Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Seminar and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Speech Contest

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Seminar

Responsibilities of Local Rotary Club

Information for Chairperson, Youth Committee

Action Item Suggested Timetable Date Completed
1. Appoint committee chairperson July 1, 2009 ____________
2. Determine number of conferees your club will sponsor (regular, interact, exchange students) September 1, 2009 ____________
3. Promotion of seminar
  • High Schools - public, private
  • Interact, Youth Exchange, others
  • Area youth organizations
  • Local press releases
  • Materials for high schools- guidance counselors
September 1, 2009 ____________
4. Meet with high school guidance counselors
  • Explain program
  • Guidelines for nominations
  • Application deadline to sponsoring Rotary club
September 19, 2009 ____________
5. Interview and selection of conferees. Each club may select up to four students. Club may want to select alternates. Select one chaperone for four or more conferees. October 16, 2009 ____________
6. Notify applicants and Guidance Counselors of candidates selected. October 23, 2009 ____________
7. Deadline for RYLA registration.
Complete application and send along with fees to the following address at:

Conference Registrar
Continuing and Professional Education (0272)
702 University City Blvd.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone - 540/231-5182

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Speech Contest:
Katherine Rodgers
1409 Cabot Drive
Pearisburg, VA 24134
Chaperone Background Check Forms:
Ron Napier
545 Locust Dale Rd.
Front Royal, VA 22630
November 6, 2009 ____________
8. Arrange transportation to Blacksburg.

Students should not be permitted to drive themselves without an adult or chaperone.
November 25, 2009 ____________
9. Invite conferees to a club meeting to report and receive certificate of attendance. Jan/Feb 2010 ____________



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