RYLA - Developing the Program for those New to RYLA

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

Developing the Program

Lyn Davies and Andrew Cowling

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RYLA _ Developing the Program

Breakout Session 1 - Track A

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Session outcomes

1. The story of the first

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

2. Ways to develop a RYLA Program

3. Questions & Answer session

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History of RYLA

1959 A Royal Visit to Brisbane & Gundoo

Gundoo – an Aboriginal word meaning “festival” or “fun together”.

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1960 District (260)9600 Australia

Rotarians responded to youth & community needs with a second Gundoo

1971 Rotary International adopted the program and re-named it

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)

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RYLA – Developing the Program

1. OrganisationClub or

District?RYLA

CommitteeClub Support

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RYLA – Developing the Program

2. ParticipantsAge Range

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RYLA – Developing the Program

3. Duration of CourseAge range – school holidays

or work commitmentsWeekdays or weekend

Weather conditions

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RYLA – Developing the Program

4. CommitteeAbility to work with young people

Ability to develop the programPublicity and promotion

LogisticsActivities

Tutors, Instructors & Counsellors

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RYLA – Developing the Program

4. Committee (cont.)Registration

BudgetAccommodation & Meals

Running the courseH & S; Child Protection

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RYLA - Developing the Program

5. Budget & FundingPrinting & Promotion Costs

Venue CostsEquipment & Supplies

Meals/CateringInsurance

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RYLA – Developing the Program

5. Budget & Funding (cont.)Transport?

Merchandise?Incidental expenses?

External funding

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RYLA – Developing the Program

6. LogisticsSite selection

Location and accessibilityPrivacy

Adequate sleeping accommodationFor both sexes

Kitchen and Dining Area

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RYLA – Developing the Program

6. Logistics (cont.)Breakout/Group rooms

Plenary area for whole groupIndoor & outdoor activities

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RYLA – Developing the Program

7. PromotionDistrict Governor

ClubsNewsletters

District Conference & AssemblySocial networks

Cross-promotion with Youth ProjectsCommunity – local media

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RYLA – Developing the Program

8. ParticipantsSelection criteria

FormsProceedures

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RYLA – Developing the Program

9. Tutors, Counsellors, InstructorsSelection

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RYLA – Developing the Program

10. Course Content & DesignTopics

Core CurriculumLeadership

Personal Development

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RYLA – Developing the Program

10. Course Content & Design (cont.)

Program deliverySpeakers

Group WorkExperimental Learning

Socialising & Networking

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RYLA – Developing the Program

11. ManagementYouth Protection

Risk ManagementCode of behaviour

Feedback

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RYLA – Developing the Program

11. Management (cont.)Reviewing the course

AlumniSharing success

Resources available

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Questions and Comments

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Thank you!CONTACTS

Andrew CowlingRotary Club of Northampton District 1070 UK

Tel +441604686470 or +447973515199

Email: [email protected]

Lyn DaviesRotary Club of Terrigal District 9680 Australia

Tel +61 (0)429951068 or +61 (0)2 43845572

Email: [email protected]