Rotary Club of Lake Placid

Recognition

PAUL HARRIS FELLOW

Who was Paul Harris? Paul Harris was the founder and organizer of the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905. He was founder of the Rotary idea, and the first president of the worldwide organization, Rotary International. Paul Harris died in 1947. Upon his death, memorial gifts poured in to honor the founder of Rotary. From that time, the Rotary Foundation has been achieving the noble objective of furthering “understanding and friendly relations between peoples of different nations”.

In 1957, the idea of Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) recognition was first proposed as a means to promote voluntary giving to the Rotary Foundation. Although the concept of making $1,000 gifts to the Foundation was slow in developing, by the early 1970s the program began to gain popularity. The distinctive Paul Harris Fellow medallion, lapel pin and certificate have become highly respected symbols of a substantial commitment to The Rotary Foundation by Rotarians and friends around the world.

Individuals are encouraged to make contributions to The Foundation to gain Paul Harris Fellow recognition. Alternatively, many clubs provide recognition for outstanding service by contributing in the name of a Rotary member or in the name of a citizen of the community.

The companion to the Paul Harris Fellow is the Paul Harris Sustaining Member (PH/SM) which is the recognition presented to an individual who has given, or in whose honor a gift is made, a minimum contribution of $100, with the intention of making additional contributions until $1,000 is reached.   At that time the Paul Harris Sustaining Member becomes a Paul Harris Fellow, or a multiple Paul Harris Fellow.

A Multiple Paul Harris Fellow is a Paul Harris Fellow who has contributed, or in whose name is contributed $1,000. A Multiple Paul Harris Fellow is recognized with a lapel pin with one or more sapphires or rubies, depending on the level of contribution.

Members may also become a Benefactor to The Rotary Foundation by making The Foundation a recipient of an outright gift of $1,000 through a gift left to The Rotary Foundation in their will or final estate plans. A Benefactor is recognized by an insignia that may be attached to a Rotary or Paul Harris Fellow pin, or worn alone.

Members wishing to provide over $ 10,000 to the Foundation in their estate planning beome members of the Bequest Society. A special pin with Paul Harris's features on a Blue border is awarded. The number of diamonds indicates the value of the Estate donation.

ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE PLACID CONTRIBUTION/RECOGNITION SUMMARY

Multiple Paul Harris Fellows

Robert Hanna (5)

Gene Gengel (3)
Bill Stowe (2)

Paul Harris Fellows
(Rotary Club of Lake Placid Donor unless otherwise noted) ( * Deceased)

??                Hal Lennon (donor Utica Rotary club)
??               Gene Gengel (donor Goshan rotary club)
1988            Robert B. Hanna (Past Pres. 97/98) Donor: Schenectady East
1995            Steven M. Detwiler (Charter Member & Past Pres. 95/96)
1996            William A. Stowe (Charter Member & Past Pres. 96/97)
1997            Tina Leonard (Sect'y 95/96, Comm. Serv. chair 97-01, Pres. 04-05)
1998            Frank G. Lea (Pres. 00/01)
1998            Lynn D. Montgomery *(Out-standing Citizen)
1999            Edward Roetman (Past Pres. 98/99)
2000            Alan MacNab *(Out-standing Citizen) Donor: Private
2002           John B. Huttlinger (Charter Member)
2002            Deborah McLean (Past Pres. 99/00)
2002            Heather Perkins (Charter Member, Secretary 97-00)
2002            Edward Gardner (Past Pres. 02/03)
2003            Camilla Palumbo (Treas.96-97, 01/06)
2004            Carlos Caguiat (Past Pres. 03/04, Sect'y 04-06)
2005            Dick Brewer, Bill Stowe, Peg Blazer for Dave Blazer *
                  (Founding Members)
2005           John Davies (Chair Club Service (03-05)
2005           Bob Hanna ((Past Pres. 97/98,Chair Parks Renovation 04, AG 04-08)
2007           Yuri Gaspar (Pres. 2005-6)

Foundation Sustaining Members

Carlos Caguiat
Robert Hanna
Richard Brewer
Yuri Gaspar
Duncan Winter
Camilla Palumbo
John Davies
Ernie Stretton
MaryLiz Alexander
Bill Stowe
DJ O'Neal
Gene Gengel
Ed Finnerty
Hal Lennon
John Huttlinger
Joe McAvoy

Benefactors

Steven M. Detwiler
Allen K. Dunham
William A. Stowe

Bequestors
Robert Hanna

Our Past Presidents....Rotary Club Presidents

ROTARY SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARD

Presented annually by the Rotary Club of Lake Placid to a non-Rotarian in the community who has demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others, promoting goodwill, and contributing to the betterment of the community.

2008 Keela Dates

On June 19 Keela Dates was recognized for her voluntary Dedication to the Jambo Jiypi School in Kenya. She spends half of her year raising money and the rest working at the school. Over the last two years she has raised over $ 90,000 for the School. President Steve Detwiler is reading her accomplishments.

2007 Regonald Clark

Reggie Clark has been a long time supporter of Lake Placid. He operates a family orientated movie theater, contributes to the community through various service clubs and community groups who utilize his theater for their events.

2006 Conni Cross

President Yuri Gaspar congratulates Conni on her accomplishments.

Connie has been the Lake Placid Beautification driving force for over 15 years. AT NO PAY. She organizes the summer and winter “plantings” with a passion. To her any open unattractive place is an opportunity for flowers, and she makes it happen.

In addition she is very active on the Appearance committee , the Christmas decoration Awards committee and The village clean up program. She organizes, communicates and plants as well.

This area would not be nearly as attractive if we eliminated all Connie's flowers, & greenery. She exemplifies the Service Above Self theme by the way she has given back to her community.

2005 Richard Feldman

Dick Feldman has chaired the Lake Placid Horse Show for 18 years. The quality of the show and it's impact on our community is significant. He has given of his time and energy to make the show a key event in the United States, there by enhancing Lake Placid's image . Shown above Dick & Dianne Feldman accepting the award from Bill Stowe, Past President.

2004 DMITRY FELD

* Through the Sarajevo Relief Fund has assisted approximately 10 families in relocating to the Lake Placid area from the former Soviet Union

* President, Adirondack ARC (Franklin-Hamilton County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc.)

Mission Statement – to provide opportunities to people with developmental disabilities to live a full and meaningful life through improved support in the areas of education, personal development, home life, productive employment, community involvement and recreation.

* President, (FEAT) Families for Early Autism Treatment, Northern NY Chapter

(Autism is a neurologically-based developmental brain disorder that affects children, including the Feld’s son Dima)

* Shipman Youth Center supporter – coordinated major donations of carpeting, paint and airline tickets (cash). in 2005 he chaired the first I Love BBQ event as a Shipman fund raiser.

* Spearheaded PROJECT SMILE – sent 250 battery-operated toothbrushes and other dental supplies to the Iraqi people

* Sent 140 hi-tech shirts (keeps wearer dry and cool) to American soldiers in Baghdad . Communicates regularly with Enterprise Staff writer Greg Moore, currently stationed in Iraq and is working to assist both troops and Iraqi citizens.

* Assisted in establishing a computer school in Haiti . Also raised funds to send 20 young girls to school in Haiti .

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