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Heading into the 2022 Christmas holidays, the Rotary Club of Fort St. John inducted its newest EarlyAct class at Margaret Ma Murray Community School.

EarlyAct is a school-wide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13. The mission and operation of EarlyAct are closely linked to the ideals of Rotary, and provide the foundation and natural succession into Interact. EarlyAct provides young students the opportunity for gaining an increased awareness and knowledge of their community and the world.

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As part of induction week activities, students presented $570 to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation's Be An Angel campaign, and invited the whole school to join them in carolling for local seniors. About 150 students hopped on a bus and went to Heritage Manor 2, the Lutheran apartments, and Abbeyfield House to sing. They also handed out 41 gift bags as part of their trip!

At a young age, all students can easily be encouraged to be caring and helpful. Their minds are open to recognize the dignity and worth of each individual which builds respect for others. EarlyAct also engages students in character-building activities and prepares them for leadership roles to identify and carry out projects that benefit their school and local community.

Our EarlyAct co-ordinator Beth Horychun shared this message with students:

"Welcome in becoming members of EarlyAct, Rotary’s youth group. As an EarlyAct member, it is expected that you participate in bettering our community, country, and world. As Rotarians we remember and live the following: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it bring good will and better friendship? And will it be beneficial to all concerned? If you remember and live the 4-Way Test, you will make the world a better place."

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Students with Ma Murray school's EarlyAct club leadership program presenting a $700 cheque to the Meals on Wheels program Wednesday afternoon. Nov. 9, 2022. (Dave Lueneberg/Alaska Highway News)
Students with Ma Murray school's EarlyAct club leadership program presenting a $700 cheque to the Meals on Wheels program Wednesday afternoon. Nov. 9, 2022. (Dave Lueneberg/Alaska Highway News)

By Dave Lueneberg/Alaska Highway News

A young group of students at Margaret Ma Murray Community School in Fort St. John are learning first-hand what it means to give back to their community.

Through a joint project between the Fort St. John Rotary Club and the school, kids help to raise funds for different charity groups.

On Wednesday, EarlyAct, a leadership club in the school, presented a cheque for $700 to the Meals on Wheels program.

“We had heard that Meals on Wheels needed some help and we thought we’d help out,” said teacher and coordinator Meagan Bracey.

“That’s what we like to do at our school. We do a lot of fundraising, but this is the first time we’ve raised for Meals on Wheels and it’s something we’d like to do annually.”

Bracey said the group also involves itself with other projects like the hospital foundation’s Be an Angel campaign, writing cards to soldiers at Christmas, as well as funding for kids cancer, the Terry Fox Run and SPCA.

“A majority of our clients are seniors," said Pauline Bolen with Meals on Wheels.

“The meals are prepared within the seniors’ housing kitchen and then delivered Monday through Thursday. On Thursday, they're provided with two meals, which helps them greatly."

“Some of our clients don’t have the capability anymore to create their own meals but they want to stay in their own homes.”

Meals on Wheels currently serves between 40 and 45 residents, per week, in an area stretching from Taylor to Charlie Lake.

Bolen said this particular cheque will help to provide meals for three seniors for about three months.

ARTICLE SOURCE: Alaska Highway News

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