Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)

 

           Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is sponsored annually by Rotary clubs for young people,
         aged between 18 to 25 wishing to develop themselves and their leadership talents.
                                                       
We invite you to apply for RYLA.

WHO: Youth (18-25 year olds)

WHAT: 1 week live-in leadership seminar

WHEN: Saturday 18 April 2009 - Friday 24 April 2009

WHERE: Nunyara Conference Centre in Belair, SA

COST: FREE (fully funded by sponsoring Rotary Club)

RYLA Downloads
2009 Application Form
Information Brochure - Awardee
Information Brochure - Sponsor Club
 

To review photos from 2008 RYLA go to http://picasaweb.google.com/Steven.Hayter
 

 For More information, Contact the Committee

 

Chair
Wendy Gaborit
Po Box 892
Murray Bridge. SA 5253

 

 Tel:    8532 8523  (W)
         8532 2878   (H)
Fax:  8531 0466
E:     Wendy.Gaborit@dfc.sa.gov.au
        Wendy at: john.jury@bigpond.com (H)
Registrar
John Cawley
19 Flinders Ave
Colonel Light Gardens  5041
 
Tel:   0419 353 370
E:      jjcawley@bigpond.com
 

 

 

 

  

                                                      

 

      The program for the RYLA seminar is a combination of formal presentations, group sessions and 
    recreational activities that have evolved into a highly effective leadership and personal development 
    experience. The core curriculum of the RYLA Seminar addresses the following topics:

  •  The fundamentals and ethics of leadership
     The importance of communication skills in effective
     leadership.
     Problem-solving and conflict management.
     Building self-confidence and self-esteem.

   Rotary Clubs FULLY FUND students to attend the week’s seminar. You only need to send an
   application form to a Rotary Club near you. A phone call to the President outlining your intention would

   also help. Your nearest Rotary club can be obtained at this link:

Rotary Dist 9520 clubs

 

                                                  HOW DO I APPLY

1. Fill out an application form                         2.  Send the form to Your Local Rotary Club 
Available from the District web site, Or                
any District 9520 Rotary Club .

3. go to the Interview arranged by the Club            4.  If you don't hear from your Club, contact
                                                                         the District  Chair : Wendy (see above)

 

There are many extra reasons for ‘giving up a week for the benefit of the rest of your life’. These include

RYLA  makes your CV more competitive 

RYLA is recognised by employers, because of its leadership emphasis 

RYLA makes you stand out from the crowd 

RYLA gives you networking friends for the rest of your life through the RYLA association


The Rotary Youth Leadership Award is aimed at 18 to 25 year olds with leadership potential. The annual seminar lasts for one week and is sponsored by Rotary Clubs across the country. The RYLA week demonstrates Rotary’s respect and support for the youth in our communities. At RYLA participants make friends and engage in teamwork activities. The week provides young adults with leadership skills that can be carried back to the communities.

RYLA publicly recognizes the high qualities of the many young people who are rendering their service in their communities as youth leaders, it also helps build character. Rotary promotes international relationships, friendships, fellowship and excellent communication skills.

To apply for RYLA, the application form will be available to download or ask a Rotarian from your local Rotary Club for an application form and when it becomes available, fill it out and submit it through your local Rotary Club. Include a photograph with your application and print your name on the back. You will be contacted for an interview with a Rotarian from your sponsoring Rotary Club.

Further information can be obtained from your local Rotary Club or the district RYLA/RYPEN committee
District Chair. Wendy Gaborit

Participants are required to dedicate the specified time to attend RYLA and spend the full and entire time at camp. Once  signed up there are no cancellations. If you participate in all activities, by showing the best of your leadership skills with a good attitude and open mind, you are guaranteed to get the most out of this camp.

Your local Rotary Club sponsors your attendance at RYLA, and may even assist with expenses. This is a matter between you and the Club. You will be staying in dormitories with multiple people in a room, you will receive a list of what to bring and what not to bring to RYLA. All meals are provided and you will receive a souvenir RYLA "bag" both trendy and an ongoing reminder of an experience that will shape your life..

At the camp there is plenty of supervision with Rotarians on site at all times to help with the weekend. Course presentations are made by college, university, school and professional leaders.

Further links: www.rotaryryla.com  to RYLA international