DG Heidi Schiller and DGE Chuck Shonkwiler focus on Rotary Youth Service Month with a conversation on Interact and Rotaract in District 6670. Joined by District Interact and Rotaract Chair Wendy Kissel and Dr. Toni Otchere, advisor to the University of Cincinnati Rotaract Club, they explore how these programs develop leadership from high school through young adulthood. From growing Interact clubs across the district to student-led global service, this episode highlights how Rotary is building its next generation of leaders.
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 of keeping club information updated with Rotary International to ensure continued support and recognition.
Dr. Toni offers a powerful look at Rotaract in action through the University of Cincinnati, where students are leading both local and global initiatives. From large-scale community events to international service in Ghana, UC Rotaract members are gaining real-world leadership experience while addressing meaningful challenges.
Together, these programs demonstrate how Rotary develops leaders at every stage—building confidence, expanding perspective, and creating opportunities for service that lasts a lifetime.
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