District Governor

Lead With Confidence

District Governor 2025-2026 Wayne Jacobsen
 
Rotary is the vessel, we engage members through service and
projects that inspire others and create lasting impact.
 
A big congratulations goes out to all clubs in our District. The 2024/25 Rotary year
began with a very large challenge issued by Rotary International….. and we all pitched
it to meet that challenge. The challenge continues this year as we all strive to meet the
goal of 1200+ Rotarians within the District by July 1, 2026. The work we do in all of our
communities and around the world depends on having strong clubs……so I encourage
you to “Unite For Good” so that we may create the “Magic of Rotary”.

Need Support?
As you go through the upcoming year, please remember that not only is there a wealth of experience within you own club, but that the District Leadership team is also available. These experienced Rotarians are more than willing to lend a hand when called upon, so please do not hesitate to reach out should there be the need.

District Leadership Team
District Governor – Wayne Jacobsen (Neepawa)
District Governor Elect – Warren Thompson (Winnipeg Assiniboine)
Immediate Past District Governor – Peter Tonge (Winnipeg Charleswood)
Past District Governor – Sonja Susut (Moosejaw Wakamow)
Past District Governor – Fred Wright (Kenora)

Past District Governor – Gailmarie Anderson (Melfort)
Foundation Chair – Bob Durston (Neepawa)
Rob Tisdale – Winnipeg
Ruth Merritt (Saskatoon)
Jennifer Campbell (Portage la Prairie)
Ian Yeats (Regina)

Reminder: The 2026 District Conference will be held in Neepawa, Manitoba May 8th & 9th, 2026.

Wayne Jacobsen first became involved in Rotary in1993, travelling to Sendai, Japan. He
has most recently served the Neepawa Club on multiple terms as President, and Foundation co-chair. He and his wife are involved in youth exchange, having sent their son to France through that program. His most rewarding experience has been working with the New Wave Rotary satellite club, mentoring young women passionate about
service, and he eagerly anticipates his year as District Governor in 2025/26. 

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