Service Above Self: Rotary D6670

In this special year-end episode of Service Above Self , DG Heidi and incoming DG Chuck discuss the momentum built across District 6670 through membership growth, peacebuilding, youth leadership, and stronger club engagement, while exploring how that momentum can become lasting impact in 2026-27. Heidi reflects on her year as District Governor, including the successful growth in Membership, the ne...

May is Rotary Youth Service Month, and this episode highlights how District 6670 is building the next generation of leaders through Interact and Rotaract . Wendy shares the growth of Interact across the district, now reaching 20 active clubs, and outlines what it takes to start and sustain a successful Interact program. She also emphasizes the critical role of faculty advisors and the importance o...

Brian Hall reflects on his first year as Rotary International Director for Zones 30&31, sharing what has surprised him most, the privilege of traveling across districts, and the inspiring work happening throughout Rotary never gets old. He discusses the momentum behind the 8-in-8 Challenge and why growing membership in North America is a drum he'll keep beating for the remainder of his term. The c...

Early childhood literacy starts long before kindergarten. In this episode, DG Heidi Schiller and DGE Chuck Shonkwiler welcome Catherine Sulecki , State Director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio , to discuss how free monthly books are strengthening kindergarten readiness across Ohio. Learn how universal enrollment through birth certificates, local nonprofit partnerships, and Rotary Dis...

Peacebuilding in Rotary happens at every level, from local club projects to global collaboration. In this episode, DG Heidi Schiller and DGE Chuck Shonkwiler explore how peace work takes shape across Ohio and around the world. Tom Carlisi, RAGFP Ohio Chapter Chair and District 6690 Peace Co-Chair, shares how Peacebuilder Clubs are formed, supported, and activated, including lessons learned from Oh...

Rotary’s youth programs are more than events - they’re investments in future leaders. In this episode, DG Heidi Schiller and DGE Chuck Shonkwiler explore two of District 6670’s cornerstone youth initiatives. Greta Batton , Chair of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) , offers a look at the energy, growth, and transformation that happens over one powerful March weekend at Camp Kern. Later in...

As a financial planner, executive coach, and longtime Rotarian, Mike Kelly brings a uniquely thoughtful lens to leadership. In this conversation with District Governor Heidi Schiller and District Governor-Elect Chuck Shonkwiler , he reflects on the experiences that shaped his Rotary path, the importance of aligning service with purpose, and what he's hearing from clubs across Zones 30 & 31. Whethe...

In this Foundation Month episode of Service Above Self, District Governor Heidi Schiller and District Governor-Elect Chuck Shonkwiler welcome Sam Adams , Zone 30 Rotary Foundation Coordinator, for a conversation about how the Rotary Foundation turns generosity into global impact. Sam breaks down how Foundation giving works - from Annual Fund Share to District Designated Funds - and shares how even...

October is all about Rotary’s promise to end polio. In this episode of Service Above Self , District Governor Heidi and District Governor-Elect Chuck welcome Craig Maxey , Past District Governor of District 6690 and Zone 30 End Polio Now Coordinator. Craig shares why polio eradication remains Rotary’s top priority, what “we’re this close” really means, and how every Rotarian can play a role throug...

September is Basic Education & Literacy Month in Rotary, one of our Seven Areas of Focus and the foundation for health, opportunity, and peace. In this episode of Service Above Self , District Governor Heidi Schiller and District Governor-Elect Chuck Shonkwiler welcome Nancy Leonhardt , Chair of the Basic Education & Literacy Rotary Action Group (BELRAG) and Past District Governor of District 6150...

From 27 to 1: hear Rotary District 6670’s unique perspectives from the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, AB, Canada! DG Heidi Schiller and DGE Chuck Shonkwiler host a lively conversation with two very different guests: Past District Governor Eric Marcus from the Springboro club, who has attended 27 conventions, and Assistant Governor Nikki Larson from the Fairborn club, who experienced h...

