By taking action in our local communities and across the globe, District 6630 Rotarians embody what it means to be People of Action. This year, we are evolving our annual District Foundation event to match that same hands-on energy and purpose.
On Thursday, November 19, 2026, join us at Honey Hill at The Hive in Chagrin Falls for The Power of Giving—a reimagined evening centered on community, connection, and real-world impact. Registration Link
What We Are Accomplishing Together
Rather than a traditional long presentation night, this year’s gathering is designed as an interactive impact showcase and a short award presentation. Attendees will walk through hands-on displays highlighting how our Rotary Foundation contributions directly fund vital work across Rotary's Areas of Focus within our district, including these and a few more:
- Environment: Discover how local district grants are planting trees, restoring habitats, and creating healthier environments in our backyards.
- Community & Economic Development: Explore neighborhood initiatives driving long-term sustainability and supporting local families.
- Youth & Global Outreach: Experience international grant success stories and participate in our popular Dessert Dash, featuring authentic homemade treats representing the home countries of our Youth Exchange students!
Special Guest Keynote: RI Director-Elect Mike Kelly
We are thrilled to announce that Rotary International Director-Elect Mike Kelly will be joining us for the entire evening.Attendees will have the opportunity to hear his keynote address, connect with him during fellowship hours, and gain a firsthand look at how our district's local generosity fits into Rotary International’s global mission.
Mike Kelly is a purpose-driven leader, financial expert, and coach with a deep commitment to service and empowerment. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, USA, he holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mars Hill University in North Carolina, USA, where he currently serves on the Board of Trustees and is both a past chairman and trustee emeritus. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Mike is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), Registered Life Planner® (RLP®), and Certified Executive Coach, bringing a rare blend of financial insight, leadership development, and life planning expertise. After holding senior leadership roles with renowned companies including Michelin, Inc. and Macy’s, Inc., Mike co-founded Right Path Enterprises, a leadership coaching and consulting firm, with his wife, Melinda. He later founded Kelly Financial Planning, an hourly, fee-only financial advisory firm committed to accessible and values-based financial guidance.
He is the author of Leaderfluence: Secrets of Leadership Essential to Effectively Leading Yourself and Positively Influencing Others, a guide to mastering self-leadership to lead others with clarity, purpose, and impact.
A dedicated Rotarian since 1998, Mike is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Mason-Deerfield in District 6670, Southwest Ohio, USA. He served as District Governor in 2016–2017, chaired the All-Ohio PETS Committee in 2018, and has taken on learning related leadership assignments within Rotary Zones 30 & 31. He also served as a Learning Facilitator at the Rotary International Assembly in 2024 and 2025, as a Seminar Leader in 2026, and was selected as the 2027-2029 Rotary International Director for Zone 30-31.
Mike has been honored nationally and locally for his unwavering commitment to service and for making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
He and Melinda reside in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, and have been married since 1986.