RYLA | District 7390

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. RYLA Emphasizes Leadership, Citizenship and Personal Growth.

The next RYLA will be held June 9-13, 2024 at Messiah University!

Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change not only yourself but the world?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary District 7390 (South Central PA) where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. The Conference is held in mid-June every year. The 2024 Conference will be the 62nd RYLA in Rotary District 7390.

You must be between your Junior and Senior year in high school to attend. Approximately 120 High School youth attend annually.

The schedule includes various speakers, career seminars, team building activities, a conference band and chorus and much, much more.

What are the benefits?

Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:

Build communication and problem-solving skills
Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
Have fun and form lasting friendships

How can I Attend?

RYLA participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs. F ind more information on how to apply.

88 High School seniors attended the 61^st annual Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Conference held from June 11 to 15, 2023 at Messiah University in Grantham, PA. Rotary District 7390 holds this annual conference for seniors who are selected and interviewed by the 42 Rotary Clubs in the District. Rotary District 7390 encompasses seven counties: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York.

The five day conference is filled with interesting speakers, team-building activities and fun. At the end of the conference, the students vote on the top eight conferees. Seven of the students received the Lloyd Bollinger Award which is a $500 cash award. Those students were: Blaze Fogle (Central York High School), Jonny Hernandez (York County School of Technology), Elizabeth Howard (Trinity High School), Miles McCall (Hershey High School), Ashley Patterson (York Catholic High School), Abi Solihin (York Catholic High School), Cole Troop (Penn Manor High School). The top Conferee is awarded the William E. and Violet W. Nitrauer Leadership Award which is a $750 cash award. The recipient this year was Lily Ramirez (Lower Dauphin High School).

The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self”. Rotary is found in over 200 countries and geographical areas in the world and has over 1.4 million members. If you would like more information about Rotary and District 7390, please visit www.rotary7390.org.

Pictured L-R: Alanna Stuart (Conference Director), Gary Crissman (Rotary D7390 Conference Chair), Blaze Fogle (Central York), Abi Solihin (York Catholic), Jonny Hernandez (York County School of Technology), Lily Ramirez (Lower Dauphin), Elizabeth Howard (Trinity High School), Miles McCall (Hershey High School), Ashley Patterson (York Catholic), Cole Troop (Penn Manor)