The Melissa Rotary Club recognized its first Paul Harris Fellow on December 9, 2010 at its 7:30 a.m. meeting. Julie Anderson of Melissa receieved recognition from Rotary International for her contribution of over $1,000 to Rotary Internationals Annual Programs Fund, Polio Plus/PolioPlus Partners or the Humanitarian Grants Program.
The Paul Harris Fellow is named after Paul Harris who formed the world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago on February 23, 1905. Today, the Paul Harris Society contributions to the Rotary Foundation support a wide range of Humanitarian grants and educational programs that enable Rotarians to bring hope and promote international understanding throughout the world (Paul Harris Society Brochure).
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Thanks to Julie Anderson from the Melissa Rotary Club.
