RYLA is Rotarians working with youth in leadership development.
Since 1997-98, more than 85,000 young people benefited from RYLA events. More than 14,000 Rotarians and 8,000 non-Rotarians participated in organizing district RYLA events.
RYLA programs vary according to the age and interests of participants and length of event. In 1996, the RI Board of Directors recommended a core curriculum for every RYLA that includes the following:
The impact of the program spreads further as the program awardees influence other young people. Moreover, RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of Interact and Rotaract clubs with their leadership development and service activities.
The program is an exciting opportunity not only for the attendees, but also for the Rotarians, who are given the chance to help develop their own leadership skills and create new friendships with each other and the participants.
Organizing and implementing a RYLA program is a complex undertaking, requiring the time and effort of many Rotarians at the club and/or district level. Its worth is realized by those Rotarians who, through RYLA, have seized the opportunity to work with one of the world's most valuable resources — tomorrow's leaders.
To obtain more information about RYLA in your area, contact a Rotary club near you or the Send an email.
We invite you to sponsor a motivated, community minded, inspired and inspiring young person (age 18 to 30) to participate in Rotary's unique and far-reaching Youth Leadership Award Seminar.
| The RYLA Team is ready to support you: |
| Linda Gidlund PP, Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Diana Mann PP, Rotary Club of Bundoora Malcolm Watt PP, Rotary Club of Shepparton Central Andrew Free, Rotary Club of Sunbury Brett Perston, PP, Rotary Club of Albury |
Yours in Rotary Service Linda on behalf of the RYLA Team Linda Gidlund Linda Gidlund, PP PHF Home: (03) 9437 0232 |
