September…New Generations Month
September is New Generations Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored programs
 that serve children and young people. During this month, many clubs give increased attention to Youth Exchange activities.

Interact: Interact, a Rotary-sponsored youth service club, was launched by the RI Board of Directors in 1962. The
first Interact Club was established by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida, USA. Interact Clubs provide opportunities 
for boys and girls of secondary school age to work together in a world fellowship of service and international 
understanding. The term “Interact” is derived from “inter,” for international, and “act,” for action. 
Every Interact Club must be sponsored and supervised by a Rotary Club and must plan annual projects of service to 
its school, community and in the world.

Today, there are more than 11,920 Interact clubs with 274,160 members in over 100 countries. Interactors develop
skills in leadership and attain practical experience in conducting service projects, thereby learning the satisfaction 
that comes from serving others. A major goal of Interact is to provide opportunities for young people to create greater 
understanding and goodwill with youth throughout the world.
                                                           --The ABC’s of Rotary

The Vinita Rotary Club is currently giving consideration to sponsoring an Interact Club at 
Vinita High School. Would you be willing to share your time as a Rotary Leader/Mentor 
for the Interact Club?

The Vinitian

Vinita, Oklahoma

OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

Jack joined the Vinita Rotary Club in 1964 and has been a member the past 45 years. He is the owner of Luginbuel Funeral Home as well as funeral homes in Nowata, Bartlesville, Grove, Jay and Langley. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church and served as Chairman of the Trustees for many years. He is a past president of the Vinita Rotary Club, a past president of the Vinita Chamber of Commerce, is Chairman of the Craig County Healthcare Foundation, a trustee for the Cleora Emergency Medical Services Trust and is a member of the Board of Directors for Home of Hope.

Spotlight on SERVICE…Hornet’s Nest

In 1993, the Vinita Rotary Club, along with other civic organizations and community members, helped in building the Hornet’s Nest Playground, located at Hall-Halsell Elementary School in Vinita. This is a community playground, and remains today as a fun place for children to play.

Each year, our Club schedules 1-2 “work days” to focus on maintenance of the Hornet’s Nest Playground. This day includes any repairs, painting, sealing, etc. that might need to be done, as well as replacing the safety materials beneath the swings and equipment. In 2008, we also purchased security cameras for the playground and surrounding area.

Yes, the “work days” are hard work, but we always have a fun time. And the rewards of having a fun, safe place for children to play are well worth the effort!

If you’ve never seen the gigantic wooden Hornet’s Nest Playground, or if it’s been awhile since you drove by, take a drive down W. Halsell Street in Vinita and see what it’s all about. It remains an icon in our community!

Hornet’s Nest Work Day 2008

(photos by Angela Martin)

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