RYLA 2006 ~ If It Is To Be, It Is Up To MeCounselor Manual

General Counselor InformationWelcome to CounselorsCounselor Information SummaryTop Ten RYLA Counselor Do’s & Don’t’s

Pre-RYLA Stuff to DoConferee Packing List

Conferee Manual plus ExtraSunday - Extra instructions in rap session checklist

- My Proudest Achievements procedure- After Rap Session Instructions

Monday - Titan counselor advice (also extra on worksheets)- Scavenger Hunt judging sheet- Eggspress rules sheet- True Colors Skit- Extra rap session instructions- Hike sign up sheet (and lunch sign up)

Tuesday - Make a Difference Breakout 1 advice- Volleyball extra- Volleyball Schedule- Extra rap session instructions

Wednesday

- Extra rap session instructions

Thursday - Make a Difference Breakout 2 advice- Olympic Schedule- Extra rap session instructions

Friday - Packing advice- Make a Difference Final instructions- Final rap session instructions

Counselor Resources and Extra InfoGuidelines for Speaker Introductions and Thank YousStages of Group EffectivenessHints for Guiding A GroupBoundary Breaking QuestionsIcebreakers

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July 16 – July 21, 2006

CounselorsYou have been selected as RYLA Counselors for teams of extremely special

young men and women. The twelve to fourteen young people with whom you will be working have been carefully selected by many Rotarians and are the best Colorado, Wyoming, and western Nebraska have to offer. RYLA Counselorship is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the life of these special young people and help to direct them toward a positive future. Many have asked for this opportunity, but you were selected because you have the skills and abilities to become outstanding RYLA Counselors.

The primary responsibility of RYLA Counselors is to help the conferees receive the greatest benefit from the RYLA program in a safe and healthy environment. Furthermore, whatever counselors do will be perceived as being okay by other counselors and students. It is nothing less than being role models 24 hours a day during the week. The theme of the conference may help: If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me! Our Rocky Mountain RYLA definition of leadership is “Leaders are those who compel others to positive action by the power of their own positive actions.”

There are two orientation sessions for the Junior and Senior Counselors. The first is June 24 – 25 and is a Dress Rehearsal of the week. The second is on the Saturday and Sunday morning, July 15 and 16, just before the RYLA Conference Registration begins.

At this second meeting, counselors will be given a binder containing information about their team of conferees. The team will be a mix of males and females in high school who have just completed their junior and sophomore years. The counselor binder will contain a list of the conferees in the team, their room assignments, and their sponsoring clubs. The binder will also include a list of all the conferees attending the conference, their home addresses, home phone numbers, emergency phone numbers, and medical information and restrictions, if applicable. Counselors will also be furnished with copies of the program and other relevant information such as conference rules and policies and emergency procedures. Information on the conference is also available at http://www.rotary5450.org/RYLA.

Each team will be in separate male and female rooms adjacent to its counselor (when possible) who will be roomed with at least one other counselor.

An important function of the counselors is to pass information on to their teams. The teams need to be kept informed and on track as to scheduled activities. The students need to be reminded, frequently, that they are to wear their nametags and be on time to all activities. More important, they represent their communities, their schools, and sponsoring Rotary Clubs.

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Counselors as Facilitators

Junior and Senior Counselors operate as a team with the Junior Counselor taking the lead in the evening rap sessions. The main role of the counselors will be that of facilitating the team discussions, helping develop a team identity, and fostering creativity and leadership in the teams' designated activities. This is particularly important in the evening rap sessions where the days’ activities are reviewed. Counselors MUST NOT dominate the discussions; they should facilitate and draw all members of the group into the discussions and activities.

Counselors are to be friends, confidants, and resources for the conferees as they explore new ideas as well as sources of help finding answers to questions that might arise. Counselors also have a responsibility to observe, remind, and encourage the conferees to abide by the rules and fully participate in activities of the conference. Items such as Rise and Shine or Lights Out sometime require persistence by the counselors in keeping the schedule. The conferees are sometimes so stimulated by the conference activities that they are reluctant to bed down. Adequate sleep is a must (even for JCs) to gain full benefit from the program. In addition, if the conferees are allowed to sleep in and miss morning activities, the task of enforcing Lights Out the following night becomes significantly more difficult. Enforcing the Lights Out and Rise and Shine schedules is the counselors’ responsibility.

Another quick note: try not to put too much stress on yourself over how your group is doing. Every group evolves at a different rate and in a different way, but don’t worry because it will happen. Sometimes counselors add a lot of extra stress to their plates by focusing on how their group is doing. Just try to relax and let the RYLA magic work its wonders.

The conferees, for the most part, are mature and cooperative. If there are problems, they are usually minor and are resolved with a little attention. When there is a problem, the Conference Chair Karla Carnahan and other counselors will be available to help. There is plenty of support in the unlikely event a difficult situation arises…just ask.

We insist that conferees attend all sessions and conduct themselves with dignity. This sometimes means a gentle reminder of what constitutes appropriate behavior. The counselors are expected to know where their conferees are and see that they are in attendance at the various scheduled activities. This includes sitting with the team during sessions at Willome Hall and requires unobtrusive head counts. Past counselors have found the week to be a fun and rewarding experience. The conferees are bright, sociable, and full of great ideas, idealism, and energy. Counselors can learn a great deal from the young people involved and often gain more from the program than the conferees.

Emergencies: The conferees have been instructed to contact the nearest counselor if anyone is hurt or injured. Please go to the person that is injured to determine the extent of the problem. Have someone contact Karla Carnahan. Stay with the injured party.

If the injury is nothing but a small cut or bruise, we will be able to take care of the problem. There is a dispensary available between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM just east of the Ponderosa Dining Hall. A doctor is also on call 24 hours a day for sickness problems. We have prearranged with the hospital in Estes Park for any major

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problems. An ambulance can be summoned at either the dispensary or the YMCA offices. We have the signed parental release forms available for any problem.

Phone Call EmergenciesShould parents of conferees need to contact their child, they will call the

phone number for the camp that is in their application brochure. They will leave a message with the Conference Center Office. The office will bring us the message and we will get the information to the person quickly.

Counselors for 2006Bryan Cooke Alex MosnessBeverly Stewart Alyxa LeaseBill Manning Amber HornickBob Eatman Amy LambCarol Enright Audrey MillerClay Takara Danee HunzieCyndi Early Devin JacksonCynthia Giffen Gaby NagyDave Amen Heather AmenDori Painter Jason GriffithDoug Armbrust Jeff TrefzHal Kulzwara Jenni SchraderJim Davis Jenny Gist Karen Sekich John MillerKarla Carnahan KJ BuckinghamKelly Albright Kylie VoslerKen Henley Lindsay KaufmanLen Brass Mei RatzLloyd Thomas Melissa GattisNorman Lyster Nichole CatlettSandy Seitz Sam Berry

Stephanie Remigio

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Counselor Information Summary:

Communication Get to know your team, by name and personality, as quickly as possible. Make them ALL an active part of the team. Make them respectful friends, so they are not alienated from you. Ask how can I delegate and help develop skills. Never give the answer, be patient, they will get it if you let them. Remind them every day of this year’s Conference theme: If It Is To Be, It Is Up

To Me!

