Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2018

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards When?  Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7 Where?  The Pineywoods Baptist Encampment in Woodlake, Texas (12 miles west of Corrigan) How will I get to RYLA? * We will travel together in a van provided by Anderson Ford

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Prepare for the weather?  Friday, January 5 Saturday, January 6 Sunday, January 7

Applying for RYLA 7 High School Juniors will be selected to represent the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe No cost to the student or family to participate. Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 3, 2017

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards What should I bring? Sleeping Bag or Bed Sheets (Twin Bed) Personal Pillow Towels & Wash Cloths (for personal use) Bath Items (soap, shampoo, etc.) Camera Flash Light Rain Poncho/Umbrella Cap or hat Jacket, sweater or sweat-shirt Old shoes or boots Cell phone for emergencies. During the conference cell phone use is prohibited. If you are seen by an adult advisor using your phone it will be confiscated, and returned at the end of the conference,

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards What should I leave at home? No Electronics Money Jewelry Alcohol* Tobacco products* Weapons* *If you are found in possession of alcohol, tobacco products, or weapons. You will be ejected from the camp and local law enforcement will be notified.

Rotarians, Trainers & Counselors Arrive Thursday Evening

District 5910 Rotarians & Volunteers

Students arrive Friday! How did you feel when you first arrived at camp?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Fundamentals of leadership Ethics of positive leadership Importance of communication skills in effective leadership Problem solving and conflict management Rotary’s purpose and service to community Building of self-confidence and self-esteem Elements of community and global citizenship

Leadership is about teams Students are assigned to groups making sure they aren’t with students from their own schools. What did you learn about leadership working with students you have just met?

Learning about high performance

Developing Team Cohesiveness Two Students: What did you take away from the ropes course?

Building Trust

Counselors Make It Happen

Sharpening Communication Skills What did you learn about communication?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Alumni Leaders Selected for 2017 Rotarians, volunteers, trainers and counselors select 24 alumni leaders/counselors to come back in 2015. Payton was selected.

Another Successful RYLA – 2016

Lake Conroe Participants Say: “Thank You RC of Lake Conroe & Mr. Anderson” Thank You Alfred!