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With the assistance of Rotarian/historian Doug
Rudman, Jack M. B. Selway and the history project created histories,
biographies, memories, writings and memorials for each president of
Rotary International. These presidents pages are linked to the
convention for that president, the home club of the president and any
other articles which are relevant.
Each president's theme is also described. The themes, a project of Doug
Rudman,
are also translated into multiple languages. The themes in languages
other than English do not include the graphics and load more quickly.
Also, there is a list of presidents' home clubs and all conventions of
Rotary.
Much of the early design for this section was inspired by Rachid
Karroo, RC of Quatre Bornes, D9220, Mauritius RIP, RIPE, and RIPN
are abbreviations for Rotary International President (Elect) (Nominee)
See also details of the "Early
Leaders" of
Rotary - those who spread the word of Rotary throughout the world.
CAMPAIGNING FOR ROTARY OFFICES PROHIBITED
In
August 1910, Rotarians gathered in Chicago for their first
national convention. The existing 16 clubs unified as the National
Association of Rotary Clubs and elected Rotary founder Paul P. Harris as
the organization's first president. Harris served two terms the only
president to do so.
Other notable presidents include Canadian E. Leslie Pidgeon (1917-18,
the first from outside the United States; Sydney W. Pascall (1931-32),
the first from Great Britain; and Maurice Duperrey (1937-38), the first
from continental Europe. In July 1940, the first president from South
America, Armando de Arruda Pereira, took office.
The presidents of Rotary International are elected for one-year terms
and must have served as a club president, district governor, and member
of the RI Board of Directors. In addition to leadership experience, RI
presidents bring a commitment to Service Above Self as well as the
culture and pride of their home club and region.
The presidents of Rotary International are elected for one-year terms
and must have served as a club president, district governor, and member
of the RI Board of Directors. In addition to leadership experience, RI
presidents bring a commitment to Service Above Self as well as the
culture and pride of their home club and region.
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Welcome to the History of
The Rotary Foundation.
Dr. Wolfgang Ziegler
History Fellows Chair
Rotary Global History (2002-2004) |
