PHILIPSBURG:--- Last Saturday evening, September 28th, The St. Maarten Academy Interact Club held their Induction ceremony during which no less than 51 students were pined as either first time Interactors or board members.
President Rholdyne Lake in a moving presentation said: "First and foremost, I would like to thank the Rotary family for joining us this evening in inducting our new interact members. Second, my goals and vision this year is to see YOU, our new Interactors, participating in the projects we have on board and I would like to see YOU live up to your standards, develop good and strong leadership skills and build a strong and positive environment. As God gives me his knowledge and guidance with his help, I foresee the activities set will be fun and enjoyable. I can assure you that in the end, you will be delighted to be a part of the rotary family. Last, a BIG thank you to my wonderful board members for a job well done in setting up for this Induction dinner this evening".
On hand to induct the St. Maarten Academy Interact Club board and members were James Ferris Past Assistant Governor and Advisor to the Club and President Maria Buncamper-Molanus representing The Rotary Club of St. Maarten, which sponsored this Interact Club 20 years ago. Joining President Rholdyne on the board are Board Members, Hailey Greaux - Vice President, Marian Felix - Secretary, Norma Jean Illario - Treasurer, Jeffeny Fidel- National Director, Alin Urighre - Financial Director, Andy Yaoxin - Seargent of Arms, Amalia Providence - Social Director and Akesha Flanders - International Director. Also officially pinned were Faculty Advisers Peggy Bell and Patricia Arrindell.
The Interact Club is a club for young people ages 12 – 18, who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community. Through Interact, members carry out hands on service projects, make international friendships, develop leadership skills and have fun!
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