Leadership Team – Great Plains RYLA

Leadership Team

Have attended as RYLA as a camper and junior counselor.
Must be a good communicator, have the ability to motivate youth, have the ability to lead without taking over, and work cohesively with the RYLA chair and coordinator.
Lead and support a team of junior counselors with the goal of creating a successful experience for the RYLArians.
Be the first point of contact for the junior counselors and share appropriate information to them from the RYLA chair and coordinator.
Select the junior counselors with the support of the RYLA chair and committee.
With the RYLA chair, refine and confirm the camp program and speakers.
Prepare and direct the staff development with the RYLA chair.
Participate in monthly conference calls with RYLA committee.
Facilitate the RYLA program and act as MC during the week.
Direct daily junior/senior counselor meetings.
Solve any junior counselor disputes, and if necessary, take the disputes to the RYLA chair.
Attend Rotary District 5630 Conference in the spring.
Assist the RYLA Coordinator & committee in one of the following areas:
- Obtaining RYLA Supplies
- Public Relations/Promotions
- Obtaining Sponsorships
  - Planning and Coordinating Activities (all Leadership Team members will assist prior to and during camp).

First Name *

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What year did you attended RYLA as a camper? *

How many times have you served as a Junior Counselor? *

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Do you have a school (college) mailing address that is different than the above address? *
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Questions

Why do you want to serve as a member of the Leadership Team? *

How has your experience at RYLA impacted you? *

How do you feel like you can contribute and grow Great Plains RYLA as a member of the Leadership team? *

What has been a leadership ‘fail’ you have been a part of and how did you overcome it?

Tell us about a service project you have been a part of and how you displayed your leadership style.

Leadership Team Key Responsibilities – Supplies Obtain materials necessary for RYLA activities. Make arrangements to get materials to and from camp. Communicate with Maranatha camp staff with need for: Etiquette dinner supplies, table service Specials meals Audio/visual equipment Tables and chairs Order t-shirts, water bottles, lanyards and gift items. Order notebooks and make copies of needed materials.

Leadership Team Key Responsibilities – Public Relations/Promotions Work with the District 5630 Public Image Chair to develop a list of local media contacts within District 5630. Develop and implement a promotion plan within District 5630 to promote RYLA Promote Rotarians serving as volunteer senior counselors. Develop a plan to update video, brochures, and flyers.

Leadership Team Key Responsibilities – Sponsorships Contact businesses or individuals that would provide financial resources to help fund RYLA. Contact businesses or individuals that would provide gifts-in-kind to help support RYLA with materials needed. Find opportunities that we can do business with Rotarians for items needed for RYLA that we can purchase or borrow.

Leadership Team Key Responsibilities – Activities Lead Great Plains RYLA program by promoting leadership to all activities. Involve all staff as needed in the setup and execution of activities and events. Make sure all audio-visual materials are setup for speakers and presenters. Provide fillers between activities and speakers.

Based on the duties outlined under Key Responsibilities – in which area would you prefer to assist?

Enter your biography you’d like used for social media if you are selected (limit to 200 words or less) *
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I am available for the entire duration of camp & staff training – July 6 at 2:00 PM – July 11 at 2:00 PM, 2024. *

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