1 15 years ago, in the same month of March – transpired a legendary story of partnerships. A tale of two people, almost made for each other, working together to achieve one goal.

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3 The couple traits Solidity Composure Steadfastness Wristy WillowyFluid elegance Languidness

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5 Exemplary partnershipHand in Hand they battled the Aussies out of the game in a sensational victory Victory by 171 runs ,addition of 335 runs

6 RC of Bombay Chembur WestTHE PERFECT COUPLE PP Dr Indumati Gopinathan, MD RC of Bombay Chembur West

7 Definition Perfect : Free from any flaw or defect in condition or quality; faultless Couple : Two people who are associated very closely , intimately (usually love )

8 Our perfect couple Club President Club SecretaryDuration as perfect couple - 1 year

9 President’s reasons for secretaryGood friend /Get along well Noticed a spark Recommended Will take load off of all official communication E-savvy Efficient Understanding ,listens Good learner No one else willing

10 Secretary’s views on his postPresident good friend Will do most of the work himself Just to make announcements Get to know the club well President will guide well Training for future leadership Dekhajayega /No idea

11 Permutations and combinationsPresident Secretary True leader True Aide/ secretary Quiet, no oratory skills The spokesperson All in one Uninvolved/Quiet Dominating Dominating Visionary Efficient Mild Mild Default Default

12 Efforts by secretary Listening Understand club leader’s visionHave a one to one with President to understand his expectations Taking over the secretarial part totally Understanding that Club running is directly proportional to efficiency of secretary Attending club directors training Being in touch with club directors

13 Efforts by secretary Effective time management Minuting of meetingsCirculars/Documents to be conveyed to president Update website/social media Be on same page Do not take the president for granted Careful about not making secretaryship frivolous

14 Efforts by President Pass on s with important district communications Give clarity on expectations to Secretary Encourage the secretary’s strengths and try to help out with weaknesses Communicate directions clearly Do not take the secretary for granted Never criticize the secretary especially by body language in public

15 Common goals Only one chance Put both your strengths to full useRespect and regard each other well No talking about each other Do not encourage talks about each other Not to become a laughing stock or ‘talking point’ of club Spend sometime before every meeting during the week communicating with each other to draw up plans for the week

16 Pearls of Wisdom A good president can become ineffective with a bad secretary A good secretary can increase performance of a weak president Both good can help club to raise the bar Both bad, sure formula for club downslide ,sometimes entertainment

17 Small tips for SecretaryFacilitate spouses to interact informally ,it helps fuel the relation Know the president’s schedule Informing president about certain observations to improve ties with members Keep templates for circulars ready and in time Knowing procedural aspects and Club bye laws to aid proper functioning

18 Small tips for SecretarySet aside time to learn the Rotary software use Having own communication with members for district event registrations Remind president about happy personal events of club members to enable him to call them

19 Don’ts for SecretariesDo not strongly voice dissent /disapprovals in public against the president Last minute changes common, take it in your stride Do not dominate the meetings You may be in the hot seat tomorrow Your time to be efficient is “Now” Don’t forget this is your learning tenure

20 For the president He/She is the Club secretary not “Your” secretaryRemember with genuine enthusiasm to wish Secretary/spouse on happy occasions Do not confuse the secretary with treasurer’s duties

21 Rotarians serves Humanity not Egos

22 Conclusion A perfect couple is only the culmination of hardwork from both sides. Its just like marriage , here the silver lining is that it is only for one year ! We know where the buck stops

23 Thank you !