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CLIFF DOCHTERMAN
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT -- 1992-93
 Cliff
Dochterman’s professional life included 40 years in higher
education administration – 20 years each at the University of
California in Berkeley and at the University of Pacific in
Stockton, California
Most of us know him for his volunteer work for Rotary over the
past 50 years. He has served in almost every Rotary assignment
in the world. From Berkeley Rotary Club president (1963-64)
[the Club's silver anniversary], to District
5160
Governor (1968-69), University Hills Club President (1971-72)
[1971 Charter President, RC of University Hills, CO,
D5450]
to Rotary International Director (1983-85), R.I. Vice President
(1984-85), President of Rotary International (1992-93), Trustee
and Chairman of The Rotary Foundation (1993-99) and chairman of
virtually every Rotary committee. It has been said that Cliff
has spoken before more Rotary Clubs than anyone in the world.
He is the author of the booklet, “The ABCs of Rotary”, which has
been translated into more languages than any other Rotary
publication. He has had a lifetime association with the Boy
Scouts of America and has received three of the organization’s
highest honors – the Distinguished Eagle, Silver Antelope, and
Silver Beaver. Cliff served as Chairman of Rotary’s Council on
Legislation in 2001. He has received The Rotary Foundation’s
Citation for Meritorious Service, the Distinguished Service
Award and the Polio Plus Pioneer Award.
 In
l992-93 he became the world President of Rotary International.
He selected the theme, “Real Happiness Is Helping Others.”
Cliff has been honored by the heads of state of dozens of
countries for spreading good will and world understanding.
Cliff and his wife, Mary Elena both belong to the Rotary
Club of Moraga. Mary Elena has been president of the Moraga
Rotary Club, Assistant District Governor and received Rotary’s
Service Above Self Award.
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