2009 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Student Selection Responsibilities and Suggestions
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Publicize the program locally.
- Solicit recommendations from previous campers, school officials, churches and other such organizations.
- Establish club procedure and plans for reviewing recommendations. We recommend the following basic qualifications:
- Be a high school junior (11th grade)
- Have leadership experience or potential.
- An individual of high moral and ethical character
- Be cooperative and willing to participate as a member of a group.
- Be well informed about current events and possess some ability in public speaking.
- Perform well in school activities.
- This co-educational activity requires 100% commitment from each student. Past experience has shown it is best not to send extremely close boy friends/girl friends since RYLA is not designed to enhance particular dating relationships but concentrate, instead, upon group activities and how to become a more complete individual. RYLA’s success largely rests upon the quality of the students who attend. Club selection, therefore, is vital. Select wisely.
- It is suggested the clubs select alternate candidates in the event some of those initially selected are not able to attend. Each club should consider there is not a particular stereotype individual who should be selected for this award. In the selection process, the potential should also be considered in addition to those who might already be in leadership positions.
- Selected students must be able and willing to attend the ENTIRE camp.
Contact Information:
Mike Rogers
District 6110
Chair, RYLA Committee
1220 E. Forest Dr.
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Cell: 918-813-6872
Fax: 888-203-6872
Email: ryla@ccmore.com
