Our District 7780 bylaws provide a seat on the Finance Committee for each of the three “areas” of our district. This year, the vacancy is for area C, which is chosen by clubs in Cumberland, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, Maine.

This seat is currently held by Ron Bennett of our Portland Rotary. The next member will take office July 1, 2018 and serve a three-year term. The duties are described in bylaw section 303. The finance committee usually meets in person four or five times per year, and members have duties between those meetings.

This position is not appointed by the district governor. Instead, the clubs must nominate candidates from within their club and the candidate gets selected by the District nominating committee. The deadline is October 15 to apply, and an interview follows, with the selection to be made before December 1.

Bylaw 303.1 states there is preference given to candidates who have served either as club president or club treasurer, and/or who have accounting or finance as a part of their vocation or profession.

Clubs are encouraged to submit applications to the District Nominating Committee. Chair Marty Helman will be happy to answer any questions about the process and requirements. You can contact her at: martyrotary@gmail.com or 233-8741  

Please find further information here: rotary7780.org/SitePage/finance-committe-member-nomination