Information Stress the importance of the schedule and that you expect them to be personally

responsible for knowing and following it. If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me! Keep them excited about the speakers and other activities.

Enjoy Make this week fun for yourself and your team. Laugh with them, cheer them on, be a part of them and love them for they are

all wonderful in their individual ways.

More Practical Tips Read the manual. Re-read the manual. Take Notes while reading the

manual. Give your team members lots of permission to brag about themselves and their

accomplishments. “If you can do it [or have done it], it ain’t braggin’” - Baseball Hall of Famer, Dizzy Dean.

Begin the week by being very clear about your expectations of the conferees’ behavior (e.g., they will follow the rules and principles of RYLA). “We will always treat you as adults unless or until you give us reason not to.” It is always easier to begin with a “tight ship” than to try and tighten it after you are initially “loose.”

Encourage drinking water from hour #1. The high altitude gets some kids, and we don’t want people dropping out from something so easily prevented.

Suggest that if conferees “go with the program” and not resist it, they have a great opportunity to transform their lives in a week.

Listen. Listen. Listen not only to words, but also to the feelings being expressed and listen to what is not being said.

Maintain eye-contact when speaking or listening. The best way to make new friends is to let them help you. “If you think learning is stupid, try ignorance!” - Suggested by JC Josh. Keep in mind your actions speak louder than your words, soooo “walk your talk.”

Practice being quietly competent. When you think of it, initiate…don’t procrastinate. Take the initiative, but emotionally let go of the outcome. SCs send a letter to your JCs and ask: “What are your expectations for RYLA?”

and “Who are you?” before and after your RYLA experience. Counselor relations are essential!

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The Top Ten RYLA Counselor Do’s and Don’t’s (Learned the hard way!)

10. DO have fun on Saturday night because no leaving the YMCA will occur after that. Also NO use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will be permitted after Saturday night.

9. DO learn your team members’ names. Actively include all of your team members in all team discussions and activities. Look at the profiles and know their interests.

8. DON'T worry if your team isn't immediately bonding together and forming the "dream team"... Have patience and allow your team to develop naturally into something truly special…No two teams are ever the same!

7. DO talk and communicate with the other counselors, especially the one with whom you are paired. We are a team.

6. DO privately ask one of the leaders in the group to help draw in those who are not actively participating.

5. DON’T be afraid to ask for help if you need it. This is the best support group you’ll ever find!

4. DO bring small candies to Willome to pass out to the group if they are starting to get less focused. Just do it subtly. (Subtly includes candy that does not crinkle or make too much noise, gum is a good idea.)

3. DO end rap sessions at 10:15 PM sharp and lights out at 10:30 PM - YMCA Conference Center Rules. Get logistics done first and then enjoy the fun rapping!

2. DO stress RESPECT for each other and the speakers, and require and confirm that all team members are in attendance at all sessions and activities and are on time!!! (The team is a team only when all team members are present).

1. DON’T be disappointed if you feel like your team is forming in a way that leaves you on the outside looking in. You are there to support and foster your team, not to relive the conferee experience.

1. DO make sure you get some SLEEP.

1. DO make sure you get some SLEEP.

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Pre-RYLA To Do List

- Read the manual…Read the manual…Really, read the manual!- Meet with or talk on the phone to your other counselor AT LEAST TWICE!- Plan Word of Focus

- Know what you’re going to say and do- Plan out all the details beforehand

- Plan for Make a Difference Group- Do research on statistics and background of your topic; go in prepared- Make sure you have written your brief on your issue, and bring three copies

of it with you to share

- Contact each of your conferees through e-mail or phone (try to get responses from each)

- Answer any questions, just say hi- Make sure all their information is correct, especially male or female

- Get sleep before RYLA (lots of it)- Call Heather (720.220.0260) or Jason (970.590.7107) with any questions, and GET EXCITED!

Stuff for Counselors to Bring(all of these are just suggestions, none of them is required)

- Warm Fuzzie and Flag-Making Materials (We will provide 1 pack of markers, 1 pair of scissors, and the sheet)

- markers- glitter- scissors- construction paper- glue- writing utensils and paper (important for warm fuzzies)- etc.

- Team unity symbol- this is something for the SCs and JCs to decide on- most teams wear a bandana, or a necklace or bracelet, or something to

identify them as a group

- Food and Drink (We will do Cracker Barrel this year, but you can bring more if you like)

- usually some healthy stuff is a good idea (granola bars, cereal, pretzels, etc)- candy or cookies (or something to keep them up and awake)- water bottles (just cheap plastic is fine)

- Fan (rooms get warm)- Flashlights- First aid kit (if you have one, always a good idea to have it around, though we will have some both at Willome and the lodge)- Extra sunscreen

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Packing List(conferee list, might be helpful)

- combination of shorts and pants for 5 days- shirts for 5 days (don’t forget RYLA shirt!)- socks and shoes to hike in and play basketball in- underwear- comfortable footwear to wear around rooms and between buildings- casual nice outfit to wear to RYLA dance- rain gear, especially jacket- light jacket- sweatshirt for night (don’t forget RYLA sweats!)- all bathroom things needed

- toothbrush and toothpaste- shampoo- brush or comb- deodorant- anything else necessary, contacts, glasses, lotion, etc

- sunscreen and sunglasses- backpack or bag to carry manual and other materials- paper and pen- alarm- sleeping bag (only if you are not okay sharing a double bed!)- watch- camera- hat- sleepwear- phone card- swimsuit and towel (only if you want to go swimming as an activity in the mornings)- small musical instruments (if wanted)

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Icebreakers

Find someone who…was born in another state _________________________________skis or snowboards ______________________________________goes to a private school __________________________________has a dog _____________________________________________loves to play cards ______________________________________has red hair ___________________________________________lives in Nebraska _______________________________________has a cat _____________________________________________plays football or basketball ________________________________has a brother __________________________________________loves English ___________________________________________has never been to Estes Park _______________________________has been mountain biking __________________________________has a bird _____________________________________________is over 6 feet tall _______________________________________was born in another country _______________________________drinks Diet Coke ________________________________________lives in a big city ________________________________________has a sister ____________________________________________loves math ____________________________________________has ridden on a motorcycle _________________________________speaks another language ___________________________________has a job ______________________________________________goes hiking _____________________________________________has cousins _____________________________________________rides the bus to school ____________________________________has been in a play ________________________________________plays a musical instrument __________________________________loves the color green ______________________________________has grey eyes ___________________________________________loves science ____________________________________________keeps a journal __________________________________________has initials that spell a word ________________________________loves chocolate __________________________________________sings in a choir __________________________________________plays baseball or soccer ___________________________________lives in Wyoming _________________________________________is excited for RYLA!! ______________________________________

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Color CodingWhite – regular pages of the manual

Yellow – pages given to the JCs by the end of the conference

Green – daily readings

Pink – notes

Blue – extra resources for activities

Purple - counselor resources

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RYLA 2006 ~ If It Is To Be, It Is Up To MeConferee ManualTable of Contents

