maximum enjoyment that can be afforded and that in
this respect ever greater advances are being made
in proportion to the experience being gained by the
Reiseleiter. These guides, who almost uniformly
serve in a voluntary capacity, are usually either
officials from the central or Gau offices of Strength
through Joy or veteran Labor Front factory representatives 
who are glad to assume the responsibilities
of leadership for the sake of making the trip. The
Reiseleiter of the guest Gau who take charge of the
visitors after their arrival are ordinarily officials
in the local office. Incidentally with respect to
the relationship between the Reiseleiter and the caprains 
of Strength through Joy steamers, it has been
explained that special steps, prompted by the new
National Socialist outlook of life have been taken
to prevent the captains of these ships from arrogating 
to themselves undue authority, as many sea
captains are wont to do. The head Reiseleiter is
given undisputed authority over the party on board.
At functions arranged when a Strength through Joy
ship touches at a foreign port the head Reiseleiter
assumes the role of master of ceremonies and seats
the local German diplomatic representative in the
place of honor at his right and the captain at his
left.