Photo submitted – Rotarian Lisa Kuprian, recipient of Rotary’s Paul Harris Medal Award.
Rotary International. His initial goal was solely to create a club of professional and business men for friendship and fellowship. Soon, Harris realized that Rotary needed a greater purpose. in 1907, the club initiated its first public service project and it transformed Rotary into the world‘s first service club.
The Paul Harris Rotary Award is an honor that recognizes Rotarians for significant contributions to their club.
It acknowledges individuals who have make financial contributions to the Rotary Foundation combined with outstanding contributions to their community and the world through service, embodying Rotary’s ideals. Recipients receive a commemorative certificate, a lapel pin, a medallion on a blue and gold ribbon and the recognition that they have achieved Rotary’s highest ideals.
Lisa has embraced the community service aspect by volunteering for nearly all of our service projects and fundraising activities to include road and canal cleanups, helping with planting of flowers, manning a booth at Canal Days and numerous others.
Being an ideal Rotarian means “embracing a commitment to “Service Above Self” through high ethical standards, active participation in club projects, and community and international service. It involves living by Rotary’s ethical 4- way test and using your skills and profession to make a difference in your community and the world. An ideal Rotarian also participates actively in their club, enjoys fellowship, and supports the organization’s humanitarian efforts.”
Lisa Kuprian embodies the ideal Rotarian. If you should see Lisa congratulate her on receiving Rotary’s highest honor.
