INTERACTION DECEMBER/JANUARY ISSUE

DECEMBER 2016/JANUARY 2017

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THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF INTERACT DISTRICT 7020

INTERACTORS FROM THE INTERACT CLUB OF ARDENNE HIGH SCHOOL SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER AT THE HANBURY CHILDREN'S HOME IN MANCHESTER.

IN THIS ISSUE....

What is Interact?........................................................... 3 Goals of Interact..............................................................3 Interact Presidential Citation.........................................4 Zone 34 Interact Award 2016-17..................................5 December is Disease Prevention & Treatment Month................................................................................6 January is Vocational Service Month...........................7 Profile: District 7020 - British Virgin Islands............ 8 Meeting Tips.................................................................. 12 Here's An Icebreaker ................................................... 12 Let's Get Social.............................................................. 13 Action Snaps................................................................... 14 - 21 Interact PETS Abaco Pictorial.......................................22 Congratulations.............................................................. 23 Get Connected................................................................ 24-25 Upcoming Events............................................................ 26 The District Team ......................................................... 27

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WHAT IS INTERACT? Interact is a club for young people ages 12 to 18 that empowers them to take action, become leaders, and gain a global perspective. Each Interact club is sponsored by a Rotary club, and there is no fee to charter a club.

Motto

“Service Above Self.�

THE GOALS OF INTERACT 1. To recognize and develop constructive leadership and personal integrity.

INTERACTION| 2. To encourage and practice thoughtfulness of and helpfulness to others.

3. To create an awareness of the importance of home and family.

4. To build respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual.

5. To emphasize acceptance of individual responsibility as the basis of personal success, community improvement, and group achievement.

6. To develop life skills including self development, time management, and personal finances.

7. To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve society.

8. To provide opportunities for gaining increased knowledge and understanding of community, national, and world affairs.

9. To open avenues of personal and group action leading to the advancement of international understanding and goodwill toward all peoples.

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District 7020 Interactors!!!

Don't forget to apply for the 2016 - 2017 Presidential Citation for Interact Clubs!

Ask you Sponsor Rotary club to help you with fulfilling the requirements & to submit the form on your behalf by August 15, 2017.

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District 7020 Interactors!!!

The Zone 34 Interact Award 2016 - 2017 is just for you!!!

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DECEMBER IS DISEASE PREVENTION & TREATMENT MONTH Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but Rotarians take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.

Disease prevention and treatment takes on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and the sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global challenges, and to set an example for others to follow.

Source: http://www.asburyparkrotary.org/Stories/december-is-disease-prevention-and-treatmentmonth-1#sthash.UwOMyNxw.dpuf

IMPORTANT DATES IN DECEMBER 1 - World AIDS Day 3 - International Day of Disabled Persons 5 - UN: International Volunteers Day 10 - Human Rights Day INTERACTION| 6

JANUARY IS VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Avenues of Service.

Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to: 1. Aspire to high ethical standards in their occupation; 2. Recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and; 3. Contribute their vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.

During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service.

Source: http://www.rotary5790.org/SitePage/vocational-service#sthash.6jjke2yx.dpuf

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PROFILE: DISTRICT 7020 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Interact District 7020 is made up of 10 beautiful countries & territories. This month we feature the beautiful islands of The Britiah Virgin Islands.

Interact is a club for young people The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van ages 12 to 18 that empowers them to Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays. Only 15 of the islands are inhabited. take action, become leaders, and gain a global perspective. Each Interact They were first settled by the Arawak from South America around 100 BC, and the Arawak club is sponsored by a Rotary club, inhabited the islands until the 15th century when they were all but destroyed by the more and there is no fee to charter a club. aggressive Caribs' tribe.

Christopher Columbus On his second voyage to the Americas in 1493, Christopher Columbus spotted these beautiful islands and named them "Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Vírgenes" (Saint Ursula and her 11,000 Virgins). Later shortened to Las Vírgenes (The Virgins), the Spanish Empire claimed the islands in the early 16th century, but never actually settled them.

In 1648, the Dutch established a permanent settlement on the island of Tortola. Seeing an opportunity, the stronger English navy captured Tortola from the Dutch in 1672, and then annexed INTERACTION| 8 Anegada and Virgin Gorda in 1680.

PROFILE:Â DISTRICT 7020 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS During this same period of time, while continually trying to expand its influence into the Caribbean, the Danish West India Company built settlements on nearby Saint Thomas, then on Saint John in 1694; Denmark later purchased Saint Croix from France in 1733.

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During World War I, the United States, worried that the Germans could possibly use the islands as a submarine base, purchased Saint Thomas, Saint John, Saint Croix from Denmark, renaming them the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Britain retained control of these islands, and since the mid-1960s, they've moved away from the longestablished agriculture-based economy towards financial services and tourism.

Today the British Virgin Islands remain under the control of the British Government, but are administered by a hands-on Governor appointed by the Queen of England.

