The document discusses the development of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programs. It provides a brief history of RYLA, which began in Australia in 1959 and was adopted by Rotary International in 1971. The rest of the document outlines key considerations for developing a successful RYLA program, including organization at the club or district level, participant age ranges and selection criteria, program duration and timing, budgeting, logistics, course content and design, management procedures, and promotion. Contact information is provided for additional questions.

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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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1. Organisation
Club or District?
RYLA Committee
Club Support

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2. Participants
Age Range

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3. Duration of Course
Age range – school holidays
or work commitments
Weekdays or weekend
Weather conditions

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4. Committee
Ability to work with young people
Ability to develop the program
Publicity and promotion
Logistics
Activities
Tutors, Instructors & Counsellors

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4. Committee (cont.)
Registration
Budget
Accommodation & Meals
Running the course
H & S; Child Protection

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5. Budget & Funding
Printing & Promotion Costs
Venue Costs
Equipment & Supplies
Meals/Catering
Insurance

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5. Budget & Funding (cont.)
Transport?
Merchandise?
Incidental expenses?
External funding

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6. Logistics
Site selection
Location and accessibility
Privacy
Adequate sleeping accommodation
For both sexes
Kitchen and Dining Area

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6. Logistics (cont.)
Breakout/Group rooms
Plenary area for whole group
Indoor & outdoor activities

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7. Promotion
District Governor
Clubs
Newsletters
District Conference & Assembly
Social networks
Cross-promotion with Youth Projects
Community – local media

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8. Participants
Selection criteria
Forms
Proceedures

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9. Tutors, Counsellors, Instructors
Selection

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10. Course Content & Design
Topics
Core Curriculum
Leadership
Personal Development

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10. Course Content & Design (cont.)
Program delivery
Speakers
Group Work
Experimental Learning
Socialising & Networking

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11. Management
Youth Protection
Risk Management
Code of behaviour
Feedback

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11. Management (cont.)
Reviewing the course
Alumni
Sharing success
Resources available

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Questions and Comments

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Thank you!
CONTACTS
Andrew Cowling
Rotary Club of Northampton District 1070 UK
Tel +441604686470 or +447973515199
Email: andrew@johnmartin.co.uk
Lyn Davies
Rotary Club of Terrigal District 9680 Australia
Tel +61 (0)429951068 or +61 (0)2 43845572
Email: davieslyn@msn.com