rotary club of cumberland - ryla presentationf or students 2014

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

What is RYLA?Rotary Youth Leadership Awards- A Rotary program designed to develop leadership skills in young adults.

RYLA Program Objectives

• Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth

• Encourage and Assist young people in responsible and effective voluntary leadership by providing them with a valuable training experience

• Foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth

Rotary Club of Cumberland

RYLA is a four day event that

PROVIDEShigh school sophomores and juniors

OPPORTUNITIES to discuss leadership skills

ANDapply them by participating in activities,

classes, and projects while making new

FRIENDS and having the best time FOREVER.

RYLA 2014 District 7360

Where: Juniata College, Huntingdon, PAWhen: Sunday, June 15, Check-In 3:00 PM

through Wednesday, June 18, 1:30 PMWhat: Experiences, Information, Fun, and FriendsWho: High School Sophomores and Juniors

The Lessons

• Leadership• Communication• Teambuilding• Confidence and

Self Esteem• Service to the

Community

The Experience

• Getting to Know You• Challenging Activities• Community Goodwill• Teambuilding• Reflection

Do YOU have what it takes?

• Do you consider yourself to be leadership material?• Have you held or ever wanted to hold a leadership

position in your school or community?• Have you ever been involved with community

service?• Do you have a good academic record?• Are you willing to embrace the philosophy of the

workshop and be prepared to engage in the activities wholeheartedly?

How to Get Started

• Receive Permission from your parent(s) or guardian(s) to attend the academy

• Complete the RYLA Application (due March 7, 2014)

• Return your Application (info. on last page)

• Once chosen, Complete the RYLA Registration form you receive and return it in a timely manner

• Attend a Meeting with your Sponsoring Club before RYLA

• Contact us with any Questions you have!

Questions??

Your 2014 Rotary Club of Cumberland (MD) RYLA Contact Info:

Questions and applications:

Stephen Nelsonnelson@townplanner.com301.697.058913015 Mallard StreetCumberland, MD 21502