The PDGs & Friends Fellowship Speaker Series connects Past District Governors with Rotary's current priorities and leadership through engaging, informative, and collaborative conversations. Each session gives members a chance to learn, exchange ideas, and stay closely tied to the work of Rotary around the world.
On November 17, 2026, the Fellowship is pleased to welcome Past District Governor Chuck Corrigan, Rotary District 6450, and Chair of the Board of the Paul and Jean Harris Home Foundation. His session is titled "Paul & Jean Harris Home."
Chuck is a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown and a Past District Governor of Rotary International District 6450, the Birthplace of Rotary. After completing his term as District Governor, he joined the Foundation's Board of Trustees, helping to restore the Chicago home of Rotary's founder. As Chair, he oversees the use of this historic landmark and helps raise the funds needed to preserve it for future generations. Chuck also serves on the host committee for the 2030 Rotary International Convention in Chicago, which will celebrate Rotary's 125th anniversary, and as a Director of the Artificial Intelligence Rotary Fellowship.
Chuck will share the story of Comely Bank, where Paul Harris and his wife, Jean Thomson Harris, lived from 1912 to 1947. He will discuss the Foundation's work to keep the home a place where Rotary members from around the world can connect with the organization's early history and reflect on the ways Paul and Jean embodied Rotary's spirit and values.
As always, the session will be interactive. Past District Governors are encouraged to bring their questions and share their own perspectives and experiences. The discussion reflects the Fellowship's mission of keeping Past District Governors engaged with one another and with Rotary.
Sessions like this one strengthen the friendships among past district governors and keep them connected to Rotary's heritage and its international initiatives. We look forward to another inspiring conversation.