Program: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

RYLA really does build leadership skills in our youth, while building their self confidence.

RYLA really does help develop leadership skills in our youth, while building their self confidence.

I liked your format.  I truly felt like I was at a meeting.  I enjoyed your program on RYLA and will look into similar programs in my area.

RYLA is a fab program - both my kids did it and loved it.

This would be something that could also be used in companies to bring employees and employers together.

RYLA is quite a growing experience for the volunteers as well: I was lucky enough to volunteer at the District 5510 RYLA for a couple of years.

Great program (I just attended the 4/19 one on RYLA)!  As Rotarians, we have the opportunity to help young people understand their ability to see themselves in new ways as well as become young leaders in their communities.

RYLA is probably the Rotary program I've know least about since becoming a Rotarian.  Thanks for a very informative program.

There is nothing more rewarding than to see these youth excel and grow up to be productive adults. 

We have our Interact students presenting their RYLA experience at our next meeting. It will be great to hear about what they got out of the event and to see how it compares to this one.

RYLA is a great program! 

I really enjoy the format

Very Interesting, Thanks!

Could not get this program to download :-(

Exelent program. Really inspiring

Thanks for the meeting.

Excellent program.

Thank you for the insight into RYLA activities.

Great Meeting...

very interesting  I enjoyed the program

Thanks for an informational presentation about a truly worthy program.

Your computer system didn't show a "next page" button below the Bill Gates video.  Sort of figures, doesn't it!  :)

We send high school age people to RYLA every year.  It is my favorite Rotary program.

A WONDERFUL PROJECT AT A TIME WHEN WE NEED TO MPROVE RELATIONSHIPS.

Very Interesting!  I was especially interested to see information about Monterry Mexico where I lived in 1980s. 

I also enjoyed learning how another District does RYLA.

I have managed 2 years of the RYLA program at the Maricopa, AZ club and found it to be an invaluable and, once started, an indispensable part of the clubs future.  These kids learn so much about leadership that everything after that tends to make "more sense" and has a better chance to "catch" and help them become more effective leaders.

Good Iformation

Great information about RYLA!

Great Program!

Great meeting throughout, from the president's remarks to the program.

RYLA was a tri-district event in AZ until 1996 when the decision was made to go independently by district. Each district has its own unique elements but a commonality of purpose has kept all three programs at a high level of achievement.

Enjoyed the president's messagre

Great program

Thank you, enjoyable meeting.

Wonderful point from Frank. I totally share his view, in the few weeks when I attend terra meeting.

RYLA awardswill certainly help  inspire more hardwork/

Thank you for the opportunity for a make-up.  Getting ready for knee replacement and wanted to keep involved and keep my attendence up for the club.

I enjoyed reading the program on the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp.  I've heard about other Rotary youth leadership programs (we have one in our District) but I was intrigued by the emphasis on cross cultural understanding  and appreciation. That has traditionally not be an emphasis that our District has included in its youth leadership program but one that I will pass along through our Club President. 

It's always interesting to read about what other Clubs are doing relative to fundraising, projects, etc.  Thanks for providing us virtual Rotarians the opportunity to share in your Club.

I found this very interesting - I knew some about RYLA but not all of the specifics - THanks

Thank you for the info on RYLA

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program seems to be a wonderful way to influence the youths of your area. I am sure that many would have never had such an eye opening experience.

I enjoyed the story about Father O'Malley.   Glad to learn abour the RYLA.

Most interested about the Rotarians from Monterrey joining on-line meetings.  I know the Garza family that owns the glass factory in Monterrey.  

Thank you for the opportunity to continue learning.

This program was very good in explaining some of the nuts and bolts of RYLA.  I had not heard of Bafa Bafa before.  In a little different format, it might make for a good focus of a terra club weekly meeting.

I did enjoy visiting your eclub! I am a french rotarian and want to create the first frenchspeaking eclub...So, I will come back ! May see you in Montreal! 

The concept of working groups within our club is an excllent forum to collaborate and execute rotary projects where members have common interest.

Very good program

Thank you!

GREAT TO HAVE YOUR E-CLUB.

THANKS FOR HELPING WITH MY ATTENDANCE

SAA: Love the Father OMalley story.  Hope Rotarians are able to participate in Rotarians at Work day this Saturday (always the last Sat in April.)  See website for more info http://www.rotariansatwork.org/

Although I visit because of illness or something disrupted in my regular schedule, Always appreciate opportunity to visit eClub SW for thoughtful comments and solid programs. 

Thank you and Best regards.

It is our good fortune that we have been able to welcome so many Mexico City Rotarians.  (Unfortunately, that was at the expense of other clubs.)  Is it now time for our club to sponsor an English-speaking, spanish-speaking or bi-lingual Mexico City Rotary Club.

Good Job! 

Very good program

Thanks for the makeup opportunity.

RYLA is such a worthwhile program.  Maybe we need to better organize to more fully utilize RYLA as a source of young Rotarians.

Very interesting.  I was not aware that RYLA was available for 19-30 age young adults.

Excellent program, and the idea of working groups will take off, certainly.  Thanks.

As a "younger" Rotarian, I think it is imperative to instill leadership in todays youth.  As the father to a young daughter, I look forward to the day that shebe able to participate in such a program!

