District Governor’s Message
District Governor Don Harris leads our Rotary Club Presidents, Area Governors, and District Leaders in providing guidance to our nearly 1,600 Rotarians in Central Florida
2026-2027 Rotary District Governor, Michael Franklin, representing District 6980 in Rotary Zone 34
Let’s create lasting impact together
Dear Rotarians (and future Rotarians),
I trust all is well with you, your families, and clubs. As we open our Rotary New Year with plans to help serve our communities and those abroad. I would like to think there are no finer people than you Rotarians.
As a global family, you answer the call of so many causes throughout the world. “Thank you”. Happy Rotary New Year and Happy birthday to our country.
“D6980ME”
Michael Franklin
District Governor 2026 -2027
Rotary District 6980 | Central Florida Region
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