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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(Applications Due: October 27 - December 11, 2026)
Click Here - Read the entire ByLaws of Rotary International which includes "Article 16 - Governors"
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OCTOBER 27TH - YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR DISTRICT INFORMAL MEETING
ABOUT THE POSITION OF THE 2029-2030 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Where Do District Governors Come From?
They come from Rotary Clubs just like yours!
They come from Rotary Clubs just like yours!
Our District Governor Information Meeting will be Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6 PM at The Bristol Condominiums, 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.
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.
♦ Agenda for Information Meeting Agenda on October 27th:
- Welcome and Opening Comments - Adraylle Watson, Chair
- District leaders and Past District Governors share the responsibilities, time commitment, challenges, rewards, preparation, and teamwork involved in serving as District Governor.
- DG Camille Hamilton (Term: 2026-2027) - Perspective from the District Governor year
- DGE Dona Burke (Term: 2027-2028) - Preparing to serve as District Governor
- DGN Wayne Beaumier (Term: 2028-2029) - Building the team and planning ahead
- Past District Governors - Time commitment, scheduling, challenges, and rewards
- Questions from prospective candidates regarding service as District Governor
- Application and nominating-process overview
- Closing Remarks
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT IF SELECTED TO BE THE 2029-20230 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 at 6 PM District Governor Information Meeting at 6:30 PM at The Bristol, 3350 McCue Road, Houston, TX 77056
- October 27, 2026 - December 11, 2026: Applications will be accepted by District Governor Nominating Committee (see "Application Deadline" section below with mail/email details.)
- December 11, 2026 - Deadline for the District 5890 District Governor Nominating Committee to receive application.
- 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 - 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 6 PM.
- Each applicant will be assigned a specific appointment time for their interview.
- Term of Office of District Governor: 2029-2030
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 11, 2026
Applications for District 5890 Governor 2029-2030 and Rotary resumes will be accepted from October 27 - December 11, 2026 (deadline to submit is December 11, 2026) to Adraylle Watson, Rotary District 5890 Nominating Committee, 112 Kelley Street, Apt 202, Wharton, TX 77488 or via email to adrayllewatson@gmail.com.
INTERVIEW DATE:
Mandatory interviews of all applicants for District 5890 Governor 2029-2030 will take place at Bohreer Law Firm, 777 Post Oak Blvd., # 950, Houston, TX 77056 on Thursday, January 7, 2027 beginning at 6 PM unless the number of applicants exceeds the allotted time frame. If so, then we will schedule an additional interview date for Wednesday, January 6, 2027 beginning at 6 PM at Bohreer Law Firm.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Unless excused by the board, the person selected as a governor-nominee shall at the time of selection:
(a) be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district;
(b) have served as club president for a full term or as charter president for at least six months;
(c) demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a governor in section 16.030.;
(d) demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the bylaws; and
(e) 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.
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, 2029-2030 District 5890 Governor Nominating Committee
979-533-0418
Committee Members of the District 5890 2029-2029 Nominating Committee:
- Adraylle Watson (Wharton), Chair
- PDG Chris Schneider (Memorial Spring Branch)
- PDG Tom Kelchner (Baytown)
- PDG Heather Rimato (Brazosport)
- Emily Fagan-Baker (Palacios)
- Charlie Buscemi (Kingwood)
- Jane Davis (Columbus)
Alternates:
- DJ Alabi (Rosenberg)
- David Proctor (North Shore)