Nanke Interact Club

Nanke Interact is a student-led organization dedicated to community service and leadership development, open to G7-G12 students. Nanke Interact's mother club is District 3470 Nanke Rotary. Through a variety of service projects, fundraisers, and collaborative activities, we encourage students to make a positive impact in their communities and around the world.

Interact Credit

To earn Interact credit per semester, Interacters should participate in 20 hours of activities such as weekly meetings, Thursday tutoring, and other activities hosted by Interact. The suggested merit is one recommendation for 20 hours of service, two recommendations for 30 hours of service, one minor merit for 40 hours of service, and so on. The actual situation depends on the arrangement of each semester.

Tutoring Program

Interact offers free student tutoring services on Thursdays during naptime in Interact Office (Room F205, next to G6). 

Volunteer service

Interact participates in many volunteer services such as receipt collecting, beach cleaning, charity sale, etc.

Summer/ Winter Camp

Interact goes to elementary school to host a 3-5 days of camp during summer/ winter break. Interact campers teach English class, Arts class, Music class, Sports, etc

Leadership

The Interact Club is a dynamic and service-oriented organization where students from Grades 9-12 can develop leadership skills and build meaningful connections, and make a positive impact in their community. Each year, members have the opportunity to run for leadership positions such as President, Vice President, and other officer roles. Elections for President and Vice President are held in early May, with candidates showing interest after the 3rd quarter exams. The new leadership takes over from the outgoing team following the election. Other officer positions are announced in August, with elections taking place in September. This structure ensures that the Interact Club remains student-led, fostering responsibility and creativity in its members.

Interact T-shirts

All members are required to purchased Yellow and Blue Interact T-shirts.

2022-2023 Interact Members

2023-2024 Interact Members

Join Interact

Whether you are passionate about community service, leadership, or teamwork, the Interact Club offers a platform to grow and make a difference. To join Interact, simply attend our Wednesday naptime meetings in the Interact Office (Room F205, next to G6) or contact Club Advisor.

Contact Interact

Facebook Page
Email: interactibst@gmail.com 

INTERACT CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I:  NAME & PURPOSE
Section A: Name – The name of this club shall be "Nanke Interact Club."
Section B: Purpose – The purpose of this club shall be:
Give students an opportunity to participate in meaningful service projects

1. Allow students to develop leadership skills
2. Expose students to various groups of people to build lasting relationships and connections
3. Learn the importance of personal integrity, demonstrate helpfulness and respect for others, and advance international understanding and goodwill

ARTICLE II:  MEMBERSHIP & DUES
Section A: Eligibility - Membership shall be open to all students from seventh to twelfth grade.
Section B: Dues – Members should purchase Interact uniform. Prices may vary from year to year.
Section C: Termination – Membership shall automatically terminate (a) on 30 June of the Rotary year in which a member becomes 18 years old or upon graduation, whichever is later, without contradicting regulations and policies established by the school authorities for school-connected clubs; or (b) upon termination of this club; or (c) upon failure to meet attendance requirements unless excused by the club officers for good and sufficient reason.

ARTICLE III:  RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLUB MEMBERS
Section A: Expectations in club meetings – During club meetings, members are expected to:

1. Participate and actively engage in club discussions i.e. pitch ideas, raise doubts and skepticism, ask questions etc.
2. Follow orders given by student officers or the club advisor
3. Be respectful and listen i.e. don’t disrupt the meeting, be attentive to all discussions, take notes etc.

Section B: Expectations in club activities – When members are out on any club activities, they are expected to:

1. Be on their best behavior i.e. no inappropriate comments, follow given orders, be respectful to others etc...
2. Actively engage and participate in said activities and interact with other people
3. Fulfil your obligations with which you’ve been assigned
4. Participate at the minimum of 5 events per year
5. Interact members (officers inclusive) must not plagiarize in any type of assignment done on behalf of or for Interact
   1. When coming up with new designs, unless having already obtained the permission of the person that came up with an older design, Interact members must come up with new designs that are different and not copied or stolen
   2. When writing reports, proposals, etc., unless having already obtained the permission of the person that came up with an older report, etc. that the Interact member wishes to use, Interact members must come up with new concepts that are different and not copied or stolen

