Instructions participants

Dear RYLA Participant:

Congratulations on being selected as a RYLA Awardee's!

We are pleased that you will be attending the 2011 Seminar at the Base de Plein Air Jean-Jeune, from May 20 to May 22, 2011 for youth 14-18 years old.

Base de Plein Air Jean-Jeune is located at 180 chemin Jean-Jeune, Vendée (Amherst), QC J0T 2T0, Canada (450) 679-5017 www.jean-jeune.qc.ca‎


RYLA du 20 au 22 mai 2011 à la Base de Plein Air Jean-Jeune pour les jeunes de 14 à 18 ans.

Base de Plein Air Jean-Jeune est située au 180 chemin Jean-Jeune, Vendée (Amherst), QC J0T 2T0, Canada (450) 679-5017 www.jean-jeune.qc.ca‎

Séminaires de formation au leadership (RYLA)

Les séminaires RYLA sont des programmes rotariens destinés aux jeunes.

Le RYLA met l’accent sur le leadership, le sens du civisme et l’épanouissement personnel.

Les objectifs du programme RYLA sont les suivants :
Démontrer le respect et le souci du Rotary pour la jeunesse.
Offrir une formation efficace à des jeunes susceptibles de devenir des leaders.
Encourager le leadership des jeunes auprès de leurs pairs.
Témoigner une reconnaissance publique aux jeunes menant des actions au service de leur collectivité.

Pour en savoir plus sur les rylas communiquer avec un Club Rotary près de chez vous. http://www.rotary7040.com/clubs.php

About RYLA

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people.

RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth, and aims to:
Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
Encourage leadership of youth by youth
Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.

To learn more about RYLA, contact a Rotary Club near you http://www.rotary7040.com/clubs.php

DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN CAR, Sponsor Clubs will arrange transportation to and from the seminar. Please contact your sponsoring Club RYLA contact as soon as possible.

ARRIVALS : Friday 4:00 PM.

CONCLUSION: Sunday 2:00 PM.

Please note that full participation in all segments of the Seminar is expected.
Leave of absence MUST be obtained from the Seminar Director, Daniel Godbout.

WHAT TO BRING:
Ø Clothing, mostly casual (jeans etc…), hiking shoes/boots, raincoat, hat, but include some dress clothes appropriate for a Rotary meeting and banquet at the end of the Seminar.
Ø Toiletries (soap, toothpaste etc.)but not towels, sleeping bags or bedding
Ø Pens, erasers, etc. (papers and folders supplied)

SUPERVISION:
Rotarians and DesEquilibe staff will be on hand at all times for information and assistance.

BEHAVIOR CODE:
Ø No intoxicating liquor or drugs are allowed.
Ø Awardees are not to leave the Camp grounds without the permission of the Seminar Director.
Ø Awardees’ friends, not enrolled in RYLA may not visit.
Ø Everyone will participate in meals at the specified time.
Ø Camp rules and bylaws must be strictly observed at all times.

QUESTIONS:
Ø Email (preferable ): godboutdaniel@videotron.ca Ø Tel: 514.655.0221

The District RYLA Committee and Seminar Staff are really looking forward to meeting you at the seminar.

Sincerely,
Daniel Godbout
District 7040 RYLA Chairman 2010-11