PAUL HARRIS SERVICE FELLOWSHIP DISTRICT 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 08072

Program Description PHSF 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.

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 08074

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 08075

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 08076

Individual Recognition PHSF Bronze Recognition service hours* Silver Recognition service hours* Gold Recognition 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

Certificate of Recognition PHSF 08078

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 08079

10 Club Recognition

PHSF Individual Reporting Form Example

Example: Club Report

PHSF First Year Results Bronze Recognition Silver Recognition Gold Recognition Clubs Participated Club Recognition – Carpinteria Morning

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

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

We Need Your Feedback PHSF 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.

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

For More Information Visit the District Website Contact the District Co-Chairs PHSF Wade Nomura Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning Nick Frankle Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise