By: Rtn Maria Christina I. Concepcion
It has been as busy but very rewarding week for Rotary District Governor Gilda “Gigi” Go of RI District 3870 as she officially began her Governor’s Visit to nine of the 44 Clubs of Rotary District 3870. Accompanied by some of her District Team members, Gov. Gigi travelled to the central and southern parts of Mindanao to visit 9 Clubs – the Rotary Clubs of Kidapawan, Cotabato, Tacurong, Isulan, Midsayap, Cotabato City South, Pigcawayan, Cotabato East, and Maramag.
Once a year, Rotary District Governors officially visits each club in their respective Districts. Through these visits, the District Governor is given the chance to closely communicate with the Club officers and members, to extend help to them, and to motivate and inspire them. The Governor counsels with them on how to further the Object of Rotary and motivate the Club members to actively participate in Club service activities. The Governor, during these visits, share important Rotary issues both on the International and District levels. It is also during these visits that the Governor is given the opportunity to recognize the contributions of Rotarians in their own respective Clubs.
Rotary District 3870 has 44 Clubs spread in the provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Del Norte, and Cagayan de Oro City. District Governor Gilda Go is the 47th District Governor of RI District 3870. She started her term as District Governor last July 1, 2023 and she will be serving as District Governor for one year. District Governor Go is a founding member of the Rotary Club of Kalayaan Cagayan de Oro.