RYLA Aplications 2026

Personal Data

Rotary Club: Holdrege

Name: Jayden M Glassmeyer

Gender: Female

School Grade: Sophomore

School – Bertrand

Primary Phone Number – 308.991.9251

Address: 401 Melbourne Ave Bertrand, NE 68927

Parent/Guardian Information:

Jennifer Weber

Phone: 308.991.4699 Email: [email protected]

Relationship – Mother

Vision

Please explain what you hope to gain by participating in RYLA.

In this new experience I hope to gain new skills and friendships by participating in RYLA. I hope to gain confidence in teaching others how to lead along with learning myself. I hope to gain new friendships to branch out and not be as shy and more willing to talk to people and not be so nervous.

Rotary’s motto is “service above self.” What does that mean to you?

This to me means that you are putting the more important things before yourself and making them count and your putting other people’s needs before their own to lead them and teach them.

Past and Current Experience

Have you ever volunteered before? – Yes

List any past or present volunteer experiences including dates volunteered and position responsibilities.

I help in the concession stand at school when they need it. I’ve helped every year since 7th grade at Bertrand Brews and BBQ- I help take money at the gate, set up tables, pass out silverware and take out trash. I Volunteered at our annual FFA horse show this past year; I announced the winners, helped set up, and organize/pass out the ribbons. I’ve helped every year since 7th grade at the Bertrand Annual Craft Fair; I set up tables, tape the vendor sections, help vendors bring their items in and out of the building, I take their lunch orders and bring it to them, and help clean up after. I volunteer to help sort out fruit for our annual FFA Fruit sales since last year. There are other things that I volunteer for as they arise in the community; I don’t necessarily have dates for these things I just usually help whenever it is needed.

Do you currently have a job? – Yes

List up to three past or current paid job experience including dates employed and responsibilities. Start with your most recent

Julie Nelson – Bertrand Aquatic Center – May 2025-Present: I am a lifeguard; I help in the concession stand at the pool and check the chemicals in the water; I teach swimming lessons and make sure children stay safe.

Jennifer Weber – Pretty and Fabulous – My mom’s t-shirt business I had been working on and off when she needed my help. I officially started getting paid in 2024 and work currently during breaks from activities at school. I help pretreat, print shirts, and help her with her online stores.

Have you received any awards or honors? – Yes

List awards or recognition that you received for academic, school, or community activities beginning in the 7th grade

I have been recognized for Honor Roll every semester since 7th grade. I received a White Ribbon in Agriscience my freshman year and my team placing 4th and qualifying for state at CDE #1. At state FFA with our agriscience team we placed 36/136 teams and our team received a Red Ribbon. This year at District CDE #2 for FFA I competed in Biotechnology and I got a White Ribbon. Also, at District CDE #2 I competed in Vet Science and placed 12th out of 116 people and got a purple ribbon. My team got 3rd overall and qualified for state. I was recognized for playing the flute in JH Band at our academic banquet. Last year I received a varsity letter for Cheer.

Have you participated in extracurricular activities or organizations? – Yes

Please list, in order of importance to you, any school, religious, social, athletic, hobbies or other activities or organizations which you have participated in since the 7th grade

Since 7th grade I have been involved in Volleyball. I played basketball in 7th and 8th grade. I have been on the cheer squad my Freshman and Sophomore year. With my church I am involved in Wednesday Night Program, and I go to church on Sundays. I volunteer in the nursery on Sundays during the 9:15 service. I also volunteer for the Silly Supper that our church put on which is one of our main fundraisers for going on mission trips during the summer.