The Paul Harris Fellow Recognition is named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary over 100 years ago.  The Fellowship was established in his honor in 1957 to express appreciation and recognition for a contribution of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation.  Every Paul Harris Fellow receives a pin and certificate when he or she becomes a Fellow.  This identifies the Paul Harris Fellow as an advocate of the Foundation's goals of world peace and international understanding.

Our Past District Governor Jeff Krans and his wife Diane, both Penn Yan Rotarians, are offering you the opportunity to nominate a deserving person who personifies the ideals of Rotary as a Paul Harris Fellow.  This person is not required to be a Rotarian.  They have generously offered to add to your high bid to meet the required $1,000 donation to the Rotary Foundation for this honor.