Athlone Rotary Youth Programmes

Athlone Rotary Club Youth Programmes Youth Leadership – October 2017 Youth Exchange Programme - October - December 2017 Young Chef – December 2017 Young Writer – February 2018 Young Photographer – March 2018

Youth Leadership Development Programme Annual all Ireland Rotary Competition Club interviews October 2017 Aimed at helping young people prepare for future careers Emphasis is on the values of leadership, citizenship and personal growth. Nomination Form - School Interview. Winner of school interview goes forward to Club Interviews Club Winner goes forward to Regional Finals.

Young Chef Competition Rotary Young Chef in Athlone competition timeframes December 2017 – January 2018 – Local Schools. The competition encourages young people to learn how to cook a healthy meal. Develop food presentation skills Consider food hygiene issues Develop organisational and planning skills Develop an ability to cope in a demanding situation This competition is open to all students in full time education between ages 11 and 17yrs

Young Writer Written entries may be fiction, non-fiction, stories, or poems on the theme this year “A Different Perspective.” An A4 of 500 words is a suggested suitable submission. Competition timeframes commence February 2018 Winning entries will be published in the Westmeath Independent and then a chance of District and National Finals Winners are invited to Rotary Club of Athlone to read their entries.

Young Photographer Entrants are required to produce a portfolio of three photographs based upon the theme, “A Different Perspective.” Entrant must provide, in no more than 50 words, details of the inspiration for their photographs. Competition will open locally in March 2018 Winning entries will go forward to District level and if successful to National Level

Youth Exchange Programme An opportunity for young people to see the world, experience a different way of life and, make international friends. Short-Term Exchanges For young people aged 15-19. Exchanges for 3-4 weeks, first in Ireland and then abroad during the summer. School Reference required Camps & Tours Organised by Rotary Clubs and last from 1-4 weeks between June & August. Focusses on an interest, hobby or skill. For groups of 8-20 with 1 or 2 from each country.

Youth Exchange details Exchanges are available to a wide range of countries, Europe, USA and beyond. Camps & Tours are mostly in Europe. Rotary ensures a safe environment for exchanges. Families cost limited to round-trip travel, insurance and spending money. Room & board is provided by host families or Rotary families. Timeline Young people register interest October/November Interviews conducted and application forms submitted before Christmas break. Camps/Exchanges come online from January 2018

Youth Programme Contact Details Rotary Youth Co-Ordinator – Kathy Becker (085) 1973021 kcasey75@yahoo.com Rotary Youth Advocates: Billy Nott - billnott1@gmail.com Erengul Yoldas – erengul.yoldas@directmedical.com Kate Murphy-Flynn – shannonlodge@hotmail.com