Interact Club joined us from MHHS with 4 students including the 2 co-presidents. Presented on the past years activities. Have about 10 consistent members meeting weekly. They encourage school spirit, give back to the community and build positive relationships.
For fundraisers, support the Root Cellar and Health Foundation.
Activities:
At the beginning of the school year, did face painting for football games and at the Purple Shirt Basketball game. Proceeds went to the Foodbank and ALS Society.
Host bake sales throughout the year as a fundraiser with funds going to the Root Cellar and Real Humanitarian
Fill A Sock campaign is an annual event for the Health Foundation to fill a sock with basic hygiene products for those in need
Candy Jar fundraiser at Valentines Day – funds to ALS Society. It wasn’t as successful as hoped but learned from it for future activities.
Book Drive – leave a book, take a book. Books left donated to the Health Foundation
Root Cellar volunteering – several members volunteered for up to 3 hours a day helping prepare food baskets and assisting in store activities. Provided a give back to the community learning and education on how a charity works.
RYLA Trip – Rotary Youth Leadership – week long leadership development camp that helped attendees learn about themselves and develop leadership skills.
YIP presentation – Organized by the Community Foundation to showcase MH Community Housing and Redcliff Youth Center and each organization received $900
Cheque Presentations - $350 donated to the Root Cellar and the Health Foundation with surplus funds.
A short Q&A with members ensued.