Rotary Clubs and RYLA
Rotary District 7255's RYLA Conferences are filled with some of the utmost intense leadership training. Campers -or RYLArians as they are called- learn about what it takes to be not just a leader but an effective leader. Many students say they have what it takes but when put to the challenge they realize there are many character traits and features about themselves which need to be throughly enhanced to be a leader of our world tomorrow. An array of phenomenal speakers from all over the region, discussion groups, and sessions with volunteer Rotarians are just a few of the sources for this leadership development. There are a variety of activities which include session to session interaction with the students, challenging physical and mental puzzles, and fellowship with Rotarians. Campers also meet tons of new people who they foster strong, honest and enjoyable friendships along with forging memories that truly last a lifetime.
RYLA is in part sponsored by local Rotary Clubs and is co-ordinated by the District 7255 RYLA Committee. It is operated and staffed by volunteer Rotarians from Rotary and the peer groups or family groups as they are called are lead under the guidance of RYLA Facilitators who are former RYLArians. These individuals wanted to continue their RYLA experience and after an application, review and selection process, they were selected to serve as Facilitators. However it is without a doubt that the RYLAarians are the source of the success for the conference. Their stories and testimonies and experiences are what drives the RYLA Committee each year to go above and beyond in coordinating RYLA and make this year something unprecedented.
RYLArians are requested to be current Sophomores in HS however Juniors and Seniors are welcome to attend. By attending as a sophomore, RYLArians have more of an opportunity for leadership progression as they can apply to come back and serve RYLA in other aspects. There is NO COST to students who attend RYLA; the costs of each child is sponsored by his/her Rotary Club. Rotary Clubs are committed to sponsoring outstanding young leaders and potential leaders who they know have good academic records and are involved in school and community activities. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to RYLA and it is the best wishes of the RYLA Committee that all students who attend not only enjoy the experience they've had but the experiences they will now create with their leadership.
If you are a student, parent, or educator interested in RYLA, please contact your local Rotary Club for application information.
RYLA is in part sponsored by local Rotary Clubs and is co-ordinated by the District 7255 RYLA Committee. It is operated and staffed by volunteer Rotarians from Rotary and the peer groups or family groups as they are called are lead under the guidance of RYLA Facilitators who are former RYLArians. These individuals wanted to continue their RYLA experience and after an application, review and selection process, they were selected to serve as Facilitators. However it is without a doubt that the RYLAarians are the source of the success for the conference. Their stories and testimonies and experiences are what drives the RYLA Committee each year to go above and beyond in coordinating RYLA and make this year something unprecedented.
RYLArians are requested to be current Sophomores in HS however Juniors and Seniors are welcome to attend. By attending as a sophomore, RYLArians have more of an opportunity for leadership progression as they can apply to come back and serve RYLA in other aspects. There is NO COST to students who attend RYLA; the costs of each child is sponsored by his/her Rotary Club. Rotary Clubs are committed to sponsoring outstanding young leaders and potential leaders who they know have good academic records and are involved in school and community activities. Anyone and everyone is welcomed to RYLA and it is the best wishes of the RYLA Committee that all students who attend not only enjoy the experience they've had but the experiences they will now create with their leadership.
If you are a student, parent, or educator interested in RYLA, please contact your local Rotary Club for application information.
Rotary In Our World Today
What is the purpose of Rotary?
Rotary clubs exist to improve communities through a range of humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. Clubs advance international understanding by partnering with clubs in other countries. Rotary also encourages high ethical standards in all vocations.
What do Rotary clubs do?
Rotary clubs address critical issues at home and abroad by providing health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development, and education to millions of people in need. Examples of Rotary’s focus areas include:
Polio Eradication — In 1985, Rotary International created PolioPlus – a program to immunize all the world’s children against polio. To date, Rotary has contributed more than US$1 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is currently working to raise an additional US$200 million toward a US$355 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. These efforts are providing much needed polio vaccine, operational support, medical personnel, laboratory equipment and educational materials for health workers and parents. In addition, Rotary has played a major role in decisions by donor governments to contribute over $6 billion to the effort. With its community-based network worldwide, Rotary is the volunteer arm of the global partnership dedicated to eradicating polio. Rotary volunteers assist in vaccine delivery, social mobilization and logistical help in cooperation with the national health ministries, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Peace — In an effort to educate tomorrow’s peacemakers and ambassadors, up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellows are sponsored each year to study at one of the eight universities for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Since 2002, 431 fellows from over 75 countries have participated at a cost of more than $23 million.
International Education — Rotary is the world’s largest privately-funded source of international scholarships. Each year, about 1,000 university students receive Rotary scholarships to study abroad. Rotary clubs also coordinate a high school-age student exchange program that has sent nearly 8,000 students abroad for three months to a year.
Humanitarian Projects — Rotary clubs initiate thousands of humanitarian service projects every year. These volunteer-driven projects address the root causes of conflict, such as hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.
Literacy — Rotary clubs work to improve literacy rates worldwide. A unique, Rotary-pioneered approach called the Concentrated Language Encounter (CLE) has proven very effective in resource-strapped developing countries. It was so successful in Thailand, that the Thai government adopted the program nationwide.
Water Management — Recognizing the importance of clean water, many Rotary clubs help to install wells and develop water treatment and distribution systems to increase access to fresh drinking water for communities in need, especially in developing countries.
Rotary clubs exist to improve communities through a range of humanitarian, intercultural and educational activities. Clubs advance international understanding by partnering with clubs in other countries. Rotary also encourages high ethical standards in all vocations.
What do Rotary clubs do?
Rotary clubs address critical issues at home and abroad by providing health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development, and education to millions of people in need. Examples of Rotary’s focus areas include:
Polio Eradication — In 1985, Rotary International created PolioPlus – a program to immunize all the world’s children against polio. To date, Rotary has contributed more than US$1 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries. Rotary is currently working to raise an additional US$200 million toward a US$355 million challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. These efforts are providing much needed polio vaccine, operational support, medical personnel, laboratory equipment and educational materials for health workers and parents. In addition, Rotary has played a major role in decisions by donor governments to contribute over $6 billion to the effort. With its community-based network worldwide, Rotary is the volunteer arm of the global partnership dedicated to eradicating polio. Rotary volunteers assist in vaccine delivery, social mobilization and logistical help in cooperation with the national health ministries, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Peace — In an effort to educate tomorrow’s peacemakers and ambassadors, up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellows are sponsored each year to study at one of the eight universities for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Since 2002, 431 fellows from over 75 countries have participated at a cost of more than $23 million.
International Education — Rotary is the world’s largest privately-funded source of international scholarships. Each year, about 1,000 university students receive Rotary scholarships to study abroad. Rotary clubs also coordinate a high school-age student exchange program that has sent nearly 8,000 students abroad for three months to a year.
Humanitarian Projects — Rotary clubs initiate thousands of humanitarian service projects every year. These volunteer-driven projects address the root causes of conflict, such as hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.
Literacy — Rotary clubs work to improve literacy rates worldwide. A unique, Rotary-pioneered approach called the Concentrated Language Encounter (CLE) has proven very effective in resource-strapped developing countries. It was so successful in Thailand, that the Thai government adopted the program nationwide.
Water Management — Recognizing the importance of clean water, many Rotary clubs help to install wells and develop water treatment and distribution systems to increase access to fresh drinking water for communities in need, especially in developing countries.
