2011 June 23 rd to June 26 th Rotary District 5790
Club Participation Packet 2011 Table of Contents 2010-2011 RYLA Steering Committee 3 2010-2011 Time Schedule for Clubs 4 Map to Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX 5 Item Check List 6 Items Needed for RYLA Stay 7 RYLA Fact Sheet 8 Club Sponsorship Opportunities 9 2
2011 RYLA Steering Committee District RYLA Chair RYLA Director RYLA Treasurer Kathy Bauer Clint Ishmael PDG Dan Morales 128 N. Ash Street 5960 CR 304 4304 Kenwood Ct Muenster, TX 76252 Grandview, TX 76050 Fort Worth, TX 76103 W 940-668-7731 H 817-866-3979 W 817-261-6284 H 940-759-2573 W 817-645-0964 H 817-531-3804 F 940-759-4441 C 817-774-6305 F 817-277-8130 krbauer@yahoo.com clint.ishmael@cleburne.net C 817-994-7575 RC of Highland Village RC of Cleburne workoutdan@aol.com RC of Arlington Great Southwest RYLA Administrator Janelle Kavanaugh 3201 E. First Street Fort Worth, TX 76111 H 817-831-1360 C 817-312-3477 F 817-831-4816 janelle.rotary@att.net RC of Fort Worth East RYLA Steering Committee Members John Erickson Mary Ann McDuff Karen Hirst Kent Brown 500 Pin Oak Trail 2233 Holly Hill Drive 1206 St. James Place 1208 N. 5 th Street Keller, TX 76248 Denton, TX 76205 Arlington, TX 76011 Abilene, TX 79601-5020 C 817-209-5685 W 930-898-3310 W 817-319-4093 W 325-677-2688 H 817-656-1940 H 940-382-7478 hirstdesign@yahoo.com F 325-677-2923 F 817-656-1940 F 940-898-3386 RC of Arlington Sunrise kebrown@bsamail.org johnerickson@flash.net mmcduff@twu.edu RC of Abilene RC of Metroport RC of Denton Merrill Sweatt Julie Roberts H 940-691-1679 H 817-641-1337 C 940-631-3847 C 817-929-5688 Mere35@swbell.net julier@hpnc.com RC of Wichita Falls North RC of Cleburne 3
2011 Time Schedule for Clubs Students must commit to the entire RYLA event By January 15 th, 2011 We ask that clubs submit the number of students they will send to RYLA Administrator, Janelle Kavanaugh - janelle.rotary@att.net. As most clubs will indicate two students, we ask that you limit your number to four until we have heard from all the clubs in our district. By January 31 st, 2011 - School Counselor or youth organization personnel are contacted to introduce the RYLA program and submit RYLA applications to students. School Counselor will need to return completed application to Club RYLA Chair. You may use the RYLA Fact Sheet, the RYLA PowerPoint, past RYLArians, and members of the RYLA Steering Committee to help explain the program. By March 1 st, 2011 - Return CLUB SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY FORM (available on the District Website, www.rotary5790.org) along with the appropriate monetary requirement to RYLA Treasurer Dan Morales, 4404 Kenwood Ct., Fort Worth, TX 76103 - workoutdan@aol.com Before March 15 th, 2011 - Collect and review the applications. Then with the assistance of two or more Club Rotarians interview the students. Complete recruiting, interviewing and selecting your RYLA students. By March 15 th, 2011 - Club returns completed 2011 PARTICIPANT APPLICATIONS, the District 5790 Health Information Form, the Texas Woman s University Medical Liability Release Form along with photo and tuition. Parents, student, club president and interviewers will need to sign the application. Checks should be made payable to Rotary District 5790 RYLA. Send to RYLA Director, Clint Ishmael at 114 West Wardville, Cleburne, TX 76033 clint.ishmael@cleburne.net By April 15, 2011 - Host an orientation session with the selected students and their parents. The orientation should consist of information about Rotary and the RYLA program. You may wish to invite students and parents to a club meeting prior to RYLA. Be sure the parents understand and are comfortable with a Rotarian s driving the students to and from Texas Woman s University in Denton. Make arrangements with students for times and places to meet. Most importantly, explain that a Rotary Club is providing a sponsorship of $425.00 for a student to attend the leadership experience. On June 23 rd, 2011 - Rotarians transport student participants to RYLA at Texas Woman s University in Denton, arriving between 7:30 AM and 9:15 AM. On June 26 th, 2011 - Between 11.00 AM and 12:00 PM Rotarians return to Texas Woman s University to drive student participants home after the RYLA program ends at 11:00 AM 4
Map to Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX The city of Denton sits at the top of a triangle, with Dallas to the southeast and Fort Worth to the southwest. Texas Woman s University s high-rise buildings are visible for miles, so keep an eye out for them as you approach Denton. US Highway 380 is the major east-west thoroughfare in Denton. Known in the city as University Drive, it borders the northern edge of the TWU campus. From Dallas Area Take Interstate 35E to Denton, exiting at Loop 288 (Denton/McKinney exit) and follow the TWU signs to the University Drive exit. Go west on University Drive. Follow University Drive to Bell Avenue, which runs through the heart of the TWU campus. Turn left on Bell Avenue. Immediately turn right into the parking lot of the Guinn-Stark residence halls (two tall towers). RYLA registration is in Guinn-Stark (the southwest corner of University Drive and Bell Avenue). OR From Fort Worth Area and From North Take Interstate 35W to Denton, exiting at University Drive (US 380). Go east right on University Drive. Follow University Drive to Bell Avenue, which runs through the TWU campus. Turn right on Bell Avenue. Immediately turn right into the parking lot of the Guinn-Stark residence halls (two tall towers). RYLA registration is in Guinn-Stark (the southwest corner of University Drive and Bell Avenue). June 23rd, 2011 Rotarians drive RYLA student participants to TWU in Denton. Registration is between 7:30 A.M. and 9:15 A.M. June 26th, 2011 Rotarians pick up students at TWU. Check out is 11:00 AM 12 Noon. 5
