Paul Harris Fellowship Presentation
Posted by David Ford
on Jun 23, 2012
Paul Harris Fellow Presentation
The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for Paul Harris who, with three business associates, founded Rotary in Chicago in 1905. The Paul Harris Fellowship was established in his honour in 1957 to express appreciation for a contribution US$1,000 donated to the humanitarian and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation. These initiatives include an array of projects that save lives and add value to the lives of people around the world and enhance international friendship and understanding. Foundation programs provide educational opportunities, food, potable water, health care, immunizations, and shelter for millions of persons. These activities are funded, implemented and managed by Rotarians and Rotary clubs around the globe.
In most Rotary clubs in Australia the Paul Harris Fellowship is be presented to a club or community member who demonstrates the true meaning of ‘Service above Self’ and it is in recognition of a significant club and/or community contribution. Our Club donates US$1,000 to the Rotary Foundation on behalf of our Paul Harris Fellowship recipient.
This year we are awarding the Paul Harris Fellowship to a member of our Club.
This Rotarian has consistently been involved fully in all Club activities, and has played a major role in maintaining the cohesiveness of our Club. This member has always been available to other members of the Club -and often the wider community - to assist with projects and activities, and willingly provides a sounding board to both old and new members. A ‘good’ ear is a useful trait for a Rotarian to have!
Since joining the Club in 2003, this Rotarian has held numerous positions within the Club - but has most been noted for showing unfailing good humor, enthusiasm and boundless energy. These traits, along with professionalism, attention to detail – and endless compassion and understanding - are also evident in the vocational activities of this member.
Ladies and gentleman, Heather James is a most worthy recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship.
The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for Paul Harris who, with three business associates, founded Rotary in Chicago in 1905. The Paul Harris Fellowship was established in his honour in 1957 to express appreciation for a contribution US$1,000 donated to the humanitarian and educational programs of The Rotary Foundation. These initiatives include an array of projects that save lives and add value to the lives of people around the world and enhance international friendship and understanding. Foundation programs provide educational opportunities, food, potable water, health care, immunizations, and shelter for millions of persons. These activities are funded, implemented and managed by Rotarians and Rotary clubs around the globe.
In most Rotary clubs in Australia the Paul Harris Fellowship is be presented to a club or community member who demonstrates the true meaning of ‘Service above Self’ and it is in recognition of a significant club and/or community contribution. Our Club donates US$1,000 to the Rotary Foundation on behalf of our Paul Harris Fellowship recipient.
This year we are awarding the Paul Harris Fellowship to a member of our Club.
This Rotarian has consistently been involved fully in all Club activities, and has played a major role in maintaining the cohesiveness of our Club. This member has always been available to other members of the Club -and often the wider community - to assist with projects and activities, and willingly provides a sounding board to both old and new members. A ‘good’ ear is a useful trait for a Rotarian to have!
Since joining the Club in 2003, this Rotarian has held numerous positions within the Club - but has most been noted for showing unfailing good humor, enthusiasm and boundless energy. These traits, along with professionalism, attention to detail – and endless compassion and understanding - are also evident in the vocational activities of this member.
Ladies and gentleman, Heather James is a most worthy recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship.