Page 11 - 1982 Plymouth Rotary Annual Report

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CHARGE TO THE PRESIDENT

When one becomes President of the Plymouth Rotary Club he should not receive his
elevation to its highest office by perfunctorily agreeing to perform the duties of the
presidency. He must accept his new responsibility as one of trust.

Upon your judgment and knowledge of men will rest the success or failure of this Club
as an instrument of service to this community, which is the basic function of Rotary.

We trust that throughout your Rotary life you have acquired sufficient knowledge of
Rotary and its usages to place you in a position to impart this knowledge to your fellow
members. This your Club believes by offering you the opportunity to serve as its
president and leader.

In the administration of this Club's affairs you should exhibit the best in business tact
and energy; possessed with dignity of carriage and evenness of mind; promptness in
business procedures; firmness in decision. Courtesy of manner and kindness of heart
should characterize your every act.

Rotary in this community will be largely judged by your quality of leadership and the
efforts of the men whom you now have the opportunity to inspire.

During your year as President of Plymouth Rotary, only matters of the utmost
importance should be allowed to detract from your opportunity for service as its
President.

I now present and entrust you with the gavel of this Club as the symbol of its highest
authority.