The President serves as the overall leader and is responsible for the general supervision and smooth operation of the Club.

Specific duties include:

• Set goals for the Club and then put into effect plans to achieve them. This includes achieving the highest possible status in the Distinguished Club Programme.

• Prepare for and preside over Club Officer meetings, and ensure that policies agreed upon are enacted.

• Preside over the regular Club meetings.

• Monitor that Committee Members are carrying out their roles.

• Preside over the business meetings - there will need to be at least one business meeting - for the Club Officer elections.

• Ensure Club Officer registration.

• Ensure that the Treasurer sends membership renewals to World Headquarters in time.

• Encourage all Club Officers to participate in the training sessions.

• Inform members about conferences, workshops and contests.

• Go to District conferences and vote in the District Council business meetings. (The VPE also has a vote.) Arrange a proxy if unable to attend - Sample Proxy at the bottom of this page.

• Arrange your vote or proxy at the International business meeting - see Proxy FAQ.