DHS Interact Club 2009 10

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I N T E R A C T Creating future leaders while benefitting our community and the less fortunate

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Co-Presidents : Leah Gervais and Cory Kerns Fundraising Chairman: Ariel Mallett Treasurer: Seth Keener Public Relations: Paulette Simmons Secretary: Chris Lashmett Teacher/Student Advisor : Mat Hoaglin

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1) RYLA 2) Past Projects 3) Volunteer Work 4) Fundraising Events-to-date

RYLA : 

RYLA To encourage and assist youth leaders and potential leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership by providing them with a training experience. To encourage continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth To publicly recognize the outstanding qualities of many young people who are rendering service to their schools and communities as leaders This year three of our board members were sent to RYLA to improve their capabilities in leadership.

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2008/09/10 Community Services La Boca Farms Manna Kitchen Cadence Therapeutic Riding KDUR – Fort Lewis College WolfWood Refuge Annual Narrow Gauge Day Community Connections - Festival of Trees Decorations Relay for Life

Interact Club Members volunteer at La Boca Farms, Sustainable Organic Agricultural Association : 

Interact Club Members volunteer at La Boca Farms, Sustainable Organic Agricultural Association La Boca Farms

Interact Club Members serve food and do kitchen clean up : 

Interact Club Members serve food and do kitchen clean up Collaboration of Caring Communities Meeting Needs Better by Working Together. Our mission is to provide a focus for area churches and human-service agencies to optimize services and resources for people in need.

Interact Club Members volunteer at Therapeutic Riding Stables to help work with disabled kids and horses. : 

Interact Club Members volunteer at Therapeutic Riding Stables to help work with disabled kids and horses.

Interact Club Members volunteer at KDUR. : 

Interact Club Members volunteer at KDUR. Mission Statement KDUR, volunteer-powered community radio, creates a bridge between Fort Lewis College and La Plata County, offering diverse music, alternative news, and local public affairs programming. KDUR provides educational and training opportunities in a professional setting for Fort Lewis College students and community members.

At WolfWood we were feed pizza and apple pie after petting the puppies. : 

At WolfWood we were feed pizza and apple pie after petting the puppies.

Interact Members decorated trees at the train station. : 

Interact Members decorated trees at the train station. Community Connections brings annual Festival of Trees

Students are sponsored by businesses and will walk to earn money for ACS.CANCER NEVER SLEEPS : 

Students are sponsored by businesses and will walk to earn money for ACS.CANCER NEVER SLEEPS

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2008 Interact in Juarez Renovated the Battered Women’s Shelter Painted and planted trees at the Public Parks Los Ojos de Dios Orphanage Donated English version of “”Eyes of God Created T-shirts “- A Hug can Change their World Built the Imaginarium

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Eyes of God Written and Performed by: Peter Harmon And Michelle Ghun

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Designed T-shirts “A Hug Can Change Their World

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Let’s talk Jamaica

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Our club exists to inspire and empower others to find a way to help eradicate poverty. The goal is to work on strategic and sustainable projects in the developing world. Our 2010 mission is Jamaica.

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DISCOVERING EQUALITY

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Jamaicans need clean water

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children need access to schools and books and help with reading

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Jamaicans need adequate housing and help in refurbishing businesses and homes

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Jamaicans need the security of a job

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how can we make a difference? (pause)

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Projects that work Projects that empower communities to build sustainable infrastructure such as schools to raise the basic standards of living. Projects are done by local organizations creating jobs. Projects that empower communities to build sustainable infrastructure such as schools to raise the basic standards of living. Projects are done by local organizations creating jobs. Projects that empower communities to build sustainable infrastructure such as schools to raise the basic standards of living. Projects are done by local organizations creating jobs. Infrastructure Economy Education

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Projects that work Projects that empower Communities to lift itself out of poverty in a sustainable way through self and social development. The projects create an actionable plan that includes all members of the community. Community Development Gender Equality Projects that empower women through financial management, health and leadership training, allowing the women to play a significant role in the development of their community. Water & Sanitation Projects that empower communities to build sustainable sources of clean water and appropriate sanitation.

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Projects that work Projects empowering communities to develop sustainable food supplies and creating equal opportunity jobs that benefits the entire community. Agriculture Health Projects providing communities with basic health and sanitation services increasing basic standards of living. Projects also provide health education for individuals. The choice is yours Our Interact Club empowers you to invest in projects that directly impact these communities and individuals in a powerful way.

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Creating lasting change! Projects are intended to shift the entire system in a lasting way – reducing poverty. Not just a temporary band-aid Approach To tackle the problem of poverty in all aspects. By coordinating efforts with the Peace Corp already established in Jamaica allows us to be most effective.

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Where we make the difference…

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Interact in Jamaica While in Jamaica we will be working on.. Sign and bus stop for Port Maria’s Hospital Painting and general improvement of and school or clinic Planting or upkeep of a community garden or any other such area Working in an old folks home Playing board games with underprivileged kids, and teaching them There are also 2-3 student that have extensive training in dance so a 2 day dance workshop given to a an under deserved group of no more than 30 kids or adults) that could culminate in a last night presentation. This may take place while others are doing other projects. The 6th day will be a time to relax at Dunn’s River Falls or Mystic Mountain, with a possibility of evening entertainment. The 7th day will be a half day of work and then relaxation time with sight seeing and shopping. All the other days will be full work days.

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Renovating the Literacy Center

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Creating Homemade Books

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Helping at an Elderly Home

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clean water and sanitation projects

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2009/10 Fundraising Events Store Owner Donations Chocolate Bars Bake Sales Red Ball Ticket Sales and Chili Donations Carvers Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Cash Donations LPEA Presentation DSNG Snowdown Parking

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Credits Song: Waiting for the World to Change - John Mayer Song: Ain’t No Reason – Bret Dennen PPT: Edited down from Christmas Future