After being selected as the 2025 President of the Interact Club, my Executive Team and I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Multi-District Interact Assembly, an event designed to foster collaboration and communication among Interact Clubs from different districts. At the assembly, we presented our club’s achievements in 2024, which included raising over $400 in cash donations and collecting numerous boxes of school and dental supplies to support the education and dental hygiene of school-aged children in Timor-Leste. Additionally, we contributed $600 worth of in-kind donations to the Western Emergency Relief Network, in the form of brand-new household goods purchased from Kmart.
At the conference, we also learned about the impressive projects and activities undertaken by other clubs this year. Hearing about these accomplishments was incredibly inspiring and provided us with many new ideas for our projects in 2025.
Each executive member participated in breakout sessions, joining role-specific groups with other Interact leaders. These sessions gave us a deeper understanding of our responsibilities within the club and provided valuable insights into how we can improve as leaders and better serve our members. Furthermore, the event allowed us to brainstorm and organize ideas for the 2025 Interact Club. Using goal-setting frameworks like SWOT analysis and SMART goals, we evaluated our club’s current state and began planning for the future. This structured approach to critical thinking and communication enabled us to align our vision as a team, ensuring the Interact Club’s growth and success in the coming year.
Toward the end of the event, the District initiated a collaborative fundraiser, where all attending Interact Clubs would participate in a unified fundraising project. After thorough discussion, we agreed on a project, and we are excited to support it wholeheartedly!
Overall, this experience not only enhanced my leadership skills but also inspired me to expand our club’s impact, create meaningful events, and launch exciting new projects alongside my Executive Team. It was truly an honor to participate in such a remarkable event, and I’m already looking forward to the next one!
Stephanie Truong 10D – Interact Club President 2025
