Skip the ceremonial gavel and give your outgoing president a thoughtful gift.
When it's time to say goodbye to the president of your organization, forego the standard plaque or gavel as a thank you gift. Instead, thank the outgoing president with a thoughtful gift. Let this person who's done so much for your group know how much you've all appreciated the difference he's made in the lives of the members of your group.
Signed Framed Photo
Thank your outgoing president with an enlarged framed photo of your organization's employees, volunteers or clients. Give the photo a classic look by having it printed in black and white, then slip it into a photo frame with a mat wide enough for people to sign and write thank you messages. The larger the frame, the more space there will be for people to write messages of thanks on the mat, so base your sizing decision on how much room you need for signatures.
Scrapbook
If a signed framed photograph doesn't allow enough room to share the many memories you want your outgoing president to take with her, ramp up your gift to a scrapbook. Buy a simple, leather-bound scrapbook such as a 12-by-12-inch leather scrapbook binder. This style of binder is expandable, so it's roomy enough to include photos, memorabilia and letters to your outgoing president. Get your organization's name stamped on the front along with the dates your president served for an elegant touch.
Personalized Business Accessory
The outgoing president has conducted himself with decorum, wisdom and expertise. Give this executive a gift that he'll continue to use in the business world and stamp or engrave his name on it. That can include anything from cuff links with his monogram engraved on them to a business card holder or briefcase.
Tailored Gift
If a photo, scrapbook or business accessory are too generic for your outgoing president, get her something she would just really love. If she needs a break from a hectic life, get her a massage and facial at a local spa or a gift certificate for a weekend stay at a bed and breakfast in a destination she loves. Think about what the outgoing president would enjoy and give her a generous gift to make her as happy as she's made the many people in your organization.
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