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RYLA Round UpDistrict 5870

September 27, 2014Georgetown, TX

RYLA in the RoughDistrict 5870

Dedicated to developing servant leaders for our district and the global community through

leadership training for youth by youth

Carroll Sharp RYLA Camp DirectorAshley Hermes RYLA Program Director

Camp Program Overview

Ashley Hermes, Program Director

RYLA Goals

Social ResponsibilityGlobal Citizenship

Personal Development

Core PrinciplesTeamwork, Tolerance, Life Skills,

Leadership

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

Program Development

• No Cliques Allowed• Helping Hands• ShelterBox• Peace Project• Leadership Scavenger Hunt• Community Service Project

Staff Development

• 43 RYLA Alumni Staff• 6 Trainings• 3 staffs– Core Team – Cabin Counselors– Activity Counselors

Servant Leadership: Taking it to the next level

RYLA 2014 in numbers

Volunteers: 300+Campers: 95 arrived to campMeals Served/Camp Day: 450 platesAlumni Participation: 10+

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)

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

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

Club Sponsorship Form

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

Registration

Mike Jaggers, Registrar

Paperwork!• Double check the forms before mailing to

Mike• **NOTE**Immunization Records• ALL alternate packets due March 31st

DEADLINES

• January 30th – Club sponsorship form• $25 discount/camper if paid

• March 31st – Registration Packets & Payments • Full price: $475• ALL alternate packets also due at this time

• May 1st – Club volunteer forms due (4 pgs)• Drivers, kitchen volunteers, etc

• June 28th – Camp begins – deliver campers• July 3rd – Camp ends – pick up campers.

Selection

Ashley Hermes, Program Director

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)

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

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

Orientation/Communication

Ashley Hermes

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!

Alumni Initiative

Gage Talbert, Alumni

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.

Alumni Initiative

1. Alumni Reunion2. Rotary Club Service Projects3. Fellowship – Regional chapters4. Networking/Mentorship5. Camper Recruitment

RYLA Testimonies

Recruitment

RYLA Staff

Camper Recruitment

• Get the word out!– Flyers– Social media– Local newspaper– Word of mouth– RYLA Alumni

Camper Recruitment

• Allies in the schools– Teachers, counselors, RYLA Alumni

• Allies in the community– Churches, employers, etc

Camper Recruitment

• Essentials: – Interview candidates

Questions & Answers

THANK YOU, COORDINATORS!

RYLA cannot happen without you!