2018-2019 District Governor Selection

 
District Governor-Nominee Data Form
 
 
District Governor Nomination Resolution Form
 
 
Pursuant to Rotary International Bylaws, Section 13.020.4, you are invited to place in nomination the name of a member of your club to serve as District Governor in Rotary year 2018-2019.  All nominations or suggestions for District Governor must be mailed to:
 
Dick Oakley, PDG
Chair, District Selection Committee
183 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627-1004
 
or by email to:  dickoakley@hotmail.com
 
All suggestions for District Governor must be received no later than Tuesday, November 10, 2015 to be considered.
 
The suggestion for District Governor must be submitted in the form of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the club, naming the suggested candidate. The club secretary shall certify the resolution. A club may suggest only one of its own members as a candidate for governor-nominee.
 
The selection of a governor-nominee must be conducted in a dignified, responsible manner in harmony with the principles of Rotary.  Section 10.060 of the RI Bylaws provides that any candidate who becomes aware of campaigning, canvassing or electioneering for elective office in RI, must express their disapproval to those so engaged and shall instruct them to terminate such activity.
 
Rotary International Bylaws Article 15.080 state, “A governor at the time of taking office must have attended the International Assembly for its full duration, been a member of one or more Rotary clubs for at least seven years, and must continue to possess the qualifications in section 15.070.”
  1. A member in good standing of a club in the District. (RIB 15.070.1)
  2. The Rotarian must have full qualification for such membership in the strict application of the provisions thereof, and the integrity of the Rotarian’s classification must be without question. (RIB 15.070.2)
  3. The Rotarian must have served as president of a club for a full term or be a charter president of a club having served the full term from the date of charter to 30 June, provided that this period is at least six months. (RIB 15.070.3)
  4. The Rotarian must demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability, physically and otherwise, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in section15.090, “Duties of a Governor.” (RIB 15.070.4)
  5. The Rotarian must demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the bylaws and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement that the Rotarian understands clearly such qualifications, duties, and responsibilities. Such statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of governor and willing and able to assume the duties and responsibilities of that office and to perform them faithfully. (RIB 15.070.5)
 
Any questions related to the duties, obligations or rewards of serving as a District Governor should be directed to Dick Oakley, Chair of the District Nominating Committee at dickoakley@hotmail.com or at 201-768-3000.
 
Interviews for District Governor Nominee, who would serve as District Governor during the Rotary year, 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2019, will take place in November this year at Bacari Grille, 800 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township 07676.
 
This notice is being emailed to each individual club President, all district Rotarians and will also be published in the district website found at www.rotary7490.org.
 
 
Dick Oakley
District Governor 1996-1997
               
 
Qualifications (Manual of Procedure 2013)
At the time of selection, a Governor-Nominee must
  1. Be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district (RIB 15.070.1)
     
  2. Have full qualifications for membership in the strict application of the club membership provisions, and the integrity of the Rotarian’s classification must be without question (RIB 15.070.2)
     
  3. Have served as president of a club for a full term or be a charter president of a club having served the full term from the date of the charter to 30 June, Provided that this period is for at least six months (RIB 15.070.3)
     
  4. Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability, physically and otherwise, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in RI Bylaws section 15.090. (RIB 15.070.4)
     
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the RI Bylaws, and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement acknowledging a clear understanding of them. This statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of governor and willing and able to assume duties and responsibilities of the office and to perform the faithfully. (RIB 15.070.5)
  6. Unless specifically excused by the board, a governor at the time of taking office must have attended the international assembly for its full duration, been a member of one or more Rotary clubs for at least seven years, and must continue to possess the qualifications in section 15.070.
    (RIB 15.080)  
 
Responsibilities
As an incoming officer of RI, the Governor-Nominee should
  1. Begin to prepare for the role of governor
  2. Foster continuity by working with past, present and incoming district leaders to support effective clubs
  3. Begin analyzing the district’s strengths and weaknesses with background material provided by the immediate past governor, governor and governor –elect
  4. Review the district organization (District Leadership Plan) and club administrative framework (Club Leadership Plan)
  5. Attend district meetings
  6. Participate in district committees or other activities, as may be suggested by the district governor or district governor-elect
  7. Attend district governor-nominee training if offered, or seek other training if available
  8. Attend training in leadership skills
  9. Select a site for the district conference held during the year of the governor-nominee’s service, with the agreement of the majority of the current club presidents or majority of the club presidents serving in the governor-nominee’s year
  10. Resolution 2013-1 requires that nominees for District Governor be required to successfully complete training in Youth Abuse and Harassment Prevention and undergo criminal background screening as a condition for nomination as District Governor and Resolution 2015-1 encourages candidates for District Governor to complete Part I of R.L.I.
 
Assignments
The Governor and Governor-Elect should provide the Governor-Nominee:
  1. The opportunity to request specific responsibilities or assignments in connection with district committees or district organization
  2. A proper introduction at the district conference and an opportunity to be part of the organizing committee as an observer
  3. The opportunity to participate in all strategic planning efforts and long-term appointments in the district
District Resolution 05-1
Nominees for District Governor are required to successfully complete training in Youth Abuse and Harassment Prevention and undergo criminal background screening as a condition for nomination as District Governor. For more information on this requirement please contact PDG Bill Rupp, District Parliamentarian.
 
District Resolution 15-1
Nominees for District Governor are encouraged to complete part 1 of R.L.I.