Rotary District Governor John Horton named Fayette Rotarians Jackie Byland, Glenn Ludtke, and Chuck Thompson as Paul Harris Fellows at the club’s regular meeting on Wednesday, September 14 in the Central Methodist University Student Center. Each new Fellow received a pin and a certificate which states: “In appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.”

Also honored were five Rotarians who had previously received Paul Harris recognition. Bruce Addison, Deb Miller, and JB Waggoner each received Plus 2 pins. Roger Lembke and Linda Lembke were unable to attend the meeting, but were honored as Plus 4 and Plus 2 recipients, respectively.

Ralph Woodward was the Club’s first Paul Harris Fellow and Chuck Thompson was the100th, Jackie Byland the 101st, and Glenn Ludtke the 102nd.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is named after Rotary’s founder, the late Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer who started Rotary with three business associates in 1905. Rotarians associate the naming of a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to the person who has demonstrated a shared purpose and support for the educational and humanitarian objectives of the Rotary Foundation.

The recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their names, of $1,000 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 $1,000 they contribute beyond the initial gift.