The highlight of this week was clearly our RYLA breakfast. A big thanks to Suzanne O'Leary and the team in putting together such a professional and awesome event.
Club Director of PR, Susanne Loesser, has written up an excellent story for the club website, which is included below.
On Tuesday, the 30thof July we welcomed the 26 RYLA students who were put forward by our club. They all held a little presentation about their experience and what they learned from their trainers. Listening to the Rylarians was very inspiring for all club members. We got to know 26 very different characters, but they all had something in common: They were radiant, they beamed with pride about what they had managed during the week and about their growth and what’s more: they were confident of becoming a good leader.
It’s a big secret: What happens exactly during the RYLA week is kept very well among those who organise and experience it.
But there is something we do know about it: It’s a life changing event. It’s about growth and failure, keeping up and overcoming fears and limits, team leading and team building, about friends for a lifetime, unpleasant surprises and quick solutions, about being proud and humble. It is what you wish every young person should have the chance to experience.
The Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland puts forward people to attend the RYLA week every year. RYLA is a week-long leadership development program for 20-28 year olds hosted by Rotary Clubs and is designed to help young people to develop their team work and communication skills and fulfil their potential as leaders .(RYLA: Rotary Young-Person Leadership Award). Application for the June/July 2020 program starts after the Christmas break.
Join us for a Tree-Planting Day at Snapper Bay, Motuihe Island on Sunday 18th August 2019
We invite you and your family & friends to a Tree-Planting Day at Snapper Bay, Motuihe Island on Sunday 18th August 2019 from 9 am to 3:15 pm
see www.motuihe.org.nz for Motuihe Restoration Trust. Park in Downtown car park, or come by train.
Obtain a Volunteer card from a Motuihe representative near Pier 1 ticket office from 8.45am. Buy return ferry ticket from Fullers by 9am: $24.50 adult, $12.60 under 16 (at volunteer -30% disc)
Depart from Pier 2, Ferry terminal. Board by 9:10 am. Returns 3:15 /arr. 3:45 pm.
Enjoy the fellowship of working together, restoring this fabulous island, planting and weeding or nursery planting work.
Family, friends & Rotaract are welcome to join us.
WHAT TO BRING: Gloves, outdoor shoes or boots for digging, warm gear, maybe hedge clippers.
FOOD & DRINK: Please bring your own lunch & plenty to drink all day. Motuihe Trust will provide BBQ sausages, bread & sauce & tea.
PLEASE R.S.V.P at least 4 days before to robw@haighlyon.co.nz
We need to check ferry numbers. We are trying to arrange nice weather, but if in doubt please ring 0800-668 844 after 7.00am on the Sunday morning.
For further information contact: Rob Wills (Mob 027-561 8472)
Remember… “the success of the Motuihe Project relies on the island remaining pest-free. You can do your bit by checking your gear and footwear for stowaways – rats, mice, Argentine ants, rainbow skinks, soil and seeds before you leave the mainland.
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