Please send an email to my club secretary Hugh Bradbery at hughbradberry@att.net to let him know I completed a makeup meeting. 

Thanks, Don Hubbard, Rotarian Weatherford TX

Very infomative about how the eclub works.  It has never been clear to me, and only now are things getting more clear.  I've been attending your meetings off and on for several months.  I am well pleased that you are growing.  Best luck to you.

Sincerely,

Butch Whitten

first time to use your club for a make-up. much nicer site than other e-clubs.

JUST FOR ANYONE'S INFORMATION, OUR RYLA PROGRAM IN KANSAS IS A FULL WEEK EVENT ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS.  THE REPORTS THAT WE RECEIVE ON INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE ATTENDED ALWAYS HAVE THE CRITIQUE THAT IT IS AN OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.  

RYLA, like so many other programs of Rotary, help to shape a positive world of the future.

Great Program!!!

RYLA is a wonderful Rotary program for the future generation.  Many of the RYLA participants will go on to be the leaders of their generation.  

RYLA is great and small clubs need to join togrther or join lage clubs to offer the experince members as well as youth.

Excellent meeting, I did not know about RYLA Club program

I will never forget my experience at RYLA both as a DGE and a DG. Watching these kids grow before your eyes is wonderful. Later my granddaughter attended a RYLA weekend. (This is one of the few programs in which children and grandchildren of Rotarians can participate.) She said it was "life changing" for her. She even went to the prom with a Youth Exchange young man.

Larry congratulations for overpassing the goal of the Annual Fund.

Thanks  for yours comments about us.

I like the way that you arrange the e-meeting like a live meeting. Also like having the opportunity to review past programs. Thanks!

Its nice to see the remote individuals are able to contribute to the spirit and effort of Rotary and to see their commitment to community. Cheers!

Very interesting about RYLA!

Wonderful program! WOuld be great if all districts participated in sponsoring a RYLA program instead of half. Enjoyed the reading.

your club has some great programs and have given me ideas on how my club can expand our reach.  My club has a Christmas meal with the members of a senior citizens home and sing carols with them.  we also have a Christmas party with underpriviledge children at a McDonald with an appearance from Santa and other local entertainment that the kids would enjoy.

Thanks for sharing your meeting.  I liked the way you followed an actual meeting and had a variety of information.  I am going to share the Bill Gates video with our local Facebook Page.

Thanks!

Interesting program.

Enjoyed the program. All 3 of my kids did RYLA, with the youngest doing it just this year. It was a great experience for all of them.

The RYLA leadership program is very interesting.

Thanks for the interesting e-meeting.

This week's program provides a very descriptive review of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program based upon the speaker's enjoyable experiences with the District 5490 program. "RYLA is an intensive training program for community youth leaders" which originated in 1960 in Australia; and later became an international program of Rotary in 1971. The program is designed to bolster youth development, particularly youth leaders, through encouragement, training and recognition - with emphasis on leadership themes of: ethics, communications, problem-solving, self-esteem and citzenship. The typical weekend format divides participants into teams, which are then challenged with group and individual tasks. Social interaction and skits, inspirational speakers and reflection upon societal needs and solutions add to a "life changing" experience for many of Rotary's, and the world's, future leaders. Excellent program!  

At my former Rotary club Maryborough , Victoria, Australia,

I had the privilege ,toattend two RYLA weekends,wonderful to see how some of the  young people developed over that weekend.

Similar comments to yours had been made from there parents.

Well done Australia for the Rotary Idea.

We send young people to RYLA from our club each year. I've never attended myself, but I hope to do so when my name reaches the top of the volunteer list!

Very good to have available.  Very informative.  A little trouble saving profile data.

I viewed Kim's Books to Brilliance program and think she has been A Rotarian for some time but was so busy doing service above self she did not have time to realize it. Good work, good stuff and welcome to Rotary Kim.

Great!

Is there an E-RYLA club or dont we have one in our E-Club? And if there is non why don’t we start one, I am sure it will be a Boooommm

Very interesting---Rotary is a wonderful thing!

I really appreciate the Eclub for it's ability to allow me to continue to be involved in Rotary in those times when I cannot make my regular club meeting.  It is wonderful to hear about projects that other clubs are doing and looking to see if any of those projects could be taken up by our club as well.  Thanks for the great work you do Eclub!

RYLArians are a very important part of Rotary´s future.  This is an excellent program which highlights the most important aspects of the RYLA programs.  Good work!

I learned that RYLA in some Districts is not just for juniors in HS.  I was a facilitator for RYLA in Dt. 5300 and had 8 kids in my charge.  I learned way more than they did and still have fond memories of them all!

I enjoyed the RYLA program.  We are strong supporters of RYLA in our Club, and I enjoyed reading about another person's experience with it.

RYLA is a great program.  I hope you enjoyed the presentation.

It makes you want to attend. We can all benefit.

very interesting,congratulations

I like your site.  I found it interesting.  This is the first eClub site that I encountered that had a "meeting".  There was also a great deal of useful information included.  I think your Work Group concept is also very good.  Keep up the great work and congratulations on your contributions to the Foundation.  Your club should take great pride in it.

It is always wonderful to hear about positive youth activities.