1. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
2018

2. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
When?  Friday, January 5 through Sunday, January 7
Where?  The Pineywoods Baptist Encampment in Woodlake, Texas (12 miles west of Corrigan)
How will I get to RYLA?
* We will travel together in a van provided by Anderson Ford

3. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Prepare for the weather?  Friday, January 5
Saturday, January 6
Sunday, January 7

4. Applying for RYLA
7 High School Juniors will be selected to represent the Rotary Club of Lake Conroe
No cost to the student or family to participate.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 3, 2017

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What should I bring?
Sleeping Bag or Bed Sheets (Twin Bed)
Personal Pillow
Towels & Wash Cloths (for personal use)
Bath Items (soap, shampoo, etc.)
Camera
Flash Light
Rain Poncho/Umbrella
Cap or hat
Jacket, sweater or sweat-shirt
Old shoes or boots
Cell phone for emergencies. During the conference cell phone use is prohibited. If you are seen by an adult advisor using your phone it will be confiscated, and returned at the end of the conference,

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What should I leave at home?
No Electronics
Money
Jewelry
Alcohol*
Tobacco products*
Weapons*
*If you are found in possession of alcohol, tobacco products, or weapons. You will be ejected from the camp and local law enforcement will be notified.

7. Rotarians, Trainers & Counselors Arrive Thursday Evening

8. District 5910 Rotarians & Volunteers

9. Students arrive Friday!
How did you feel when you first arrived at camp?

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Fundamentals of leadership
Ethics of positive leadership
Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
Problem solving and conflict management
Rotary’s purpose and service to community
Building of self-confidence and self-esteem
Elements of community and global citizenship

11. Leadership is about teams
Students are assigned to groups making sure they aren’t with students from their own schools.
What did you learn about leadership working with students you have just met?

12. Learning about high performance

13. Developing Team Cohesiveness
Two Students: What did you take away from the ropes course?

14. Building Trust

15. Counselors Make It Happen

16. Sharpening Communication Skills
What did you learn about communication?

17. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Alumni Leaders Selected for 2017
Rotarians, volunteers, trainers and counselors select 24 alumni leaders/counselors to come back in Payton was selected.

18. Another Successful RYLA – 2016

19. Lake Conroe Participants Say:
“Thank You RC of Lake Conroe & Mr. Anderson”
Thank You Alfred!