Earl and Diane might even be called a "First Couple'', for they may be unique in holding presidential office in two organisations at the same time.

Specifically, Mr. Kelly is president of St. George's Rotary Club, while his wife is President of the Kiwanis Club of St. George's. Both are committed community workers who take great pleasure in what they do.

"To me it is not a burden. I enjoy doing things for others,'' said Mrs.

Kelly. Indeed, she is also chairman of the Women's Hospital Auxillary extended care unit volunteers, and a member of Project 100.

For his part, Mr. Kelly takes Rotary's current slogan seriously.

"I have always liked to work with people, and our slogan this year, Real Happiness is Helping Others, fits me to a T,'' he smiled.

Certainly, there's no domestic conflict of egos as the busy couple pursue their individual charitable roles.

"In fact, it is very beneficial,'' Mr. Kelly assured. "We put our ideas together, and also confer on scheduling events. We have to so we don't clash!'' The Kellys became involved in community service in Mrs. Kelly's native Canada, where they both worked to improve the lot of handicapped children.

"Because of our own handicapped children we have been involved in working for that cause for the past 30 years,'' Mrs. Kelly explained.

When they returned to Bermuda and Mrs. Kelly was approached to join the newly-formed Kiwanis Club in St. George's it seemed a natural step, and of course the organisation's international theme this year, "Children -- Priority One'', also suits her admirably.

Already, through a fundraiser gospel concert, her organisation has helped the St. George's Community Centre, where co-ordinator Mr. Charlie Marshall has ambitious plans for the youth, but operates on a limited Government budget.

Other projects are in the pipeline.

Naturally, both presidents have specific goals they wish to accomplish during their respective terms of office.

For his part, Mr. Kelly wants a plaque erected at St. Catherine's beach commemorating the landing of Sir George Somers in 1609.

As custodians of Hen Island, he supports the St. George's Rotarians' commitment to maintain the cottage and grounds. "As a matter of fact, at the district conference in White Plains, New York, we won a plaque for maintaining the island and improving the environment,'' he said proudly.

Among the many diverse ways the east end club supports the community is through a grant to the Sea Cadets, sponsorship of a student on Outward Bound, and donations to the Patients' Assistance League & Service (PALS), the Salvation Army and the Special Olympics.

The Rotarians raise funds for their work through a variety of events, including barbecues, a Heritage raffle, and dine-arounds throughout the year.

"Instead of having our meetings in a restaurant, we dine around in members' homes. Everyone pays the same amount and the money then goes to the Club rather than the restaurant,'' Mr. Kelly explained.

A bursary in memory of late St. George's Rotarian Mr. Tom Davis helps a student attend the Bermuda College, and the Club also participates in the Rotary exchange programme.

As in their marriage, the couple believes teamwork is the key to success in their respective presidencies. Each lends the other a hand when major fund-raisers are under way, and sometimes they both take advantage of an opportunity to boost their community work.

"Last year, for example, I met a magician-Rotarian whom I invited to Bermuda,'' Mr. Kelly related. "My wife also took the opportunity to have him do shows for all the schools in the eastern district. In all, he entertained about 1500 children.'' Both Kelly children are honorary members of their parents' service clubs and attend all the meetings.

In addition to the demands of their busy business and domestic lives, the Kellys must also cope with the heavy social schedules their club responsibilities place upon them, particularly when overseas Rotarians and Kiwanians are in town. Yet they take it all in stride.

Planning, they say, is a key -- as is delegation of responsibility. "The president should not have to do everything,'' Mrs. Kelly says.

In fact, the Kiwanian sets aside one day a week for herself and her favourite sport -- golf.

Given the chance, neither would change their lives.

"My whole family is community-spirited,'' Mrs. Kelly said.

Asked what being president meant to each of them, Mr. Kelly responded: "It means when you set your goals you achieve them. Meeting fellow Rotarians from around the world is also a pleasure. We have made some wonderful friends through Rotary.'' For Mrs. Kelly the answer was similar.

"It is a great chance to do some good for the community. I feel it is very rewarding. As for goals, I want to ensure that we are doing the most we can for the community, and also to have more functions for its benefit in future.'' IN PERFECT HARMONY . . . Husband and wife team Diane and Earl Kelly are each president of a St. George's service organisation -- Kiwanis and Rotary respectively. Most of their spare time is devoted to helping others, a choice they happily make.