Isabelle Hayer joined the Rotary Club of Surrey-Guilford in 1989. Her husband, Dave had joined the Surrey Club in 1986. She commented that Jim Follows saw something in her in the early 1990's that inspired her to achieve more. She has served as Club President--twice--the first time in 1997-1998 when she was the first woman President of the Surrey Club. Somebody else that has encouraged her Rotary journey has been Alf Marchi.
The year leading up to her Governorship has been busy with working on the revitalized Hands Across the Border events, filling out the District Leadership team, attending the President-Elects training to support our new Club Presidents, attending the District Grant Seminars, and regularly meeting with the District Governor's Leadership team comprised of the immediate Past Governor, the current Governor, the Governor Elect, the Governor Nominee, and the Governor Designate when that person has been selected. She has also been partnering with District Conference Committee on planning for next year's Conference at Harrison Hot Springs. The 2025 Rotary Convention was her first convention.
She would like Rotarians to know that she is accessible to support their efforts, help Club's with the membership experience, and ensure that members are feeling valued. Governor Isabelle added that we should find joy in what we do. In conclusion, she wants everyone outside of District 5050 to know that our District has the most amazing Rotarians in the world. “They are diverse, they uplift each other and serve as a model of what Rotary is all about.”