Welcome to RYLA XX!__________________________________________________________15Rules and Expectations______________________________________________________________16A Brief History of Rotary_____________________________________________________________17A Brief History of RYLA_______________________________________________________________18

Sunday July 16th “Look Around You and Touch a Life”_______________________19Debra Fine: “The Fine Art of Small Talk”______________________________________________19Rap Session Checklist: ”Look around you and touch a life”___________________________20Make A Difference Topics____________________________________________________________23Daily Evaluations and Readings______________________________________________________25Evaluation for Sunday – “Look Around You and Touch a Life”_________________________27Readings____________________________________________________________________________29

Monday July 17th “Build the Future with Action and Vision”_________________35Morning Activities____________________________________________________________________35Richard Ireland: “The Future, Can We Get There From Here?”________________________35Titan 1_______________________________________________________________________________35Make a Difference Speakers: Dan Prascher, Samira Rajabi and Kevin McAdams_______36Scavenger Hunt______________________________________________________________________36Doug Young: “The Four-Way Test”___________________________________________________36Four-Way Test Breakout______________________________________________________________37Eggspress___________________________________________________________________________37Emily Prascher: “True Colors”________________________________________________________37Rap Session Checklist: “Build the Future with Action and Vision”_____________________37Four-Way Test Scenarios_____________________________________________________________39True Colors__________________________________________________________________________51Evaluation for Monday – “Build the Future with Action and Vision”____________________59Readings____________________________________________________________________________61

Tuesday July 18th “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership”______65Titan 2_______________________________________________________________________________65Greg Riddoch: ”Risk-Taking and Living Your Dreams”_________________________________65Make a Difference Breakout 1________________________________________________________65Mark Macintosh: “Run to Daylight”___________________________________________________65Volleyball/Basketball_________________________________________________________________65Hiking_______________________________________________________________________________66Cassandra Sewell: “My Stories of Truth and Wisdom”_________________________________66Rap Session Checklist: “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership”____________66Evaluation for Tuesday – “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership”__________69Readings____________________________________________________________________________71

Wednesday July 19th “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace”___________________________________________________________________________________75

Parade of Flags______________________________________________________________________75Titan 3_______________________________________________________________________________75Al Frumkin: “Be True to Yourself”____________________________________________________75Make a Difference: Bill Eck “World Peace and the Rotary Example”___________________75Titan 4_______________________________________________________________________________75Comedy Club Skits___________________________________________________________________76Comedy Club Skit Judging Sheet_____________________________________________________76Comedy Club Skit Rules______________________________________________________________76Rap Session Checklist: “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace”_________76Evaluation for Wednesday – “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace”____77Readings____________________________________________________________________________79

Thursday July 20th “Real Happiness Is Helping Others”______________________83Sunrise Hike (optional)_______________________________________________________________83Kimra Perkins: “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”__________________________________83

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Post RYLA Projects___________________________________________________________________83Make a Difference Breakout 2________________________________________________________83Olympics____________________________________________________________________________84Talent Show_________________________________________________________________________84Dance/Pizza Party____________________________________________________________________84Letter to Me__________________________________________________________________________84Rap Session Checklist: “Real Happiness Is Helping Others”___________________________84My Personal Commitment____________________________________________________________87Letter to Me__________________________________________________________________________89Evaluation for Thursday – “Real Happiness Is Helping Others”________________________93Readings____________________________________________________________________________95

Friday July 21st “Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do, and Do What You Believe In”_____________________________________________________________________________101

Packing_____________________________________________________________________________101Volleyball Championship Game_____________________________________________________101Rotary Opportunities________________________________________________________________101Reverend Leon Kelly: “Make a Difference”__________________________________________101Make a Difference Wrap Up_________________________________________________________101RYLA Awards_______________________________________________________________________102Final Rap Session: “Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do, and Do What You Believe In”____________________________________________________________________________________102Friday Evaluation – “Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do, and Do What You Believe In”____________________________________________________________________________________103Readings___________________________________________________________________________105

Other Important Stuff!________________________________________________________109JC Contact Info______________________________________________________________________109SC Contact Info_____________________________________________________________________111Staff and Other Contact Info________________________________________________________113Titan Worksheets___________________________________________________________________115Greeley Habitat for Humanity Post-RYLA Project_____________________________________117Habitat for Humanity Fact Sheet____________________________________________________117Habitat for Humanity Release and Waiver of Liability________________________________119Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) Projects____________________________________121CDTA Volunteer Project Registration________________________________________________123Volunteer Permission Sheet_________________________________________________________125Advanced RYLA I____________________________________________________________________127Interact_____________________________________________________________________________128Rotary Youth Exchange_____________________________________________________________130Rotaract____________________________________________________________________________131

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July 16 – July 21, 2006

Welcome to RYLA XX! Each of you has been selected out of hundreds of applicants to attend this very special

Rotary Youth Leadership Award conference. The Rotarians who selected you saw potential for you to learn a lot at RYLA. This next week will be busy, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. RYLA has the potential to change each of your lives dramatically and for the better. All it takes is an open mind and a willingness to let the magic of RYLA happen.

This notebook is a crucial piece of getting through the next week. Inside these pages are all the basic facts you need to know about every activity, as well as forms, quotes, and stories to help you along the way. Don’t leave it behind!

For the next week, you will be with a team of eleven or twelve other students who are probably completely different from you. There is a lot to learn from every other person in your group. Many relationships made during RYLA will stay with you for years, maybe even the rest of your life. The groups will each be led by a Junior Counselor, who has been to RYLA at least once before, and a Senior Counselor, who is a Rotarian. Both of the counselors have a unique role in guiding the group and are essential parts of the whole experience. There are also two Head JCs, Jason Griffith and Heather Amen, who are there to make sure everything runs smoothly. Karla Carnahan is an excellent person to know, as she is the conference chair and is running RYLA XX.

The theme of this year’s conference is If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me! This theme will be very important through the whole week, along with the daily themes. Each activity goes along with these themes as well as our three objectives:

Personal Leadership through overcoming personal challenges and becoming the best leader possible.

Compassionate Leadership by encouraging heartfelt leading of youth by youth. Real World Leadership by providing youth leaders with foundational leadership

skills for use in the real world.

In addition, there are daily themes to help focus our thinking and behavior to each day’s event. The conference will include speakers, activities, and brainstorming about leadership and what leaders say, do, and think. A big part of the week is looking at ways each of us can Make a Difference in our lives and the lives of others.

One more thing: RYLA is a time to get involved and try new things. We ask that you try everything with your full heart devoted to it. However, if you still feel uneasy after you have tested the waters feel free to sit out the activity. RYLA is designed to push the limits of your comfort level, but we never want to push you past the point where you feel safe and secure.

It is time to start thinking and living leadership. The RYLA definition: “A Leader is One Who Compels Others to Positive Action by the Power of Their Own Positive Action.” The way to get the most out of RYLA is to be open-minded, open-hearted, and yourself. Have a fantastic week!

