Monday, March 23, 2009
Interact and Homestead
This week eight members of our Interact Club went to The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, with Mrs. Lucas and Mrs. Douthit as the chaperones. Interact Club is sponsored by the Rotary Club and allows teenagers to help out local and international communities. The Rotary hosted their biannual conference at The Homestead. At the conference, there were many great speakers, including students who won the Rotary Speech Contest earlier this year. The Rotary also sponsors foreign exchange students (inbound and outbound), so we were able to hear about their experiences in the U.S. In addition, we were able to learn about what the Interact Clubs all over Virginia are doing to help their community. After the conference, we were able to explore the amazing resort. The Homestead was one of the biggest places we have ever seen! They have a bowling alley, an ice cream/coffee shop, clothing stores, a spa, an indoor pool and many more things to enjoy. We were very thankful to have this opportunity!
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That's great! Is there a way that our Interact club can enter the Rotary Speech contest? Or did we and I don't know about it? -- Ms. Ouakil
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience for all of you. Were you were able to gleen information and skills that can be applied to the club and your personal lives?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you guys had a good time. Are you going to recommend it to others for next year?
ReplyDeleteMs. Ouakil...Students were offered the opportunity to participate in the speech contest but declined. Maybe next year some will enter.
ReplyDeleteMs. Martin...Yes we learned a lot and found many ideas to help our Interact Club. For example, we saw what other Interact clubs are doing in their communities.
Mrs. Fournier...Most definitely. It was a very wonderful experience that all Interact Club members should get involved in.
Thanks so much everyone for your comments. We appreciate your support!