Rotary Youth Exchange
Reno Sunrise is an active participant in
the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Each year the Club sponsors a local
high school student's year long exchange in another country. And each year
the Club takes in a high school student from another country. Currently
Reno Sunrise is hosting Alexandra Merrick from Australia.
RYE students attend their
local high school and live with local families. By doing so they learn the
language and culture of their host country. And at the same time
they help to promote goodwill between two countries. The RYE program is
open to any high school student. To contact a Reno Sunrise
Rotarian about the RYE program, e-mail: info@renosunrise.org.
And take a look at the District 5190 RYE program's website at
www.rye5190.org.
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RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
Leadership, Citizenship, Personal Development
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program
for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership
potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar, camp, or workshop to
discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice.
Check out RYLA at
www.Camp-RYLA.org or send an email to
Committee@Camp-RYLA.org
RYLA's Core Curriculum
Every RYLA includes the following topics:
- Fundamentals of leadership
- Ethics of positive leadership
- Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Rotary's purpose and service to the community
- Building self confidence and self-esteem
- Elements of community and global citizenship
Officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, RYLA is one of the
most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service. Each
year, thousands of young people take part in the program worldwide. The
impact spreads further as the program influences other young people, and
RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of
Rotaract
and Interact
clubs.
RYLA aims to:
Read the article from the Reno
Gazette Journal on RYLA
For additional information about RYLA email;
info@renosunrise.org
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Virginia Palmer Elementary School
Reno Sunrise has partnered with Virginia
Palmer Elementary School in Sun Valley. The Club provides shoes and jackets for
students in need. Club members have donated time and materials to provide for
better drainage in a school playground and plant trees
(photos). Club members work with second grade
students to help them improve their reading skills. The club takes a group
of students shopping twice a year, and
donates shoes and socks to the school.
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Huffaker Cub Scout Pack 154
Reno Sunrise sponsors Cub Scout Pack 154 at Huffaker Elementary School.
Pack 154 has approximately 100 members, making it the second largest Cub
Pack in the Nevada Area Council. The Pack is divided into 14 dens.
The Pack's activities include the annual Pinewood Derby, camping, a
Pack family picnic, and various service projects.
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