English Club President Sheena Johnson was happy with the first turnout.

Fifteen members of the English Club met Jan. 30 to plan for the new semester.

“It excites me to see a good turnout, especially since many did not show last semester, said sophomore Sheena Johnson, the club’s president.

“I am excited about working with such an enthusiastic group of people. A group that is willing to work in the community and on campus.”

Johnson said she has big plans for the club, but mostly she says she wants to bring in new faces.

Johnson said she wants the club to continue a program at C.C. Spaulding Elementary School called “Letters from the Heart,” a contest that gives students a chance to write about someone they admire.

Students who write the best essays will be honored at a banquet, and will get to read their essays in front of friends and family.

Johnson also plans to continue the club’s Coffee House sessions.

“Hopefully we will be able to have two more,” said Johnson.

The Coffee House sessions provide a forum for area poets to share their work.

Another plan for the club is to provide a means for students to earn community service hours by getting them involved in schools and nursing homes.

The English club is also planning a “dating game” that will air on Channel 23.

Students do not have to be in the English Club to participate.

On Valentine’s Day the club plans to raise money with a gift delivery service for students.

Interested students must bring the gift to the English department and sign up by Feb. 13.

These and other new ideas are lighting a fire under the Club’s members.