District Governor Message
Hi Interact!
Summer is flying by, and while it is a bittersweet ending, I am beyond excited for this year. As we enter this new term, I can’t wait to see all the growth and service we accomplish! The district has big plans for this year, and the team that we’ve assembled is hardworking, dedicated, and inspiring. Make sure to check them out on the introductions page!
I want to thank all of the Rotarians who have already begun helping the District- Lane Calvert, John Coffman, and Paula Fox to name a few have been invaluable to me while I have started filling the big shoes of Governor. I also want to thank our past Governor, Laila Naji, for leaving such a graceful legacy and for all the service she completed last year. As the new year begins, please consider attending our upcoming events- such as our monthly zoom meetings or our upcoming service events all detailed in later pages. As you read through this newsletter, put together by our incredible Newsletter team, please also consider what service you wish to accomplish and what part the district can help you with. We would not be Interact District 5320 without our Interact clubs! Remember to stay involved and reach out. Good luck to everyone starting school, and let’s get ready to serve!
Yours in Service,
Apoorvi Singh
Interact District 5320 Governor 2024-2025
District and Assistant Governors
Hi, my name is Apoorvi Singh and I am honored to be serving as your 20242025 Governor. I have been a part of the district for three years and have served as Newsletter Coordinator and Assistant Governor In my free time I enjoy playing water polo and going to the beach! I can't wait to see what this year has to offer!
Hi, my name is Auriel! I am a senior at Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science in the biomedical pathway. I enjoy going to the beach and working out!
Hi my name is Claire Chang and I m so happy to be Rotary 5320's Assistant Governor of the Lower Central Region for the Interact District Council! My tasks include helping out our Interact District Governor with districtwide service projects and overseeing the development of Interact Clubs across 3 school districts I am currently a rising senior at Portola High School in Irvine, CA and am looking forward to completing my last year of high school! In my free time, I love to watch 2000's TV shows and movies, go to coffee shops, and play guitar.
Hi, my name is Helen Zhang and I'm your Assistant Governor! I oversee and organize district training meetings, voluntary events and projects, and assist the chapter clubs' operations. In my spare time I like to watch horror movies and sketching
I am Samantha Saldana, your Assistant North District Interact Governor. I make sure that the Interact Clubs in Fullerton Union, Placentia, Anaheim Union, and Brea Olinda Unified school districts are running smoothly. I am approaching my third year of involvement with Rotary International and I am more than ever excited to work with you all.
Feel free to contact me for questions, feedback, or new ideas I can't wait to begin a productive year of service above self!
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Secretaries & Website Coordinators
Hi, my name Anish Kalluri and I'm your council secretary! I communicate with members of the board, attend as many council meetings as possible, and I take notes during these meetings. In my free time, I like to snowboard and go backpacking!
Hello everyone! My name is Sid Gaikwad and I am your Website Coordinator for Interact District 5320. I love being involved with my school and community as I participate in volunteering at my hospital and working as a part-time barista! Whenever I can, I love to travel, ski, spend time with my friends and find new places to explore in my area!
Hi I'm Grace! I'll be one of the district secretaries for this year. You will most often be seeing me take notes during meetings and communicating with other board members. I enjoy reading, listening to music, and traveling!
Hi, my name is Anusha Misra and I'm one of the Website Coordinators on the team! I'll be working on updating the website to display all of the amazing work Interact is doing. In my free time, I love playing tennis and spending time at the beach.
Newsletter Team
Hi everyone! My name is Brianna Carbajal and I am the Newsletter Coordinator. I work with the rest of the amazing Newsletter team to create what you are looking at right now. I am going into my senior year at San Juan Hills. In my free time I enjoy watching movies and shows, and spending time with friends.
Hi, my name is Nikki Mastani and I am the Digital Design Lead from the Newsletter Team! I work on the monthly newsletters which consist of upcoming events and updates on all of Interact's incredible work. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside and going to the gym.
Hello! My name is Catalina Ponce & I am one of your newsletter Interviewers. This is my 2nd year in Interact & I am so excited to help with newsletters. I am going into my sophomore year at Avalon High School. In my free time, I like to bake, workout, read, & explore new things.
Hi everyone! My name is Holly Kim, and I am one of your Newsletter Interviewers. I've been a member of Rotary and Interact for 2 years, as well as a participant in Rotary's Youth Leadership Awards camp I'm a rising senior and current Interact president at Aliso Niguel HS In my free time, I enjoy biking and scrapbooking!
