We are excited to share that eight students have been selected to attend this year’s RYLA program, generously sponsored by the Bedford Rotary Foundation. In addition, four alternate students have also been identified. The Foundation has committed $2,800 total ($350 × 8 students) to ensure these students can participate in this impactful leadership experience. A sincere thank you to the Rotarians who volunteered their time to interview candidates, including Christine, Tom, and Kate Pinney, Diane Ryan, and Al Roscoe.
Sunday, March 29, marks RYLA Group Facilitator (GF) Training #3 at Fitchburg State University.
This year’s training cohort includes:
- 30 Group Facilitators (GFs)
- 6 GF Alternates
- 6 Program Facilitators (PFs)
Trainings are held monthly and include interactive demonstrations and collaborative learning experiences. Special thanks to Tom, Kate, Christine, Bob Doud, and other core committee members for leading and supporting these sessions.
Important Upcoming Dates
- April 1 – Student names due
- April 7 – Next RYLA Committee/Planning Meeting (via Zoom). Contact Christine if you would like to attend
- April 15 – Student online registration deadline
RYLA is preparing to launch an appeal to individual Rotarians this week. While we have worked hard to keep the student cost at $350, the true cost per participant is significantly higher.
This appeal will:
- Invite individual Rotarians to contribute directly
- Encourage outreach to community partners and sponsors
- Help sustain and grow the program without increasing the burden on clubs
More details are available here.