Paul Harris 19 April 1868 to 27 January 1947

A Paul Harris Fellowship is available to anyone (not necessarily a Rotarian) who donates US$1000 to The Rotary Foundation, and may be given to anybody else - either to the donor or to some third party nominated by the donor. It is thus effectively an acknowledgement of a US$1000 donation.

It is not uncommon for a Rotarian to buy PHFs for himself, his wife and his family. In fact, it is believed that in some Rotary Clubs the purchase of a PHF is a pre-requisite for a potential Rotarian.

However, we and other South African Clubs consider a Paul Harris Fellow Fellowship to be an honor that we bestow on a person on behalf of our club. It is common for a South African Rotary Club to make a suitable donation to Foundation, thereby entitling them to purchase a PHF for bestowal upon a worthy candidate.

This award is normally made to outstanding men and woman who live up to the Rotary Motto of "Service Above Self" within their community.

Regardless of the motivation, the important thing to remember is that each and every PHF represents a substantial donation to the Rotary Foundation, which in turn funds so many of Rotary's projects throughout the world.

Past and present members and friends of the Rotary Club of Kimberley who have been recognised by this club (or others) are:-

Paul Harris Fellows & Benefactors
(* = Current Member)