Tuesday, March 28, 2017

2017 District Youth Conference

5 Reasons you shouldn't miss this year's 
Rotary's District Youth Conference

Friday May 19 (4-9:30pm) & Saturday May 20 (8-12:30pm)
National Abilities Center -- 1000 Ability Way, Park City, UT 84060
  1. NETWORK. Mix n' mingle with other like-minded high school students from around Utah, and have a blast at the Rotary BBQ.
  2. GET LEADERSHIP TRAINING.  Learn how to lead service projects, fundraisers & club meetings.  And hey- it's good for your resume!
  3. DEVELOP MORE KINDNESS.  Find out how you can make your school (and world) a kinder place.  Because schools can be the harshest places on earth.
  4. SERVE.  Get your humanitarian thang on with hands-on service projects.
  5. EAT & SLEEP on the cheap.  If you're coming from out of town, we can find you a host family.  The food will be delicious. And we're not charging students-- we just need you to RSVP.  

CLICK HERE TO RSVP


Here's the agenda:
 
Friday, May 19:
·      4:00-4:15pm:  Check in & registration
·      4:15pm-4:50:  Ice-breakers
·      4:50-5:00:  Break
·      5:00-5:40:  Cathy King & Miriam Barth – Introduction to the Kindness in Leadership
·      5:40-6:10:  Service project—small acts of kindness
·       6:30-9:00pm:  Western-style themed BBQ dinner & competition with Rotarians.  
·       Overnight:  Students being hosted leave with their host families for the evening.

Saturday, May 20:  
·       Breakfast with host families, then students are transported to conference
·       8-10:15am: The power of service locally & globally
o   8:00am:  Welcome & ice breaker
o   8:10-8:30am:  Dean Jackson: Kindness in leadership
o   8:30-9:00: Tracy Evans- Kids Play International
o   9:00-9:15:  Break
o   9:15-10:15:  Debby Lauret & Jeremy Lewis:  How to transform your kindness into a great service project or fundraiser
·       10:15-10:45:  Miriam Barth -- The Power & Potential of Rotary
·       10:45-11:00:  Break (set up for Hunger Banquet)
·       11:00-12:00:  Hunger Banquet Luncheon
·       12:00-12:15:  Closing statements, socialize, wait for rides, etc.




Thursday, March 2, 2017

You're invited! 2017 RYLA




Want to participate in one of the world's most prestigious youth leadership conferences? If you attend high school in Utah, YOU CAN! Here's how:
  1. Find out if RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) is for you. Click the link below for more info: http://utahrotaryyouth.org/ryla
  2. Fill out the online RYLA Application Form
  3. Hang on a bit, as a Rotary Club in your area will receive your info and get back to you about whether you'll be sponsored!
Have questions? E-mail RYLAUtah@gmail.com.

Youth Leadership Banquet -- March 18, 2017

Are you in high school in Utah? Are you hoping for some more mentorship, leadership skills & rad opportunities for travel? Come join us! March 18, 2017 from 5:30-9pm at AISU (4998 South 360 West, SLC UT 84123).

We will be putting on an unforgettable, interactive dinner & dance party, with time to mingle with other like-minded students around Utah.  There is no cost associated with this event.

Click the link to RSVP no later than March 10th: https://goo.gl/forms/6C6FBhbjAmfwZpb43

E-mail youthrotary@gmail.com with questions. See you there!