RI Presidents through the Ages

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RI Presidents through the Ages
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• Every year on 1 July,

a new president takes office at Rotary
International
GLENN E. ESTESS SR.2004-05
and presents a new theme for the year.
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Since 1910,
there have been 94 world presidents starting
with founder Paul Harris, the only RI president
to serve for two years.
PAUL P. HARRIS1910-12
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In the organizations first century,
presidents have hailed from 22 countries in
every part of the world.
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The first non-U.S. president
E. LESLIE PIDGEON1917-18
was Canadian Leslie Pidgeon in 1917-18.
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In 1931,
Sydney Pascall of London, England, became the
first president who was not from North America.
He was also one of the original creators of the
four Avenues of Service.
SYDNEY W. PASCALL1931-32
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Other RI presidents who have contributed to
Rotarys rich traditions and heritage include
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ARCH C. KLUMPH1916-17
HERBERT J. TAYLOR1954-55
JOAQUIN SERRATOSA CIBILS1953-54
Is known as the father of The Rotary Foundation.
Created The Four-Way Test, which became an
ethical guidepost for Rotarians and
non-Rotarians alike.
Launched the tradition of a simple annual theme
to guide Rotarians.
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Since then, RI presidents have used annual themes
to inspire Rotarians worldwide to greater service.
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NITISH C. LAHARRY1962-63
KIYOSHI TOGASAKI1968-69
ROLF J. KLÄRICH1980-81
Kindle the Spark Within
Participate!
Take Time to Serve
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ROYCE ABBEY1988-89
CLIFFORD L. DOCHTERMAN1992-93
Put Life into Rotary Your Life
Real Happiness Is Helping Others
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RI presidents have also inspired RI and Rotary
Foundation programs.
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Clem Renouf
introduced the 3-H program, which launched the
first polio immunization project under James
Bomar.
CLEM RENOUF1978-79
JAMES L. BOMAR JR.1979-80
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Carlos Canseco
is sometimes called the Father of PolioPlus,
because polio immunization was expanded to cover
all the children of the world during his term in
1984-85.
CARLOS CANSECO1984-85
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M.A.T. Caparas
promoted the concept of self-help through the
Rotary Village Corps.
M.A.T. CAPARAS1986-87
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Paulo Costa
developed the Preserve Planet Earth program to
promote environmental action.
PAULO V.C. COSTA1990-91
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In recent years, Rotary International presidents
have championed a number of important causes.
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GLEN W. KINROSS1997-98
Building low-cost shelters
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JAMES L. LACY 1998-99
Helping at-risk children
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RAJENDRA K. SABOO1991-92
Alleviating poverty
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HERBERT G. BROWN 1995-96
Expanding Rotary service by increasing membership
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Since 1985,
all RI presidents have sought support for polio
eradication from government leaders,
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while rolling up their sleeves to help immunize
children.
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As Rotaryschiefspokesmen, they have carried
their message of hope and service to the worlds
political and religious leaders
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and to Rotarians in every part of the world,
inspiring them always to greater heights of
service.