Call Issued for 2015-2016 District Governor Nominations

It is time to select the District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND) who will serve as Governor in 2015-16.

In a District as spread out and diverse as 5550, it is an important responsibility to consider our choice of leader. Although preparing for the role of Governor is a process that receives the support of Rotary International, the most important support comes from you, the members.

We need:

·         Firstly, discussion and thought within your clubs to seek out candidates who are prepared to apply for the position;

·         Secondly, the willingness to stand by your candidate if she or he is selected and to assist that person in serving the district;

·         Thirdly, support for whoever becomes Governor by working together to continue strengthening Rotary.

It is a wonderful and exciting but also humbling opportunity to serve Rotary as the District Governor and on the broader RI canvas. It does take dedication, hard work, preparation and training. It also provides opportunities to meet wonderful people throughout our District as you travel throughout the three provinces sharing the goals of this fabulous organization, Rotary International.  I am enclosing several documents, one of which gives considerable information about the position – what is required, what resources are available and what will help the successful candidate prepare - so that no one will feel unable to apply.

The committee for selection is composed of three Past Governors who always take this responsibility very seriously.

The deadline for the receipt of the applications will be October 15, 2012.

Please work within your clubs to make known that this call is now issued through the website, on Governor Rick’s newsletter and is being sent to Past Governors, Assistant Governors and Club Presidents and every member.

Yours in Rotary Service, 

Past Governors Selection Committee

Nancy Morris, Chair,  Rick Felstead, and Eva Vida