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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Rotary District 5150 www. ryla 5150. org info@ryla 5150. org

Rotary District 5150 Photo 1 RYLA Enterprise 2011 @ YMCA Point Bonita Project of the Rotary Club of San Francisco Since 1984 Serving students of Marin, San Francisco & San Mateo Counties

What is RYLA? • Rotary's leadership training program for young adults that is offered by districts around the world. • RYLA’s main emphases are: 1. Leadership 2. Citizenship 3. Personal Growth

RYLA According to R. I. . • Internationally, every RYLA shares the following program objectives: 1. To demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth 2. To providing youth with a valuable training experience to encourage and assist young people in responsible and effective voluntary youth leadership 3. To foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth 4. To publicly recognize the many young people who are rendering service to their communities as youth leaders

Our Purpose • Provide an experiential learning program for 10 th and 11 th graders in District 5150: o Leadership, teamwork, communication, skill assessment, and goal setting techniques o Education and career path development o Business planning and presentation skills o Diverse, team-centered environment o Overnight experience away from home

Program Highlights • Sponsored by Rotary Clubs in District 5150 • All expenses-paid for students - including food, lodging, instruction and fun • 3 Day Camp - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday • Training in leadership, communication, business, and life skills • Build relationships with Rotary and Rotaract counselors and volunteers • Opportunity for youth to interact and bond with students from different schools, interests, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds • Scholarship for two exceptional students

Camp Activities • Leadership, Team Building and Communication Training • Motivational Speakers • Ropes Challenge Course • Business Plan Development & Presentation • Personal Development through Creative Thinking & Exploration • Discussions about the importance of community service & opportunities with Rotary • New Friends & Fun!

Mike Walsh Team Building Leadership, Communication, Skill Analysis, Creative Thinking

Ropes Challenge Course Leadership, Communication, Strategic Thinking, Goal Setting & Healthy Risk Taking

Business Plan Presentation Leadership, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Analysis, Organization, Time Management & Skill Assessment

Team Assistants (T. A. s) Team Assitants (T. A. s) facilitate the weekend’s activities and discussions

Family Structure • 8 -12 students with 2 T. A. s or “Parents” • Evokes a sense of trust, bonding, and reliability. The families are safe space to share past experiences, current triumphs and struggles, and future dreams. “They were really my family for the weekend & I loved them & felt comfortable. ” – Fujiyama Family Member RYLA 2011

Benefits to Students • Improved leadership, teamwork and presentation skills • Improved education and career awareness • Connection with Rotary and the importance of community service • Improved student resumes as college admissions look for RYLA • 2 College Scholarships – for Leadership & Service Above Self • New friendships across the Bay Area

Benefits to District & Clubs • RYLA touches 3 Avenues of Service: Community Service, Vocational Service and New Generations • Increases fellowship and collaboration between Rotary, Rotaract, & Interact • Inspires young individuals to become more service minded, business savvy, & well rounded • Introduces youth to Rotary & the opportunity to become future members

RYLA campers have gone on to become Rotary members. It is an amazing opportunity to build lasting bonds between members and clubs that transcend generational & geographic boundaries. Rotary District 5150 RYLA Enterprise 2011 @ YMCA Point Bonita

This Year’s RYLA • April 5 -7, 2013 • Location: Westminster Woods in Occidental • For more information, pictures & videos about the venue & challenge course, visit: www. westminsterwoods. org

Goals For This Year • 100 -125 students at RYLA • District-wide club participation • Including student sponsorship & contributions toward programs • Planning & Outreach • Volunteering at the event • Mix of Rotaractor & Rotarians T. A. s (20 - 24)

How Can You and Your Club Support RYLA? • Invest in Students: Financial Support • Sponsor students ($350 per student) • Secure business sponsorships for RYLA • Send funds to contribute towards general program costs or scholarships • Make checks to: Rotary Club of San Francisco - Rotary Service, Inc.

How Can You and Your Club Support RYLA? • As a Club • Identify a RYLA liaison in your club to coordinate efforts • Volunteer to help plan and/or participate in camp • Identify and encourage future-minded 10 th - 11 th grade students with leadership potential in your area to apply online • Honor RYLA campers at your meeting after camp

How Can You and Your Club Support RYLA? • Join the Planning Committee • Fundraising, Rotary Outreach, School Outreach, Student Registration, Website, Social Media, Materials, etc. • Volunteer at RYLA • T. A, Photographer, Videographer, Camp Medic, Business Plan Judge, Bus Greeter, General Coordinator • Visit RYLA & show your support!

More Information Visit us at www. ryla 5150. org Visit us on Facebook RYLA 2011 Video “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards THANK YOU ROTARY! For RYLA brochures, flyers, and online applications go to www. rotary 5150. org For more information email info@ryla 5150. org