Meet the Governor Nominee- Lorna Governor 2026-27
Lorna is a “seasoned” and long term member of Rotary, having joined the Rotary Club of London South on April 1, 1996. Lorna now resides at the Rotary Club of London-Hyde Park, having transferred in August of 2020.She lives her life according to the 4 Way Test, is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and has attended the Rotary Institute Levels 1 & 2. Lorna was born in Belleville and grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Tweed with her parents, two brothers and two sisters. As any farmer knows, it was a lot of hard work AND service. Lorna’s family was devoted to Community Service which she has carried on into her life as a Rotarian. Lorna is a lifelong learner and absolutely appreciates the learning and training opportunities offered by Rotary. Recently she has participated in the Visioning Facilitation workshop in Stratford, ON as well as the Learning to Lead Conference in Toronto from September 27 – October 1, 2023. She is committed to the notion of having more club members serving on District committees so as to have access to District news, service/fellowship opportunities to bring to the attention of their clubs.
Lorna has recently taken on the role of Membership Chair, District 6330 and is grateful for RI President Elect Stephanie Urchick’s focus on membership. She believes that “every club member is on the membership committee!” Also, the membership committee is her favourite! Further, Stephanie is a fan of the classification principal that facilitates membership initiatives and pride in Rotary members for occupying a unique vocational position in one’s club. Lorna concurs with this approach and is looking forward to bringing “Membership Minutes” to her club at their bi-weekly meetings. She believes that Membership needs to be front of mind for clubs.
Lorna served as President for the Rotary Club of London South for the year 2017-2018, and is happy that the RCLS received their Club Citation for that year. She has served on numerous committees (all but Club Service!) during her Rotary tenure as well as many, many fund raisers. As Chair of the Community Services Committee at the Rotary Club of London-Hyde Park, their current focus is on food security in the NW London communities. This focus has resulted in a Hot Breakfast Program at a local public school, support of the food bank & food program at a local community resource centre, support of our May Court Club’s food program and a successful district grant, supporting the completion of a certified teaching kitchen at another local community resource centre.
Lorna & her husband, Erich Fratschko, member of the Rotary Club of London-Hyde Park, recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Their family of 3 daughters, 1 grandson and Junior the British Bulldog Puppy means that there are very few dull moments in this family. Lorna is a committed Rotarian who lives by the Rotary Motto of SERVICE ABOVE SELF. She considers the position of District Governor to be an honour and privilege… the next step in her Rotary Career and Lorna is looking forward to serving District 6330 in this capacity. Please join Lorna’s LinkedIn community at linkedin.com/in/