President
As the club leader, the president works to ensure that
the club’s activities and service projects are successfully
promoted and completed. The president
presides over all meetings of the club and
the board of directors, appoints all standing and
special committees (with board approval), and
serves as an ex-officio member of all committees.
The president should develop a talent
for identifying members’ skills and interests
and put them to work in club projects.
President’s Responsibilities
Before taking office:
- Study the Interact constitutional documents.
- Meet with the outgoing president to review the club’s records and discuss its current activities.
- Meet with the incoming board of directors to review current activities and plan new ones.
- Decide which of the existing committees should be retained for the upcoming year and think about any new committees that might be needed.
- Appoint committee chairs based on qualifications and Interact experience and discuss their choices for committee members.
While in office:
- Conduct effective meetings by preparing a detailed agenda that includes what will be covered and for how long. Allow time for reports from officers and committee members.
- Pay attention to membership growth and development. Maintain a balance among age groups and keep interest among current members high by giving them plenty of opportunities to participate and voice their opinions.
- Be creative when planning the club’s meeting agendas, plan them well in advance, and ensure variety (e.g., speakers, panel discussions, trips, entertainment) to satisfy a wide range of interests.
- Delegate responsibility to help other members develop their leadership skills and to avoid getting caught up in details.
- Communicate and collaborate actively with the Rotarian or faculty adviser and the district Interact chair.