2014 Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA) was a Big Success
Posted by Thomas Cardwell
on Apr 15, 2014
Rotary District 5650 completed the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp (RYLA) on April 11-13 at Camp Kitaki! It was a packed but fun schedule. There were 41 students and 5 youth advisors (last year graduates helping run the camp) in attendance. The evaluations are being tallied but it appears the weekend was a big success. We appreciated Jason Smith (Lincoln East Rotary and Kitaki Director) ordering perfect weather for Friday and Saturday. What happened Sunday Jason?? :DThe camp curriculum addressed the following areas and was well received by students. I had the opportunity to attend a national RYLA Summit in Denver in early March and I can say that most districts do not require the level of introspection and critical thinking of our program. Students have complimented us on treating them like adults. This said, there is a good mix of mental and physical activities. The workshops addressed the following themes:
1) assessing and valuing each person’s unique personality,
2) recognizing the complex and competing ethical values inherent in business environments,
3) learning about exemplars of innovative entrepreneurial business environments,
4) considering the increasingly interconnected world we li...ve in, international accords and the difficulty of determining how the US can be a good global citizen and respond most appropriately to threats, attacks and atrocities,
5) overcoming environmental obstacles and becoming an iconic leader,
6) considering a basis for teamwork that it inclusive and
7) a bunch of fun stuff; dances, camp fires, guitar, ukulele and drum jam sessions, etc.
Huge thanks to core team: Jenny Cardwell, Jim Pink, Dr. Joyce Schmeeckle, Jason Smith, Ron Glenn, Dr. Emira Ibrahimpasic and Paul Ehernberger! It definitely was a team effort.
Also huge thanks to speakers: Lori Balke, Ray Blanton, Dr. Courtney Hillebrecht, Randy Hawthorne, Lance Odom, Maggie Mitteis, Ulyana Furiv, and Tatuli Chubabria!!
Also Special thanks to District Gov. Dr. Jim Griesen, District Gov. elect; Brian Moon, and District Gov. elect for 2015 Rod Bates, District treasurer Jim Mastera and RYLA Treasurer Bill Schmeeckle for their great and consistent support. Jim, Brian and Rod all came to the camp for significant periods of time visiting with students, staff and faculty. It was greatly appreciated by us all.
And a huge special thanks to Nicki Klein who told me about RYLA three years ago and helped get things rolling. Also to Chris Dietz who helped transport a speaker and who has been a great supporter for three years!
Finally to all the clubs and parents!
All in all a great weekend!!
2) recognizing the complex and competing ethical values inherent in business environments,
3) learning about exemplars of innovative entrepreneurial business environments,
4) considering the increasingly interconnected world we li...ve in, international accords and the difficulty of determining how the US can be a good global citizen and respond most appropriately to threats, attacks and atrocities,
5) overcoming environmental obstacles and becoming an iconic leader,
6) considering a basis for teamwork that it inclusive and
7) a bunch of fun stuff; dances, camp fires, guitar, ukulele and drum jam sessions, etc.
Huge thanks to core team: Jenny Cardwell, Jim Pink, Dr. Joyce Schmeeckle, Jason Smith, Ron Glenn, Dr. Emira Ibrahimpasic and Paul Ehernberger! It definitely was a team effort.
Also huge thanks to speakers: Lori Balke, Ray Blanton, Dr. Courtney Hillebrecht, Randy Hawthorne, Lance Odom, Maggie Mitteis, Ulyana Furiv, and Tatuli Chubabria!!
Also Special thanks to District Gov. Dr. Jim Griesen, District Gov. elect; Brian Moon, and District Gov. elect for 2015 Rod Bates, District treasurer Jim Mastera and RYLA Treasurer Bill Schmeeckle for their great and consistent support. Jim, Brian and Rod all came to the camp for significant periods of time visiting with students, staff and faculty. It was greatly appreciated by us all.
And a huge special thanks to Nicki Klein who told me about RYLA three years ago and helped get things rolling. Also to Chris Dietz who helped transport a speaker and who has been a great supporter for three years!
Finally to all the clubs and parents!
All in all a great weekend!!