This is the final episode of our first year for Service Above Self: Podcast for Rotary District 6670. June's theme for Rotary International is Felowship. We spent this episode talking about Fellowships and a little bit about RAG's. Then we spent the second half of the podcast looking back over 24/25 and the Magic of Rotary and looking forward to 25/26 and the new theme, Unite for Good. 🎙️ Service...

Heidi, Chuck and Dottie talk about Interact and Rotaract clubs in our district. Wendy was not able to join us, but she had shared much information for us to share. 🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a monthly podcast celebrating the service, leadership, and community impact of our 45 clubs across southwest Ohio. 📌 Learn more at rotarydistrict6670.org 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us at rota...

This month we had as our guest, Lisa White. Lisa is a member of the Eaton Club and the vice chair of the district's environmental committee. We spent the 30 minutes talking about the projects that we know about going on across the district. The challenge was 43 clubs doing 43 environmental projects all during the month of April. Lisa shared the projects that we currently know about and invited mor...

The theme for February in Rotary is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention. Our guest this month is Sigrid Solomon. We talked about all of the work that she has done in the district, the zone and for Rotary International. Sigrid is our diversity, equity and inclusion chair for the district. She shares a program/workshop called Good Polarization vs. Toxic Polarization. District 6670 will be hosting...

Ron Hollenbeck shares his expertise with Heidi Schiller (DGE). They discussed district 6670's involvement in global grants, how the system works and how clubs and individuals can get involved. 🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a monthly podcast celebrating the service, leadership, and community impact of our 45 clubs across southwest Ohio. 📌 Learn more at rotarydistrict6670.org 📧 Questions...

During this episode, this year's DG Line had conversation about vocational service. Dottie, Heidi and Chuck told their vocational stories and how those stories brought them to Rotary. They also talked about upcoming events, the importance of setting club goals and working for consistency from one year to the next. Goals can help grow our clubs. 🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a monthly podc...

In this episode, we talk with Kelly Lehman, our district Peace chair. She shares information about the peace initiatives here in the district, both with Rotarians, Rotary clubs and with our youth. Kelly has been the chair of this committee for 3 years and is working hard to help clubs to become peace clubs, plant peace polls and get their students involved in peace seminars. 🎙️ Service Above Self:...

This month we talked with Frank Scott, our District Foundation Chair. He shared Mark's Magical markers from our Rotary International Chair of the Rotary Foundation. These are Mark's challenges for each district. We also talked about how money donated through Rotary Direct comes back to our district in three years for us to use in District and Global grants. 🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a...

John Germ, RI president for 2016-2017, shares the history of Rotary's involvement in the eradication of polio. He also about the partners Rotary gained in order to help us get to where we are today. Currently there are 19 cases in Afghanistan and 17 cases in Pakistan for the 2024 calendar year. 🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a monthly podcast celebrating the service, leadership, and commun...

Episode 3 talks about Rotary Youth Exchange in Rotary District 6670. Steve Naas, the committee chair for Youth Exchange is our guest. He shares the importance of using the youth exchange program as a peace builder. District 6670 is a part of a much larger group of Rotary Districts who work together to create a youth exchange program at low cost completely run by volunteers. Please note important d...

In this episode, we talk with Carol Hughes, the Action Plan Champion for Zone 30, about membership growth and the action plan for Rotary District 6670. 🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a monthly podcast celebrating the service, leadership, and community impact of our 45 clubs across southwest Ohio. 📌 Learn more at rotarydistrict6670.org 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us at rotarydistrict66...

Important dates January 30, 2025 - Foundation dinner April 26, 2026 - Environmental Day of Service   🎙️ Service Above Self: Rotary D6670 is a monthly podcast celebrating the service, leadership, and community impact of our 45 clubs across southwest Ohio. 📌 Learn more at rotarydistrict6670.org 📧 Questions or feedback? Email us at rotarydistrict6670.oh@gmail.com 🔗 Follow us on Facebook: facebook....