The Zone 22 governors-elect training seminar is intended to help governors develop the necessary skills, knowledge, and motivation to support clubs in their district by offering methods and resources to:
• Sustain and increase the district’s membership base
• Implement successful projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries
• Support The Rotary Foundation through both program participation and financial contributions
• Develop leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level

The specific content for the Zone 22 governors-elect training seminar is outlined in the Rotary Code of Policies and specific topics are selected by the RI Board of Directors each year. The Zone 22 GETS program reflects the unique regional needs of Rotarians in Zone 22.

The following topics will be addressed:
• Role and responsibilities
• District organization
• Membership development
• Developing effective leaders
• The Rotary Foundation1
• Administration requirements of RI (the role of the Secretariat)
• International Assembly preview

Through instruction and discussion, the GETS training team encourages district governors-elect to begin setting district goals, organizing their district, planning district meetings, and using resources available from the RI Secretariat before they attend the International Assembly. Governors-elect meet and interact with the past RI officers who have been appointed to a variety of committees and resource teams.