Section C: Punishments – Should members of the club not abide by expectations outlined in Section A and B, there are subject to President and Vice-President’s or the club advisor’s discretion of appropriate punishments that include but are not limited to:

1. Additional club services
2. Written apology letter
3. Prohibition on certain activities
4. Removal of club membership

ARTICLE IV:  OFFICERS
Section A: Officers – The officers shall be a President and a Vice-President. Should any more student officer positions be needed, the existing student officer body will decide on necessity of adding such positions.
Section B: Eligibility – President and Vice-President must be students from tenth to twelfth grade. Other officer positions must be students from ninth to twelfth grade. Should any circumstantial problem arise (i.e. not enough students in the respective classes that are running for the positions), current officers and club advisor may vote on expanding positions to younger grades. Such vote requires a simple majority.
Section C: Election – President and Vice President shall be elected by ballot at the 4th quarter of the school year by a majority of the vote. The rest of the officer positions shall be elected by ballot in September of the new school year. Should there be an urgent call for elections from our parent Rotary Club, elections date for certain positions can be changed after Rotary discusses with the school the Interact club is based in. Alternative dates for elections can be arranged beforehand if the club advisor agrees.
Section D: Term – The officers shall serve for one year and their term of office shall begin after the election.
Section E: Vacancy – If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President shall assume the office for the remainder of the term and vacancies in any other office shall be filled by a special election. Should any officers raise doubts in confidence of the Vice-President’s ability, the club advisor will determine additional measures to be taken. (e.g. additional election)
 

ARTICLE V:  DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section A: President – it shall be the duty of the President to:

• Preside at meetings and facilitate meaningful discussions
• Represent Interact
• Submit/deliver periodic reports/presentations to our parent Rotary Club
• Serve as the direct contact person for our parent Rotary Club

Section B: Vice-President – It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to:

• Preside in the absence of the President
• Assist the President
• Assume responsibility of other duties in the absence of the President

Section C: Secretary and Deputy Secretary– It shall be the duty of the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary to:

• Keep records of all club and Rotary meetings
• Keep attendance of all meetings
• Keep a file of club records
• Maintain a current roster of membership
• Process and deliver required documents or forms

Section D: Media Officer and Deputy Media Officer – It shall be the duty of the Media officer and the Deputy Media officer to:

• Record Interact activities
• Manage Interact social media page

Section E: Treasurer – It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to:

• Receive all funds and process Request for Payment, Deposit Slip, and Officer Signature Forms (will be working with club advisor)
• Keep an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures and make reports if requested

ARTICLE VI:  MEETINGS
Section A: Meetings – Regular meetings shall be held on every Wednesday for the Rotary Group and Friday for the IBST Group during the regular school year. Meeting schedules are subject to change with adequate reasons.
Section B: Officers Meeting – Officers meetings may be called by the President or the Vice-President to discuss matters among the student officer body.
Section C: Rotary Meeting – Rotary meetings may be called by the President or the Vice-President or the Rotary members.

ARTICLE VII:  CLUB ADVISOR
Section A: Selection – there shall be a faculty/staff advisor who shall be determined by the school each year.
Section B: Duties – The responsibilities of the faculty advisor shall be to:

• Maintain an awareness of the activities and programs.
• Meet on a regular basis with the leader of the club to discuss upcoming meetings, long range plans, goals, and problems of the club.
• Attend regular meetings as often as schedule allows.
• Mediate discussions between student bodies should arguments arise.
• Advise leaders of the club in instances of circumstantial problems that call for the need to change existing guidelines as outlined above.
• Assist in the orientation of new officers.
• Explain and clarify campus policy and procedures that apply to Interact in instances of parental inquiries.
• Maintain contact with the school administration.
• Assist the treasurer in monitoring expenditures and up-to-date account ledger.
• Inform club members of those factors that constitute unacceptable behavior on the part of club members, and the possible consequence of said behaviors.

ARTICLE VIII: Amendments
Section A: Selection – these bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the club upon club advisor’s approval if the amendment is proposed by a member of the club who doesn’t hold an officer position. Amendments proposed by club officers or club advisor will be implemented after discussion within the club officers and club advisor.
Section B: Notice – All members shall receive advance notice of the proposed amendment at least five days before the meeting.