Larry Lunsford Nominated as 2027-2028 R.I. President
The 2025-26 RI President Nominating Committee has unanimously nominated Larry Lunsford to serve as RI President in the 2027-28 year. Larry has been a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri since 1991, and in 2013-2015 served as RI Director for Zones 30/31. From 2021-2025 he served as a Trustee of The Rotary Foundation. Barring a challenge, he will officially become the president-nominee on September 15. His first experience with Rotary was in 1981 when he received a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship to spend the 1981-82 academic year at the University of Newcastle in Australia.
Larry has been awarded The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award, The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, and the RI Service Above Self Award. He and his wife, Jill, have two children and one grandchild. They are Major Donors, Bequest Society members, multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation, and Sustaining Members.
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Congratulations on your appointment
as President Elect for your club.
This marks the beginning of an exciting journey for you and your club. You might be feeling thrilled and a bit nervous about what lies ahead. Rest assured, the entire District 6630 team and I (Your District Governor Elect) are here to support you every step of the way.
We have tools in the Learning Center (you will be required to login at Rotary.org for access). These are intended to familiarize you with the leadership role and to help you in the coming year.
Find the Club Leadership column, select View Club Leadership Courses. I am suggesting that you then review these two modules:
Club President Basics
Club President Intermediate
SAVE THE DATE – All Ohio PETS Event – Friday & Saturday, March 12-13, 2027, Columbus
Renaissance Hotel in downtown Columbus.
Please keep in mind that PRESIDENT-ELECTS TRAINING (PETS) is MANDATORY!
It serves all the Rotary Clubs in Ohio — more than 250 clubs. This fantastic event is an opportunity to discuss your goals and aspirations with other Presidents-Elect from across Ohio.
The entire program is designed so you can JOIN LEADERS – EXCHANGE IDEAS – TAKE ACTION.
By completing the basic and intermediate learning plans in the Learning Center, you will be well prepared to engage in these discussions and come away inspired and ready to lead.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Richard Arlen Cole, Jr. District Governor 2027-2028 Tel: 1+ 330-414-5258 6630Cole27282gmail.com
All Ohio Presidents-Elect Training Seminar is a multi-district PETS training sessions of the five Rotary Districts in Ohio. It serves more than 250 clubs Rotary Clubs in Ohio. During the weekend you and your spouse/partner will meet fellow Presidents-Elect to create new and lasting friendships, and of course add to your knowledge of running a successful Rotary Club.
