I would like to acknowledge Aimee Resnick of the Northwestern Rotaract Club for her efforts in recruiting prospects for our new Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at RYLA this year. This past week, we approved the first six young individuals to the Council, with many more applications pending. I was particularly impressed with the diverse experiences these young people have, as well as their motivations to serve. Among them: - Two have founded their own non-profits
- One initiated a mental health podcast
- One serves as a cadet commander in the Civil Air Patrol
- One established a school business club
- One is both a teacher and coach
Their motivations to serve include: - Increasing the impact of Rotary in their school and community
- Giving a voice to underrepresented youth
- Leading community outreach to positively affect lives
- Ensuring that children have a voice in the future
This initial group for our YAC is quite impressive. |