International Foundation
About The Rotary Foundation
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
The Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." It has grown from an initial contribution of US$26.50 to more than US$117.9 million contributed in 2004-05. Its event-filled history is a story of Rotarians learning the value of service to humanity.
Undoubtedly, the most important step to promote voluntary giving to The Rotary Foundation occurred in 1957, when the idea of Paul Harris Fellow Recognition was first proposed.
Although the concept of making US$1,000 gifts to the Foundation was slow in developing, by the early 1970’s it began to gain popularity. The distinctive Paul Harris medallion, lapel pin and attractive certificate have become highly respected symbols of a substantial commitment to The Rotary Foundation by Rotarians and friends around the world. In 2006, the number of Paul Harris Fellows reached the one million mark.
Medford Rogue Rotarians have definitely made their mark in Paul Harris giving. To view a list of the Paul Harris Fellowships awarded as a result of the generosity of our club, click here
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