Steeped in the history of the British Navy, the islands are ringed by shipwrecks; the most famous of these - The RMS Rhone - is now a national marine park, and a favorite scuba diving point.

Ferry service connects the outer islands.

Sources: http://www.worldatlas.com/ & http://www.bvi.gov.vg/content/our-history

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PROFILE: DISTRICT 7020 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS FACTS Capital City: Road Town Currency: United States Dollar Language: English (official) Largest City: Road Town National Day: July 1, Territory Day Bird: Turtle Dove Flower: White Cedar Flower Motto: "Vigilate" "Be Watchful" Tree: The White Cedar Territorial Dish: Fungi & Fish Territorial Colours: Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red Yellow - Representing the rising sun Green - Representing our verdant hills Blue - Reflecting our beautiful Caribbean Sea White - Reflecting our beaches, and Red - Representing the feisty nature of Virgin Islanders

Source: http://www.bvi.gov.vg/national-symbols

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PROFILE: DISTRICT 7020 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS FACTS The current flag of the British Virgin Islands was officially adopted in 1956.

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The coat of arms of the British Virgin Islands features Saint Ursula surrounded by twelve lamps, which are symbolic of the 11,000 virgins.

Underneath is a scroll adorned with the latin word Vigilate, which means "Be Watchful."

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MEETING TIPS Start Your Meetings On Time People have busy schedules & their time is valuable.

Respect the time of members who have arrived on time and start at the appointed hour.

r a c t i s a c l u bmembers f o r y o uwho n g pare eople Don't allow a few minutes past the schedule timeI ntot eaccommodate a g e s 1 2 who t o 1 8arrive t h a t on e mtime p o wand e r s insists them to late. An effective President accommodates the members k e instead a c t i o n , ofb eeveryone c o m e l e adjusting a d e r s , a ntod g a i n that the habitual latecomers adjust to everyonet aelse a global perspective. Each Interact them. club is sponsored by a Rotary club, Remember: Nothing you do commands the respect you must have as the chair as and there is no fee to charter a club. much as starting your meeting on time. Your members know you mean business, and that’s fine, because that’s what you’re all there for.

HERE'S AN ICEBREAKER

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LET'S GET SOCIAL Social Media Etiquette Tips Grammar and Communication There are appropriate shortcuts for social media, but don’t go overboard. Otherwise, no one will be able to understand you, and they may think you’re lazy and ignorant.

Know what @means: @ is a sign that means you’re responding to or directly addressing a particular user or message. On some sites, it even tags that person.

Use the word, not the number: Substituting "2" for "to" looks like you’re in junior high.

Social media is a step up from texting: Unless you’re updating all your messages on a mobile device, remember that social media is a step up from texting. If you’re typing on a keyboard, you can type out the whole word.

Don’t make stupid mistakes: You’re not receiving an official grade from your tweets and updates, but you are being judged on your grammar mistakes.

Edit your work: Take a few seconds to review your messages so that you can correct any mistakes.

Avoid exclamation points: They’re warranted sometimes, but punctuation marks are annoying to read and make your writing look juvenile.

Always be honest and transparent: With so many distractions going on online, keep your messages short, clear and truthful.

Know which rules you can break: Regular abbreviations and certain punctuation marks — like ellipses — can be used more freely on social media sites.

Source: http://www.onlinedegreeprograms.com/blog/2010/social-media-etiquette-for-students-50-crucialrules/

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ACTION SNAPS

Interact Club of Ardenne High visited the Hanbury Children Home in Mandeville.

Interact Club of Leadership Academy assisted the Salvation Army (Bahamas) with Bell Ringing over the

Interact Clubs of Jamaica College & Campion College fellowshipped at a meeting.

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ACTION SNAPS

Interact Club of Holy Childhood High School held their Induction Ceremony

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ACTION SNAPS

Rotaractors and Rotarians conducted a session on interview/resume writing skills with our Interactors from Government High School.

Members of the Rotary Club of West Nassau hosted its Interact Club of C R Walker Secondary School at a weekly meeting The President of the Interact Club of Norman Manley High School visited their sponsor club, The Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston's weekly meeting.

The Interact Club of St. Georges College place 2nd in the Rotaract Club of New Kingston Entrepreneurial Challenge

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ACTION SNAPS

The Interact Club of Immaculate Conception High hosted a treat for the children at Shortwood Basic School & presented gifts, candy canes & fans to the Ozanam Home for the Elderly.

The Interact Club of Government High School received a donation from their sponsor club, the Rotar Club of Nassau Sunrise

The Interact Club of St. Jago High School joined their parent club, the Rotary Club of Spanish Town's Christmas treat.

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ACTION SNAPS

The Interact Club of St. Hugh's High School hosted a Christmas Treat for students at the Albert Street Basic School.

The Interact Clubs of Ascot High School & Bridgeport High School assisted their sponsor club the Rotary Club of Portmore with care package distribution in Portmore.

