Yes. As you can probably tell, I’m in the inspirational mood.
You guys need a little jazzing up. So here you go.
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing”
Albert Einstein.
Don’t just sit there people. Get up. Get out there. Do something.
Anything makes a difference, no matter if it’s a penny, a second, a smile.
I don’t know about you – but this is definitely what I like to wake up to in the morning.
Makes you feel strong, capable, energized – and well if you blast it loud enough, AWAKE!
And also, it has a point. In theory.
(What can I say? I’m a Lion King fan.)
Calling ALL Interactors!
Regardless of Age, Size, Gender, Height, Location!
Jacob’s Heart Cancer Foundation, and Area 10 needs your help!
September 26th is the Kidrageous Carnival.
And what is this “Carnival” you might add? Aren’t I a bit too old as a high school student to attend such an event?
Nonsense I say! Well – yes, you may be a bit old to enjoy clowns and and such but that doesn’t mean you can’t contribute to the joy of others!
What is Kidrageous?
The Kidrageous Carnival is the 11th annual even hosted by Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. It is an event dedicated to the celebration of life for children battling cancer. Community business, individuals, groups and nonprofits come together to support children’s cancer awareness month by creating a carnival booth, sponsoring the event or sponsoring a booth in celebration of our brave children. There is something for every age.
Where is Kidrageous being held?
Watsonville City Plaza Park; in the downtown of Watsonville, California.
When, and at what time is Kidrageous happening?
Sunday, September 26th 2010 from 12pm – 5pm.
Why does Jacob’s Heart put on Kidrageous?
In order to promote education and awareness on the issues that surround childhood cancer and celebrate the lives of our children, honor Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and to support our ongoing programs benefiting families in Santa Cruz, Monterey Southern Santa Clara and San Benito counties.
This year Interact District 5170 has been presented with a unique oppurtunity.
Jacob’s Heart has reached out to us, and offered us a free booth (considering we are a community orginization) at Kidrageous!
At this booth we can spread the word about Interact, gain community support, and meet the loving people of the world!
Considering Jacob’s Heart’s generousity towards us, I think it is only fitting that we extend a helping hand towards them!
We have been asked, (well I also volunteered us 
) to support Jacob’s Heart and the community by volunteering at Kidrageous!
This is a FANTASTIC oppurtunity for any interactor, any club, any area to come out and support a good cause.
This event also combines community service with fundraising!
At this event you can volunteer doing any number of tasks from helping setting up, manning the various booths and activity tables held (lego table, face painting, drawing, smoothie making, popcorn popping, twister, climbing walls, etcetera), passing out/posting flyers around your town and school, or CREATING and HOSTING your own booth!
There are unlimited oppurtunities to help, and anything you do makes a difference.
Keep in mind, that the head of Jacob’s Heart, Susan Osorio, is part of the Rotary – and her and her husband have both contributed greatly throughout the years to the Rotaries of District 5170.
Helping at this event would really honor the hard work that Susan does, and would make all of the Rotary and District 5170 proud.
Now this HAS been a very long post, but finally we are to the jist of it!
How can you help?
We need as MANY volunteers as we can get at this event!
We also would love if schools, area’s, people would create their OWN booths.
These can be anything (though run your idea by me so I can make sure someone else hasn’t taken it yet) from a popcorn stand, water balloon toss, guitar hero battle station, old fashioned photo booth, you name it!
Your options are limitless!
Your booth can either be free, or cost any determined amount (determined by you).
Keep in mind that if you DO charge, all money raised goes to Jacob’s Heart and not you.
Also note that Jacob’s Heart is a nonprofit orginization that benefits Kids in the bay area with cancer. It’s not like they take 90% of the money and keep it for themselves and only give 10% back. All money goes to these children.
So, without FUTHER ado PUHLESE visit this website:
www.tinyurl.com/KidrageousGroupVolunteerForm
to sign yourself, your group, your club, your school, your area up to volunteer!
