DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS
The nomination period for candidates for District 5240 District Governor Designate (DGD) is now open. The DGD will serve as District 5240 Governor in 2029-2030. Candidates must be nominated by their club. If you are interested in applying for the position, please make your interest known to your club president as soon as possible. Serving as District Governor is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a unique opportunity to serve Rotary in a different way.
Join us for one of two District Governor Informational Meetings via Zoom in August 2026 :
Join us for one of two District Governor Informational Meetings via Zoom in August 2026 :
- 6:00 P.M. PST, Monday, August 10, 2026
Zoom link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/87381458117
Meeting ID 873 8145 8117 - No Passcode
- 9:00 A.M. PST, Saturday, August 29, 2026
Zoom link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/84490445225
Meeting ID - 844 9044 5225 - No Passcode
Past District Governors and the District Governor line will be in attendance. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information to potential candidates on the role and responsibilities of the District Governor and to answer your questions.
Questions? Please feel free to email the DGD Nominating Committee Chair, PDG Sherry Peckhoon Sim, at sherrysimdg2425@gmail.com
Important Dates
- September 30, 2026 - Last Day to submit applications
- Please note that the current bylaws ask candidates to mail multiple copies of the forms. Please email the completed documents to PDG Sherry Peckhoon Sim, but do not mail them. If you are unable to email the documents, please contact PDG Sherry Peckhoon Sim at sherrysimdg2425@gmail.com
- October 10, 2026 - Nominating Committee Interviews:
Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Tel: 805-648-1143
District Governor Nomination Resources
- DGD Nomination Form (Please note: The District Governor will sign this form after the selection of the DGD is made. The DG does not need to sign this form before it is submitted.)
- District 5240 Application Statement of Service Form
- Sample Resolution
- 2022 Rotary Bylaws - Governors
- District 5240 - DLPP - District Governor Line
- District 5240 Bylaws - DGD Selection
Additional Information
- 2023 District 5240 Bylaws
- 2023 District 5240 District Leadership Plan and Policies Manual
- 2025 Rotary International Bylaws
- 2023 Rotary Code of Policies
Please submit the completed application and nomination form via email form by September 30 to:
PDG Sherry Peckhoon Sim
sherrysimdg2425@gmail.com