It is my honour and privilege to announce that Mr. Darrell Burnham from the Rotary Club of Port Moody has been selected by the Rotary District 5050 Nominating Committee as the District Governor Nominee Designate. Any challenges to this selection must be submitted within 14 days to either the District Governor or the District's Nominating Committee. Should there be no challenge per the Rotary International Bylaws, after the 14-day period his nomination becomes official on November 19, 2025. He will serve as the District Governor beginning July 1, 2028.
Darrell joined the Rotary Club of Vancouver Collingwood on April 1, 1991, later joining the Rotary Club of Port Moody on September 2, 2001. Darrell brings extensive Rotary experience, having served as President with Vancouver Collingwood and will serve as President of the Rotary Club of Port Moody in 2026-2027. In addition, he has served as Assistant Governor and is a Paul Harris Fellow + 8. Once Darrell’s nomination has been officially confirmed, an official bio will be posted on the Rotary District 5050 website.
I am thrilled to have Darrell join our District Governor's leadership team and look forward to his “Service Above Self” in the years ahead.