CNY Rotary is offering a limited-time incentive to help up to 10 Rotarians (who are not currently PHS members) join the Paul Harris Society (PHS), which recognizes those who give $1,000+ annually to The Rotary Foundation (TRF).


5-Year Matching Incentive (Total = $1,000/year)

Year 1: You give $500 | CNY matches $500
Year 2: You give $600 | CNY matches $400
Year 3: You give $700 | CNY matches $300
Year 4: You give $800 | CNY matches $200
Year 5: You give $900 | CNY matches $100

5-Year Total: You give $3,500 + CNY gives $1,500 = $5,000 to TRF.

Why it matters

This program could increase CNY Rotary’s TRF giving by up to $10,000/year.

Note: Only Annual Fund – SHARE contributions generate District Designated Funds (DDF) that return to support district grants—47.5% of Annual Fund–SHARE donations come back after three years.

Guidelines (at a glance)

  • Must make a 5-year pledge

  • Must not be a current PHS member (Paul Harris Fellows are eligible)

  • Annual gift due February 1 each Rotary year

  • You make your own payments; program overseen by the CNY Rotary PHS Chair

  • Donations may be directed to Annual Fund–SHAREPolio Plusdisaster response, or approved global grants (only Annual Fund–SHARE returns DDF to the district)

How to participate

Rotarians should contact Bob or Don indicating willingness to make the 5-year PHS pledge.

  • Pledge notice due: February 1, 2026

  • Participants selected: March 1, 2026

  • First $500 donation due: May 1, 2026

Interested / Questions?

Bob Balk, CNY Rotary President — (562) 688-1777 | bob.balk@outlook.com
Don Reese, Foundation Committee Chair — (315) 794-8085 | dgreese7150@gmail.com