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Rules and Expectations Summary of rules

These are all non-negotiable rules No leaving the YMCA No drugs, alcohol, tobacco, driving, cell phones, and pagers No hats in Willome Hall Lights out means that! 10:30 sharp, it’s the YMCA’s rule Unlock doors at night! Bed checks will be done and are for your safety Behavior - punctuality, respect, attend all events

What is expected of you Participation in all activities Follow directions of JCs and SCs or other conference personnel Wear name tags at all times Wear white T-shirt for picture Monday Morning Activities - not optional!!! Demonstrate respect for speakers, other teams, other groups not RYLA, your

own team (basically everyone) Warm Fuzzies Take manual everywhere (put your name on it now!) My Personal Commitment (by Friday morning) Team Responsibilities

Clean up Willome Hall (assigned time) Introduce & Thank Speakers

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A Brief History of Rotary From the Rotary International Website www.rotary.org

The world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA, was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The name "Rotary" derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices. Rotary's popularity spread throughout the United States in the decade that followed; clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents, and the organization adopted the name Rotary International a year later.

As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving the professional and social interests of club members. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. The organization's dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its principal motto: Service Above Self. Rotary also later embraced a code of ethics, called The 4-Way Test, that has been translated into hundreds of languages.

In 1985, Rotary made a historic commitment to immunize all of the world's children against polio. Working in partnership with nongovernmental organizations and national governments thorough its PolioPlus program, Rotary is the largest private-sector contributor to the global polio eradication campaign. Rotarians have mobilized hundreds of thousands of PolioPlus volunteers and have immunized more than one billion children worldwide. By the 2005 target date for certification of a polio-free world, Rotary had contributed half a billion dollars to the cause.

As it approached the dawn of the 21st century, Rotary worked to meet the changing needs of society, expanding its service effort to address such pressing issues as environmental degradation, illiteracy, world hunger, and children at risk. The organization admitted women for the first time (worldwide) in 1989 and claims more than 145,000 women in its ranks today. Following the collapse of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Rotary clubs were formed or re-established throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Today, 1.2 million Rotarians belong to some 31,000 Rotary clubs in 166 countries.

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A Brief History of RYLA By Trustee Irving J. "Sonny" BrownThis article was orignally published in the December 1999 issue of The Rotarian.

In 1959, the state government of Queensland, Australia, invited local Rotarians to help plan a festival celebrating Queensland's upcoming centenary. Learning that Queen Elizabeth II was sending her cousin Princess Alexandra, who was in her early 20s, to the celebration, Rotarians planned activities specifically for the princess' age group.

The gundoo, an aboriginal word meaning "festival" or "fun together," was a rousing success. More than 300 men and women between the ages of 17 and 23 attended. Encouraged by the event's popularity with the young attendees, Rotarians saw potential to create a similar annual youth program. With little hesitation, Governor Art Brand of then-District 260 approved the project, and on 2 May 1960, RYLA was born.

Australian districts 258 and 260 shared in establishing a committee that developed the official framework of RYLA: to train youth (ages 14-30) in character, leadership, personal development, and good citizenship. These guidelines helped RYLA expand to all Rotary districts in Australia and led to RYLA's approval as an international program by the RI board at the 1971 RI Convention in Sydney, Australia. The first RYLA in districts 5440 and 5450 took place July 26-31, 1987. The districts comprise 103 Rotary clubs in Northern Colorado, Western Nebraska, and Wyoming.

After District 5520's first RYLA camp 20 years ago, a conferee summed up his RYLA experience in one word, "Camelot." He wrote the RYLA chairman, "If you know the story of King Arthur, you may recall that as King Arthur was dying in a young man's arms, he turned to the youth and said, 'If you learn of anyone that has not heard of Camelot, tell them loudly and clearly that there really was that one wisp of glory called Camelot.'"

"Gundoo" or "Camelot?" RYLA is both and aren't we fortunate? Dedication, passion and love describe the heart of RYLA, a most remarkable investment that assures Rotary's future.

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Sunday July 16 th “Look Around You and Touch a Life”

Icebreaker Instructions“The opportunity for brotherhood presents itself every time you meet a human being.”- Jane Wyman

On the first page is a list of interesting facts with a blank line next to them. Try to find a person to sign every line on the sheet, and in the process meet new people and find out interesting things about them!

Pledge of Allegiance “America is more than a place, it is a feeling.” – Tumbleweed Smith

Throughout the week we will say the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every day in recognition of the amazing place we live.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag     of the United States of America,

and to the Republic for which it stands,     one Nation under God, indivisible,

with Liberty and Justice for all.

Word of Focus“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is a very special time for each of the JCs. All JCs will have ten to fifteen minutes to talk to the entire conference about something that matters to them. The focuses of these talks range all over from personal experiences to world-wide topics. Often this is everyone’s favorite time of the week, because the conferees learn about each of the wonderful counselors, and the JCs address topics close to their hearts.

Debra Fine: “The Fine Art of Small Talk”

Debra Fine6041 S. Moline WayEnglewood CO 80111debra@debrafine.com

Make a Difference Introduction“Each one of us can work for a small change in the world around us.” – Lamar S. Smith

The Make a Difference program is designed to get conferees interested in doing something for the real world. The conferees will choose which topic they would like to discuss, and through three breakout sessions and multiple speakers, they will make a personal commitment to do something about their issue. It can be as simple as making a personal change, or as large as starting a new program. Tonight will be the introduction to the program and the various topics chosen for discussion this year. At rap sessions you will pick your top three choices of discussion groups, which will begin Monday.

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Rap Session Checklist: ”Look around you and touch a life”Counselors: Your team will be assigned a “homeroom” (a room where several

of your conferees are staying) where you will meet for your rap session every night except one. Each night, four groups will meet in the conference rooms or the fireside room, rotating so each group will get one rap session in a larger room. Please stay in those areas, we need to know where you are.

My Proudest Achievements (at beginning or end) (instructions on next page) Review of the conference

Theme: If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me! Daily themes Look over the schedule, go through the manual pointing out

descriptions, checklists, evaluations, etc Call attention to the way the manual can help guide throughout

the week Ask if anyone has any questions or concerns

Rules (usually the SC presents the rules, as they are the more disciplinary figure)

These are all non-negotiable rules No leaving the YMCA No drugs, alcohol, tobacco, driving, cell phones, and pagers No hats in Willome Hall Lights out means that! 10:30 sharp, it’s the YMCA’s rule Unlock doors at night! Bed checks will be done and are for your safety Behavior - punctuality, respect, attend all events

Expectations (SC or JC is fine, your choice) Participation in all activities Follow directions of JCs and SCs or other conference personnel Wear name tags at all times Wear white T-shirt for picture Monday Morning Activities - not optional!!!

