My name is Emira Ibrahimpasic, and I am writing to you today on behalf of Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) of the Rotary District 5650.  As you may be aware every April our district coordinates Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp.  RYLA camp (April 7-9, 2017) is an intensive 3-day training program for High School Juniors that helps participants think critically about important issues and share ideas with talented peers, learn how to coordinate and lead community service projects, discuss the importance of good governance and civil society to the world, and finally, learn to think globally and explore issues that transcend national and cultural boundaries. 

 

To make the camp a success we seek students from diverse backgrounds throughout the district.  Diversity in this context refers to any student who is interested in local and global issues and whose participation in this program would help expand and add to their current experiences and perspectives. We seek your help to spread the word about this amazing opportunity and to encourage students you believe would benefit from this experience to apply.

 

For more information about the program please visit: http://rotarydistrict5650.org/SitePage/ryla

In addition you can visit our Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/hsduvmq

 

Finally, this year we have a new application option for students.  Our online application is now available at http://tinyurl.com/jr6mg3a

In addition to the online application we will still provide standard paper copy (see attached RYLA 2017 Application) that you can pass on to interested parties. 

 

Once I receive an online application from the student I will pass it on to your club to review the application and decide if you will sponsor the student applicant.  Students will be notified of acceptance directly by your club and I ask that a list of accepted students be passed onto me at your earliest convenience.  The fee for sponsoring a student will remain $200 as in the past.  Once your club has selected students to participate please fill out and send the Club Commitment Form (see attachment) and check to:

DEADLINE for applications - February 17

Interviews will be held March 4

 

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I hope your club is having an outstanding year. District Governor Gary Bren has completed his official visits and has been singing your praises! Keep up the good work!