Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
"Abrazo" & "Amore" among "Champions"

Pictures & information 2 "Live" - Daily - from Convention 2001!

Saturday, June 23rd, following breakfast, speaker/trainers, group activities, and lunch, RI President-Nominee Bhichai Rattakul addressed the group. Workshops followed for the ten RYLArian teams, in preparation for the evening's talent show, skits, and karaoke. Bhichai told participants -- and the new RI Directors who attended the session -- "you're making history today. Your individual contributions serve your world as you make new friends and unite in making the world a better place."

Sunday morning, June 24th, Committee Chair Abe Gorton & his committee led the 1st ever RYLArian International Convention in the closing ceremonies. Participants took part in a RYLArian tree planting in the University of Incarnate Word courtyard, followed by the closing wrapup and sharing of what they learned, and how they plan to carry their leadership messages forward into the Rotary world.

Sunday noon, June 24th, PRIVP & Committee Chair Abe Gorton reminded the RYLArians that "as participants in the first ever International RYLA Convention, you arrived like Christoper Columbus, not sure whether you would reach the new world or fall off the face of the earth. After this convention, as future leaders, you are like Magellan, with maps and a plan. You are now a room full of Magellan's - Champions - who have taken part in the first Rotary International Virtual Convention".

Sunday noon, June 24th, 2001 The 1st ever RYLA International vision statement was unveiled: "RYLA - Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today - we are passionately challenging ourselves and others to continually encourage global friendship, growth, and service." After receiving their awards, RYLArians, RYLA Committee, Staff, and Counselors took part in the candle-lighting ceremony.

Now it's off to attend the R. I. International Convention, where two of the RYLArians will address the attendees on Tuesday! View pictures of RYLArians at Convention.

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