There is a whole list to choose from, try multiple things Demonstrate respect for speakers, other teams, other groups not

RYLA, your own team (basically everyone) Warm Fuzzies

If there is not enough time to deliver them, the JCs will do it; just make sure to put the name and room number on it

No cold pricklies! Make time to decorate warm fuzzie bags and nametags

Take manual everywhere (put your name on it now!) My Personal Commitment (by Friday morning)

More will be explained in the Make a Difference sections Team Responsibilities

Clean up Willome Hall (assigned time) Introduce & Thank Speakers Counselors have guidelines in the back of the manual Group Decisions (discuss these with the group, and make sure

everyone is clear) Ground rules for interacting as a team

Be respectful, let all opinions be heard, no negative comments What time of day will the group eat together? (at least one

meal) Talent Show – would anyone like to be a part of it?

Hour and a half talent show on Friday, anyone can be part of it Jason and Heather are running it this year Need to know everyone who wants to do it by Wed.

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Write down name, talent, and time, and give it to Heather or Jason

Keep in mind the skit for Wednesday (guidelines under Wed.) Team Name and Flag (guidelines for flag under Wed.)

Schedule for Monday Go through the next day’s schedule (briefly, don’t have to read it all) Answer any questions that come up, make sure they know what’s

going on Sign up for Make a Difference Topic (next page)

Collect all the sign up sheets and turn them into Heather and Jason Fill out daily evaluation (same procedure every night)

Please wait and collect all the evaluations to turn in to Heather and Jason at the end of the week

Don’t forget to do your own!

My Proudest Achievements1. Counselor explains that this exercise is done as part of the introduction of

each of us to the group. It is an integral part of fully participating in the RYLA experience and overcoming the reluctance of some to share important events in our lives with new friends.

2. First step is to explain the process and then the SC and JC will go first so the Rylarians get a flavor of what is expected.

3. All are asked to close their eyes and reflect on their lives to this point for a period of one minute. Pick out three of these that you are most proud of. It does not matter how big or little an achievement is; only that you are very proud of it.

4. Each counselor and Rylarian will go in turn stating their name, hometown, school, family information and then their proudest achievements. Time allotted is one minute each.

5. While a person is speaking, everyone else will write down one-word characteristics that the achievements indicate; e.g., loving, sharing, strong, persistent, achiever, sensitive, sense of community, leader, religious, open, family-oriented, giver, etc. Everyone can be as creative as he or she wants.

6. After the last person has introduced himself/herself, the others will go, in turn, and share their descriptions with the first Rylarian, led by the SC and then JC. The time is about 1 minute per person. It is important that one or two word descriptions are used; no stories. Then the next person is given the same feedback until all have heard feedback from each member of the team, including the SC and JC.

7. That is the end of the process. It may be good to have a two-minute reflection time on just what happened (bonding and rapport) before going into the rest of the Rap Group #1 Agenda.

Notes:- JCs and SCs may choose to have the descriptions of each person given directly after they share their proudest achievements- this activity is designed to take no more than an hour, though the counselors may choose to do this activity at the end of the night to allow the maximum time possible

After Rap Session Instructions: (for counselors) Each JC/SC team will be assigned a certain area to be in from Lights Out at

10:30 until 11:00 Meet with your partner and discuss the day and how your team is doing

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Keep an eye on the conferees in your area, making sure lights are out and they are going to bed

Jason, Heather, and Karla will all be in the lobby ready for any personal questions or problems

The JC and SC large group meetings will start promptly at 11:00 JCs will meet in the fireside room SCs will meet in the lobby (?) If you are not there, either Jason or Heather (for JCs) or Karla (for SCs)

needs to know why Jason and Heather will alternate attending the SC meeting for 5 or 10

minutes to act as liaisons These meetings will end hopefully around 11:30, then it’s time for Warm

Fuzzies and sleep!

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Make A Difference Topics

NAME: SCHOOL: JUNIOR COUNSELOR:

The topics (from the list below) that I’m most interested in talking about:1.

2.

3. _ _________________________________________________________________

1. Teen Suicide2. Sexual Identity3. Substance Abuse (alcohol and other drugs)4. Drinking and Driving5. Self-Esteem and Violence6. Parent/Family/Teacher Relations7. Depression (to include self or friends)8. Eating Disorders9. Intolerance (to include cliques, racism, discrimination, homophobia, etc.)10.Rape or Sexual Harassment11.Environmental Issues12.Peer Pressure13.Grief14.Hate15.Overcoming the Stereotypes on Teens16.Cheating/Lying/Bending the Truth17.Health and Fitness18.Genocide19.Everyday Dangers Awareness20.Veteran Recognition and Care21.Global Citizenship22.Animal Control and Care23.Religion and Faith24.College Preparation25.Peer Pressure26.Sexual Orientation

If there are not at least six people who want to meet to talk about a certain topic, you may be placed into a group to talk about your #2 or #3 topic. We will do everything we can to make sure you get your number one choice, but we appreciate your flexibility when needed.

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Daily Evaluations and Readings

At the end of the materials for each day, you will find two things that we ask you to do before you go to sleep. The first is an evaluation of the day. These are vital for the program committee as they put together next year’s RYLA. Please take just a few moments and not only circle your numerical evaluations, but also jot down a few notes about what you liked, what you didn’t and why. You will turn ALL of your evaluations in at the END of the week in one big bunch to your JC.

Secondly, you will find a few pages of reading for the day. These are just to give you a greater context of the daily theme. Please take the 10 minutes that the reading require and look over them as you and your roommate prepare to hit the sack. Each reading has been hand selected by your JCs and SCs, and each one carries a special meaning. Feel free to use, share or simply enjoy everything you find here.

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Evaluation for Sunday – “Look Around You and Touch a Life”

Registration:

Tough 1 2 3 4 5 Easy

Icebreaker:

Waste of Time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Keynote Speaker: Debra Fine:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should she be invited back? Yes No

First Rap Session:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Other Recommendations and Thoughts:

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ReadingsSunday - "Look Around You and Touch a Life"

The Touch of Master’s Hand

‘Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneerThought it scarcely worth his whileTo waste much time on the old violin,But he held it up with a smile.

“What am I bid, Good folks,” he cried,“Who’ll start the bidding for me?”“A dollar, a dollar; then, two! Only two?Two dollars, and who’ll make it three?”

“Three dollars, once; three dollars, twice;Going for three—“ But no,From the room, far back, a gray-haired manCame forward and picked up the bow:

Then, wiping the dust from the old violin,And tightening the loose strings,He played a melody pure and sweetAs a caroling angel sings.

The music ceased, and the auctioneer,With a voice that was quiet and low,Said: “What am I bid for the old violin?”And he held it up with the bow.

“A thousand dollars, and who will make it two?Two thousand! And who will make it three?Three thousand once, three thousand twice,And going and gone,” said he.

The people cheered, but some of them cried,“We do not quite understandWhat changed its worth.” Swift came the reply;“The touch of a master’s hand.”

And many a man with life out of tune,And battered and scarred with sin,Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,Much like the old violin.

A mess of pottage, a glass of wine;A game—and he travels on.He is “going” once and “going” twice,He’s “going” and almost “Gone.”

But the master comes, and the foolish crowdNever can quite understandThe worth of a soul and the change that’s wroughtBy the touch of the master’s hand.

