RYLA Is coming: June 27-29, 2014

                                                    June 27^th - 29^th, 2014

     Sponsored by the Lake Placid Rotary Club

      Sponsor a young student(s) by sending them to a conference that will allow for a memorable and life changing experience.  Students will attend a Youth Leadership conference where they will mix and mingle with other High School students and Rotarians at Paul Smith’s College on the shores of St Regis Lake, while residing in Paul Smith’s newest dorm suites for two days.  This wonderful opportunity for these students culminates with an Awards Ceremony at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY.

The RYLA delegates are given a unique opportunity to gain insight and knowledge on the following Life Skills: Leadership Basics, Business Ethics, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Personal Strengths & Weaknesses and Community &  Global Citizenship.

By December 1 please complete the RYLA Survey, being sent separately to club presidents, even if you are only considering sending a delegate to this very popular program as this Conference is limited to 45 delegates. Clubs may reserve a spot for their delegate(s) (or get questions answered) by E-mailing their request to bob.hanna@rotary7040.com and sending $100 per delegate to the Rotary Club of Lake Placid, P.O. Box 1425, Lake Placid, NY  12946

For applications and other useful information see the download section. Read Club responsibilities first.

RYLA CONFERENCE DETAILS

Ø  Cost is $400 per Student for 2 ½ days.

Ø  Pre-Registration ends 12/1/2013 

Ø  Regular Registration ends 4/15/2014. CLUBS MUST REGISTER THEIR DELEGATES ON www.rotary7040.com  log in and go to events…RYLA   BY April 15, 2014.

Ø  All Forms & Fees are due by 5/10/2014 and should be mailed to:

       Lake Placid Rotary, P.O. Box 1425, Lake Placid, NY  12946

Ø  Conference Dates: 6/27/2014   thru   6/29/2014

Ø  Early arrival on 6/26/2014 is optional (at extra cost)

Ø  For further information and applications see our downloads

Ø  Location: Paul Smith's College on St. Regis Lake in the Adirondacks, 

Ø  Paul Smiths,  N Y   ( 23 mi. NW of Lake Placid)  www.paulsmiths.edu/future/

RYLA Registrar:  bob.Hanna@rotary7040.com or 518 523-4332

Bill Rusak, RYLA Chair  rusak2@aol.com or 518 523- 3152

What is RYLA?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an international program that was created by Rotary International to encourage strong leadership in youth.

Ø  Young people are chosen for their current and future leadership skills and potential. Rotary and RYLA use this opportunity to build and further enhance leadership skills through various individual and group activities convened in an atmosphere that gives students complete trust and respect for all participants.  Part of Rotary’s mission in conducting these conferences is to help students grow into young adults who have developed character traits as leaders and to help instill a strong sense of self-confidence.

Ø  RYLA is beneficial to students who already know that they are leaders and are looking to further enhance their leadership abilities.  It is especially beneficial for students who haven’t self identified as leaders.  More than anything, RYLA allows students to embrace themselves as individuals and learn to embrace and use their best features to positively contribute to their community.

Ø  The primary goal of the RYLA conference is to bring community business, professional and educational leaders together with the young leaders of the future to share ideas, techniques, philosophy and inspirational messages.  Another RYLA goal is to create an interaction with students from throughout District 7040 that will help to build leaders without limits and encourage students to realize their full leadership potential.

Ø  The RYLA conference is unique.  It strengthens leadership skills and the capabilities of high school students through physical, mental, emotional and intellectual challenges.  There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, problem solving and interaction with other students who are dedicated to developing their leadership skills.  One of the aspects that separates and enriches the RYLA conference in District 7040 is that students gain an international perspective.