Rotary Youth Leadership Awards -- Summer 2021 Leadership Development Experience
What: In 1971 Rotary International adopted RYLA – an intensive leadership development program for youth leaders.
When: June 17th – 20th, 2021
Where: Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas
Who: Students must be a high school Junior or Senior in the Fall of 2021. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 18. Students should meet the following qualifications:
Leadership experience or potential, demonstrated through participation in youth group or service activities.
Cooperative nature and willingness to participate in a group.
Awareness of current events.
Strong communication skills.
Good performance in school and work.
Enthusiasm for sharing newly found skills.
RYLA aims to:
Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for young people.
Introduce leadership concepts for youth leaders.
Encourage leadership of youth by youth
Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.