Rotary Interact Clubs

Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 14-18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting.

Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through projects, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs. And, in the process, Interactors develop leadership skills and learn the value of hard work.

As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 8,600 Interact clubs in some 110 countries and geographical areas, Interact has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Interactors also often spearhead the formation of Rotaract clubs and participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Interactors also often go on to become Youth Exchange students or Ambassadorial Scholars.

The Rotary Club of South Richmond supports two outstanding Interact Clubs. One is at Meadowbrook High School and the other is at Lloyd C. Bird. Mr. Dick Weakly, a retired school principal and member of South Richmond Rotary, chairs our Interact initiative. His steadfast support and direct involvement with the students has allowed each school to build Interact Clubs that are second to none in our district.

If you or someone you know may be interested in joining one of our Rotary Interact Clubs, if you are a student at Meadowbrook call Mr. Paul Daniels at 804.514.7813 or if you attend Lloyd C. Bird contact Mr. Ryan Wescott at 804.768.6110.