District forum

Wed, Apr 15th 2026 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

All clubs need to nominate at least 2 voting delegates to represent their clubs interests n interactive Online zom meeting for District 1260 clubs to share ideas, tackle challenges, access , and collaborate on local and global projects.

AGENDA of the district forum

Upcoming: District 1260 Rotary Forum (Online)

Join us for the next District 1260 Rotary Forum on Wednesday, 15th April 2026 at 19:30 hrs. This is a vital session for all members to stay informed about our district’s governance, strategy, and financial planning for the upcoming year.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, and your participation is crucial—especially for the items requiring a formal vote.


Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

  • Time: 19:30 hrs (7:30 PM)

  • Location: Online via Zoom

  • Registration:  


Meeting Agenda

The forum will cover eight key areas, led by our District leaders:

  1. Welcome and Apologies – Jeremy Wyman

  2. Governance: Minutes of the last meeting & matters arising – Jeremy Wyman

  3. Strategy: Dashboard 2026 – Jeremy Wyman

  4. Governance (VOTE): District & Robert Foundation Accounts 2024/25 – Robert Ward

  5. Governance (VOTE): District Standing Orders – Jane Mordue

  6. Strategy: Action Plan 2026/27 – Kendal Pitt

  7. Governance (VOTE): District budget to 30 June 2027 – Caroline Ellis

  8. Future Planning: Announcement of next meeting dates (Aug '26, Nov '26, April '27)


How to Prepare

To ensure you are fully informed and ready to participate in the voting process, please refer to the "Rotary View" email sent out to all members by Jane Mordue.

The email contains:

  • Official joining instructions.

  • The full meeting agenda and minutes from the previous session.

  • Detailed financial documents and strategy papers.

Note: Please review these documents thoroughly before the meeting to help the voting process run smoothly.

We look forward to seeing a strong representation from all clubs across Beds, Bucks & Herts!

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