There is also a space (optional if you don’t want to have a booth) where you can sign up for your own booth.
Whatever you do in your booth, is up to you to provide.
That means if you have a Guitar Hero Battle station, you have to provide the Wii and Guitar’s – though we’ll provide you with the heroes .
You CAN however get sponsors, so say you want to have a popcorn booth – if you’re too broke to supply alla that food call up a local business and see if they would donate something to you!
All tables and banners (name of your booth) will be provided, THOUGH if you do have tables and chairs or canopys that you can use – try those because as of now we are limited on those supplies.
If you have ANY questions whatsoever feel free to email me at area10@interact5170.org.
Or for other places of reference you can visit the Jacob’s Heart website: http://jacobsheart.org/.
Once again for the lowdown:
Jacob’s Heart Kidrageous Carnival
September 28th, 2010
12-5
Watsonville Plaza Park
Watsonville, CA
BE THERE.
Peace out.
Because everyday, people make a difference. You can make one too.
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I wanted to take the time to welcome two brand new schools into our lovely Area 10 Family!
Therefore, WELCOME Pacific Collegiate School and WELCOME San Lorenzo Valley High to the mix!
I have tremendous faith that these clubs, under brand new leadership, will thrive and grow and contribute to Area 10, and Interact 5170′s efforts to help our community and change the world!
This year Jenny Smith, a junior, will be taking on the role of President for PCS!
For our San Lorenzo Valley High representative, a sophomore named Haley Nolan, has stepped up to the plate!
These girls are newbies to the Interact experience, love, and world – but after talking to them I know that they will seize the day and make the most out of any situation! I trust that they will be bright and shining leaders, and will help us succeed in our goal of taking Area 10 to the next level through their dedication, hard work, passion, and energy!
I, as everyone else, are looking so forward to working with you and having a fantastic Interact Year!
Sincerely, your adoring Area 10 Director,
Holly Borg
To all you Santa-Cruz-County-ans out there now is the time to stand up and represent!
Join me this year to make a difference in our community, and in the world.
Get our of your chairs and show yourself to the Interact Community!
Lets rise to the occasion and make a difference – TOGETHER!
As your Area 10 Director I want us to join hands and dedicate ourselves to the world.
Lets find causes we are passionate about and help resolve them by contributing funds, supplies, hours, blood, sweat, and tears!
If you are a President:
Please contact me and check your emails!
You can reach me at:
(cell) 831-234-4171
(home) 831-423-6607
(email) area10@interact5170.org
I want to meet with each and everyone of you shining leaders and get to know you! Let’s be friends!
I want to help YOU to optimize your skills as a leader, make the most out of your presidency, maximize the success of your club, and most importantly I want to be your personal gate to opportunities such as RYLA, NPM, and PW!
We additionally have some matters to discuss.
We need to solidify this district as one thriving Interact being – and the best way to do that is to unite all of the Presidents!
I need you to contact me so we can set up a time for all of us Presidents to meet and greet and make plans!
Upon that meeting we also need to choose our mascot – because thats right – we get a shining star (in form of an animal of our choice) to represent us via club merchandise! Say what! Yeee. We’ll be rockin’ no matter what we wear, but something we all come up with together will probably be more welcomed than something I choose (I could be cruel and pick something like “The pink fluffy bunnies!” Ooh that inspires awe!).
We also have the New Presidents Meeting coming up where you get to meet all the rest of the Presidents from District 5170, as well as attend workshops, learn new skills, ladida fantastic stuff! Contact me for more details!
For other members:
There are SO many opportunities out there for you to make a difference – and you don’t have to be some top gun president to do them!
I LOVE to help people and I will do what EVER I can to help you.
Whether it be advice (boys, life, girls, service ideas, best nonprofits, how to get to San Jose) or a partner in crime I’m there!
I look forward to meeting everyone, and hopefully this year will be awesome!
P.S.
Never let anyone bring you down.
Never let anyone make you feel inferior without your consent (Eleanor Roosevelt).