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ACTION SNAPS

Interactors from St. Martin Academy met DG Haresh

Interactors from St. Dominic High met DG Haresh

Interactors from Learning Unlimited met DG Haresh

Rotary Club of Eleuthera made a check presentation to Principal, Mrs. Marie Galanis, Advisors and Interact Club of Central Eleuthera High School Board of Directors headed by President Goshon Rahming. The funds will be used to purchase materials for Lunch Benches for the School.

Interact Club of St. Dominic High was very busy during the month of December. From gift wrapping to care packages preparations.

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ACTION SNAPS

Interact Club Of Forest Heights Academy created signs encouraging persons to vote.

The Interact Clubs of Denham Town High & Norman Manley High School joined their parent club the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston at their annual treat at the Denham Town Golden Age Home.

Interact Club Of St. Barthelemy hosted a fundraising pastry sale

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ACTION SNAPS

The Rotary Club of Santa Cruz hosted a joint induction ceremony for the Interact Clubs of St. Elizabeth Technical High School, Hampton School & Munro College

Members of the Dinthill Technical Interact club visited the Enos Barrett Centre in Linstead and presented them with items for their Christmas project.

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PETS (ABACO)

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Interact F.H.A President Donte James Richard,who received the 'Outstanding High School Male Student' award at the Driftwood Awards in Abaco, The Bahamas in December.

Remember to email your #ActionSnaps to DIC Trisha tdavisjm@gmail.com

The Interact Club of Grand Cayman received their Certificate of Organization!!

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ANGUILLA MEETINGAnguilla TIPS

GET CONNECTED

CAYMAN ISLANDS Grand Cayman

THE BAHAMAS

HAITI

C. C. Sweeting Sr High

College Catts Pressoir

C. R. Walker Secondary School

College L'Essor (Cap Haitien) Wednesdays at 3 PM

Christian Heritage School Doris Johnson Senior High School

Centre Classique et Culturel de Petion-Ville Centenaire

Forest Heights Academy Delmas/Aeroport Government High JAMAICA R.M. Bailey Secondary School L. W. Young Secondary School Lyford Cay International School

Ardenne High School Fridays 3:15 PM Ascot High School Thursdays at 2:30 PM

St. Andrew's School St. Anne's School

Bridgeport High School Fridays at 2:00 PM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic School

Calabar High School Mondays at 2:45 PM

The Leadership Academy

Camperdown High School Wednesdays at 1:50 PM

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Bregado Flax

Campion College Fridays

Road Town Charlemont High School INTERACTION| 24 Cedar Internation

JAMAICA MEETING Clan Carthy High School Thursdays at 2:45 PM

Meadowbrook High School TIPS Thursdays at 2 PM

St. Dominic High School St. Maarten Academy

Montego Bay High School Convent of Mercy Academy "Alpha" Wednesdays at 3 PM Cornwall College Fridays at 2:45 pm DeCarteret College Wednesdays at 8AM Denham Town High

Norman Manley High

ST. MARTIN Saint-Martin Nord

Ruseas High School

US VIRGIN ISLANDS

St. Andrew High Mondays at 2:30 PM

Addelita Cancryn Junior High School

St. Catherine High School

Antilles School

St. Elizabeth Technical High Tuesdays at 3:00 PM

Arthur A. Richards Jr. High

Dinthill Technical High St. George's College

Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School

Excelsior High School St. Hugh's High School Hampton High School Wednesdays at 2:30 PM Herbert Morrison Technical Tuesdays at 3 PM Holy Childhood High Thursdays at 2:45 PM Immaculate Conception High Jamaica College

Charlotte Amalie High Fridays 11:20-12:05

St. Jago High School The Queen's School Wolmer's Boys' School Tuesdays at 2:30 PM

Good Hope Country Day School Ivanna Eudora Kean High St. Croix Central High

Wolmer's Girls' School Wednesdays at 2:30 PM

St. Croix Educational Complex

ST. BARTHS Saint Barthelemy

Virgin Island International Academy

Kingston College Mannings School Wednesdays at 2 PM

ST. MAARTEN Learning Unlimited Milton Peters College

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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THE DISTRICT 7020 INTERACT TEAM

ROTARIAN REMA MARTIN DISTRICT INTERACT CHAIR ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH EAST NASSAU

ROTARACTOR TRISHA DAVIS DISTRICT INTERACT CHAIR (ROTARACT) ROTARACT CLUB OF ST. ANDREW

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NEWSLETTER EDITORÂ

ROTARIAN SHANA REID YOUTH SERVICE DIRECTOR ROTARY CLUB OF PORTMORE

INTERACTORS OF DISTRICT 7020 INTERACTION IS ALL ABOUT YOU!!!

SEND IN YOUR STORIES, PROJECTS & EVENTS TO shana.sn.reid@gmail.com or tdavisjm@gmail.com