Webinar slides from webinar recorded on 12 February 2019. The Paul Harris Society has grown to over 21,000 members in 138 countries worldwide and 16% of donations to The Rotary Foundation come from this special group of members. Are you looking for ways to encourage growth in the society within your district or club? Or, new ways to keep society members engaged? If so, join us for a webinar hosted by the Foundation’s Annual Giving team, including Rotarian panelists, and get tips about how to recognize new Paul Harris Society members, engage them after they join and continually engage them for years to come. In addition, we will include a brief history of the Paul Harris Society along with an overview of updates. During this webinar, you can expect to hear: • Ways to promote the PHS in your clubs and districts • How to recruit members • Tactics for engaging and thanking PHS members

1. ROTARY’S PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY
12 February 2019

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TODAY’S LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Identify and
invite new
members
• Recognize
members in
your district
• Implement
ideas for
addressing
common
challenges
• Have fun!

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PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY FACT

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5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
Joined Stayed Left (includes deceased)
PHS MEMBERSHIP GROWTH IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS
10,487
14,374
17,113
19,514
21,328

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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Annual Fund PolioPlus Fund Foundation Grant
FUND BREAKDOWN FOR PHS DONORS
NumberofIndividuals

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PROMOTING THE PHS IN YOUR CLUB
Why do we only mention the
Paul Harris Society in November?

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IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL PHS MEMBERS
Every Club Rotarian is a potential member!
• Use reports to identify good prospects
• Talk about ways to fulfill the commitment
• Engage in one-on-one conversations

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MAKING THE “ASK”
1. Be personal!
2. Be face to face!
3. Talk about impact!
4. Share your giving
story!

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JOIN THE PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY
BY PHONE OR EMAIL
1-866-9ROTARY
rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org
ONLINE
www.rotary.org/paulharrissociety and
choose “Join”
BY MAIL
Using the Paul Harris Society brochure

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A MEMBER HAS JOINED, NOW WHAT?
• Ask new members to
share why they support
the Foundation
• Invite new members to
visit or participate in a
project
• Acknowledge and thank

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DISTRICT LEADERS HAVE A KEY ROLE IN RECOGNITION
1. Invite new PHS members to a special dinner
2. Present PHS certificate and chevron
3. Get to know new members

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COMMON PHS CHALLENGE #1

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COMMON PHS CHALLENGE #2

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HOW DO I GET RECOGNITION?
CLUB LEADERS
Contact your district Paul Harris society
coordinator
DISTRICT LEADERS
Email annualfund@rotary.org to obtain
chevrons

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PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY FACT
Members of the Paul Harris
Society represent over 135
countries around the
world.

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CONTINUING PHS RECOGNITION
• Make sure PHS
members are
recognized at key
events
– District conference
– Foundation seminars
– Club events
• Show total PHS giving
in your newsletter or
other forum.

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MAKING ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FUN
• Consider a Paul Harris Society Project for
your members
• Hold a reception or event at your District
Conference
• Plan a Paul Harris Society event

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RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL PHS EVENT
• Make it inspirational
• Recognize your PHS
members
• Have fun!

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PHS PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
• Paul Harris Society brochure
(revised!)
• Paul Harris Society page on
Rotary.org
• PHS reports on Rotary.org
• Sample PHS thank you
• TRF Reference Guide