Rotary Youth Leadership Seminar

(RYLA) and (DAAP)Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Prevention Speech Contest

Lessons in Leadership

Lessons in Leadership

Leadership in Action

Peer Leadership: Speech Contest

Four Way Testof the things we think say and do…

Is it the TRUTH?“I feel like this weekend was a good experiencefor me, not only to help gain more knowledgeabout leadership, but to meet future leaders.this was also a great experience for me to justbe myself and learn who I really am.”- RYLA participant

Four Way Testof the things we think say and do…

Is it FAIR to ALL CONCERNED?

“This weekend has been a really great experience. I loved having the chanceto meet students from all over Virginia, and be involved with a group as willing tolearn and lead as I am. The speakers were very inspirational and made me moreaccepting to others. I love RYLA!” – RYLA participant

Four Way Testof the things we think say and do…

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

“I enjoyed getting to meet new people and makefriends I’ll be able to keep. I’ve been inspired tomake a difference and be a stronger leader. I’mmore confident and feel as if I have somethingto share.” – RYLA Participant

Four Way Testof the things we think say and do…

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

“This conference has given me such a greater viewtowards anything really…I’m sure there are many kids like me who will be and probably havechanged for good. Thank you. The things Ilearned here will always be a major backbonein decisions I will make in life.” – RYLA participant

Come strangers…Leave Friends!

“I can happily say that I have thoroughly enjoyedmyself during this weekend. I have made severalwonderful friends, and with the knowledge I haveacquired I plan on improving myself, my school,and the world around me.” – RYLA Participant

30th Anniversary in District 7570

1981-2011Important Dates:August 2011 – Presidents receive Registration packets via e-mail

Print entire pack and give to Youth Committee ChairSeptember 2011 – Youth Committee Chair work with local school

to determine student participantsOctober 2011 – Complete registration materials and mail materialsNovember 4, 2011 – Registration Deadline

For more information contact:Megan Franklin, Chairmarmbrus@vt.edu(540) 267-6638