Myra Brooks

Changing a Day

I have a routine I follow everyday on my way to school.  Part of my routine is to listen to the Beatles "Let It Be" and park in the same spot. If I don't follow this routine my OCD/superstition side kicks in and I feel my day will be ruined.  Well a girl at my school, who is not the nicest person out there took my spot and when I walked down the senior hallway, all her and her friends lined up and taunted me.  So that incident really made my day suck for a while.  Then I opened my locker and saw a note from my JC last year and it said; "don't dwell on what happened this morning, live and fulfill the breath you are taking now." I could have let that silly incident ruin my whole day, but rather I chose to make the best of my day. I thought of RYLA and I changed my day for the better.

Amy Lamb

Hippo and the Tortoise

NAIROBI (AFP) - A baby hippopotamus that survived the tsunami waves on the Kenyan coast has formed a strong bond with a giant male century-old tortoise, in an animal facility in the port city of Mombassa, officials said.

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The hippopotamus, nicknamed Owen and weighing about 300 kilograms (650 pounds), was swept down Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean, then forced back to shore when tsunami waves struck the Kenyan coast on December 26, before wildlife rangers rescued him.

"It is incredible. A-less-than-a-year-old hippo has adopted a male tortoise, about a century old, and the tortoise seems to be very happy with being a 'mother'," ecologist Paula Kahumbu, who is in charge of Lafarge Park, told AFP.

"After it was swept and lost its mother, the hippo was traumatized. It had to look for something to be a surrogate mother. Fortunately, it land ed on the tortoise and established a strong bond.

"The hippo is a young baby, he was left at a very tender age and by nature, hippos are social animals that like to stay with their mothers for four years," he explained.

"The hippo follows the tortoise exactly the way it follows its mother. If somebody approaches the tortoise, the hippo becomes aggressive, as if protecting its biological mother," Kahumbu added. They swim, eat and sleep together," the ecologist added.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. This is a real story that shows our differences don't matter much when we need the comfort of another.  We could all learn a lesson from these two creatures of God, look beyond our differences and find a way to walk the path together.

submitted by Dori Painter

WaterTake a bucket filled with waterPut your hand in to the wrist,Pull it out; the hole remainingIs how much you will be missed.In a minute, it looks just like before.However, you leave behind a cell or twoA part of you, quite rightly.And you are changed in this same stead.When you withdraw your hand,Some beads of water cling to itLeaving behind some land.

So think about it this way,Before you play your part.A piece of you stays where you’ve beenFor all to take to heartAnd those you touch will touch you too.No matter what you thinkWe’re all part of one anotherOne Spirit, one Soul, each one of us a Link.

JRH

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Starfish There was once a wise old man who used to go to the ocean to do his

writing. One day as he walked along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man, and the young man wasn’t dancing, but instead was reaching down to the shore, picking up starfish, and very gently throwing them into the ocean.  “Good morning! What are you doing?” asked the wise man. The young man paused, looked up, and replied, “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The sun is rising, and the tide is out. And if I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.”  “But, young man, don’t you realize that there are miles of beach and thousands of starfish all along it? You can’t possibly make a difference!”   The young man, listening politely, bent down and picked up another starfish, throwing it into the sea past the breaking waves. Turning to the old man, he modestly replied, “It made a difference to that one.”

Submitted by Jason Griffith

“The influences of each humans being on others in this life is a kind of immortality.”

John Quincy Adams

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Monday July 17 th “Build the Future with Action and Vision”

Morning Activities“All that we need to make us really happy is something be enthusiastic about.” – Charles Kingsley

Get up every morning and get the blood moving. Every conferee is required to do one of the activities listed below for half an hour each morning. Pick whatever activity you like, you can even switch every day if you want, but physical activity is important to keep the body healthy, and moving is a good way to wake up anyway.

Dancing - conference room A Yoga - fireside room Swimming - meet outside at 6:30!! Basketball - meet outside Running - meet outside (one group will meet at 6:30 for a longer run) Volleyball - meet outside Reflection – conference room B (bring a pen or pencil!) Frisbee – meet outside Zumba – conference room C Walking – meet outside Jump Rope – meet outside Kickball – meet outside

Richard Ireland: “The Future, Can We Get There From Here?”

Richard Ireland8694 E. Mineral CircleCentennial CO 80112snowinst@eazy.net

Titan 1 “Success depends mightily on the art of getting along.” – The Jaqua Way

Titan is a four-round business simulation designed to teach teamwork and communication. Most conferees have probably never taken a business class, or know absolutely nothing about the corporate world. One aspect of leadership is that leaders are often put in uncomfortable situations that they feel ill-equipped to handle. This may just be one of them. We will explain all that you need to know about business and the decisions you’ll be making for this simulation. Therefore, success will depend on getting along with the team and being able to come to a competitive decision. In this first round, you will learn about price. The first decision you make will be one number which is the price you wish to set for the item your company is producing, marketing, and selling. In later rounds, additional decisions on production, marketing, and capital investment will be made. Good luck! Take a look at the worksheets in the back to help you out.

Counselors: Titan is more important for the team to grow together and come to the decisions together rather than winning (though that can be fun as well). The counselor’s role, rather than giving answers, should function more as the mediator. Do take part in the discussion, but do not dominate it. Allow the team to make its own mistakes, and watch the RYLA magic!

Make a Difference Speakers: Dan Prascher, Samira Rajabi and Kevin McAdams“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank

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Dan, Samira, and Kevin , Rylarians from the past, will speak about what they achieved in their own lives. They are great roles models to follow, seeing how RYLA changed their lives and what they have done with their lives since.

Samira Rajabi5801 E. Piedmont DriveCherry Hills Village CO 80111Samara.Rajabi@colorado.edu

Kevin McAdams14 Red Tail DriveHighlands Ranch CO 80126kevin_mcadam@hotmail.com

Dan Prascher9062 Dudley StreetWestminster CO 80021danprascher@msn.com

Scavenger Hunt “Don’t let the fact that you can’t do all you want to do keep you from doing what you can do.”Objective: Take the most pictures of your group doing the various specified activities.Rules:

Be careful with the cameras Keep track of which pictures you are taking in what order Stay inside the YMCA Be polite to other groups and individuals HAVE FUN!Counselors: You have the judging sheet on the next page. Please give it to your

conferees when we start this activity!

Doug Young: “The Four-Way Test”Every Rotarian, as a qualification for membership, strives to follow the 4 Way

Test of the things we think, say, or do:1. Is it the TRUTH?2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?3. Will it build GOOD WILL and better friendships?4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Doug Young6672 N Pinewood DrParker CO 80134-6358dmyoung@ix.netcom.com

Four-Way Test Breakout“Always do right – it will please many people and amaze the rest.” – Mark Twain

Get with your team to go through a few tough scenarios, designed to use the four-way test, though there are no easy answers. Find the scenarios on the next page!

Eggspress“Team spirit is an eagerness to sacrifice personal interest or glory for the welfare of all.” – John Wooden

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Your mission is to keep your egonaut from breaking after its launch. You will receive thirty minutes in which to build your launching container from a certain amount of materials. You can use the materials in any way you wish, but you may use only those materials and only within the time allowed. Good luck!

