Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) - Information Night

Submitted by juliecheang on 18 July, 2010 - 09:58

Location:

Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, Level 2, 171 Castlereagh Street (Near Park Street), Sydney Australia

Date:

11 August, 2010 - 18:30 - 20:00

Hi Members and Friends of Sydney City Rotaract,

We will have special guest Josephine Charbel speaking on the 11th August 2010...

Josephine Charbel is the RYLA District 9750 Chair. The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a week-long personal development program for young people... aged 19 to 25, which focuses on yourself, leadership and community.

Looking forward to seeing you there !

Regards,
Julie Cheang
President 2010-2011
Sydney City Rotaract

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What is RYLA?

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a premier youth leadership
development program designed to promote proactive behaviour as well as personal and professional development of Australian youth aged 19 to 25 who have already been identified with exceptional leadership potential.
RYLA recruits only the highest calibre of young people and offers them the chance to access some of Australia’s most influential and motivational speakers experts, in a variety of fields.

Who Hosts RYLA ?

RYLA is hosted by Rotary Clubs from District 9750. Rotary is a reputable not for profit organisation whose mission is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and build goodwill and peace in the world. One of Rotary International's key commitments is to help young people prepare for the future and to build the next generation of leaders.

What will I get out of RYLA?

As a RYLA participant you will have the opportunity to interact with young
people from a wide range of backgrounds who are enthusiastic about their self-development. You will participate in seminars and listen to guest speakers from all around Australia that will help you develop skills and build on already existing traits such as:

• Leadership
• Public speaking
• Self-motivation
• Goal setting
• Conflict resolution
• Stress management
• Team work
• Developing personal
relationships
• Negotiation skills

Did you know?

• The first District 9750 RYLA was held in 1967.

• RYLA is held in January each year.

• Candidates are sponsored by Rotary Clubs. It is the investment which costs
nothing, yet brings in a lifetime of rewards.

• RYLA is organized by a team of young people, for young people.

• Your sponsoring Rotary Club will provide transportation.

• Rotary and RYLA have no political or religious affiliations.

• RYLA is a drug and alcohol free event

How do I apply?

Rotary Youth Leadership Award District 9750

Event Location: Stanwell Tops

Event Dates: 15th – 22nd January 2011