Welcome, we are the Fellowship of PDGs and Friends!

The primary purpose of the fellowship is to improve and enhance the existing friendship and fellowship among Rotarians who have served as district governors by increasing the number of reunions and similar events at all levels of Rotary, including the annual conventions.

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The secondary purposes are to provide additional opportunities for past district governors to remain actively involved and connected at the international level of Rotary and to motivate past district governors to support important Rotary activities, such as PolioPlus, TRF fundraising, international service projects, and membership growth.

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You were a great District Governor. Now it's time to be a great Past District Governor.

Uniting Rotary Leaders Across Generations in Taipei

This year’s Fellowship Brunch captures a powerful moment in Rotary’s journey – bringing together past, current, and incoming leadership around a shared vision to Unite for Good and Create Lasting Impact. Discover how this unique gathering connects experience with the future of Rotary service.

👉 Read the full story and event details.

Membership 2030: What’s Next for Rotary?

Join us May 21 as Brian King, Director of Membership Development at Rotary International, returns for a discussion on Innovations to Reach Our Membership Goals by 2030.

Brian will share updates on Rotary's latest membership initiatives and engage participants in a collaborative conversation about strategies, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Members are encouraged to come with questions and experiences to help shape the discussion.

Learn more about the upcoming webinar, speaker details, and how to participate at https://pdgsfellowship.org/Stories/speaker-series-brian-king-2026.

"Every member must be intentional about sharing the value of Rotary membership."

That challenge comes from Rotary International President Nominee Larry Lansford, who recently shared a compelling vision for Rotary's future with the Fellowship of Past District Governors.

Watch the full presentation to hear how servant leadership and intentionality will shape Rotary's next chapter.

Our Mission

The purposes of the PDGs Fellowship, as stated in the bylaws, are as follows:

The primary purpose of the fellowship is to improve and enhance the existing friendship and fellowship among Rotarians who have served as district governors by increasing the number of reunions and similar events at all levels of Rotary, including the annual conventions. The secondary purposes are to provide additional opportunities for past district governors to remain actively involved and connected at the international level of Rotary and to motivate past district governors to support important Rotary activities, such as PolioPlus, TRF fundraising, international service projects, and membership growth.