Spoke 10/30/2014 - Retrieved from San Diego!
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Called to order: Garlan Hoskin
Opening Song: Rotary
Patriotic Song: My Country Tis of Thee
Song Leader: Rich Wallace Song: Why I am not at work today!!
Visiting Rotarians: None
Guest: Nancy Dumont
Raffle: Paul Tierney won the draw but did not get the Queen of Hearts.
Announcements: Induction of Stephen Christy. Steve had been a member of the Club in prior years. Garlan expressed how Steve has always embodied Service Above Self and through his work at Mascoma Savings Bank has been able to make great contributions to the community that we live in.
Brags: None
Rotary Minute: Suellen Griffin spoke about RYLA — see following information
Speaker: Robert Baum was introduced by Paul Boucher. Robert "Rob" was employed at Lebanon College until it closed. Rob is in the process of creating the Lebanon Institute of Liberal Arts "LILA" and will make its home at the Lebanon Opera House.
RYLA originated in 1959 in Queensland, Australia, RYLA was created as a festival highlighting local youth organized in honor of a royal visit by Princess Victoria. Through
Rotarians' constant belief in the potential of youth, RYLA has since become an opportunity to help the next generation of leaders define themselves and expand their skills.
It was officially adopted by Rotary International (RI) in 1971, and has engaged Rotary clubs and districts around the world.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive
training program, often a camp about a week long, that brings together youth and young adults, ages 14-30, nominated by local Rotary clubs to further develop character and leadership skills while exposing them to Rotary's values of service, high ethical standards, and peace. It is organized at the club, district, or multidistrict level.
This recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a variety of issues and people, meet active
community leaders, and learn valuable information and career skills. RYLA
can bring new energy to a Rotary district, inspire ideas for service, and develop future Rotarians
Each RYLA shares the following program objectives:
• To demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
• To encourage and assist young people in responsible and effective leadership
• To foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth
• To publicly recognize the many young people who are
rendering service to their communities as youth leaders
Group work is the cornerstone of any RYLA. It encourages young people to
voice their opinions, take initiative, and put their leadership skills into practice.
Rotarians' constant belief in the potential of youth, RYLA has since become an opportunity to help the next generation of leaders define themselves and expand their skills.
It was officially adopted by Rotary International (RI) in 1971, and has engaged Rotary clubs and districts around the world.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive
training program, often a camp about a week long, that brings together youth and young adults, ages 14-30, nominated by local Rotary clubs to further develop character and leadership skills while exposing them to Rotary's values of service, high ethical standards, and peace. It is organized at the club, district, or multidistrict level.
This recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a variety of issues and people, meet active
community leaders, and learn valuable information and career skills. RYLA
can bring new energy to a Rotary district, inspire ideas for service, and develop future Rotarians
Each RYLA shares the following program objectives:
• To demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
• To encourage and assist young people in responsible and effective leadership
• To foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth
• To publicly recognize the many young people who are
rendering service to their communities as youth leaders
Group work is the cornerstone of any RYLA. It encourages young people to
voice their opinions, take initiative, and put their leadership skills into practice.