Leticia Cole and Elin Evers reported on this summer Rotary Leadership Youth Awards (RYLA). RYLA is an intensive leadership experience where high school students develop skills as a leader, have fun and make connections. Rotary Clubs in District 5710 sponsor students to attend a five day program in early June on the Kansas University Campus. Club member Leticia Cole was in charge of recruiting and coordinating with students and District. This year our club sponsored four students. Free State sophomore and Granddaughter of club member Jim Evers, Elin Evers, spoke to the club about her RYLA experience. Elin described ice breaker activities, a leadership test and small group presentations. She particularly enjoyed a service project for Willow Domestic Violence Center. Elin met young people from all over eastern Kansas and noted many new friends have kept in touch.
