Youth Report
This weeks Youth Report is a little quieter, however there is much happening and we are looking forward to leading RCSM in inspiring our Youth and helping them grow learn change and empower them to be more.
The Board have agreed to help fund a few current projects in our area, as well as support the schools with fundraising. We will meet to discuss and take action as soon as possible.
We have received 2 applications thus far for RYPEN, and we are following up with the schools, and other invitees over the coming two weeks,
with much hope to fill at least another 2 places. Applications need to be in by this Friday at the latest.
We have several other programs to be considered, including the Fit to Drive Foundation Program, and have been invited to either sponsor, help with fundraising or fund other school programs. This is exciting for building relationships within our Youth community, and will need to be carefully considered and strategically planned with current Rotary Programs being offered, and ideas for fundraising to be thought out.
We unfortunately didn't find a candidate to send to Canberra for our RAIC program, if you or someone you know might be a candidate for the Year 2020, please don't hesitate to contact me on the below email.
We are also looking for a candidate to send to RYLA again this year, so please keep your eyes and ears open.
Have a Fabulous Week.
Melissa x
RYPEN in our District is designed to provide an enriching program for young people in the age groups covered by Years 9 & 10. It is centered on a weekend residential seminar where the young people are involved in an intense learning and social experience. The program is challenging to young people as it is focused on activities that will increase their self-esteem and leadership skills as well as allowing opportunities for them to think about understanding themselves and how they relate to others. Those attending should have a basic level of physical fitness, as parts of the program, will include outdoor sessions that require them to work as a group, as well as being individually challenged.
The Annual RYPEN Seminar has always been an unqualified success and our leaders have observed many young people grow in so many areas of life as a result of their participation.
Many of the attendees have gained positive insight into themselves, which has improved their rationale for good decision making in the future. Through their participation, they were also able to demonstrate team membership positivity by being involved in a range of challenging activities. Importantly, they had a fun experience as their confidence grew in the group setting.
The 2019 District RYPEN Seminar will be held at the Lake Nillahcootie Camp on the Midland Highway, 14 Kms south of Swanpool between Benalla and Mansfield. The program will commence at 5.00pm on Friday 29th March and conclude at approx. 3.00pm on Sunday 31st March, 2019. Rotary Club covers cost ($250.00 per student) and our club is also responsible for transportation of the student to and from the Venue.
Applications are now available and close on 15th March, 2019.
Melissa Ryan
Mobile: 0457593054
Acting Youth Director 2018/2019
Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell
e-mail: melissa.endurehealth@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell
e-mail: melissa.endurehealth@gmail.com