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The Beginning of EarlyAct in District 6450:
District Governor Chuck Johnson appointed an EarlyAct Committee in February 2004 to begin organizing immediately to bring EarlyAct Clubs to the communities we serve in District 6450. The committee consists of Chuck Snyder, from the Hinsdale Club, John Keane from the Oak Forest Club, and Dave Carlson from the Lockport Club. The committee’s first meeting was held on March 23 at the Burr Ridge Ramada. The focus of the committee’s first meeting was how best to educate local clubs and communities of the powerful benefits of the program. Also a point of discussion was how to identify and motivate clubs in the district to become "Pioneer Clubs" in sponsoring an EarlyAct program in their community.
What is Early Act? Well it might best be understood as an Interact program for elementary and middle school students. Built on the same concept, it is an organized part of the school’s activities program emphasizing service. The mission of the program is to promote goodwill, understanding and peace while improving the quality of life for everyone. The program teaches caring, tolerance, respect, empathy, responsibility, tolerance, citizenship, compassion, friendship and leadership; all of which we can use more of in our schools and communities. Your Rotary Club can be the catalyst in starting an EarlyAct Club.
What an opportunity to be a part of something that will enhance your club’s service activities, promote the ideals of Rotary, and serve as a resource of future leaders for Interact and Rotary everywhere. District Governor Chuck Johnson has said, "…EarlyAct is a phenomenal opportunity for each and every club to build a community resource base for the future".
During District Governor Chris Reilly’s year (2004-2005) six EarlyAct Clubs were formed. We currently have 11 clubs officially chartered.
If you would like more information on EarlyAct please contact any one of the committee members or Chuck Snyder directly at 630-325-2043
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