Paul Harris Fellow
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
It was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships.
Early Paul Harris Fellows received a certificate of recognition.
It was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships.
Early Paul Harris Fellows received a certificate of recognition.
In 1969, the Foundation unveiled the first Paul Harris Fellow medallion at the RI Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Japanese metal artist Fiju Tsuda created the piece under the direction of then-past Foundation Trustee Kyozo Yuasa. Today, Paul Harris Fellows receive a certificate and pin. They are also eligible to purchase a Paul Harris Fellow medallion.
Rotarians have a tradition of supporting the Foundation by honoring others. Ida LeTulle Taylor became a Paul Harris Fellow in 1978 when her husband, then-District Governor Vann Taylor, made a donation in her name in honor of their 3
Rotarians have a tradition of supporting the Foundation by honoring others. Ida LeTulle Taylor became a Paul Harris Fellow in 1978 when her husband, then-District Governor Vann Taylor, made a donation in her name in honor of their 3
4th wedding anniversary. The gift also made her the 25,000th Paul Harris Fellow. The number of Paul Harris Fellows reached the one million mark in 2006.
A Sapphire is added for each further $1,000 donated and for each 5 Sapphires a Ruby.
A Sapphire is added for each further $1,000 donated and for each 5 Sapphires a Ruby.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
1984 | Gordon Sellick | 2007 | Peter Marshman |
1986 | Pro Hart | 2008 | Alan Bartram (S) |
1991 | Rodger Thomas * | 2008 | Robert Cesana (S) |
1991 | Alan Bartram | 2008 | Ian Stewart (S) |
1992 | Elizabeth Smith | 2009 | Robin Hill |
1993 | Malcolm Zeitz | 2010 | Bernie Boxer (S) |
1993 | Angus Foulds | 2010 | Richard De Garis (S) |
1994 | John Pongrac * | 2010 | Alan Moss (S) |
1995 | Andrew Taylor | 2012 | Richard Hoffman |
1996 | Gordon Wilkinson * | 2012 | Peter Griffiths (3S) |
1996 | Robert Cesana | 2012 | Geoff Pitcher (S) |
1997 | Howard Holmes | 2012 | Margaret Blake |
1998 | Malcolm Coff | 2012 | Sam Savis |
1998 | Andrew Love | 2012 | Rob Rodenburg (S) |
1998 | Peter Griffiths * | 2013 | Gordon Wilkinson (S) |
1999 | Gordon Sellick (S) | 2013 | Jim Handley |
2000 | Andrew Love (S) | 2013 | Marjorie Stewart |
2000 | Robert Horn | 2014 | Kate Bartram |
2000 | Terry McCoy * | 2014 | Alan Bartram(2S) |
2001 | Geoffrey Keynes | 2014 | Ian Stewart (2S) |
2001 | Geoffrey Pitcher | 2014 | Mike McAuliffe (S) |
2002 | Bernie ‘Boxer | 2014 | Angus Foulds (S) |
2002 | Richard De Garis | 2014 | Malcolm Zeitz (S) |
2002 | David Tiddy | 2014 | Bernie Boxer (2S) |
2003 | Gordon White | 2014 | Barbara Boxer |
2003 | Julian Lugg | 2014 | Ian Stewart (3S) |
2004 | Mike McAuliffe | 2017 | Andrew Sullivan |
2004 | Alan Moss | 2019 | Gerry Greenway |
2006 | Theo Kruys | ||
2006 | Ashley Kellett | ||
2006 | Rob Rodenburg |
* Another Club, (S) Sapphire Pin, (2S) Double Sapphire Pin, (3S) Triple Sapphire Pin