BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Fall RYLA:  November 14\, 2026 Spring RYLA:  April 3\, 2027 F all RYLA/November 14: Application Due Date: Friday\, November 6\, 2026 Loc ation: West Haven High School Sponsoring Club or Sponsor Payment Due Date: November 6\, 2026 Conference Date: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026Time: 8:0 0 AM – 6:00 PM Students must commit to the full day. Meals Included: B reakfast\, lunch\, and dinner are provided Cost The registration fee is $ 200\, paid by the sponsoring organization (local Rotary Club\, family\, sc hool\, or civic organization). Students are responsible for confirming tha t their sponsor has paid—or has committed to paying—the sponsorship fe e. The conference begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 6:00 PM on Saturday. Students must commit to the full day. Click Here for: Student Participati on Registration for Fall RYLA 2026  What is RYLA The Rotary Youth Lead ership Awards (RYLA) is District 7980’s leadership training program for young men and women in grades 9\, 10\, 11\, and 12 (Freshmen\, Sophomores\ , Juniors & Seniors). These talented youth from area high schools are supp orted by their local Rotary clubs\, families\, schools or civic organizati ons to attend an action-packed one-day conference. Their activities are de signed to increase their leadership skills and commitment to community ser vice\, while creating positive change locally and internationally.   RYLA is held twice a year\, in the fall and spring. RYLA is an internationally recognized program attended by over 9\,000 young adults each year\, spons ored by Rotary Clubs in more than 25 countries. Dedicated Rotarians\, stud ent facilitators\, and selected specialists make up the RYLA team.     The Objective of RYLA To develop personal and leadership skills with a foc us placed on communication\, problem-solving and management abilities. The program also introduces young people to the joys and responsibilities of community service\, global citizenship\, and Rotary International's Vision :    “Together we see a world where people unite and take action to cr eate lasting change – across the globe\, in our communities\, and in our selves.”   Calling all 9th\, 10th\, 11th\, and 12th graders who areRead y to level up their leadership skills Passionate about personal growth Eag er to create positive change in their communities Excited to challenge the mselves Interested in strengthening communication\, problem-solving and co nflict resolution abilities Rotary’s motto – “Service Above Self ” Candidate Criteria High school students who: Demonstrate leadership in school or community organizations. Make moral decisions\, distinguish rig ht from wrong. Display the willingness to be an active member of a group. Promote curiosity about current events: local\, state\, national\, and int ernational. Encourage speaking and listening to others in front of an audi ence. DTEND:20261114T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000318Z DTSTART:20261114T130000Z LOCATION:West Haven High School SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Fall 2026 RYLA UID:a6ef66b7-aab9-42e0-8d4b-83ed6715beae X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Fall RYLA: \; November 14\, 2026

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Spring RYLA: \; April 3\, 2027

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Fall RYLA/November 14:

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Cost

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The registration fee is $200\, paid by the sponsoring organization (local Rotary Club\, family\, school\, or civic organization). Students are responsible for confirming t hat their sponsor has paid&mdash\;or has committed to paying&mdash\;the sp onsorship fee.

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The conferen ce begins at 8:00 AM and concludes at 6:00 PM on Saturday. Students must commit to the full day.

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Click Here for: Student Participation Registration for Fall RYLA 2026  \;
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What is RYLA

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The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA ) is District 7980&rsquo\;s leadership training program for young men and women in grades 9\, 10\, 11\, and 12 (Freshmen\, Sophomores\, Juniors & \; Seniors). These talented youth from area high schools are supported by their local Rotary clubs\, families\, schools or civic organizations to at tend an action-packed one-day conference. Their activities are designed to increase their leadership skills and commitment to community service\, wh ile creating positive change locally and internationally.
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RYLA is held twice a year\, in the fall and spring. RYLA is an internati onally recognized program attended by over 9\,000 young adults each year\, sponsored by Rotary Clubs in more than 25 countries. Dedicated Rotarians\ , student facilitators\, and selected specialists make up the RYLA team.&n bsp\; \;
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The Objective of RYLA
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To develop personal and leadership skills with a focus place d on communication\, problem-solving and management abilities. The program also introduces young people to the joys and responsibilities of communit y service\, global citizenship\, and Rotary International'\;s Vision:&n bsp\;
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&ldquo\;Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change &ndash\; across the globe\, in o ur communities\, and in ourselves.&rdquo\;
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Calling all 9th\, 10th\, 11th\, and 12th graders who are\n\n
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  • Ready to level up their leadership sk ills
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Rotary&rsquo\;s motto &ndash\; &ldquo \;Service Above Self&rdquo\;

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Candidate Criteria

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High school students who:
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  1. Demonstrate leadership in school or community organizations.
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