In 2024:

Three first time Paul Harris recipients and many pins were presented.

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023:

Rotary Assistant Governor Martens named Fayette Rotarians Kerry Kesey and Greg Stidham as Paul Harris Fellows.  Each new Fellow received a pin and a certificate. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is named after Rotary’s founder and acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name of $1000 to The Rotary Foundation.  Rotary established the recognition in 1957 to encourage and show appreciation for substantial contributions to the foundation.  Members receive “Plus” pins for each additional $1000 they contribute beyond the initial gift.

Fourteen members of the Fayette Club received “Plus” pins including Marty Ferry who received a Plus 7 pin and Larry Anderson and Roger Lembke who received Plus 5 pins.  Deb Miller, Jamie Page, Jessica Quint, J.B. Waggoner and Patrick Roll each received Plus 3 pins.  Cathy Baxter, Jackie Byland, Glenn Ludtke, Kurt Rohr, Gale Schafer and Chuck Thompson were each awarded Plus 1 pins.

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024:

Fayette Rotary President Greg Stidham (left) and Assistant District Governor Brad Martens (back row) recognized Jackie Byland, Erik Martinez and Jessica Quint as Paul Harris Fellows at the club's meeting on May 15. Marty Ferry was unable to attend the meeting.

Four members of the Fayette Rotary Club were recognized by Rotary Assistant District Governor Brad Martens as Paul Harris Fellows at the club’s meeting on May 15. To be honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, someone must contribute sums of at least $1,000 to Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund, Polio Plus, or an approved Foundation grant. These funds can be used to honor others while being applied to the amazing work that has distinguished the Rotary Foundation as an organization that provides hope, health, and peace around the world.

Martens recognized Erik Martinez as a new Paul Harris Fellow. Jessica Quint, Jackie Byland and Marty Ferry are multiple Paul Harris Fellows who have, according to Martens, “repeatedly gone above and beyond in doing good in the world.”   He concluded his presentation by noting that each of those recognized “will likely never meet the children, women, and men who benefit from your donations, but on their behalf I offer a sincere ‘Thank You.’ ”