RB Sunrise Rotary RYLA Students 2012 Report
Posted by James Dunny
on May 27, 2012
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| l to r: Bethlehem Lema, Emily Erlenbach, Kendra Chauche, Dannielle Cohen and Lauren King |
The students at the camp are placed in small groups called families and in these groups they are asked to work together to solve problems and do a project. The students reported that this camp was a iife changing experience and accomplished the goal of the theme "The Power of One." Beside the team building activities, motivational speakers from the district and guest speakers also motivate the students to be leaders. This year Dave Carey, a professional motivational speaker, retired US Navy jet pilot, and former Vietnam War POW was featured.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an international program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid camp to develop and enhance leadership skills through activities conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
RYLA aims to teach what it takes to be an effective leader. Every RYLA includes the following topics:
• Fundamentals of leadership
• Ethics of positive leadership
• Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
• Conflict management and problem solving
• Building self-esteem and self confidence
• Elements of community and global citizenship
• Rotary's purpose of service to the community and world
RYLA began in Rotary District 5340 in 1972 with 100 participants and has since grown to include more than 300 participants annually. Outstanding student leaders are chose each year to participate in a three day leadership camp at Idyllwild Pines in Idyllwild, California. The participants are chose by representatives from the sponsoring Rotary club. Each has to have a good academic record and demonstrate leadership qualities in order to be selected.
The RB Sunrise Rotary Club Coordinator for RYLA is Lloyd Trilling. Phil Schneider is the RB Sunrise Rotary club advisor for the Interact Club at Scripps Ranch High School. The faculty advisor for Scripps Ranch High School is Leslie McDonald. Several club members also particpated at RYLA as facilitators.
• Fundamentals of leadership
• Ethics of positive leadership
• Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
• Conflict management and problem solving
• Building self-esteem and self confidence
• Elements of community and global citizenship
• Rotary's purpose of service to the community and world
RYLA began in Rotary District 5340 in 1972 with 100 participants and has since grown to include more than 300 participants annually. Outstanding student leaders are chose each year to participate in a three day leadership camp at Idyllwild Pines in Idyllwild, California. The participants are chose by representatives from the sponsoring Rotary club. Each has to have a good academic record and demonstrate leadership qualities in order to be selected.
The RB Sunrise Rotary Club Coordinator for RYLA is Lloyd Trilling. Phil Schneider is the RB Sunrise Rotary club advisor for the Interact Club at Scripps Ranch High School. The faculty advisor for Scripps Ranch High School is Leslie McDonald. Several club members also particpated at RYLA as facilitators.