Students shared their experiences at the recent Rotary Leadership camp. We also sent a student to the World Affairs Conference in Waukesha, WI, (Carroll University). RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary where students can develop their skills as a leader while having fun and making new friends and connections. This annual event (held in Estes Park), is offered to qualifying junior high and high school students. Students always recall the camp fondly, talking about their favorite group activities, new friendships formed, along with building confidence and leadership skills. The World Affairs Seminar provides students a global perspective on world affairs, offering seminars and speakers from around the world, talking about current crucial topics.
Grace Smathers, a previous RYLA participant and now Camp Counselor, announced the opportunity for Rotarians to volunteer for next year's RYLA camps. If you are interested, please email Grace at gracesmathers@gmail.com.
Congratulations to these students. It was exciting to hear about their experiences and how it inspired them. As Debby Paris said, "I know the future is in good hands".
President Wein-Pin Yeh and Past President Debby Paris enjoy fellowship and libations at the Changing of the Guard Party this month. President Wein brings new officers to the board; Gregory Culvelier-Treasurer, Ben Thompson-Membership, and Mark Pimper-Vocational Service. Additionally, Longmont Rotary inducted Co-President-Elects, Rose Crispin and Tim Waters. Serving for two years, these PE/PEN’s will bring a new leadership strategy to the club. Congratulations also to Frank Rainey, continuing secretary, Debbie Setlock, PR & Communications, Chris Ray, Foundation Chair, and Andres Puky, International Services. 
Mike Butler, former Longmont Chief of Security continues to make a difference in the Longmont Community. Mike is forming a non-profit school called, The School of Statesmanship. “We interchangeably use the word statesman, stateswomen, states-person. This is a different kind of statesmanship school with emphasis on developing leadership/citizenship skills that view the world through a lens of goodness and possibilities, not just problems to be fixed”. This model moves away from a Patriarchal or Machiavellian style of leadership, and instead focuses on Servant Leadership-a model where leaders serve those they are leading. “In our school, the art of great citizenship will be emphasized, believing that great communities are created by great citizens. That means not just leaders, but empowered citizens." 
Managed by the City of Longmont, NextLight is Longmont’s fiber internet provider. "We love being your neighbor and serving the Longmont community", said Valerie Dodd, CEO of NextLight. 
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