We are going to have another sleepover at UC Berkeley, whooooppppie :)

The dates that we are currently aiming for are March 13th or 27th - so save those dates! The overnight will consist of a tour of the campus as well as Q and A for the Rotaract students of Berkeley. This is a great way to experience UCB as it is hands on INTERACTing with the campus and its students.

Spaces are limited, so please let me know if you want to attend, ASAP.

Questions? Email outreach@interact5170.com

First semester is now done, second semester just started, and President's Winter Retreat (PWR) is here!

PWR is an overnight retreat used as a tool to inspire and train incoming/potential presidents as well as encourage current presidents to finish off the year STRONG. Each club is encouraged to send one current president and one to two candidates, which equals one amazing party :)

The party will start on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6th 9 am and end on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7th 12 pm at Camp Campbell, in Boulder Creek, CA. Rides need to be arranged by the clubs or area.

The cost is $85 per person, but please contact your local Rotary for they may be able to help you with part or all of the cost.

Registration forms have been mailed to your club presidents. The forms and money are due by January 30th. However, if you miss this deadline please feel free to contact me and we will make arrangements, we want YOU there!

END POLIO NOW!

This year's project has been announced! For 20 years our Rotarians have been working to eradicate polio off the face of this world and this is the year that they are in their last push! With Rotary's theme this year, "The Future of Rotary is in YOUR hand," we will team up with our Rotarians and END POLIO NOW!

Encourage each other to make a difference and give someone a chance at their future.

International Project 2009-2010 video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VhmLYWeTT0
Credits to Ben Kreitman

AREA 11 is proud to present the first dance of the year:

Thriller Costume Party/Dance
Where: Santa Clara Teen Center; 2446 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051-1880
When: Friday, Oct. 30th
Time: 8:30-11:30pm
Cost: $5 dollars at the door w/ costume

MUST BRING A VALID 2009-2010 HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT ID

All proceeds will go to our International Project: END POLIO NOW!

Light the Night
Where: Autumn and Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95106
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, registration starts at 5
Time: In the evening
Cost: Fundraiser, though if you raise a $25, you get really cool things like a glowing ballon(;

Email me for more information(:

Save a spot for your lovely Interact events!

Fall Leadership Conference
Where – San Jose City College
When – Sunday, Oct. 18
Time – 8:00am-3:15pm
Cost - $10 (lunch included)
Registration due Friday, Oct 4 via email to your school's president or Area Director

Light the Night
Where: Autumn and Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95106
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, registration starts at 5
Time: In the evening
Cost: Fundraiser, though if you raise a $100, you get really cool things like a glowing ballon(;

Cal-Skate
Location: 980 Los Coches St. Milpitas, CA 95035
When: Nov 13
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Theme: Skate and Glow (wear neon colors!)
Cost: $7 plus skate rental which is about $1-2

Because even if we miss we will land among the stars!

The school year goals are set and they are as follow:

Los Gatos High: $1,000
Prospect High: $1,000
Santa Clara High: $2,000
Saratoga High: $2,000
St. Lawrence High: $1,000
Westmont High: $1,000
Wilcox High: $3,000
Area 11 net goal: $11,000

Lets GO AREA 11! We can do this!

Hello Area 11!

I would like to welcome you to a brand new Interact year! To kick off the year I would LOVE to introduce you to this year's Area 11 mascot the...


TUXEDO EMERALD INTERACTASAURS!


Let's represent our friendly dinosaur friend at Fall Leadership Conference!