Governors Council
RI Dist 2981 DG S Piraiyon
RI Dist 2982 DG Nirmal Prakash A
RI Dist 3000 DG RVN Kannan
RI Dist 3011 DG Vinay Bhatia
RI Dist 3012 DG Subhash Jain
RI Dist 3020 DG Guddati Viswanadh
RI Dist 3030 DG Rajiv Sharma
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RI Dist 3053 DG Priyesh Bhandari
RI Dist 3054 DG Neeraj Sogani
RI Dist 3060 DG Pinky Patel
RI Dist 3070 DG Barjesh Singhal
RI Dist 3080 DG Praveen Chander Goyal
RI Dist 3090 DG Dr Vishwa Bandhu Dixit
RI Dist 3100 DG Deepak Jain
RI Dist 3110 DG Arun Kumar Jain
RI Dist 3120 DG Stuti Agrawal
RI Dist 3131 DG Dr Shailesh Palekar
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RI Dist 3141 DG Shashi Sharma
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RI Dist 3150 DG Ramesh Vangala
RI Dist 3160 DG Konidala Muni Girish
RI Dist 3170 DG Ravikiran Janradan Kulkarni
RI Dist 3181 DG Rohinath P
RI Dist 3182 DG Abhinandan A Shetty
RI Dist 3190 DG Suresh Hari S
RI Dist 3201 DG A Venkatachalapathy
RI Dist 3202 DG Dr E K Ummer
RI Dist 3211 DG E K Luke
RI Dist 3212 DG K Raja Gopalan
RI Dist 3231 DG C R Chandra Bob
RI Dist 3232 DG Babu Peram
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RI Dist 3250 DG Kumar Prasad Sinha
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Apply yourself
Would you like to contribute further to Rotary by serving on a committee? Each of Rotary’s committees, made up of Rotarians and Rotaractors from around the world, works with the organisation’s leadership to ensure efficiency and promote the goals and priorities laid out in the strategic plan.
The following committees are searching for qualified candidates for openings in 2019–20. All committees correspond via email, teleconference, or webinars as needed, and some also involve at least one mandatory in-person meeting per year. Most committee business is conducted in English.
Audit
Advises the Board of Directors on financial reports, internal and external auditing, and the system of internal control
Communications Advises the Board on communication with key audiences
Finance Advises the Board on Rotary’s finances, including budgets, investment policy and sustainability measures
Global Networking Groups Oversees action groups, fellowships and vocational service including operations, programme enhancements and proposals
Joint Committee on Partnerships
To be considered for committee membership or to recommend someone for an appointment, visit on. rotary. org/application2018.
Applicants must be registered on MyRotary at rotary. org/myrotary and should make sure that their My Rotary profile includes current contact information.
Candidates may apply for only one committee.
The application deadline is August 11.
Independence, appropriate business experience, and demonstrated financial literacy in accounting, auditing, banking, insurance, investment, risk management, executive management, or audit governance
Professional background and experience in a communications-related field
One six-year term; two meetings per year in Evanston and two teleconference/webinar meetings per year
One three-year term; multiple conference calls; annual meeting in Evanston
Advises the Board and Trustees on partnership and sponsorship matters
Professional background in a finance-related field; nonprofit experience preferred. Candidates should have experience in financial matters at the club and district levels
Strong candidates; have led action groups, fellowships, or club- or district-level vocational service initiatives, and are familiar with their policies
One three-year term; two meetings per year in Evanston
One three-year term; annual meeting in Evanston and two teleconference meetings per year
Knowledge of Rotary grant-making and international service portfolios; extensive experience in cultivating and developing partnerships with corporations, the NGO sector and government; experience in cause marketing, sponsorship, and resource-generating relationships, as well as international strategic partnerships; and clear understanding of the capacity and club-based projects of Rotary
One three-year term; two meetings per year in Evanston
Leadership Development and Training
Advises the Board on Rotary’s leadership training programme for Rotarians, clubs and districts with a special emphasis on training for district governors
Membership Advises the Board on matters related to membership development, retention and engagement
Operations Review Monitors the effectiveness, efficiency, and implementation of operations and all internal systems; advises the Executive Committee on compensation matters; and performs other oversight functions as requested by the Board
Rotaract and Interact
Advises the Board on Interact and Rotaract; develops the Rotaract Preconvention Meeting programme
Must have significant training or education experience with a preference for leadership development
Rotarians or Rotaractors with significant knowledge of and commitment to membership attraction and engagement activities; candidates from clubs that have diversified their membership preferred
Experience in management, leadership development or financial management, and a thorough knowledge of Rotary’s operations. Appointments will be limited to past RI directors
One three-year term; annual meeting in Evanston
One three-year term; two meetings per year in Evanston
Starategic Planning Reviews Rotary’s strategic plan and associated measures; advises leadership on other matters of long-term significance
Youth Exchange Advises the Board on matters related to the Rotary Youth Exchange programme and develops the programme for the Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention
Rotarians: Experience working with youth; direct experience as a mentor or Rotaract/ Interact adviser or district chair. Youth programme alumni are strong candidates.
Rotaractors: Leadership at the club, district or international level. Strong candidates; have served as a district Rotaract representative, organised projects, or attended a Rotaract Preconvention. Age restrictions may apply.
10+ years of experience in strategy development, monitoring and implementation, and strong understanding of RI and Foundation programmes and services
Experience in administering exchanges at district or multi-district level; must be from a district that has met certification requirements
One six-year term; typically meets in Evanston twice a year
One three-year term; annual meeting in Evanston
One one-year term; one meeting in Evanston
One four-year term; up to four meetings in Evanston
Multiple teleconference/ webinar meetings per year
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