall not qualify for Paul Harris shall not qualify for Paul Harris Fellow Recognition credit.Fellow Recognition credit.


Understanding my account:Understanding my account:Paul Harris Fellow levelsPaul Harris Fellow levels

PHF, PHF+1 through PHF+8PHF, PHF+1 through PHF+8

Major DonorsMajor Donors

Understanding My AccountUnderstanding My Account

Recognition amountRecognition amount is the total Paul is the total Paul Harris Fellow recognition credited to Harris Fellow recognition credited to an individual’s account.an individual’s account.Recognition may be achieved with Recognition may be achieved with

one’s personal contributions to the one’s personal contributions to the FoundationFoundation

- or-- or-A contribution made on behalf of A contribution made on behalf of

the account holderthe account holder


What are Foundation What are Foundation Recognition Points?Recognition Points?These are points awarded These are points awarded in appreciation for in appreciation for contributions an individual contributions an individual personally makes above the personally makes above the initial $1,000.00. initial $1,000.00.

Understanding My AccountUnderstanding My Account What can I do with my Foundation Recognition What can I do with my Foundation Recognition

Points?Points?Donate points (100 minimum) to another Donate points (100 minimum) to another

individual(s)individual(s)Help them attain their Initial Paul Harris Help them attain their Initial Paul Harris

FellowshipFellowshipHelp them attain their next Paul Harris levelHelp them attain their next Paul Harris levelHelp make them Rotary Foundation Help make them Rotary Foundation

Sustaining MembersSustaining Members Credited as an annual contribution of Credited as an annual contribution of

$100.00$100.00


More about Foundation Recognition More about Foundation Recognition PointsPointsClubs and Districts can accumulate Clubs and Districts can accumulate

and transfer points to individuals.and transfer points to individuals.Points count the same as cash for Points count the same as cash for

PHF levels onlyPHF levels onlyPoints don’t accumulate pointsPoints don’t accumulate pointsPoints don’t count towards Major Points don’t count towards Major

Donor statusDonor status

The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary Club

Since 1972 the Miamisburg Since 1972 the Miamisburg Rotary has had Rotary has had 126126 Paul Paul Harris FellowsHarris Fellows

Since 1972 total giving Since 1972 total giving through the Miamisburg through the Miamisburg Rotary Club is Rotary Club is $241,186.77$241,186.77

The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary Club Major Donor Major Donor RecognitionsRecognitions

Dr Glen C. and Ruth Dr Glen C. and Ruth BrandonBrandon

John E. “Jack” John E. “Jack” DempseyDempsey

The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary ClubBenefactors to the Rotary Benefactors to the Rotary

FoundationFoundation

Dr Glen C. and Ruth Dr Glen C. and Ruth

BrandonBrandonDavid C. David C. HafenbrackHafenbrack

The Miamisburg Rotary ClubThe Miamisburg Rotary Club

The current Paul The current Paul Harris Fellows of Harris Fellows of the Miamisburg the Miamisburg

Rotary Club:Rotary Club:

Brent AshcraftBrent AshcraftKeith Basinger +1Keith Basinger +1

Bob Bell +1Bob Bell +1Eleanor BierleyEleanor BierleyWeb Boyer +2Web Boyer +2Phil Callahan +2Phil Callahan +2Dick Church +3Dick Church +3

Judi ChurchJudi Church

Cindy CoffeyCindy Coffey Jack Croskey +2Jack Croskey +2Tom Croskey +2Tom Croskey +2

Jack Dempsey +8Jack Dempsey +8 Jim DeYoungJim DeYoung

Lee EagleLee Eagle Joe Euse +1Joe Euse +1

Karen Euse +1Karen Euse +1

Hubert Fields +1Hubert Fields +1 Gail FinkGail Fink Mike FinkMike Fink Ted FinkTed Fink

Dave Frizzell +4Dave Frizzell +4 Dawn Frizzell +3Dawn Frizzell +3

Doug GriffithDoug Griffith Dave Hafenbrack +3Dave Hafenbrack +3

Joe Harrison +1Joe Harrison +1

Rita Harrison +1Rita Harrison +1Linda Hippert +1Linda Hippert +1

Dallas JacksonDallas JacksonPhil JohnsonPhil Johnson

Bob Kilpatrick +4Bob Kilpatrick +4Carolyn Kilpatrick +3Carolyn Kilpatrick +3

Clair MillerClair Miller

Tom NicholasTom Nicholas Jan RunkleJan Runkle

Tom Schenck +1Tom Schenck +1Loueda SchultzLoueda Schultz

Paul SchultzPaul SchultzDorothy Sellers +1Dorothy Sellers +1

Joe StantonJoe Stanton

Kurt StueveKurt Stueve John WeithoferJohn Weithofer

John WoodsJohn Woods Pete WoodwardPete Woodward

Congratulations and Congratulations and Thanks to all our Thanks to all our

Paul Harris Fellows!!Paul Harris Fellows!!

Welcome to our Welcome to our newest newest recipients of the recipients of the Paul Harris Paul Harris FellowshipFellowship

Thank you and Thank you and have a great have a great Rotary Day!!Rotary Day!!

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