Paul Harris Fellows
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.
Community Paul Harris Fellows
Gus Pantazis, owner of Global Donuts receives a Community Paul Harris Fellow pin and certificate from Rotarians Nancy Dease and Chris Cooke.
Gus offered donut fund raisers to support local Rotary projects; and, has offered similar fund raising efforts supporting many groups and charities in the Sarnia-Lambton area.
Friend of Rotary, Kathy Kinchen receives a Community Paul Harris Fellow pin and certificate from Rotarians Marie Watson and Nancy Dease.
Kathy has supported many Rotary events over the years and has been very involved in the Rotary Meat Raffles that support a local women's
hockey team.