INTERACT CONVENTION INFORMATION - FEBRUARY 5 - 7
As Co-Chairs of the Interact Convention, we would first like to say how
excited we are to show attendees not only Columbia and our school, but also
ways that they can become involved in the community by simple tasks. It is
our goal that people will leave the convention with serving hearts and great
memories. After discussing many different themes for the convention, we have
finally decided on one. The theme for the 2010 convention is “Putting the
Pieces Together- One PEACE at a Time!” Throughout the weekend all the
attendees will be performing different types of service for the Columbia
area, and each time a piece will be added to our puzzle. Some of the service
activities we are looking to do help create peaceful moments for those who
are in desperate need of a break/ help. All activities that will take place
over the course of the convention will have to do with the theme. Below is a
tentative schedule for the convention.
Friday Night: February 5, 2010
5:00-8:00pm: Registration for advisors of the schools (in front of the gym);
students will get groups
5:00-7:00pm: Ice-breaker activities will be taking place on the football
field
7:15-9:00pm: The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt for the Missing Pieces
**Everyone will notice that every school has a puzzle piece with its name on
the wall in the gym. They will also notice that are multiple holes to the
puzzle, which is what they will be hunting for. The puzzle pieces that are
being hunted for will have the activities and locations of community service
written on them. Over the course of the weekend, as we complete the service/
activities, we will be able to watch the puzzle on the wall be completed.
9:15pm-12:00am: Meet in the gym for the opening ceremony and a speaker; then
snacks and group activities.
12:30am- Lights Out!
Saturday: February 6, 2010
7:00- 8:15am: Breakfast is served & getting ready for the day
8:30am: Groups will depart for the multiple service activities
9:00am: Arrive at the service activity and begin work!
**Students from the same school will be mixed with students from different
schools to meet new people.
12:00pm: Lunch will be served at the service location
2:00pm: Leaving service project and head back to Richland Northeast (meet at
the football field)
2:30-5:00pm: Team Relay Race & Snacks
5:30-6:45pm: Dinner and Free time
7:00-10:00pm: Banquet in the Richland 2 Auditorium and Talent Show (on
campus)
**At the banquet, there will be a motivational speaker (possibly a former NFL
football player).
**Schools will all be asked to perform at least on talent (comedic, music,
dance, ect.)
**The Gift of Life Presentation (please bring donations for the program, more
information to come)
10:00pm: Dance in the Cafeteria
1:00am- Lights Out!
Sunday: February 7, 2010
7:00- 8:15am: Breakfast
8:30- 9:30am: Closing ceremonies, completing the puzzle & playing of the
convention video!
**Our school is the home of the Convergence Media Program. It is one of the
top media schools in the nation. Students from the broadcast program have
agreed to video tape various activities throughout the weekend and create a
convention video to show before everyone departs, all schools will get a copy
of the convention video (if not at the convention, then in the mail).
10:00am- Depart Richland Northeast and head home!
We are really excited about meeting all the Interact Convention attendees,
but we need your help. Below is a list of dates that applications are due:
Deadline to Register Club: January 8, 2010
Deadline to Register Participants: January 15, 2010
There will be a $5 late fee per student registration after the 15th.
Cost: $200 per club (due January 8, 2010) and $15 person (due February 5,
2010)
All of the following documents need to be completed in order to register
students and clubs:
1. Insurance Policy Form (Students)
2. Club Registration Form (Advisors)
If you have any questions please email us at
scinteractconvention2010@gmail.com!
Once again thanks,
Jessie Johnson & Senna Desjardins
2010 Interact Convention Co-Chairs
Linda Thompson
2010 Interact Convention Advisor
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Summer service hours for the 2009-2010 school year can be done over the
summer.
THE 2009-2010 COMMUNITY SERVICE "YEAR" BEGINS ON JUNE 1, 2009 AND ENDS ON
MAY 31, 2010
COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Middle School (6th, 7th, & 8th grades) requirement is 5 hours.
High School Requirements:
9th and 10th grade requirements: 10 hours
11th grade requirement: 10 hours
12th Grade: 30 hours (15 hours required by Christmas Break)
