The Rotary Interact Club of Laguna Beach...

The Rotary Interact Club of Laguna Beach recently took its annual

international service trip to the Casa Hogar Orphanage in El Zorillo,

Mexico.

The 21 members and their adult supervisors, Chris Krach, Dave

Winckler, Don and Susan Campbell and Gil Thibault, took the trip on

March 13 and 14. It included a stop at the Gabriel House for severely

handicapped children and a visit to a special home for infants with

AIDS.

In addition to bringing fresh produce and fruit for the orphanage,

the students distributed a variety of food items -- student-made

blankets, stuffed toys, seeds for vegetable gardens and other items

needed by the orphanage and surrounding residents. The Interact

students also participated in day-long craft activities, sports and a

student-prepared dinner with the orphans.

The Interact Club is a service and social club for youth ages 14

to 18. Members are given a chance to develop a range of leadership

skills while learning the value of teamwork. Participants are also

able to complete their community service obligations for graduation.

For more information, call Chris Krach at (949) 497-7750 ext. 212

or Gil Thibault at 497-3331 ext. 203.