District governor
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n effective team of district leaders is key to supporting effective Rotary clubs. District leaders support Rotary clubs and help them achieve their goals. The district leadership team includes a:
The district governor performs a significant function in the world of Rotary by providing guidance and leadership to Rotary clubs in a specific area.
Governor qualifications
To be eligible for the position of district governor, a Rotarian must
- Be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district
- Have full qualifications for such membership in the strict application of the provisions therefore, and the integrity of the Rotarian’s classification must be without question
- Have served as president of a club for a full term, or be a charter club president who has served a term from the date of the charter to 30 June, provided that this period is for at least six months
- Demonstrate a willingness, commitment, and ability (physically and otherwise) to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in the RI Bylaws (Section 15.090)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the RI Bylaws, and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement acknowledging a clear understanding of them; this statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of governor and is willing and able to assume the duties and responsibilities of the office and to perform them faithfully
- Have, at the time of taking office, completed seven years of membership
For full information, please refer to the RI Bylaws , Article 15.070.
Governor training
Before their year of service, governors receive training to prepare them for their role. This training includes reviewing the District Governor’s Training Manual as well as mandatory attendance at a governors-elect training seminar and the International Assembly .
Visiting clubs
Each year, governors must visit every Rotary club in the district to
- Focus attention on important Rotary issues
- Provide special attention to weak or struggling clubs
- Motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities
- Personally recognize the outstanding contributions of Rotarians in the district
Visits may be conducted individually or with several clubs at the same time.