When Rev Danny Reed went to get a £300 cheque from Helston-Lizard Rotary Club he had no concept he will end up being the club’s very first neighborhood recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship award.
Recognising extraordinary service, it is an award available to clubs throughout Rotary International, and is usually provided to Rotarians, although in extraordinary situations it can likewise be provided to a non-Rotarian.
In this case the club felt Rev Danny fitted all the requirements, stating: “We made the decision to give the award to Danny in recognition of his selfless and unstinting service to our town, and in particular his support of the homeless and those in need in Helston.”
The award existed by just recently retired president Chris Butterill, who completed him term of workplace at the start of the month, turning over to Pete Mueller.
Chris initially provided Rev Danny with a cheque from the club to money a tumble drier for the Central Methodist Church Helston, to utilize in in its work assisting homeless individuals in the town.
Also getting a contribution was bell captain off St Michael’s Church, Bob Woods, in assistance of the replacement bell ropes appeal.
Chris then revealed that an unique award was existing that night, and went on to award the Paul Harris Fellowship, explaining that to provide the award to a non-Rotarian was an unique occasion undoubtedly.
Rev Danny told the Packet: “When I attended the Rotary dinner to pick up a very generous £300 cheque from president Mr Chris Butterill I did not have the slightest notion that I would have another award during the night.
“Again, president Chris Butterill started explaining the Paul Harris Fellowship – an award for quality in working for and in the neighborhood, making every effort to make the world a much better location. “Chris explained the honour of these awards which most of the time they are granted to Rotarians prior to including ‘However, tonight, for the first time in our club’s history the Paul Harris Fellowship is granted to Rev Danny Reed’.
“I have seldom, if ever, been lost for words and am so humbled by this discussion.
“I thank the Rotary club for all the wonderful work it does and especially at this time for the donation towards a new commercial tumble dryer for our community clients and for the fellowship award. I am deeply humbled.”
