INTERACT CLUB
The Rotary Club of Renfrew sponsors the R.C.I (Renfrew Collegiate Institute) Interact Club.
Every year the Interact club raises funds for an International Project and a Local Project.
They raise funds by holding bake sales throughout the year, selling candy grams during certain holidays such as Valentine and Easter.
Their bigger fundraiser is the 24 h famine, held in the fall.
They raise funds by holding bake sales throughout the year, selling candy grams during certain holidays such as Valentine and Easter.
Their bigger fundraiser is the 24 h famine, held in the fall.
Connie Mathews is the Teacher Advisor. Connie received a Paul Harris award for her continual leadership that she has provided over the past 10+ plus years,
presenting the award is Kathy Lofthouse, the Interact Advisor.
This year the Interact club has received the Rotary Citation with Silver Distinction recognizing the clubs that support the priorities of Rotary International. The projects they did this year are
International Project - raised funds ($3000) for 'Free the Children' under their opportunity pillar for clean water
Local Project - Robbie Dean Youth Mental Health and Family Counselling
At Christmas they have an angel tree set up and they also have a snowsuit drive
Renfrew Club President, John Wilson presents citation to Moira Friske, Interact Club President and Connie Matthews, RCI Teacher Interact Advisor
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