From October 27 through December 11, 2026, our District 5890 Governor Nominating Committee will accept applications for becoming District Governor for the 2029-2030 Rotary Year. Deadline to submit application is December 11, 2026.
One of the most extremely rewarding and challenging positions in Rotary is that of being District Governor. But with a district with the finest clubs in all of Rotary and over 2,000 Rotarians that astound you year-in and year-out with their extraordinary accomplishments, it is also one of the most, if not the most, rewarding Rotary positions you will ever hold. It is a position that I highly recommend you pursue.
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Click here for the 2029-2030 District Governor Application. (Applications Due: October 27 - December 11, 2026)
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OCTOBER 27TH - YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR DISTRICT INFORMAL MEETING ABOUT THE POSITION OF DISTRICT GOVERNOR - Click here for Agenda (will add link when receive final agenda from Adraylie)
Our District Governor Interest Meeting will be October 27, 2026 at (?) 6 PM at The Bristol, 3350 McCue Road, Houston, TX 77056. Interested Rotarians are encouraged to attend to hear about the responsibilities of becoming district governor, and to ask questions. - (Will update link when Adraylle's agenda is finalized) Click here for agenda. The District Governor serves a very important leadership position in the District, and this meeting is an opportunity to learn about the job. Whether you think you would like to ask your club to nominate you for the position or are thinking about that for some future date or you are just curious about the job, this meeting is for you.
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT IF SELECTED TO BE THE 2028-2029 DISTRICT GOVERNOR?
- 6 months as District Governor Nominee Designate
- One year as District Governor Nominee
- One year as District Governor Elect
- One year as 2029-2030 District Governor
- One year as Immediate Past District Governor
SCHEDULE:
- October 27, 2026: District Governor Information Meeting at 6 PM at The Bristol, 3350 McCue Road, Houston, TX 77056
- October 27, 2026 through December 11, 2026: Applications will be accepted by District 5890 District Governor Nominating Committee (see "Application Deadline" section below with mail/email details.)
- Applicants must be nominated by their Rotary Club
- The Club and Nominee must be in good standing with District 5890 and Rotary International
- Thursday, January 7, 2027 (link to D5890 calendar will be added) at (?) 6 PM: Mandatory in-person Interviews. If the number of applicants exceeds the allotted time frame for Thursday, January 7th, then we will schedule an additional in-person interview for Wednesday, January 6th at ??.
- Each applicant will be assigned a specific appointment time for their interview.
- Term of Office of District Governor: 2029-2030
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for District 5890 Governor 2029-2030 and Rotary resumes will be accepted from October 27 - December 11, 2026 at (need to know where applicants need to submit their application. For 2028-2029 applications they were send to: Mindi Snyder, Nominating Committee Chair, 2169 Wilson Road, El Campo, TX 77437 by mail, or by email to mindisnyder89@gmail.com.)
INTERVIEW DATE:
Mandatory interviews of all applicants for District 5890 Governor 2029-2030 will take place on Thursday, January 7, 2027 beginning at 6:00pm unless the number of applicants exceeds the allotted time frame and then we will schedule an additional interview date for Wednesday, January 6, 2027 (last year it was Saturday, January 10, 2026) beginning at 9:00am at Bohreer Law Firm, 777 Post Oak Blvd., # 950, Houston, TX 77056.
QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of selection, the person selected as a governor-nominee must:
- Be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district (RIB 16.010.a.)
- Definition of good standing: The Rotarian must be current on dues to their club and to RI (will be verified by the committee chair); the nominating club must also be current on dues. If the Rotarian transferred clubs in the past year, they must also have left that club in good standing.
- Unless excused by the board, a governor, when taking office, must have attended the international assembly for its full duration, have been a Rotarian for at least seven years, and continue to possess the qualifications in section 16.010. (RIB 16.010.b).
- Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a governor in section 16.030 (16.010.c).
- Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the RI Bylaws (RIB 16.010.d) and
- Submit to RI a statement that the Rotarian understands those qualifications, duties and responsibilities, is qualified for the office of governor, and is willing and able to assume and faithfully perform those duties and responsibilities (RIB 16.010.e).
Please direct any questions or concerns about applying for District Governor to me at: adrayllewatson@gmail.com.
Thank you for your consideration for this opportunity to serve the greatest district in Rotary!
For more information, please contact me by phone or email.
Adraylle Watson
Chair of the 2029-2030 District 5890 Governor Nominating Committee
979-533-0418