Lead with purpose.
Serve with confidence.

A seven-month online learning experience for Rotarians ready to strengthen their clubs, expand their Rotary knowledge, and prepare for greater leadership.

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Review requirements

Leadership learning built for working Rotarians

Participants primarily come from Districts 6110 and 5750, with limited places available for Rotarians from other districts. Everyone learns from a broader cross-section of Rotary clubs.

September–May

Seven months, with a scheduled December break

5–7 hours

Typical weekly time commitment

Two Zoom sessions

Live learning and conversation each month

$150 tuition

Payable after admission and before the program

What you’ll gain

Knowledge you can put to work immediately

Academy assignments connect Rotary knowledge with the real opportunities and challenges facing your club.

Lead healthier, more engaging clubs
Recruit, welcome, and retain members
Communicate Rotary’s impact with clarity
Plan stronger projects and fundraisers
Understand grants and The Rotary Foundation
Navigate conflict, collaboration, and change
Build relationships across participating Rotary districts

Learn. Apply. Connect.

Learn from experience

Study with district leaders and subject-matter experts who understand Rotary and volunteer leadership.

Apply it to your club

Turn ideas into practical recommendations, stronger club practices, and more effective service.

Connect across districts

Exchange perspectives with a cohort of Rotarians committed to learning, service, and leadership.

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From DLA graduates

What participants say

“Even though I have been in Rotary for many years, I didn’t realize that I did not have the knowledge in the programs that Rotary had and what I could do with all the resources that are available to us. I was glad that I signed up for the DLA and have been telling others about it.”
Jill Arbuthnot
Rotary Club of Rogers Downtown, Arkansas

“Being a part of the DLA course has been inspiring and a spark that I needed for not only my club but myself! I learned so much and realize the full potential my club has.”
Amber Bolinger
Rotary Club of Mount Vernon, Missouri

“Participating in the District Leadership Academy was both inspiring and transformative. The program expanded my understanding of Rotary, strengthened my leadership skills, and connected me with passionate Rotarians from across districts. I now feel motivated, empowered, and better equipped to lead meaningful service projects that truly make a difference in our communities.”
Marissa de Luna
Charter President, Rotary Club of Sweetwater San Diego, California · District 5340

Ready for your next chapter in Rotary?

Review the requirements now and be ready when applications open for the 2027–28 cohort.

Prepare to apply

Questions? Contact DLA Dean Roy Wood at DistrictLeadershipAcademy@gmail.com or 918-882-2711.