Posted by Frank Wooldridge
Breakfast Rotarians for many years have enjoyed a great opportunity in sponsoring our high school Interact Clubs at Foothill and Golden Valley High School. Much of the credit goes to our Youth Service Directors as well as the on-site Interact Club Advisors. These adult leaders have given so much to foster the purpose of Rotary into the hearts and minds of young students. It is our hope that through mentoring efforts, Interact Club members will grow to become future leaders with a penchant for community service. Yes, Service Above Self! This Wednesday morning we had the occasion to have an off-site meeting at Golden Valley High School. We thank all who coordinated the meeting to make it a success. Hat’s off to teacher and Honorary Rotarian Jennifer Yamauchi and our own Bree Goodmon, Golden Valley Interact Club Advisor and Youth Services Director respectively.
 
No guests and no visiting Rotarians, but plenty of Breakfast Rotarians took the drive to GVHS to meet and get acquainted with the Interact Club members and hear the good works they have been up to under Jennifer. And speaking of good attendance, I lost count of how many Interact Club members that were present. I lost count after 30…  But, how can you blame them, meet Breakfast Rotarians, scrumptious food from Mossman’s and cinnamon rolls the size a 45 RPM record. You remember those don’t you?
 
Speaking of remembering, do you remember our most recent Past President Ron “Buford” Nelms? Yes, in the absence of President Cheryl Scott, Past President Ron came in to pinch hit. He knocked it out of the park demonstrating he has not lost his MOJO, even performed without an operating “mic”. 
Celebrating birthdays were none other than two of our Interact Club members, Vanessa and Karen, both seniors at GVHS who stood for the ceremonious birthday song. Happy Birthday, girls! Past President Denise Haynes gleefully celebrated her 14th Rotary membership year wearing a really cool Rotary Club- labeled shirt to commemorate the 30 Day Challenge we are actively competing in.