Complete the following items and return to RYLA Director Clint Ishmael 114 West Wardville, Cleburne, TX 76033 clint.ishmael@cleburne.net 1. Original Student Application complete with signatures of parent and Rotary Club President 2. District 5790 Health Form 3. Texas Woman s University Liability Form 4. Participant Photo 5. Photo Release Form 6. Check made payable to District 5790 7. Club contact person and contact numbers 8. Name and contact information of Rotarian transporting students to and from RYLA - This is a requirement of Rotary International. The Club s RYLA chairperson provides the following information to students and parents 1. Items Needed for RYLA Sheet provided in application packet 2. RYLA Fact Sheet provided in this application packet 3. Club contact person and contact numbers 4. Name and contact information of Rotarian transporting students to and from RYLA This is a requirement of Rotary International. 5. Photo Release Form 6
Necessary items: 2011 Items Needed for RYLA Stay Bedding Sheets, blanket, and pillow Bath Items Wash clothes, bath towels, beach towel, flip-flops for room and swimming Clothing Four RYLA t-shirts will be provided to each RYLArian (don t over pack shirts) For Shorts Girls shorts to be a 5 inseam or longer, no baggy shorts Days Sleepwear Underwear Workout Clothes Jeans Closed-toed Shoes (Tennis Shoes) T-Shirts (only a few needed) Casual Clothing Swimsuits NO tank tops, muscle shirts or half t-shirts are permitted. Proper Dinner Attire for Etiquette Program Young Women Dress Pant Suit Dress Shoes NO Sun Dresses NO Flip Flops NO Jeans Young Men Slacks Coat Tie Dress Shoes NO Flip Flops NO Jeans Essentials Hygiene items Body & Hand Soaps Shampoo Deodorant Toothpaste & Toothbrush Sunscreen Alarm Clock Optional Items: Musical Instruments Inexpensive cameras Kleenex Items Not Permitted: Alcohol Drugs Tobacco products including dip Laptops / ipads DVD s, boom boxes, radios etc. Video Recorders Note: Cell phones will be limited for use during free time. Cell phones are not permitted during sessions. 7
District 5790 2011 RYLA Fact Sheet Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - A Leadership Development Experience What: In 1971 Rotary International adopted RYLA an intensive leadership development program for youth leaders. When: June 23 rd 26th, 2011 Where: Who: Texas Woman s University in Denton, Texas Students must be a high school junior or senior in the Fall of 2011. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 18. Students should meet these qualifications: Leadership experience or potential, demonstrated through participation in youth group or service activities. Cooperative nature and willingness to participate in a group Awareness of current events Strong communication skills Good performance in school and work Enthusiasm for sharing newly found skills Cost: $425.00 A Rotary Club funds the sponsorship of the participant(s). The RYLA Program is led in a professional, collegiate atmosphere where participants will: Develop leadership skills with the assistance of experts in social development in a classroom environment. Increase self-confidence and enhance teamwork skills through participation in low challenge course exercises Learn proper social and business etiquette while participating in a formal dinner event. Observe how city government operates while participating in a Mock City Council Meeting. Expand their civic and patriotic skills in ethics and responsibility classes. Learn about the purpose and objectives of Rotary International while attending a Rotary club meeting. Learn about the Rotary Four Way Test. Prepare for the college experience Participate in a community service project Participate in a Service Above Self exercise called Promises, Promises RYLA aims to: Demonstrate Rotary s respect and concern for young people. Provide leadership concepts for selected youth leaders Encourage leadership of youth by youth Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities. RYLA provides: An introduction of a variety of issues and people An opportunity to make new friends. 8
2011 Club Optional Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship for a student $425.00 Ropes Course - June 23th $250.00 (4 available) Chuck wagon dinner - June 23th $800.00 Flower Mound Etiquette Dinner - June 24 th $1,500.00 Denton South Bus Transportation June 24 th $700.00 Cleburne Ice Cream Social - June 24th & 25 th $150.00 Fort Worth East Snacks June 23 rd, 24 th, & 25 th $100.00 Each Service Project June 25 th $2,000.00 (2) Denton Hamburger/ Hot Dog Cookout June 25 th $1,500.00 Metroport DJ Party June 25 th $500.00 Arlington Sunrise Writable Text Box Below Rotary Club Club Sponsorship Form Event or Material to Sponsor Responsible Rotarian Address Email Telephone Submit copy of this form with check made payable to Rotary District 5790. Send to RYLA Treasurer Dan Morales, 4404 Kenwood Ct., Fort Worth, TX 76103 - workoutdan@aol.com 9