Counselors: You have the judging sheet on the next page. Please give it to your team at the start of Eggspress.

Emily Prascher: “True Colors”Are you a blue? Maybe a green? You’ll find out from Emily Prascher in her

True Colors workshop. Figure out what personality you are, and how to better work with others!

Emily Prascher9062 Dudley StreetWestminster CO 80021emily.prascher@aahanet.org

Rap Session Checklist: “Build the Future with Action and Vision” For all the activities listed below ask: what was the general opinion, are there

any remaining questions, anything that they wanted to talk about? Richard Ireland Titan 1 Make a Difference Speakers Scavenger Hunt Four Way Test Eggspress True Colors Hiking

Various hikes and difficulties, sign up with the JC Read the descriptions of each hike Allow each individual to pick what hike to go on, making sure he/she

know the full weight of his/her decisions Options for lunch are a meat sandwich or peanut butter and jelly Fill out the sign up sheet on the next page for your whole team

Schedule for Tuesday Briefly outline the day Answer questions

Skit Package and Flag Guidelines for skits and flags (really enforce the Grandma Rule) Guidelines for flags All props and flag-making materials Give all the props to the team, as well as the flag-making materials so

they can work on the skit and flag for the remainder so the rap session. Fill out daily evaluation

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Four-Way Test Scenarios 1. A friend tells you she has had suicidal thoughts in the past, and even attempted to hurt herself once. She asks you to keep her secret. What do you do?

2. You’re at a party with a bunch of your friends. Someone you don’t know walks in with alcohol, and offers it to everyone. What do you do or say?

3. Walking around in a grocery store, you see a $50 laying on the ground. What do you do?

4. You catch a friend cheating on a math test. He has formulas written on the inside of his leg. Do you tell?

5. Pulling out of a parking lot, you tap the car next to you with your front bumper. You pull back into the spot and get out to look. There doesn’t seem to be any damage on either car. Do you tell them?

6. Your parents are divorced. In talking with your dad, he tells you bad things about your mother, and how much he dislikes her. What do you do?

7. At RYLA, there are sometimes 6 conferees sharing the same room. If RYLA changed to 5 in a room, it would either mean paying for 8 more rooms separate from the rest of the conference, or taking the number of conferees down. Is 6 or 5 better?

8. You’re at a party until 1 in the morning. Your curfew was midnight. The only ride you have home is a friends who has been drinking. Do you call your parents, or take the ride?

9. One time you are shopping with your mother and you see her shoplift. Do you tell someone? Do you talk to her?

10. Your roommate at RYLA, one who is in your group, goes out at night to have a smoke. Do you report him or her?

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RYLA SCAVENGER HUNT!!!

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!•The team that captures the most of these images and compiles the most points will win the scavenger hunt. If there is a tie, one picture will be chosen at random to be judged by the Senior Counselors to determine the winner.•Each picture is worth five points. There is one bonus picture worth 20 points.•You need at least one member of your group in every picture – if the picture call for people not in RYLA to do the action (i.e. number 10), a person in your group should stand next to the non-RYLA people, but they cannot be part of the action.•Each number line is a new picture, and there can only be one caption in each picture (i.e. you can’t combine shots)•If the picture says “all of your group” you must find someone else to take the photo so you can all be in the picture.•Minus 10 points for every minute your group is late•Please note on this sheet to the left of the numbers what picture on the camera corresponds to what shot on the roll (i.e. #1 on the list is the fourth picture on the roll)•Please act with the respect and integrity that exemplifies RYLA people in your search and interactions with other people in Estes Park.YOUR LIST – CAPTURE A PICTURE OF EACH OF THESE:1. Someone having a bad hair day2. Someone buying something embarrassing at the store3. A smiling security guard4. Someone not in RYLA in mid-air5. 5 people in your group and 1 person not in RYLA doing hand stands6. All of your group and 2 people not in RYLA doing the can-can7. Someone taking a picture8. Old people not in RYLA waving9. One person in your group making the Zoolander face with one person not in RYLA who is

wearing a hat made out of newspapers10. 6 people not in RYLA doing a human pyramid11. RYLA spelled out in clothes12. RYLA spelled out by people not in RYLA13. A man wearing women’s clothing14. Someone in your group kissing a YMCA staffer15. Your group with your JC and SC16. Samson (the elk)17. Your group and one person not in RYLA acting out a scene from a Disney movie

(explained later)18. Your group and one person not in RYLA doing a catalog pose19. Someone not in RYLA doing exactly what the sign says (can be any sign)20. Your group on a flag pole21. With a police officer (bonus of 10 points if you are in the police car)22. Getting food without using your food cards (bonus if you are serving the food)23. Re-enact the men’s Olympic track team winning the gold in Sydney in 200024. Someone in your group juggling (5 bonus points for a picture of someone not in RYLA

tipping you)25. The evolution between monkey and man26. Exactly 27 people (including your group)27. A picture of the caption, “Ewww, what is that?”28. A picture of the caption, “Holy cow! Did you see that?”29. A picture of the caption, “That has got to be the coolest thing ever!”30. A picture of the caption, “I can’t believe we all fit in here”31. A picture of the caption, “Touch a life”32. A picture of the caption, “RYLA love”

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Eggspress!Counselors, please read or give this to your team when it get its materials.

Objective:

To devise a capsule that will allow an egg passenger to be launched and return to earth without harm, in thirty minutes.

Rules:

1) Only the materials listed below may be used in any way possible.2) The paper bag that the materials come in can be used.

Judging:

The winner is the egg space capsule that survives the strongest launch and lands without breaking.

Materials:

20 straws 3 feet of masking tape1 balloon1 eggnewspaper

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True Colors SkitFor the junior counselors to perform Monday night during the True Colors presentation

Scene One(Whistle blows offstage. All characters enter. Gold is at the head of the line giving commands. Its complete chaos as everyone tries to put in their say.)

GOLD: Ten Hut! Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Left, Left, Left…(Green gets annoyed at the directions that don’t make sense. Orange is confused as to why they stopped, and Blue is gently trying to help Orange to understand).

GREEN: (to Gold) That was four lefts in a row! You know, performing the pattern of taking four steps in a row with the left foot is entirely impossible for the human race!

ORANGE: Yeah, the whole Left, Right thing went right over my head…

GOLD: That’s because you don’t follow orders!

GREEN: Well, perhaps if you explained the orders clearly, then we might not all be so confused.

BLUE: Hey guys, come on now. There is no need to get hostile…Can’t we all just get along?

GOLD: If everyone just followed the rules then there wouldn’t be any problems.

GREEN: (getting angry) I have a hard time following rules that don’t make any sense.

BLUE: What if the rules hurt someone’s feelings? I couldn’t live with that!

ORANGE: (in a mocking tone of Gold) What are these “rules” we’re supposed to follow anyway?

(With visible disgust, Gold exists).

