Copyright © 2009 Richmond Rotary Design by MIS Rotary aids students The Richmond Rotary Club donated $3,000 to help New Haven High School students attend a conference of the Business Professionals of America in Grand Rapids. BPA is a career technical student organization that prepares students for careers in business management, office administration, information technology and related fields. Seventeen of the club's 68 members qualified to compete in events like interview skills, entrepreneurship and medical office procedures. "These students truly work hard and are very thankful for the donation," teacher advisor Lisa Bartlett, the BPA & Rotary Interact Advisor, said. "With today's economy, the students were struggling and worried as to how this trip could be paid for. It is because of generous members of the Richmond Rotary Club that our Business Professionals of America State Conference Trip was possible."  Today’s young people will become tomorrow’s parents, professionals, and business and community leaders. With the help of programs like Interact, they can gain the tools and skills necessary for developing into responsible, productive members of society. Now is the time to focus on the future by challenging new generations to test their talents, to develop new skills, and to confront some of the issues they’ll face in their lifetimes. The Interact program can instill life skills that members can share with others for generations to come.  Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 14 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Club membership varies greatly. Clubs can be single gender or mixed, large or small. They can draw from the student body of a single school or from two or more schools in the same community. Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of: • Developing leadership skills and personal integrity • Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others • Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work • Advancing international understanding and goodwill As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 10,700 clubs in 109 countries and geographical areas, Interact has become a worldwide phenomenon. Almost 200,000 young people are involved in Interact. WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! BPA Officers President - David Beaver VP - Holly Herman Sec - Lauren Thomas Treasurer - John Ales BPA Advisor Lisa Bartlett New Haven Business Teacher Work-Based Learning Coordinator School Store Advisor Varsity Competitive Cheer Coach 57700 Gratiot Ave. PO Box 482000 New Haven, MI 48048 586-749-5104 (phone) 586-749-8460 (fax) The “Go-To” Students: Breanna Howard Princess Sledge D'vonta Lebby Rotary Advisor Patricia Winkle