Page 19 - 1976 State of the Plymouth Rotary Club

1906 1906-07 1907-09
OF CHICAGO 1911-14
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1907-09
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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1910 1911 1913-23

How the Rotary emblem evolved from the simple wagon wheel of 1906 to
the international emblem adopted in 1923 and first used by the Rotary Club
of Chicago in 1926.

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
proceedures; 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.