Congratulations to Desmond Dinapo, Anthony Pham, Andrea Wang, and Karen Carreon for winning their respective class Interactor of the Year award. We appreciate all the hard work you’ve put in this year!

Also, thank you to our two year running president, Isabel Bagsik, for always being on top of things and keeping Interact in the best condition it could possibly be. We all love you very much, and we wish for your success at UC Davis!

Thank you everyone for attending the last meeting of the year. We hope that you enjoyed the pizza, and that you continue to put service above self! We look forward to seeing you next year (:

• THIS SATURDAY, MAY 5TH
• 6:30 AM - 1 PM 
• Hellyer Park in San Jose, 985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, 95111

Check in at the Volunteer Table under the gazebo, look for Luc Nguyen to sign in!!

You will be working on various tasks assigned to you, from working at booths, guiding walkers, set up, and clean up!

If you would like to sign up please email interactmilpitas@gmail.com! 

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, bring sunscreen, and a bottle of water.

Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget! If you want a stole, the last day to let us know is THIS Tuesday!

SAVE THE DATE, APRIL 29TH!

SPRING CELEBRATION IS HERE!

Hang out with the rest of your fellow Interactors from all over District 5170! It is the lat district event of the year where we celebrate our achievements! 

Reasons to go:

• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
• Fun day in the sun
• All day rides pass
• Lunch buffet included
• The beach! Get a rad tan ;)

The price is $35 due by THIS Friday. While this may seem pricey, think about it! It’s less than a nice dinner and a movie! If you do not have a ride down, you may take a bus with other Interactors that will depart from Mission College at 9:00 AM. To ride with the bus is an extra $10.

Turn in your $35 to H-06 by THIS FRIDAY!!! Please fill out the second page of this form and turn it in along with your money!

It’s going to be a blast! If you have any questions don’t be afraid to ask (:

2012-2013 Office

We will be announcing next year’s office within the next two weeks, so stay tuned!

Senior Stoles 

We are ordering stoles for the seniors who contact us and meet the following requirements:

• 20 hours completed 2011-2012 school year
• Must have attended 4 Interact service events
• Must be a member

Even if you meet these requirements and would like a stole, we will NOT order one for you unless you contact us with your information by Tuesday, April 24th.

Hours

Seniors! Don’t forget to pick up your hours, as they are due next Friday, April 27th!

Recycling Wars

Congratulations to Team N3w Era for bringing in the most bottles for Recycling Wars! We collected over 1000 cans and bottles in total! Thank you for everyone who participated!

Charley’s Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who participated! We managed to raise $100 through this event. All profits will go to our international project, Free the Youth! Thank you again for making this event so successful!

***If you wish to sign up for an event, please email interactmilpitas@gmail.com! Questions? Just leave us an ask!

***Check this post for event updates!

Community Service:

John Sinnott Elementary Carnival

Saturday - 4/21 10:30 AM - 3 PM

2025 Yellowstone Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035

Help out your local elementary school with their carnival! Set up and manage booths! Play with the kids! It’ll be a really fun/cute event!

SCV Blind Center Spring Fling

Friday - 4/27 5:30 PM-9:30 PM

101 North Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128

Help manage the annual Spring Fling for the vision impaired! Volunteers will be helping as: Raffle Prize Distributor, Raffle Prize Announcer, Kitchen Staff Helper, Sighted Guide, Photographer, Door Greeter

All volunteers are required to help with event tear down and clean up.

Multiple Scelrosis Walk

Saturday - 4/28 8:30 AM - 1 PM

San Jose Arena Green

Help with set up and clean up! Will also manage booths along the route.

***If you wish to sign up for an event, please email interactmilpitas@gmail.com! Questions? Just leave us an ask!

***Check this post for event updates!

Community Service:

WDEP Cookie Bagging

Saturday - 4/7

Help bag cookies for the WDEP organization, locations and time TBA!

Food Pantry

Saturday - 4/14 9AM-12PM

1440 South Main Street, Milpitas

Organizing food, taking inventory; y’all know the drill.

Our City Forest

Saturday - 4/14 9AM-12PM

20 Slots Only

SCV Blind Center Spring Fling

Friday - 4/27 5:30PM-9:30PM

10 Slots Only 

Multiple Scelrosis Walk

Saturday - 4/28 8:30AM-TBA

San Jose Arena Green

30 Slots Only

Updates:

Officer Applications

General Officer Apps due TOMORROW Wed. 4/4 in H06

Historian & YouthActs Apps due Fri. 4/6 in H06

Senior Hours

Seniors who need their hours, email or message us on Facebook ASAP!

Fundraisers:

Charley’s Grilled Subs

- Saturday, March 31 2012

- 10AM-9PM

- @ Great Mall Food Court

- 15% of the profits go to our international project, Free The Youth!

*Link to the flier: http://i41.tinypic.com/nbw23c.jpg Don’t forget to bring it!*

UNDERCLASSMEN, PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT & WILL ONLY TAKE A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME.

I want to take the time to detail my time on the Interact office. Being an officer has opened a world of opportunities to me. I have met so many amazing people. They have become such an important part of my life, and sometimes I wonder what I would do without them. I know this may seem cliched and uninteresting to you, but trust me. I felt the exact same way when I pushed to apply. The last two years I have dedicated a lot of time to this club, and I don’t regret a single second of it. I have transformed from an extremely socially awkward girl (more so than now) to someone who is capable of speaking in front of crowds without feeling like I’m going to faint from nervousness. I’ve learned to be compassionate and genuinely happy, even when things aren’t going great for me. I can’t emphasize this enough, but I really don’t know where I would be without this club. I’m sorry this is so incredibly cheesy, but it is just so incredibly true. 

I find that a lot of us struggle with trivial matters, such as grades and relationships. I’ve had my share of bad experiences, but things get better.Interact was there for me when I needed help. My fellow officers, club members, and other Interactors from around the Bay have helped me cope with things I wouldn’t have been able to do on my own. Interact really opens a HUGE window of opportunities…which leads me to what I want to say to you all:

IF YOU HAVE GIVEN EVEN AN IOTA OF A THOUGHT ABOUT APPLYING, DO IT.

I was pushed into applying for office my freshman year by a pesky senior, and I am forever grateful to him. I just love this club so much. Interact is all about helping the community and bettering the world, but to do that, we have to make the decision to WANT to do that. The idea that we raise money for charity and change the world may seem extremely vague, so let me put it in simpler terms: Interact betters the world by bettering ourselves first. Once we know what we want, we find ways to get it. Together,we can be the change we want to see in the world.

And with that, I conclude this lengthy email. I encourage ALL of you to apply; if you really want it, it will be one of the best experiences of your life. I am not kidding you. I hope to receive many applications from you all <3 

Applications are due on Wednesday, April 4th. Turn them into me, LeAnn Woo, or Arthur Tran, OR in room H-06. If you have not received one, drop an ask with your email and I will forward it to you.

PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING feel free to email me at leann_woo@yahoo.com, AIM me sakuraavalaon, reply to this message, or message me on Facebook. I am open to all questions, and will give you answers. 

If you are still reading, thank you for taking the time to do so!!!

I hope to receive many applications from all you prospective officers.

PEACE, LOVE, INTERACT!!

LeAnn Woo