A past president / 
Portland Spokes 
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<br/><br/> The Rotary Balita no. 709 (November 20, 1952) 
<br/><br/> Once I was "IT"-in Rotary, With whom all lesser heads agree,  Respected, honored and salaamed, An Important Person-not a lamb. My word was law, none dare gainsay My slightest wish, supreme my sway.  I was a man of high intent, A Most Respected President.  Time marches on, another day, Another "Pres." now holds the sway.  Now no one knows just who I be, No one seems to recognize me. Among those present, I now sit  And think of the time when I was "IT."  Oh, woe is me! What sad descent! I'm only a Past President!