RYLA Students Return

On October 13 at the Domani Italian Ristorante in Hillsdale, members welcomed three of the students we sponsored to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program this year.   Dick Beattie introduced the students (Melissa Russo, Danielle Samitt and Kyra Herzberger) as well as one of the event managers, Scott Crowther. 

 

Dick presented a video from this year’s RYLA closing ceremonies to acquaint Club members with some of the conference activities.  He asked the RYLA guests about overriding themes of the event.  The group commented that it was important to have teamwork as well as trust and reliance on others.  Melissa Russo added that her favorite thing about RYLA was seeing how people can work together in groups and lead by following. Kyra Herzberger added that her favorite part of the RYLA program was when teammates lifted each other up in the air; it was a good example of learning to trust others.  Danielle Samitt added that her favorite part of RYLA was the growth she experienced.