ROLE OF THE IPP IN MAKING FOR A BETTER ROTARY CLUB

Many IPPs are confronted by the dilemma of what to do after their year as President. The hectic period as President is over and now there is a lull. It is necessary for them to consider why Rotary International retains the IPP as a member of the club Board?

In this regard I would like to share some thoughts prepared by PDG Dr Paul CK Lee on this subject with you. I have benefitted tremendously from the insights given by PDG Paul and I hope that you will too.

The are many reasons why the IPP continues on as a member of the Rotary club Board. The more important reasons are as follows:

1. CONTINUITY OF CLUB PROJECTS

Club projects very often may not be completed within one Rotary Year. The IPP plays an important role in ensuring that the projects are continued to be implemented properly and completed smoothly. It is important for the IPP to recognize that when a project goes into the next Rotary Year, the current President and Board have the right of decision making. The IPP must accept this and continue to support the new Board.

2. CONTINUITY OF PRESIDENTIAL & BOARD DECISIONS

Very often the Board decisions of one Rotary Year need to be carried forward to the next Rotary year. The IPP plays the role of advising the Board on the merits of such decisions, as well as, whether fresh approvals from the current Board are required.

3. GUIDE PRESIDENT/BOARD ON PAST PRACTICES

The IPP can play a vital role by providing for continuity on many issues by advising the Board on the past practices and the merits of each of these practices. The decision of whether to continue with such past practices rests with the current Board.

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