The Rotary Club of Henderson is delighted to be organising, hosting and conducting RYLA 2012, building on the excellent programmes of the past.
There's and increasing demand for real leadership within our economy, society and family structures, as our global economy becomes more challenging and the world's economy shows greater fragility. Generally speaking - successful leaders are made not born. District 9210 have re-assigned Hugh Oakley-Brown - of Whangarei Sunrise RYLA 2011 to prepare another challenging and stimulating week for developing and extending young leaders.
The varied, one week live-in RYLA programme has proved extraordinarily successful over many years. It provides an environment in which young people can develop their leadership, team work and communication skills. Many RYLA graduates have referred to the experience as :
‘the week that changed my life'.
Today more than 25,000 young people graduate from RYLA courses, camps and seminars each year in many countries around the world. District 9910 has been running successful courses for more than 25 years with 30-40 Awardees attending each of them.
RYLA helps Awardees understand the requirements of many aspects of business, community, and personal leadership. With RYLA now spanning two generations, many of today's prominent leaders can attest to the benefits of their participation in RYLA.
We ask that Rotary Clubs and Rotarians in our District put forward high-calibre candidates for selection to attend the RYLA 2012. The week is extremely challenging and all candidates must be mentally alert and physically fit.
Please note the timeline to ensure all applications are with us by 15 March 2012
This means you have just four months to promote RYLA in your community, gather and interview candidates and then select your candidate to sponsor.
We look forward to working with you on this outstanding project.
RYLA Organising Committee Rotary Club of Henderson
Leigh Kelly Chair Email: ryla@hendersonrotary.co.nz
TIMETABLE
4 December
RYLA presentation by Leigh Kelly at 9910 District DG meeting, including distribution of this information guide.
January – February
Candidates to be interviewed using the Interview guide, checking the essential equipment list and getting sign off on the code of conduct.
15 March
Applications close.
Applications and fees must be with the committee.
Applications after this date attract $50 late payment fee.
Cancellation Policy
: Money back if cancellation prior to 6 weeks before the course. No guarantee if within six weeks but if cancelled in the last 2 weeks there will be no refund. Every attempt will be made to fill slots if participants withdraw.
20 March
RYLA Committee will have advised sponsoring Clubs of successful applications.
27 March
Sponsoring club:
Notified successful candidates of acceptance to RYLA 2012.
Send joining instructions / information
Send any pre-course material to the Awardee
Make arrangements for transportation – if required.
3 April
Sponsoring club to contact Awardee to confirm essential equipment and arrangements for attending RYLA
Sunday 8 April
RYLA Begins, Awardees to be delivered to/ arrive at Whenuapai Air Base between 2.30pm and 3.30 pm on this day. Introduction session will commence at 4.00 pm.
Thursday 12 April
RYLA Formal Dinner
Please attend to support your Awardees – More details will follow.
Saturday 14 April
ROTARACT / RYLA Joint Community Service Day
RYLA Closes at 3pm
Please pick up / arrange transport for Awardees by 3.30pm
Post RYLA
Please invite your Awardee back to your Club as soon as possible after the course.
This is a great way for them to talk about the course experience and to acknowledge your Club’s support.
