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Paul Harris Awards

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to what was then the Foundation’s only program, Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Advanced Study, the precursor to Ambassadorial Scholarships.

The first Paul Harris Fellows included past RI Director Allison G. Brush, who served during the 1937-38 Rotary year, and longtime RI Treasurer Rufus F. Chapin, both for donations made in 1946. Mrs. Adan Vargas was the first woman to receive the recognition, for a gift made in 1953. Mrs. Harry L. Jones was the second, and one of only five people recognized for contributions actually made in that inaugural year.

The number of Paul Harris Fellows reached the 1 million mark in 2006, including the following from the Lewiston-NOTL club!

Paul Harris Fellows (Active and Honorary Members)

Ron Danielewicz                    PHF+1

Bert Davesne                          PHF+1

Tommy Gerbasi                      PHF+6

Anne Hopkins                         PHF

John Hopkins                          PHF+2

John Morley                            PHF

Leslie Scibilia                          PHF

John Shaver                            PHF+2

Community Paul Harris Recipients

Sr. Beth Brosmer-from Heart Love and Soul Food Kitchen

Joan King-from Terry Fox Run in NOTL

Jana Mertz-from Autism Center, at Oishei Children’s Hospital

Claire Harkness-from District 7090 Vocational Training Team to Brazil 2019

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