District Governor and Rotary Club Leadership Roles
Explore the roles and impact of a District Governor in Rotary Clubs. Learn how having a District Governor enhances the club's prestige, profile, and involvement in Rotary activities, ultimately strengthening the club's spirit and understanding of Rotary's mission. Discover the responsibilities and significance of this key leadership position within District 6440 and the broader Rotary community.
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The Road to District Governor May 1, 2024
Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club 3/1/2020 to present Total Rotary Service 10+ years Rick Reigner District 6440 District Governor Today s Presentation 2026-27 Bill Kmiecik Rotary Club of Arlington Heights 2/1/2007 to present Total Rotary Service 17+ years District 6440 District Governor 2022-23
Rick Reigner Total Rotary Service >10 years Elgin Breakfast Club Treasurer Elgin Breakfast Club President District 6440 Assistant Governor Coordinator District 6440 Assistant Governor Rotary Member May 1994 to Present 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024 2021-22 2023-24 Sept 2023 Elgin Breakfast Visioning Chair Elgin Breakfast Club Membership Chair District 6440 Governor Nominee Designate
1.4 Million Members 33,000 Clubs 200 Countries 531 Districts 34 Zones 19 Directors (1 from every 2 Zones and the President and PE) The Secretariat General Secretary manages a 800 member staff What is Rotary??
What does it mean for the Home Club to have a District Governor? Greater prestige within the district Higher profile for the club in the district Opens the club to a new level of Rotary involvement Creates a greater understanding of Rotary Makes the club stronger Creates an esprit de corps
District 6440 1850 (appr) Members 185 Honorary Members 64 Clubs
Serves as the CEO of the District, providing guidance and leadership Assistant Governors 26 Rotarians; 1-3 clubs each District Leadership about 50 Rotarians Responsible for the training of presidents- elect (PETS), district leaders (Assistant Governors and Leadership Team) and club leaders (Spring Training) Management of a District Conference What is the role of the District Governor?
Oversees all Rotary programs and financial matters Ex-officio member of key committees (Foundation, Humanitarian Grants, Finance, etc.) Visits every club in the district (program speaker at club meeting and participant in a club board meeting) What is the role of the District Governor?
What are the clubs responsibilities? Assist the DG in early planning (when requested) Support of the DG s goals Actively assist on district committees Host district events when requested, e.g., district conference - hospitality suite, sergeant at arms Host and coordinate the district governor/club installation dinner
What are the clubs responsibilities? Club should have strong representation at all district events (hosting, attendance, involvement, etc.) District Assembly Foundation Grant Seminar District Conference Etc.
What are the clubs responsibilities? Rotary Foundation Support Meet club goals for Polio and TRF contributions Increase Bequest Society membership Increase Benefactors membership Increase the number of Paul Harris Fellows Increase the number of Paul Harris Society members
What are the clubs responsibilities? While Rotary International reimburses the DG for the cost of official visits, office supplies and communications expenses, as well as attendance at key events and some local travel and administrative expenses, the DG attends many club functions and other Rotary events at his/her own expense, e.g., zone and district service projects.
What are the clubs responsibilities? Some Clubs, furnish a stipend to assist DG with expenses such as, Speaking fees for speakers at District Conference and other district events, and/or Participation in club raffles and other fundraisers.
Please consider Budgeting funds for Rick s DG year that could be used to fund the cost of speakers at conferences and/or offset the cost of participation in club fundraisers. As other DG s have done, if participation in a fundraiser, such as a raffle, results in winnings, those winnings would be used to fund other speakers or fundraisers and any amounts remaining at the end of the year would belong to the Rotary Club of Elgin.
Planning for 2026-2027 Preparation of District budget due for review in November 2025 Appointment of leadership team Early 2026 Pre-PETS Meetings with all presidents-elect Early 2026 Joint AG (Assistant Governor) and Leadership Team Training Spring 2026
Planning for 2026-2027 PETS (President elect Training Seminar) - Early 2026 Club and DG installation June 2026 District Assembly Spring 2027 District Conference April or May 2027 (or Fall 2026)
