Clare Lawlor
RYLA District 9705 Chairperson
RYLA District 9705 Chairperson
T: 0468 372 773
In 2024 the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) will be held from the Saturday 6 to Friday 12 January inclusive at the Warrambui Retreat & Conference Centre, Murrumbateman, NSW.
Objectives: RYLA is a challenging 7 day residential program for young people aged 18 to 28. RYLA offers a unique opportunity for motivated individuals to access some influential and inspirational speakers and trainers. With presentations, workshops and exercises, attendees will be introduced to concepts of effective leadership including:
- Leadership Theory,
- Communication,
- Resilience,
- Mental Health,
- Values & Ethics,
- Leadership in Service & Community,
- Youth Leadership,
- Goal Setting/Visioning,
- Conflict Resolution & Mindfulness
What do the RYLArians take home with them? The program aims to help them to:
- Build communication and problem-solving skills
- Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in their school or community
- Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
- Unlock their potential to turn motivation into action
- Have fun and form lasting friendships
- Build on the existing leadership of participants
- Encourage participants to further develop their own skills, talents and abilities, and
- Remind participants of their responsibility to their communities and to the world.
How do you get involved?
RYLA applications are open to young people aged between 18 and 28 located in the geographic region of Rotary District 9705.
Each participant must be sponsored by a Rotary or Rotaract Club in District 9705. The sponsorship fee for 2024 is $1,250 per person (no GST applicable).
Participants must complete an online application form (https://forms.gle/fpFNBXYY6iJsJAWS9) and have a Rotary and Rotaract Club Endorsement Form signed by their Sponsoring Club.
Where to find Candidates
Clubs should seek applications from candidates and their employers to sponsor suitable employees. Potential RYLA Candidates are already in your community now. Here are some suggestions of where to find them:
- Previous participants in Rotary Youth Programs (eg. Youth Exchange, RYPEN, public speaking, NYSF etc)
- TAFE/Educational facilities
- Community organisations
- Various workplaces and sporting clubs
- Community leaders
- Your own networks
- Fellow Rotary member’s suggestions
Start talking with your members and young people in your community ... in the words of our 2020 RYLArians ... RYLA is a leadership program like no other. It’s something that you have to experience yourself. You will make lifelong friends. There are supportive mentors and an opportunity for self reflection and it pushes you out of your comfort zone! Improve your life now! Why not give it a go!”
Discuss these suggestions at your club. Chances are it will lead to further ideas that can be used in your own community. Further information by contacting the District Chair, Clare Lawlor, on 0468 372 773 or at ryla9705@gmail.com and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/District9705RYLA
