• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Rotary.org
  • DACdb
  • District Directory
Representing Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Sumter Counties
Rotary in Central Florida
  • Who We Are
    • District Governor’s Message
    • Rotarians: People of Action
    • Rotary’s Mission
    • Rotary’s History
    • Guiding Principles
    • Rotary Clubs in Central Florida
    • Leadership & Organization
    • Past District Governors
  • What We Do
    • Rotary Meetings
    • Service Projects
    • Rotary Programs
    • Rotary Youth Exchange
    • The Rotary Foundation
  • Why We Do It
    • Fellowship & Networking
    • Volunteering Opportunities
    • Leadership Development
    • Global Collaboration
    • Intercultural Exchange
  • Getting Involved
    • Join a Rotary Club
    • Support a Rotary Program
    • Local Rotary Programs
    • Rotary Area Events
    • Rotary Means Business
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • News
  • Rotarian Resources
    • Rotary Leadership Institute
    • Rotary Works Career Center
    • Relocation Center
  • Menu Menu
Rotary Logo - Gold Color

District 6980 – Past Governors

We are thankful for the leadership of these men and women who have led Rotary District 6980

Our Past District Governors have led Rotary Clubs in the Central Florida region

This page honors their leadership, commitment, and willingness to do Service Above Self since the first Rotary Club was chartered in the region over 100 years.

Rotary District 6980 – Past District Governors

Andres Goyanes - District Governor 2022-2023 - District 6980

Andrés Goyanes

District Governor
2022-2023

Rotary Club of International Drive – Orlando

Barry Gainer - District Governor 2021-2022 in District 6980

Barry Gainer

District Governor
2021-2022

Rotary Club of South Seminole County

Mike Vernon - District Governor 2020-2021

Michael H. Vernon

District Governor
2020-2021

Rotary Club of Lake Mary

Cindi Cioci - District Governor 2019-2020

Cindi Cioci

District Governor
2019-2020

Rotary Club of Apopka

PDG Ron Janssen

Ron Janssen

District Governor
2018-2019

Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips

Jerry Mobley

District Governor
2017-2018

Rotary Club of Orange Co. East

Dan Semenza

District Governor
2016-2017

Rotary Club of The Villages

PDG AJ Range

A.J. Range

District Governor
2015-2016

Rotary Club of Oviedo

PDG Jo Weber

Jo Weber

District Governor
2014-2015

Rotary Club of The Villages

PDG Pete Edwards

Pete Edwards

District Governor
2013-2014

Rotary Club of Kissimmee

Rick Baines

District Governor
2012-2013

Rotary Club of Kissimmee Bay

Art Brown

District Governor
2011-2012

Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips

PDG Charlie Rand

Charlie Rand

District Governor
2010-2011

Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs

PDG Randy Rawiszer

Randy Rawiszer

District Governor
2009-2010

Rotary Club of Sanford

PDG Carlos Giraldo

Carlos Giraldo

District Governor
2008-2009

Rotary Club of Casselberry

PDG Denny Kurir

Denny Kurir

District Governor
2007-2008

Rotary Club of Orlando

Charles Pratt

District Governor
2006-2007

Micki Kaye

District Governor
2005-2006

PDG George Huffman

George Huffman

District Governor
2004-2005

Rotary Club of Orlando

JoAnn Beck

District Governor
2003-2004

Rotary Club of Orlando

David Apfelbaum

District Governor
2002-2003

Rotary Club of Orlando

Debbie Turner

District Governor
2001-2002

Rotary Club of College Park

Charlie Rogers

District Governor
2000-2001

Rotary Club of Celebration

Edward Baranowski

District Governor
1999-2000

Anthony Leffin

District Governor
1998-1999

PDG George E. Kuhn

George E. Kuhn

District Governor
1997-1998

Robert J. Twigg

District Governor
1996-1997

James K. McGann

District Governor
1995-1996

Rotary Club of Winter Park

Albert S. Johnson

District Governor
1994-1995

William S. Earle

District Governor
1993-1994

William Coleman

District Governor
1992-1993

Rotary Club of West Orlando

John F. Bergner

District Governor
1991-1992

John Y. Mercer

District Governor
1990-1991

Eugene D. Minietta

District Governor
1989-1990

PDG Robert P. Gaarder

Philip R. Gaarder

District Governor
1988-1989

Jack T. Henderson

District Governor
1987-1988

Roger Pierce

District Governor
1986-1987

Ulay J. Thompson

District Governor
1985-1986

Richard W. Squires

District Governor
1984-1985

Chet H. Haynes

District Governor
1983-1984

Anthony Russi

District Governor
1982-1983

Rotary Club of Sanford – Breakfast

Carlton Colley

District Governor
1981-1982

Rotary Club of Orange County East

Rotary Logo - Azure Color

Interested in joining a Rotary Club in Central Florida?

Rotary needs People of Action just like YOU to continue achieving its mission—and it all can start by requesting an invite to a Rotary meeting near your home or workplace. We continue building the next generation of Rotarian leaders to keep our wheel turning and fueling progress for our communities and the world as a whole.

FIND A ROTARY CLUB NEAR YOU

About Rotary Central Florida

This website is a Community Information Center about Rotary in Central Florida. Its purpose is to inform Central Floridians about Rotary’s projects, its values, and the goodwill it represents. As one of the world’s largest service organizations, Rotary continues to evolve with the times. Our membership is represented by Rotarians from a diverse group of professions, ethnicities, and religions—united under our motto of Service Above Self.

Rotary District 6980

Rotary District 6980 covers the Central Florida region across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Sumter Counties. The District is made up of 45 Rotary Clubs and 4 Rotaract Clubs bringing together nearly 1,700 volunteers from a diverse group of professions, ethnicities, and religions.

Other Rotary Links

Rotary International

The Rotary Foundation

Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary Areas of Focus

DACdb Member Access

ShelterBox USA

©2022 Copyright - RotaryCentralFlorida.org | Website created by AETHER Marketing Communications
Scroll to top