Each year, thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program worldwide. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar, camp, or workshop to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event's curriculum.

RYLA aims to:

• Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth;
• Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders;
• Encourage leadership of youth by youth; and
• Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.

RYLA was officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, and is one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service. RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of Rotaract and Interact clubs. RYLA participants often go on to become Youth Exchange students or Ambassadorial Scholars.

This year's RYLA will be held Feb 26 - 28, 2010.  For more information about RYLA in your area, contact your local Rotary club or the District 5890 RYLA chairperson.

Dates to Remember:

Nov - Dec 18       Student applications distributed and returned to local Rotary Club for consideration

Jan 15, 2010        Rotary Club submits applicaiton of attendees with payment

Feb 1 2010          FINAL APPLICATION DUE DATE

Feb 7 2010          Participants notified of their acceptance for the RYLA weekend

Feb 26 - 28 2010   Camp RYLA - Carolina Creek Camp