Rotary District 6510 Conference
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Early Bird pricing available until October 31, 2026
Leadership & Professional Development
Learn from Top-Tier Strategic Leaders: Hear firsthand from retired military generals and executive coaches who have led massive, complex organizations through crisis and change.
Master the Art of Resilience: Walk away with actionable frameworks—like Seth Miller’s “Heart Positioning”—to realign your personal values, conquer change, and lead your club or business with authentic purpose.
Invest in the Next Generation: Discover practical ways to mentor, empower, and integrate young leaders into your local initiatives, straight from global youth advocates.
Global Impact & Local Innovation
Supercharge Your Service Projects: Don't just get ideas—get the blueprints. Learn how to leverage global grants and international networks to scale up your club’s community impact.
Explore the Future of Service: Dive into discussions on how emerging global trends, digitization, and modern education policy are changing the landscape of volunteering and peacebuilding.
Networking & Community
Expand Your Network Across the District: Reconnect with old friends and build powerful new partnerships with passionate changemakers from all over the region.
Celebrate What Matters: Take a moment to step back, celebrate your collective hard work, and get re-energized by the incredible service achievements of fellow clubs.
Convenient & Vibrant Venue: Enjoy the top-notch amenities of The Fountains Conference Center in Fairview Heights—a perfect backdrop for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and fun.
Keynote Presenter - Lieutenant General Kathleen M. Gainey
Lieutenant General Kathleen M. Gainey, United States Army (Retired), is President of the United States Army Women’s Foundation and a distinguished logistics leader with more than 35 years of military service. Commissioned through ROTC after earning a bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University, she later completed a master’s in business administration at Babson College and held senior leadership roles including Deputy Commander of U.S. Transportation Command, Director of Logistics for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Director of Resources and Sustainment for Multinational Forces Iraq. Following her military career, she served as Senior Vice President for Logistics at Cypress International. She remains deeply committed to service through volunteer leadership in her church, community, and veteran-focused organizations.
Leadership Coach - Seth Miller
Seth “The Speaker” Miller is a dynamic communicator, U.S. Air Force veteran, Amazon bestselling author, and sought-after keynote speaker who helps others navigate change with resilience, realignment, and purpose. After 21 years of distinguished military service, he continued his commitment to leadership and service as Past Commander of Scott VFW Post 4183, where he strengthened local ties while serving veterans, and as a Mindset Coach for the Air Force Wounded Warriors Program. Through his “Heart Positioning” framework, Seth equips audiences with practical tools to align their values, actions, and leadership for authentic impact. Whether addressing leadership, service, or personal growth, he brings clarity, conviction, and heart to every stage, with a message rooted in respect, truth, and purpose.
Inspirational Leader - Maya Povhe
Maya Povhe is a Rotary Youth Exchange alumna and Rotary Global Grant scholar whose journey with Rotary began in 10th grade, when she traveled from Canada to Switzerland as a youth exchange student. She recently completed her master’s degree in education policy and analysis at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and previously served as co-chair of Rotary International’s Youth Advisory Council. A dynamic young leader, Maya focuses her interdisciplinary research on digitization, economics, human rights, and the future of work, and is dedicated to advancing peacebuilding and youth engagement across borders.
Early Bird pricing available until October 31, 2026
Leadership & Professional Development
Learn from Top-Tier Strategic Leaders: Hear firsthand from retired military generals and executive coaches who have led massive, complex organizations through crisis and change.
Master the Art of Resilience: Walk away with actionable frameworks—like Seth Miller’s “Heart Positioning”—to realign your personal values, conquer change, and lead your club or business with authentic purpose.
Invest in the Next Generation: Discover practical ways to mentor, empower, and integrate young leaders into your local initiatives, straight from global youth advocates.
Global Impact & Local Innovation
Supercharge Your Service Projects: Don't just get ideas—get the blueprints. Learn how to leverage global grants and international networks to scale up your club’s community impact.
Explore the Future of Service: Dive into discussions on how emerging global trends, digitization, and modern education policy are changing the landscape of volunteering and peacebuilding.
Networking & Community
Expand Your Network Across the District: Reconnect with old friends and build powerful new partnerships with passionate changemakers from all over the region.
Celebrate What Matters: Take a moment to step back, celebrate your collective hard work, and get re-energized by the incredible service achievements of fellow clubs.
Convenient & Vibrant Venue: Enjoy the top-notch amenities of The Fountains Conference Center in Fairview Heights—a perfect backdrop for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and fun.
Keynote Presenter - Lieutenant General Kathleen M. Gainey
Lieutenant General Kathleen M. Gainey, United States Army (Retired), is President of the United States Army Women’s Foundation and a distinguished logistics leader with more than 35 years of military service. Commissioned through ROTC after earning a bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University, she later completed a master’s in business administration at Babson College and held senior leadership roles including Deputy Commander of U.S. Transportation Command, Director of Logistics for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Director of Resources and Sustainment for Multinational Forces Iraq. Following her military career, she served as Senior Vice President for Logistics at Cypress International. She remains deeply committed to service through volunteer leadership in her church, community, and veteran-focused organizations.
Leadership Coach - Seth Miller
Seth “The Speaker” Miller is a dynamic communicator, U.S. Air Force veteran, Amazon bestselling author, and sought-after keynote speaker who helps others navigate change with resilience, realignment, and purpose. After 21 years of distinguished military service, he continued his commitment to leadership and service as Past Commander of Scott VFW Post 4183, where he strengthened local ties while serving veterans, and as a Mindset Coach for the Air Force Wounded Warriors Program. Through his “Heart Positioning” framework, Seth equips audiences with practical tools to align their values, actions, and leadership for authentic impact. Whether addressing leadership, service, or personal growth, he brings clarity, conviction, and heart to every stage, with a message rooted in respect, truth, and purpose.
Inspirational Leader - Maya Povhe
Maya Povhe is a Rotary Youth Exchange alumna and Rotary Global Grant scholar whose journey with Rotary began in 10th grade, when she traveled from Canada to Switzerland as a youth exchange student. She recently completed her master’s degree in education policy and analysis at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and previously served as co-chair of Rotary International’s Youth Advisory Council. A dynamic young leader, Maya focuses her interdisciplinary research on digitization, economics, human rights, and the future of work, and is dedicated to advancing peacebuilding and youth engagement across borders.
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The Fountains Conference Center, Raddison Fairview Heights (319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, IL 62208), United States
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