President's Pen
Holiday spirit inspired and shared!!
Above, Past President Merle Hayes poses with the Valley of the Moon Children's Home Coordinator (and utterly bovine maid) with the treasure trove of gifts assembled by Elsie Allen High School Interactors for the children at the home. Merle's narrative follows:
Just delivered our shopping results. We had $2900 donated. We spent $1500 on clothes for 15 pre teens and teenagers. We also provided gifts for the children for Xmas and items for blue bags for children on there way to foster care. The balance of the money will be used throughout the year for children that will process thru the center.
There were 12 interact students that helped make the selections after the club Xmas party at Faculty Advisor Doug Gibson's home.
Though their faces may not be obvious, their Holiday Spirit of sharing and concern for peers less fortunate glowed from within as they prepared the gifts.
Thank you Merle and Doug for your leadership with Elsie Allen Interact!!
Their annual tradition is an inspiration to me!
Gratefully,
President Rich
