August 23, 2013
RYLA participants Benjamin Rivera, Long Branch HS and Lee Manalang, Shore Regional HS
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Al Peskoe.
Paul Peacock gave the Invocation.
President Mika welcomed guests: Alberto Demelo, Nicole Walstein, Lee Manalang, Ben Rivera, Lee Rubin
President Mika introduced Nicole Walstein, District 7500 E-club treasurer, former RYLA graduate and current RYLA representative.
Nicole introduced students that participated in RYLA this year, Lee Manalang from Shore Regional High School and Benjamin Rivera from Long Branch High School. Both students spoke of the confidence, personal responsibility, and sense of team that was enhanced by participating in RYLA. They also spoke of the importance of overcoming whatever is holding you back whether it’s procrastination, laziness, etc.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development program run by Rotary. While participants can be any age, most events focus on secondary school students, university students, or young professionals. RYLA events are typically 3–10 days long and include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including:
· Leadership fundamentals and ethics
· Communication skills
· Problem solving and conflict management
· Community and global citizenship
Ted Friedli introduced guest speaker Lee Rubin.
Lee was a hometown star, a three-sport student-athlete who, through hard work, determination, and faith, became a three-year starter and defensive captain for Penn State’s Football team.
He is now a professional speaker and author of the book "WIN", addressing and inspiring audiences across the country, through keynote addresses, corporate training sessions, student leadership conferences, awards ceremonies and other events, with his powerful, insightful and relatable messages of leadership development and personal growth.
Lee spoke of the three traits of winners:
· A clear sense of identity.
· Set Specific goals
· Embrace adversity.
Lee Rubin being thanked by Pres. Mika