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Rotary International ∙ District 6940
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Introduction
• Officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service.
• Each year, thousands of young people take part in the program worldwide.
• The impact spreads further as the program influences other young people, and RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of Rotaract and Interact clubs.
What is RYLA?
RYLA is an intensive training program for community youth leaders.
Each Spring, 10th graders throughout District 6940 are nominated based on their past service to the community and leadership potential, and are awarded an all-expenses-paid camp to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice.
I. Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth
II. Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
III. Encourage leadership of youth by youth
IV. Publicly recognize young people who are providing service to their communities.
Goals
Why should students attend?
• To enable promising young leaders to encounter and analyze critical issues of professional and business ethics and to accept responsibility• To confront and resolve critical social, cultural, economic,
and environmental issues• To develop and refine leadership skills• To become more acquainted with the
business and professional worlds• To meet and make new friends of different
racial, social, and cultural backgrounds• To learn about Rotary and its many youth
oriented programs• To have a FUN learning experience
Skills required to be future leaders
Students attending RYLA can expect to further develop their personal and leadership skills in the following key areas:
1. Communication Skills – develop interpersonal skills; communicate, listen and write more effectively; engage in some form of public speaking in a warm, supportive environment.
2. Personal Qualities – identify various types of personalities; help people to get along with each other; manage their time more effectively; avoid stressful situations; plan for healthier living.
3. Leadership – identify the characteristics of effective leaders; become aware of the various styles of leadership; observe effective leaders operating in a meeting situation.
4. Problem Solving Strategies – brainstorm and think creatively; engage in practical problem solving and decision making activities; use a problem solving model in a practical situation.
Dates: Thursday April 10th to Sunday April 13th, 2014
RYLA Chair: Shawn Hamm – Tallahassee Sunset, [email protected]
Location: Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation – Quincy, Florida
Number of Students: 70-80
Cost to Clubs: Tuition is $300.00 per student. Transportation is not included in tuition. Clubs should make check payable to Rotary District 6940, indicate RYLA in the memo line and mail to:
RYLA Club SponsorshipAttn: Regina Baniakis
P.O. Box 4153Pensacola, FL 32507
Transportation: Each club is responsible for getting their students to RYLA. Most clubs coordinate transportation with other area clubs to car (van) pool. Some clubs utilize church vans and personal vehicles. Other clubs rent vans from vendors such as Enterprise.
Important Information for RYLA 2014
January 2014• Nominations by teachers via Memo to Teachers• Club sponsorship commitments and tuition due to District Treasurer• Volunteers, Group Leaders and Facilitators identified and paperwork
completed
February 2014• RYLA Applications distributed to nominees• Applications received and reviewed by Clubs - in some cases,
interviews are scheduled• RYLArians selected by Clubs• Group Leader and Facilitator Training
March 2014• Applications of selected RYLArians are sent to RYLA Committee• Permission slips are sent to students• Final transportation arrangements are made• Group Leader and Facilitator Training
April 2014 • RYLA at Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation in Quincy!
RYLA 2014 Timeline
~ What we need from Rotarians across District
6940 and in the Tallahassee area ~
Intense Club Involvement
(6) Core RYLA Committee (80-360 hours)
• Chair• Program Coordinator• Club/Funding Coordinator• Logistics Coordinator• Alumni/Student Coordinator• Volunteer/Transportation
Coordinator
(5) Special Service Volunteers
• Snack Czar (80 hours)• 2 Photographers (25 hours)• 2 Nurses (80 hours)
Estimated Volunteer Time = 2,600 hoursEstimated Financial Investment = $25,000
(8) Group Leaders (80 hours)
• United States• Peru• Haiti• El Salvador• India• Nigeria• Uganda
(10+) Leadership Facilitators (8-30 hours)
~ What to expect at RYLA 2014~
Leadership Training on Low Ropes and in Leadership Seminars
High Ropes – testing personal strengths and expanding boundaries
Communication – the importance of listening and
working together
Leadership Labs – leadership skills through initiative, planning, asset utilization ethics and the 4-Way Test
• RYLA Coordinator for EVERY CLUB!
• At LEAST one student sponsorship PER CLUB!
• Commitment of Rotarians to serve from each side of the District on rotating 2 year basis.
• Support from District for Train the Trainer sessions
• More attention to deadlines!!!• More Rotarians to experience
RYLA
RYLA Leadership Wish List
2013-2014 RYLA District Chair:Shawn Hamm – Tallahassee Sunset Rotary(321) 544-3732 • [email protected]