Paul Harris Awards
A Proud Tradition
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 Belleville club!
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Ralph Boomhower
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Shirley Follen
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Charles Benson
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Golda & Tom Lafferty
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Margo Holoway
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Boyd Sullivan
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Ryan Williams
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Shelby McPherson
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Dr. Bruce Cronk
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Myles Morton
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Mel Plewes
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Bill Morton
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Dr. Elizabeth Scott
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June Rickard
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Bonnie Dobson
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Patricia Guernsey
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Angus B. Duffy
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Ernie Parsons
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Ingrid Moore
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Selina Harley
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Kenzo Dozono
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Maurice Rollins
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Andy Forgie
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Donna Plumton
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Jack Evans
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Mark Rashotte
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Peter Knudsen
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Jack Miller
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John Williams
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Ken & Janet Harnden
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Mark Philbin
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Frances Burroughs
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Jacques Schryer
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Robert Howell
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Dr. Aruna Alexander
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Fran & Ed Lehtinen
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Steve Lasko
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David Muise
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James Hurst
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Debbie McGee Scott
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Rick Meagher
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Ross McDougall
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Susanne Quinlan
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Dwane & Carol Barratt
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