Rotary International District 6980 Profile
Rotary International District 6980 is composed of 44 clubs found in five counties - Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter with a total membership of just under 2300. Our DISTRICT HISTORY starts with the chartering of the Orlando club in 1920.
Rotary clubs are chartered by Rotary International led by a president who is elected for a term of one year commencing July 1. Our Rotary International President (2008-09) is DONG KURN LEE. He reports to a board of 17 directors, each representing two Rotary Zones. Rotary International Director ERIC ADAMSON represents Zones 33 and 34. Rotary International District 6980 is one of 14 districts in ZONE 34 and is led by District Governor CARLOS H GIRALDO.
The district governor is an officer of Rotary International and fulfills his responsibilities and duties to the clubs and Rotary International with the help of a LEADERSHIP TEAM and the advice of a COLLEGE OF GOVERNORS.
District Governor Carlos’ responsibilities include:
- Bringing the message from Rotary International President D.K. Lee to all the clubs in an OFFICIAL CLUB VISIT;
- Working within the guidelines of a DISTRICT BUDGET
- Providing training seminars for his leadership team and club leadership (District Assembly, Presidents-Elect Training Seminar);
- Providing Membership Development & Rotary Foundation seminars for clubs;
- Providing SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES for clubs to participate in;
- Motivate club presidents to achieve a PRESIDENTIAL CITATION and,
- Providing a DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Through his office, the governor motivates the clubs to run more effectively, participate in service projects, increase membership and contribute to the Rotary Foundation. |
