Jason Adams, our club's Secretary and Board member, led the April 9th club assembly on INTERACT. INTERACT is a Rotary club made up of 12-18 year olds, and Jason's team has been working hard to create a community club with 7-8 graders that will be supported by Williston-Richmond Rotary.
We do have the support from WCS, but we also want to reach alternative schooled children (home schooled, other). As the young members progress and succeed, hopefully they can also create a club at CVU in the next few years.
Why is INTERACT important to the youngsters? Independence and leadership are two identified skills needed for 7-8 graders, and INTERACT fulfills those needs, along with teaching them service, international understanding, finance, fundraising techniques, and collaboration.
Why should our club start an INTERACT club? Beyond giving youngsters important life skills and the platform to be future Rotarians themselves, Jason provided benefits including parents becoming Rotarians, a strong branding into our community, and extra hands at service projects.
To see and hear Jason's presentation to our club, please visit: https://youtu.be/XXlYgSNcVmw
To read more about Rotary INTERACT clubs, go to: https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/interact-clubs