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What It Means to Serve as Rotary District 6600 Governor
By Pamela Brumbaugh

It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as the 2025–2026 District Governor for Rotary District 6600, which spans 58 clubs and approximately 2,700 members across Northwest Ohio. District 6600 is filled with passionate, service-minded leaders, and my role is to support, guide, and inspire them as we work together to make an even greater impact in our communities and around the world.

This year, Rotary International’s theme is Unite for Good, a call for all of us to come together in partnership and purpose. My personal focus as District Governor draws from Katy Perry’s song Roar—encouraging our members to find their voice, stand up for what matters, and boldly take action to change lives. 

For me, this role is more than an organizational title—it is the opportunity to lead a team of compassionate, skilled, and service-minded people who believe in “Service Above Self.” My focus is on building partnerships, strengthening our clubs, and ensuring that our district remains relevant and vibrant so we can grow our membership and our impact.

My professional career as a social worker and advocate has been dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate challenges, find resources, and protect their dignity. That same passion for service drew me to Rotary—an organization that mirrors my belief that lasting change happens when people come together, roll up their sleeves, and take action.

Since joining Rotary in 2007, I have been privileged to serve as Club President (2016–2017), Club Program Chair, and helped to launch both the Membership Orientation Committee and a lasting literacy project for newborns in partnership with the Sandusky Library and Firelands Hospital. I have also chaired our Club’s Scholarship Committee and organized two diaper drives for Heartbeat.

At the District level, I chaired the Grants Committee for two terms, served two years as and Assistant Governor for Area 12.  I have attended four Rotary International Conventions and numerous Zone events, each time returning with new ideas and renewed energy to strengthen our clubs.

As District Governor, my role is to connect our clubs with resources, encourage collaboration, and empower members to create meaningful projects locally and globally. 

Together, we will amplify our collective voice, expand Rotary’s reach, and make sure every member feels valued, engaged, and inspired to serve. After all, when we unite for good—and roar with conviction—we have the power to change the world.