Youth Leadership Programs

Interact – Youth Service Organization

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North Coast Interact Club Officer Recognition

This 2021-2022 school year, forty Brookside High School students joined the Interact club to work on a variety of service projects.  Interact Advisor V. Rion attributed the Club’s success to its Officers saying, “They are engaged, demonstrate leadership, are committed to service for others and work very well together.”  Reporting out at the North Coast Rotary meeting, each Officer highlighted specific projects. Teacher recognition, candy for the military, cards for nursing home residents, holiday baskets for those in need and a reading project for the whole district were just a few of the service initiatives. North Coast Rotary congratulated the Officers and presented Certificates of Interact Leadership to President Leah Musall, Vice President Chase Holm, Secretary Alex Rion, Treasurer Liv Strohsack, and Representatives Joe DeLuca and Nura Afaneh. Most of the officers are seniors, but Alex and Joe plan to return next year to help lead the club with another year of Service. ​
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Tuesday January 11th Meeting 7:30 AM Featuring Students of the Month from Avon, Avon Lake and Brookside High Schools

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North Coast Rotary will recognize three students selected by their schools for selfless acts, positively influencing others, willingness to help and more. These students will receive a congratulatory letter, certificate of achievement, Main Event gift cards and a gift certificate to a local pizza shop. The meeting starts at 7:30 AM via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3462102767 use passcode rotary. Congratulations to North Coast Rotary Students of the Month for January 2022!

7th Annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest at North Coast Rotary

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School Officials, Contestants and North Coast Rotarians

Is it the truth; is it fair; will it build goodwill and better friendships; will it be beneficial?  These are the goals of Rotary’s Four-Way Test and the challenge for the Avon, Avon Lake, and Brookside high school speech contestants who competed at the North Coast Rotary club meeting on February 5th in Avon Lake.

After much preparation and supported by their teachers, five contestants presented to a group of Rotarians, parents, teachers and guests. The topics of their speeches included, The Lack of Competition; Pay and Workplace Inequality; First Impressions and its Pitfalls; Sexual Harassment and the MeToo movement and Givers, Takers and Matchers, the Value of Labels.

Past Rotary Club President Dr. John Crooks facilitated the Contest for North Coast Rotary, including securing independent judges Esperanza Correa from LCCC and Dr. Robert Young from Baldwin Wallace University.  Contestants were judged on multiple dimensions of delivery, originality and content.

After much deliberation and a referral to Contest Rules in order to break a tie, the winners were announced:

ALHS Junior Marguerite Smith for First Place and  $300

AHS Senior Abigail McNichols for Second Place and $200

BHS Junior Marlee Kovalik for Third Place and $100

ALHS Senior Alex Stamatis for Fourth Place

ALHS Freshman Mallory Roof for Fourth Place

 In March, ALHS Junior Marguerite Smith has the opportunity to compete at the Rotary 6600 District Level in Van Wert, Ohio.

 

Thank you to our ~ 500 Guests at the Great Pizza Bake-Off!!

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North Coast Rotary thanks the Avon School Administration – Ben Hodge, Kristina Buller, and Rob Woods; the Avon Music Boosters; and Avon students, families and friends for your support at North Coast Rotary’s Great Pizza Bake-Off!

Everyone seemed to enjoy the varied pizza samples from Cafe Piccolo, Donatos, D’Tutanelli’s,  Marco’s, Masters, Neechi’s and Pizza Hut and especially the generously donated donuts from Peace, Love and Little Donuts.

Funds raised will be used for multiple youth initiatives including leadership seminars, speech and writing contests, international youth exchange, scholarships and other programs.

“We Can” Encouragement Project 3rd & 4th Grade Sheffield Schools

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Jesse Ruben wrote a song, “We Can” which came to the attention of a school teacher in Canada.  The teacher created a project using the lyrics.  Jesse Ruben’s song inspired this project-based learning initiative where teachers connect students of all ages to the difference they can make in their lives, their communities and the world.  North Coast Rotary and Rotary Clubs from Amherst, Vermilion and Oberlin offered the program to their respective school districts, culminating in Jesse Ruben’s visit with students in mid-May.  Students and teachers participated by sharing  their “I can” goals for themselves, the community and the world.  All enjoyed the music as well as Jesse’s uplifting and positive messages, and school officials look forward to continuing the program next year.

http://www.wecanwecanwecan.com

 

4 Way Test Essay Winners

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Avon Middle School students placed first, second and third in the contest which challenged the students to write an essay (no more than 1,500 words) on the topic, “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What it Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” The Four-Way Test includes answering the following questions related to what we say and do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The purpose of the essay is for the students to explain their personal understanding of the Four-Way Test and how it relates to his/her life experiences and/or society. How does it influence what they say and do? http://thefourwaytest.com/history-of-the-four-way-test/

In total, 13 contestants from three middle schools in three different school districts (Avon, Avon Lake, and Sheffield-Sheffield Lake) participated.

North Coast Rotary Youth Exchange Student in Belgium

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Inna Nikolova, a senior at Brookside High School, attended her first Rotary Club Meeting in Belgium her host country for this school year.  (Its customary to exchange Club Flags.)  When asked why she sought the exchange program, Inna said “The fact that I will come back completely fluent in another language is something that will benefit me in the future, especially in my career since I plan to major in International Relations.”  Inna had the support of her family, fellow students at the North Coast Interact Club, and Brookside High School teachers and staff.  To pay for her travel expenses, Inna worked at Wal-Mart in Avon, held fundraisers at Brookside and received contributions from North Coast Rotary Club and Interact Club and an anonymous donor.  We are very excited for her.  She promises to keep us updated as her adventure continues.rotary youth exchange 3

Sapori’s hosts Rotary Induction and Recognition Ceremony

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North Coast Rotary Club members, Rotarians, their families and friends gathered to welcome the new leadership team and to recognize several people who have strongly contributed to the Rotary Club’s initiatives.

After enjoying dinner at Sapori’s restaurant in Avon Lake, the Club recognized Kristin and Michael Kral with a Family and Community Service Award.  The Kral family including their daughter Kenzie, have helped with the Rotary Youth Exchange program for the past year.

Family and Community Service Award

Mike Kral has also assisted North Coast Rotary by his work on our website, and various promotional communications.  Congratulations to Michael and Kristin Kral!