This is your invitation to apply for the position of District 5050 Governor for 2028-29!
The deadline to apply to be the District Governor in the Rotary year 2028-2029 for District 5050 is approaching - October 15, 2025.
Being District Governor is one of the most critical roles in the District. It is rewarding, challenging, exciting, and highly responsible. It is the epitome of Service Above Self. The District Governor provides leadership, inspiration, and guidance to Rotary clubs in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
In each District, the Governor serves as the official representative of Rotary International. They are charged with upholding the Constitution and Bylaws of Rotary International, fostering success in their District ( in this case District 5050) at the Club level. The District Governor is nominated by their Club, and all qualified candidates are interviewed by the District Nominating Committee, composed of five Past District Governors.
Each District Governor serves a one-year term, but that individual often fills many roles in the lead-up to and following their year as District Governor.
Be sure to get your nomination in right away so you don’t miss out, as it truly is the experience of a lifetime! Your Club must nominate you. See the detail in the application form provided in the link below.
A club may only submit one candidate who must be a member of that club.
Note: All training is provided and expenses of required activities are covered.
A description of the District Governor position and those positions leading up to District Governor will be sent upon request. :
Please note:
- It is not a requirement to be an Assistant Governor before being a District Governor.
- You do need to have been a successful Club President.
- Completed seven years of Rotary membership prior to taking office as Governor.
- Expenses required to carry out the required duties of the District Governor and District Governor Elect are reimbursed by funding provided by Rotary International and District 5050.
- Expenses of the District Governor and their spouse (if applicable) to attend the RI Convention in their District Governor Elect year are covered by District 5050.
Who will be the District Governor in 2028-2029?
It could be YOU!
Once completed, the application is to be sent to Nominating Committee Chair PDG Raj Rajagopal
Call Raj if you have questions or require any additional information at 604-349-7818.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 October 2025