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Greetings From President Emeritus Paul P. Harris to 1913
Convention.
May this be the greatest, busiest, happiest, most harmonious
Convention that Rotary has ever enjoyed. May the unselfish
spirit which has wonderfully characterized previous Conventions
characterize this one.
The past year has been one of uninterrupted and unparalleled
progress and reflects unbounded credit upon the safe, sane and
politic management of President Glenn C. Mead and his able
associates. It is during administrations like that of President
Mead's that organizations make their greatest progress. Perhaps
at some future time we may realize even more clearly than we can
today how meritorious an administration we have had during the
year 1912‑1913. It may truly be said that it would be difficult
to conceive of a finer exemplification of the doctrine of
"Service not Self" than has been apparent in the management of
Rotarian affairs since President Mead has taken charge. May the
good work continue in the even tenor of its way.
The grandeur of the Rotarian movement is no longer a question;
it is a present realization. Three years ago, none but the eyes
of a prophet could have foreseen the majesty of this march to
Buffalo; none but the eyes of a prophet can this day foresee
the progress of the years that are yet to come. With the
increasing grandeur of the movement, come increasing
responsibilities. It is a far greater undertaking to be a good
Rotarian today than it was yesterday; it will be a far greater
undertaking tomorrow than it is today.
The incoming administration will have great problems to contend
with; it will require our united support.
My
earnest desire at this time is that it may have such support to
the end that Rotary be not permitted to fall short of the
realization of the brightest promises of this glorious day.
PAUL P. HARRIS.
Chicago, Ill., Aug. 17, 1913.
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