Interacting with the community

   

     Interact has been working diligently to get new projects accomplished, and other projects set up for months to come. In the past, Interact has participated in dictionary deliveries to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, coat drives, canned food drives, sock drives, and many other projects.
     This February, Interact created Valentines for the residents at assisted living homes and nursing homes in Chadron and Hay Springs. Over 150 Valentines were made within a half and hour, and then were later distributed by Interact members to residents in each facility. Senior Lexi McMann explained, "I really enjoyed making Valentines. It was a fun way to interact with the people of the club and the community, and I am glad I could make the residents' days!"
     In the few short months available before the school year ends, Interact is planning to have two more community-benefitting projects, a t-shirt decorating day, a speaker about RYLA, and an end of the year project.
     An officer meeting took place February 26th, and the dates were determined for upcoming events. The community projects that will be seen in the next two months are letters to troops over seas (writing will be March 19th during the lunch Interact meeting), and a free community wide car wash May 17th with supplies being donated from Eagle Chevrolet. Sophomore Alison Garner says, "I am excited for the carwash, as well as the other upcoming events, and I really enjoyed making cards for the nursing homes."
     As a precursor to the car wash, Interact members are set to have a T-shirt decorating party in March to wear for the carwash. During the March 6th full chapter lunch meeting, Interact with have a guest Rotarian, Dr. Wess, to talk about RYLA. Interact has had one past participant in RYLA: Junior Allie Johnson. There will also be an end of the year Interact root beer float party for all members and the community.