Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
RYLA aims to develop the leadership skills and tools of young leaders. RYLA is a one-week leadership training seminar for young adults 18 -27 years.
Berowra Rotary is delighted to have recognised a local young leader, Scott Fryer. He will attend the RYLA Week 2019 to be held at Elanora Conference Centre, 13 - 19 January 2019.
RYLA is a week long residential programme which is designed to encourage leadership development for young leaders, and publicly recognises young adults who give their time and serve as leaders in the community.
Rotary Clubs select and sponsor participants with leadership potential.
Enquiries: Jan Childs 9456 1482
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (“RYLA”) are a recognition program in which local Rotary clubs select young people (aged 18-27) who hold leadership positions in community groups to participate in a challenging weeklong residential seminar.
What are the benefits?
- Young leaders are identified, and Rotary shows its appreciation for the worthwhile contribution that they make to their local communities.
- The RYLA seminar provides an opportunity to extend leadership skills & rapidly assists personal growth.
- A rare opportunity to focus on leadership talents and personal direction in life.
- RYLA participants have the opportunity to mix with other leaders of their own age, from a wide range of backgrounds who, like them, are enthusiastic about their leadership responsibilities and self-development.
What happens in the RYLA Program?
Those people who are nominated for an award link closely with their local Rotary club. The club takes a keen interest in its nominee, and invites them to a special Rotary dinner as part of the award. They are invited to address the club and detail their role as community leaders.
Professional trainers and leading presenters conduct the RYLA seminar. Workshops and lectures are offered on a broad range of subjects crucial to personal leadership success, including:
- Individual behavioural analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation skills
- Personal relationship management
- Leadership essentials
- Public speaking
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Group dynamics
- Team building
In addition to the indoor programme, the outdoor part of the programme takes participants through a vital 'New Skills' component.
RYLA enables participants to:
- Exchange ideas, opinions and plans with other talented, energetic people in an atmosphere free from pressure and distraction.
- Develop a special rapport with the local Rotary Club, acquainting them with a premier service organisation and with decision-makers in the local community.
- Discover ways to become a better role model and to assist today’s youth to more adequately face decisions on important social issues.
- Discuss approaches for resolving family, social and professional conflicts.
When and where is the RYLA Seminar?
Rotary International District 9680 conducts its RYLA Seminar in January each year.
It is held at theElanora Conference Centre, 19A Wesley St, Elanora Heights.
What will it cost?
The sponsoring Rotary Club covers all of the costs associated with attendance.
Transport is arranged to take participants to and from the venue.
The participant’s investment for the week is a total commitment to extending leadership ability, surging forward in personal development, and contributing through participation in the RYLA programme.
While there's no cost to participants, the budget to conduct this Seminar for close to 100 people each year is over $50,000. Sponsoring Rotary Clubs pay around $600 for each participant in this programme.
How do you get selected?
You may be approached or you can apply.
Applications are open to people aged between 18 & 26 years who are in current leadership positions in community groups. Those with leadership aspirations and/or experience who are not currently in active positions may also apply.
The selection process is conducted by your local Rotary club, and involves completing an application then attending an interview. The interviewing Rotarians will focus on a number of selection criteria. Most importantly, you must demonstrate a commitment to developing your leadership abilities and to applying them for the benefit of your community.
