What is RYLA?
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is one of the New Generation Programs Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that brings together Youth and young adults, ages 12-17 or 18-30, to further develop character and leadership skills and Learn about Rotary. RYLAs often take the form of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, organized by Rotarians at the club, district, or multidistrict level. Participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs, which often cover all expenses. For these Young adults, this recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure To a variety of issues and people, meet active community leaders, and learn valuable Information and career skills. RYLA gives Rotarians the opportunity to mentor promising young leaders serving their own Communities and beyond. Rotarians serve as resources for participants on the path to Becoming professional and community leaders. In turn, RYLA can bring new energy to a Rotary district, inspire ideas for service, increase support of community service projects, and Develop future Rotarians. Each RYLA shares the following program objectives: • To demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth • To encourage and assist young people in responsible and effective voluntary youth Leadership by providing them with a valuable training experience • To foster continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth • To publicly recognize the many young people who are rendering service to their Communities as youth leaders |
