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www.presidentshistories.org
THE PRESIDENTS
1910 - 1925
1926 - 1940
1941 - 1954
1955 - 1968
1969 - 1982
1983 - 1996
1997 - 2010
2011 - 2024
RI Archives of Presidents
Presidents' Home Clubs
ROTARY CONVENTIONS
CONVENTION HOST CLUBS
WRITINGS OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTS
PRESIDENTS' THEMES

With the assistance of Rotarian/historian Doug Rudman, Jack 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.

Indexes to the presidents, by groups of years, are found on the left. We also have a complete page of all the themes of the presidents.

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 Rtn. Rachid Karoo, RC of Quatre Bornes, D9220, Mauritius

RIP, RIPE, and RIPN are abbreviations for Rotary International President (Elect) (Nominee)
Questions or Comments?
THIS SECTION CHAIR IS DR. WOLFGANG ZIEGLER

CAMPAIGNING PROHIBITED

One of the interesting bylaws of Rotary International provides that "no Rotarian shall campaign, canvass or electioneer for elective position in Rotary International." This provision includes the office of district governor, Rotary International director, RI president and various elected committees. The Rotary policy prohibits the circulation of brochures, literature or letters by a candidate or by anyone on behalf of such a candidate.

After a Rotarian has indicated his intention to be a candidate for one of the elective Rotary offices, he must refrain from speaking engagements, appearances or publicity which could reasonably be construed as furthering his candidacy. The only information which may be sent to clubs relating to candidates for an elective position is that officially distributed by the general secretary of RI.

A Rotarian who becomes a candidate for an elective position, such as district governor or RI director, must avoid any action which would be interpreted as giving him an unfair advantage over other candidates. Failure to comply with these provisions prohibiting campaigning could result in the disqualification of the candidate.

In Rotary it is believed that a Rotarian's record of service and qualifications for office stand on their own and do not require publicity or special promotion.

http://www.icufr.org/abc/abc09.htm from The ABC's Of Rotary, by past president Cliff Dochterman
Home Presidents of Rotary International Also see: www.earlyleaders.org SEARCH
1910 - 1925 1926 - 1940 1941 - 1954 1955 -1968 1969-1982 1983 -1996
1997 - 2010 2011 - 2024 HOME CLUBS CONVENTIONS THEMES PAUL HARRIS
EDITOR, ZIEGLER    PRIP THOUGHTS ARCHIVES OF RIP'S DISCUSSION COMMITTEE UPDATES
 

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