Hello! My name is Yarikza Vidal and I'm a member of the Newsletter team! I will be helping out create our district newsletter. In my free time, I listen to music and do community service!
Social Media Team
Hi, my name is Isabela Zubieta and I'll be working as the Social Media Coordinator for Interact this year! I will be collaborating with my team members to create flyers and posts and publish them on social media to promote upcoming events. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and playing tennis. I look forward to helping our announcements reach a greater audience this year.
Hi, my name is Jaqueline Castillo and I'm a part of the Social Media team for this year's Interact District 5320! I hope to update the social media account along with working beside my peers In my free time, I love to dance and listen to music. I look forward to meeting new people!
Hello! My name is Anabella Pedraza and i'm a social media team member. I'll be working alongside our Social Media Coordinator to complete tasks such as creating Instagram posts! Things I love are matcha, art, tennis, and baking!
Hi, my name is Daniela Pereyra and I am a part of our social media team! I will work to post updates and information we will have throughout the year In my free time I enjoy planning trips with my family and friends.
Hi, my name is Sofia Ionescu and I am one of your Social Media team members! I am in charge of content creation and advertising. I am from Portola High School and I have a passion for music and politics!
Advisory Team
Hey there! My name is Laila Naji and I'm grateful to be serving in the Advisory Council for the district! As the previous District Interact Governor, I will continue to participate in the district's decision making process and provide assistance to Vi. I'm a first-year college student completing my GE credits as I will be transferring to USC next year, and continuing to lead in Rotary through Rotaract! Some of my hobbies are running on the beach, finding new coffee shops and local businesses, and managing local bands. I'm excited to see how our Interacts are going to evolve this year, and let's go District 5320!
Hello! My name is Laia Owens. In this upcoming year I will be serving as the head of the advisory council! I have been involved with Interact and Rotary since I was a kid and have loved every moment. I also love movies and cookies and cream ice cream!!
Hello! My name is Chandrika Bakshi and I am a part of the first advisory committee. I am a rising senior at Valencia High School, and I am here to help this year's district board with whatever they need! I have much experience with Interact, being a part of it since my freshman year of high school, and I am beginning my second year as president for Placentia Interact. I have planned and helped with many events, as well as attending RYLA last year. Hobbies I enjoy in my free time are painting, singing, acting, and exploring new activities.
I'm Héctor Villanueva and I'm part of the advisory Council this year. I will be attending Columbia University in the fall majoring in Public Policy and Urban studies with a minor in Spanish on a pre-law track. Some of my favorite hobbies include bike riding, trying different foods, and collecting vinyl records. :)
Hello, my name is Isabella Lugoj and I am Foothill High School's President and on the District 5320 Advisory Board Last year I was the Central Area Coordinator and this year I am excited to continue being involved on the board and in assisting interactors If you need assistance, have questions, or need more hands on deck - please let me know In my free time, I appreciate reading, working on robotics, and going on hikes
Rotarian Spotlight
Paula Chu Fox
Paula has a passion for working with youths and in programs which supports their health and wellbeing, including targeting opportunities for youth leadership growth and development.
With a dedicated team of community volunteers, Paula runs Yorba Linda Food for Families, a non-profit organization serving families with food insecurity. Paula is also an active member of the Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary Club, serves as District 5320 Youth Services Chairperson and is the Recruiter and Trainer for volunteers to RYLA, a youth leadership camp. Paula was honored as one of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2022.
Paula retired in 2011 as an insurance/risk management CEO and is a lifetime USC Trojan. She loves to cruise with her husband Don and enjoy playtime with her two granddaughters, Iris and Evelyn.
Fill out an Interact Club Certification Form which can be found at rotary.org. This form needs the approval of the Rotary International, and requires sponsorship by a Rotary Club. Make sure to check if there is a Rotary Club in your area or near you. Contact the assistant governor for your locations if you have any questions.
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Make sure to read the Interact Guide for Rotary Club Sponsors and Advisers and the Interact Handbook.
Find members! This can be done through a Club Rush, which takes part at the beginning of the school year. 3.
Elect officers for the club. This also includes establishing times when to meet and where. Find a teacher/staff that is willing to allow you to hold meetings monthly, biweekly, or whatever schedule you have in their classroom.
Looking for community service opportunities. Contact sponsoring Rotary club, other Interact clubs, and/or create your own events. 5. Attend the monthly District meeting if you have any questions. The first one is on August 5th at 7 pm!
6. If you have any questions contact the District Governor, Vi, at apoorvi3113@gmail.com
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