2017 Club Leadership Assembly TITLE April 1, 2017 Atlantis Casino, Resort & Spa, Reno, NV

Overcoming Obstacles Award Sebastopol Rotary Club Facilitator: Bill Boon Facilitator Title: Achievement Beyond Obstacles Chair 2017-18

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program Requirements Students who have overcome significant obstacles Seniors Graduating High School Planning to Attend Post High Education

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program Sebastopol School District Three High Schools Counselors Advertise the program to selected students Receive 10 to 20 Applications each year

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program Application Information about their school and outside activities Essay Transcript

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program Selection Committee Screens Applications Criteria Hardship – 35% Academic – 15% Future Goals – 15% Support Structure – 10% Character – 15% Service – 10% Committee meets to pick 6 Students out 10 to 20 applications

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program Those Selected All are WINNERS! Guaranteed to receive $1000 scholarship + $200 for spending money After speeches, one receives an additional $1000 Winners meet with Rotarians to “ice break” and practice speech Mentor is assigned each student

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program One Day Event Morning Leadership Conference – Small Group Four Special Adult Speakers All have overcome obstacles All are “successful” Pick to relate with Students and to match student obstacles

Sebastopol Rotary Club Program One Day Event Luncheon Meeting – Rotary Club Members and Guests Students give 5 minute talk Obstacle Where they are now Plans for future