Missouri Multidistrict Ryla Committee

“Ryla conference office expense 4,693 staff meals 352 william woods university 40,381 insurance 319 recognition items 1,755 background checks 558 expenses fees 2,749 total 50,807”

“The purpose of the committee is to implement the mission of the rotary youth leadership award program, which is to: -demonstrate rotary's respect and concern for youth; -provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders; -encourage the leadership of youth by youth; -recognize publicly young people who are rendering services to their communities.”

“The missouri ryla academy is a 4-day, 3-night training program for high school sophomores and juniors who exhibit a desire for community service. Developed by some of missouri's top professional educators, the curriculum is designed to identify and enhance the qualities of servant leadership for each participant, train them on how to successfully implement a service project, and inspire them to live a lifetime of "service above self." in addition, participants are exposed to all the programs and values rotary has to offer. Established in 1992, missouri ryla academy has trained and inspired more than 2500 students state wide. It is currently a model for ryla academies worldwide.”