Pledge: Pres. Gerri Lewis
Prayer: Sec. Sandy Miller
Song: Bill McLaughlin
Brents Card Game Winner: Joan Michaud
Guests: RYLA students and parents, visiting Rotarians Glen Anderson and Jay White
Sergeants Report: Pete Zucco
Raffle Winners: Sam Fulginiti, 2 guests (both students)
Happy Bucks: Glen was happy for the kids and being a part of the RYLA program saying there were 80 attendees with a waiting list, a testament to the popularity of this program, Raeleen was happy to celebrate her 1 year anniversary of her business, Rev. Ed was happy for the amazing day and his bird feeder, more bucks for the students, the change in venue to Saybrook Point Inn.
Meals on Wheels: Ken Roche took it for Raeleen, next week Rick & Brent
Important Dates:
July 30, 31: Chamber Arts & Crafts Show, Rotary Food Booth. Please sign up for a work slot
Aug 3: Meeting at the OS Police Station
Aug 10: Presentation of the World Affairs Seminar with Amber Scherber
Program: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Amber Scherber
The RYLA weekend took place at Camp Hazen and there were 60 attendees. Sophie Warlitz gave a presentation and talked about her experience. She was made to feel welcomed immediately, people were easy to talk to. The attendees did activities that tested their limits like the high swing and climbing tower - daunting, you had to overcome your fear. There was a culture walk and mask ceremony. There were community building exercises with obstacles in place that had to be overcome. One was the city building project in which there were 3 groups formed. One group had unlimited resources to work with, another moderate resources and another very limited resources. It was a way to show how difficult it can be to get things accomplished in the real world with and without funds to make them happen.
Keysi Jara, a RYLA alumnus, also attended as a facilitator. She said you learn to step out of your comfort zone and that attending RYLA changes your life. Next year she will be a student director.
L-R: Amber, Sophie, Keysi
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