1. Welcome to RYLA Round Up District 5870 September 27, 2014 Georgetown, TX

2. RYLA in the Rough District 5870 Dedicated to developing servant leaders for our district and the global community through leadership training for youth by youth Carroll Sharp RYLA Camp Director Ashley Hermes RYLA Program Director RYLA in the

3. Camp Program Overview Ashley Hermes, Program Director

4. RYLA Goals Social Responsibility Global Citizenship Personal Development Core Principles Teamwork, Tolerance, Life Skills, Leadership

5. Camp Structure 6 days Brother/Sister Cabins Themes: – Sunday: Trust & Teamwork – Monday: Discovery & Tolerance – Tuesday: Leadership & Problem Solving – Wednesday: Communication & Commitment – Thursday: Loyalty & Service – Friday: Awareness & Resolution

6. Program Development No Cliques Allowed Helping Hands ShelterBox Peace Project Leadership Scavenger Hunt Community Service Project

7. Staff Development 43 RYLA Alumni Staff 6 Trainings 3 staffs – Core Team – Cabin Counselors – Activity Counselors Servant Leadership: Taking it to the next level

8. RYLA 2014 in numbers Volunteers: 300+ Campers: 95 arrived to camp Meals Served/Camp Day: 450 plates Alumni Participation: 10+

9. Powered by YOU! Rotarian Volunteers Drivers (80) Meal Servers and Kitchen Support (100) Clinic Director: Martha Myers (University) 12 RNs, 1 on-call MD Food Services: Angel & Cris Martinez Photographer: Linda Tyler (Burnet) Registrar: Mike Jaggers (Northwest Austin) Background Checks: Ed Martin & Debbie Cole Purchasing Specialist: Angela Caffey & mother Jazzercise Instructor: Stephanie Gordon (Cedar Creek)

10. Powered by YOU! Camp Director: Carroll Sharp (Yoakum) In-Training: Amber Scarborough (South Austin) Program Volunteers: Ashley Hermes (Yoakum) RYLA Alumni Staff Volunteers (42) Club Coordinators (48) District Governor & District Governor Elect Hanspeter Tobler & Melinda Osburn Past District Governor Rich Kaye

11. Ways to Support RYLA Sponsor: – Campers – Meal or Snack – Staff Scholarships – Hands Serve Meals Transport a camper Spread the word Follow-up with RYLA alumni for program presentations Invite RYLA alumni to your club events & projects

12. Club Sponsorship Form

13. Club Coordinator Responsibilities Recruitment – Spread the word Selection – Interview candidates – Select primary & alternates (1boy/1girl) Registration – Application must be accurate Orientation/Communication – Stay in touch with campers and parents

14. Registration Mike Jaggers, Registrar

15. Paperwork! Double check the forms before mailing to Mike **NOTE**Immunization Records ALL alternate packets due March 31 st

16. DEADLINES January 30 th – Club sponsorship form $25 discount/camper if paid March 31 st – Registration Packets & Payments Full price: $475 ALL alternate packets also due at this time May 1 st – Club volunteer forms due (4 pgs) Drivers, kitchen volunteers, etc June 28 th – Camp begins – deliver campers July 3 rd – Camp ends – pick up campers.

17. Selection Ashley Hermes, Program Director

18. Camper Criteria Articulate Proactive Sound moral character Gets along well with others Flexibility when facing new situations Is able to participate in strenuous physical activity (lift 40 lbs, jog ¼ mile)

19. Be aware of… GPA below 2.5 Top tier students – captain of the football team Having behavioral or emotional problems Are classified as with a social disorder Should not be “selected” for camp Those that won’t fully participate in camp. Respect our limits

20. Invest wisely Put effort into the selection process – Interviews – Ask schools for help, make sure they know the criteria for campers and the purpose of camp

21. Orientation/Communication Ashley Hermes

22. Communication will save money! Parental Consent Form Meet the parents Stay in touch – Monthly March-May – Weekly if necessary in June Don’t forget transportation! Invite them to your club before & after camp Stay connected! – Have camper help recruit next year!

23. Alumni Initiative Gage Talbert, Alumni

24. Alumni Initiative Mission: To extend the District 5870 RYLA experience for all alumni through service, fellowship, & networking with Rotarians of our district Vision: Every District 5870 RYLA Alumni will develop a sustainable connection with Rotary through personal relationships with Rotarians of our district.

25. Alumni Initiative 1.Alumni Reunion 2.Rotary Club Service Projects 3.Fellowship – Regional chapters 4.Networking/Mentorship 5. Camper Recruitment

26. RYLA Testimonies

27. Recruitment RYLA Staff

28. Camper Recruitment Get the word out! – Flyers – Social media – Local newspaper – Word of mouth – RYLA Alumni

29. Camper Recruitment Allies in the schools – Teachers, counselors, RYLA Alumni Allies in the community – Churches, employers, etc

30. Camper Recruitment Essentials: – Interview candidates

31. Questions & Answers

32. THANK YOU, COORDINATORS! RYLA cannot happen without you!