Left: Gilda Treleaven - Graham (multiple Paul Harris Fellow $9,000) and
Right: Charles Keple (Paul Harris Major Donor $25,000)
Paul Harris is the founder of Rotary. The Chicago attorney formed the first Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful relationships, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities.
The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name of $1,000 US dollars to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The honour was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support the Annual Fund, Polio Plus, or an approved Foundation grant.
The recognition pins are set with additional stones corresponding to the recipient’s recognition
Recognition total | Pin level |
US$2,000 to 2,999.99 | one sapphire |
3,000 to 3,999.99 | two sapphires |
4,000 to 4,999.99 | three sapphires |
5,000 to 5,999.99 | four sapphires |
6,000 to 6,999.99 | five sapphires |
7,000 to 7,999.99 | one ruby |
8,000 to 8,999.99 | two rubies |
9,000 to 9,999.99 | three rubies |
*Donations consist of a combination of cash contributions and Foundation recognition points received.
( Donors receive one Foundation recognition point for every US dollar contributed to The Rotary Foundation through the Polio Plus Fund, or an approved global grant.)
Major Donor
You become a Major Donor when your cumulative donations reach $10,000. You can choose to receive a crystal recognition piece and a Major Donor lapel pin or pendant. There are 4 levels. Recognition items commemorate giving at these levels:
- Level 1 (1 Diamond): $10,000
- Level 2 (2 Diamonds): $25,000
- Level 3 (3 Diamonds): $50,000
- Level 4 (4 Diamonds): $100,000
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