What's a RYLARIAN ? A person who has attended Rotary's RYLA Convention
What's RYLA ? Rotary Youth Leadership Award --Realising leadership potential
RYLA is a premier youth leadership development program designed to promote productivity ,personal and professional development of Australian Youth who have already been identified with exceptional leadership potential
RYLA recruits only the highest calibre young people and offers this group the chance to access some of Australia's most influential and motivational speakers; experts in a variety of fields.
RYLA is hosted by Rotary, a reputable not for profit organisation whose mission is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and build goodwill and peace in the world. One of Rotary International's key commitments is to helping young people prepare for the future and to build the next generation of leaders
Why choose RYLA?
Established in 1971, RYLA focuses on leadership, citizenship, and personal development.
The program is designed to:
- Build on existing leadership potential of participants providing them with the opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills and put them in practice.
- Encourage participants to further develop their own unique talents and abilities.
- Remind participants of their responsibility to their communities and to the world.
When & Where
RYLA will be held over the week 16th- 23rd January 2010 at the Stanwell Tops Conference Centre - Applications close 30/11/09 See How Can One Apply below for application forms
Who can apply ?
Invitation for RYLA applications are open to youth with leadership aspirations and/ or experience between the ages of 19 and 25, with a minimum of 2 years out of school
Successful participants will demonstrate the following basic criteria:
- Leadership experience or potential, demonstrated through community, business, social and educational activities or organisations.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
- Strong communication skills.
- Awareness of current events
How can one apply?
All interested candidates seeking sponsorship through this club must complete an official RYLA Application form and return it to this club for endorsement . Further information can be obtained from the District 9750 RYLA web site with the RYLA Application form located at the bottom of the Selection Criteria page.
Click here for the RYLA web page .
For Club sponsorship, Contact our Youth Services Director Mr John Walters 9525 4845 or email: mailto:john.walters@det.nsw.edu.au
Please note that RYLA is an in-house learning experience of one week duration held usually over the third week in January each year - Before applying, intending applicants will need to ensure that they can get work release or take their annual leave.
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