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The day-to-day operations of Rotary International’s Secretariat are under the supervision of the general secretary, the top professional officer of Rotary. Although the general secretary is responsible to the RI Board of Directors and president, he provides the ongoing management for nearly 500 staff members who compose the Secretariat of Rotary International.
The general secretary serves as secretary to the RI board and is also the chief executive and financial officer of The Rotary Foundation, under the supervision of the trustees of the Foundation. He is the secretary of all Rotary committees as well ass the Council on Legislation, regional conferences and the annual Rotary convention.
The general secretary is appointed by the RI board for term of not more than five years and is usually rejected. Since 1910, nine men have serves in that position. Chesley Perry, the original general secretary, served from 1910 to 1942. Others who followed were Phil Lovejoy (1942-52), George Means (1953072), Harry Stewart (1972-78), Herb Pigman (1979-86), Philip Lindsey (1986-90), Spencer Robinson, Jr. (1990-93) and Geoffrey Large (1995-97). Herb Pigman was reelected to the position in 1993. S. Aaron Hyatt was appointed in 1997.
Throughout the history of Rotary, the personal influence and administration skills of our general secretaries have significantly shaped the course of Rotary programs and activities.
Westport Sunrise Rotary
PO Box 43
Westport, CT 06881-0043
P: 203-454-6446
F: 866-235-5591
www.westportsunriserotary.com
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