DISTRICT 5240 2007 2008 PAUL HARRIS SERVICE FELLOWSHIP

DISTRICT 5240 2007 -2008 PAUL HARRIS SERVICE FELLOWSHIP A Tribute to Rotarians Who Share

Program Objective • To cultivate and promote a culture of volunteer service. • To recognize individuals who share their time and energy with their community and their world. • To reinforce our values and our motto of Service Above Self. • To help our local communities understand the contributions made by individual Rotarians. PHSF 0807 2

Program Description • The Paul Harris Service Fellowship recognizes volunteer contributions of those who make a difference in local communities and those around the world. • Rotary Recognition – The Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes people for their financial gifts – The Rotary Paul Harris Service Fellowship recognizes people for their gifts of self. PHSF 0807 3

How It Works • Each club creates a process by which their members can record their own service hours or those of others. • The club reports the hours for each individual to District 5240 on a monthly basis using a form provided by the District. • The District Governor receives a report of members who have attained Paul Harris Service Fellowship status and the total volunteer service hours of each club. PHSF 0807 4

Service Hour Credit • You receive service hour credit for – Time given to any of the Rotary Avenues of Service in support of your Club, District or Rotary International – Time given in support of projects outside of Rotary that contribute to the improvement of your local community – Time given in support of national or international projects outside of Rotary that improve global quality of life • THE PHSF Program operates in accordance with the four way test. PHSF 0807 5

Some Exclusions • Rotary participation not directly related to providing service, such as club meetings and club social events. • Activities that are limited in nature to the advocacy of a particular point of view, such as a political party. • The club has wide discretion in determining what is included and/or excluded. PHSF 0807 6

Individual Recognition Bronze Recognition -- 250 service hours* Silver Recognition -- 500 service hours* Gold Recognition -- 1000 service hours* Additional hours in increments of 1000 hours of service are recognized by jeweled gold pins * Service hours are cumulative from year to year PHSF 0807 7

Certificate of Recognition PHSF 0807 8

Club Recognition • A club becomes a PHSF Club if – The club achieves a minimum of 100 volunteer hours per member in a single Rotary Year, and – Each member reports at least 10 hours of volunteer service in that Rotary Year. PHSF 0807 9

Club Recognition PHSF 0807 10

Individual Reporting Form Example PHSF 0807 11

Example: Club Report

First Year Results 15 Clubs Participated Bronze Recognition -- 17 Silver Recognition -- 10 Gold Recognition -- 1 Club Recognition – Carpinteria Morning PHSF 0807 13

2007 -2008 Goals • 100% Club Participation • 5% of the District membership receives Paul Harris Service Fellowship Recognition • Clubs in the District honor a non-Rotarian in their community with a Paul Harris Service Fellowship PHSF 0807 14

Why You Should Participate • Increase community awareness of how Rotarians contribute – Publicize Paul Harris Service Fellowship Recipients – Honor someone in your community with a Paul Harris Service Fellowship • Involve others in your passion – Letting others know of your service provides an opportunity for interest and support • Honor Service Above Self – Rotary recognizes financial contributions in many ways – In our district we also recognize contributions of self • Live “Rotary Shares” – by sharing your good works PHSF 0807 15

We Need Your Feedback • This is a pioneer program in our district. • Each club has been given wide latitude in how it implements the program to best meet the needs of its members. • We want your feedback on how we can improve the program. • Your comments will be used to modify and enhance the program. PHSF 0807 16

Remember We Honor What We Value Help us honor our many hours of service to the community and the world in which we live PHSF 0807 17

For More Information • Visit the District Website www. rotarydistrict 5240. org • Contact the District Co-Chairs Wade Nomura Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning Email: wnomura@verizon. net Nick Frankle Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise Email: nfrankle@earthlink. net PHSF 0807 18