Download - Hiram Ryla 2009
All About RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and
personal growth. Week-long camp with about 40 kids Teamwork and cooperative activities in large
and small groups Headed by the wonderful Rotarian and B-W
Staff person, Mr. Marc West, and the great B-W grad counselors, Mick Steiner, Donald Brown, Billy Bernard, and Amanda Farris
Respect
Dictionary definition:(n.) Esteem; regard; consideration;
honor.
Our definition:(v.) To listen to each other and accept
each other for who we are.
Trust
Dictionary definition:(n.) Reliance on the integrity, strength,
ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
Our definition:(n.) Belief in those around you and the
knowledge that you will never walk alone.
Communication
Dictionary definition:(n.) The imparting or interchange of
thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.
Our definition:(n.) The recognition of everyone’s ideas.
Teamwork
Dictionary definition:(n.) Cooperative or coordinated effort on
the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause.
Our definition:(n.) “We’re all in this together.”
“RYLA taught me to appreciate different people and how to work with them to utilize their skills and talents in a group setting.” ~ Emily Brodie
“You don’t always have to be the one taking charge. There are other methods of leadership. It’s important to listen to everyone.” ~ Mary Defer
“This camp helped us to become better leaders, and in turn better people. The skills we learned here can help us in all aspects of our lives.” ~ Suparna Reddy
“My favorite memory is hanging out together together and becoming instant friends. I think everybody really clicked. I’m really going to miss everyone.” ~ April McClure