ORANGE: (pinpoints someone in the audience and shouts to them…) How you doin’? Enjoyin’ this little shindig I hope…

GREEN: Don’t you ever THINK before you ACT? I could never imagine…

ORANGE: (in a mocking tone, interrupts) Don’t you ever ACT before you THINK? I could never imagine…(exits mimicking Green)

GREEN: Hmmm….I’ll have to think about it…(begins to exit).

BLUE: Do you want to talk about what just happened? It would hurt to try you know. You never open us and talk about your feelings!

GREEN: Why should I? You talk about your feeling enough for the both of us!

BLUE: Hey, that’s not fair! Can we talk about this? (exit)

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(Blue Boy & Blue Girl enter from opposite sides in a romantic slow motion run, where they meet in the center. Do a dipping stage kiss. Boy pulls away reluctantly.)

BLUE BOY#1: I must leave you to attend a poetry reading at the café. I’ll call you soon, sweetheart. (exit)

BLUE GIRL#1: Oh, I’ve never been so happy!!

(Orange boy enters pretending to dribble a basketball to show off his “moves” and makes a shot right over Blue Girl’s head).

ORANGE BOY#1: Wassup? I just saw you with (insert Blue Boy’s name). What a loser. I can show you how to live on the edge, whaddya say?

BLUE GIRL#1: You mean you want to have an exclusive relationship with me, where you call me for at least an hour every night, plan beautiful picnics in the Rocky Mountains underneath the stars, and watch romantic movies together every Friday night?

ORANGE BOY#1: Hold on a minute! I just wanted to know if we could go on a date…not become soulmates! Geez.

BLUE GIRL#1: Well, I suppose that I could try it for a year or so…

ORANGE BOY#1: A year!!?! What, are we planning to get hitched? How about a week?

BLUE GIRL#1: Agh! You insensitive animal!!! (storms offstage in disgust).

(Gold Girl enters)

ORANGE BOY#1: What up, (insert Orange girl name). You wanna go out this weekend?

GOLD GIRL: Depends. Are you going to be a lawyer, banker or doctor? See, it’s in my 5 year plan to only date boys that are going to make something of themselves.

ORANGE BOY#1: You mean go to school for like 20 billion years just so I can work for exactly 8 hours a day cramped inside somewhere and driving a station wagon? No way! I’m gonna have my own band, the Puff Daddies! (dances around the stage with an air guitar)

(Orange girl enters)

ORANGE GIRL: (crosses to orange boy) Hey listen to this! My dad says that if I get my grades up, he’ll get me that stereo that I want!

GOLD GIRL: That’s great, (insert name of orange girl)! You’ve still got plenty of time to catch up before the end of the semester. I’ll even volunteer my services on the weekends to help you do some extra credit!

ORANGE GIRL: Let me think about it, ummm, NO! Why would I ever do that? I’m gonna let my grades get so bad that he’ll offer me a car! (Orange Boy and Orange Girl perform a celebratory dance)

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ORANGE BOY#1: Wanna go rock climbing?

ORANGE GIRL: Yeah, rock on! (Orange Girl and Orange Boy exit)

(Blue Boy and Green Girl enter)

GOLD GIRL: Hi, (insert green girl’s name)! Did you finish your physics homework?

GREEN GIRL: Homework? We had physics homework? That’s ok, I know all the material that will be on the test like the back of my hand. I’m not worried.

BLUE BOY#1: How can you not be worried? I’m going to have to apologize to Ms. Watkins for not getting my homework done last night, but there was a personal tragedy in our family last night… yes, it’s true… My girlfriend and I broke up. I can’t believe this happened after two weeks! I loved her so much!

GOLD GIRL: (to Green Girl) Sometimes he can be so impractical when it comes to relationships. (exits)

(Orange Boy enters)

GREEN GIRL: (to Orange Boy) I know this is a dumb question, but did you do your physics homework?

ORANGE BOY#2: Nope. See, right after school I had basketball practice then the team decided to go out for pizza afterwards and by the time I got home, Mission Impossible was on and, well, I just couldn’t miss that to do homework.

GREEN GIRL: Sorry that I asked. Sounds like your night was very, umm inefficient. See you in class. (tries to exit. Blue Boy stops her.)

BLUE BOY#1: Hey, (insert Green girl name). Would you like to be my partner for the English report on Emily Dickenson?

GREEN GIRL: Not really. I prefer to work by myself. (sarcastically) Thanks for the offer though. (exits)

BLUE BOY#1: I wonder what I did wrong##2? I’ll just try to talk it out with her later. I can’t seem to find anyone to be my partner! Am I not a good person? Doesn’t anyone have the same passion that I do for Emily’s poetry?

ORANGE BOY#2: Maybe you should try to be less emotional. No one wants to work with a cry baby.

BLUE BOY#1: (visibly hurt by what Orange Boy just said) You, you, you… (storms off upset)

(At the same time, Blue girl enters and gives Orange Boy a nasty look

BLUE GIRL#3: Do you have any idea what yesterday was????

ORANGE BOY#2: Hey trivia game! I love trivia questions. What closes when a frog swallows? (no response from Blue Girl, just another angry look). Ok. Fine, how many guesses do I get?

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(Green girl enters and sits down with a book).

ORANGE BOY#2: No way! We made it to a month! Let’s go out tonight and celebrate!! (tries to grab her and pull her close).

BLUE GIRL#3: Do you really think I’m going to go out with you after you forgot our anniversary??

GREEN GIRL: (to Orange Boy) You really don’t understand what she’s talking about, do you? (to Blue Girl) Come on, let’s just remember now, that a date is just another number on a calendar. Its not a big deal at all.

BLUE GIRL#3: When you’re in love with someone, you are supposed to remember things like that!! IT is NOT just a date!! We’re through, (insert Orange Boy’s name). (Runs off crying).

ORANGE BOY#2: (to Green Girl) You wanna go to the prom with me? Come on…Get outta your books for a while! Don’t you know that guys are a lot more fun than books?

GREEN GIRL: (says with disinterest) Drop dead, geek. (continues reading)

ORANGE BOY#2: I guess this means no drive-in movie? (after no response, he exits)

(Blue Girl #1 enters crying to the song True Colors followed by Gold Boy. Blue Girl #1 sits by Green girl).

GREEN GIRL: (to Gold Boy) Why is she crying??

GOLD BOY: I have no idea.

BLUE GIRL #1: This song brings back so many memories about me and (insert Blue Boy#1 name)! It was our song until….until…we broke up.

(starts crying so hard that Green Girl turns off the music). What did you do that for!?!

GREEN GIRL: It was making you cry!

BLUE GIRL #1: But, I love to cry!! And I love that song!

ALL THREE SIMULTANEOUSLY: Honestly! I will never understand you!! (all exit).

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True Colors WE ALL HAVE ALL FOUR OF THE TRUE COLORS IN SOME VARIATION.

WE USE TRUE COLORS AS A TOOL TO EXPLAIN BEHAVIOR,NOT EXCUSE IT!

WE ARE NOT TRYING TO STEREOTYPE OTHERS OR LIMIT OURSELVES.

EVERY COLOR HAS STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES.

KNOWING TRUE COLORS WILL HELP US BE A BETTER TEAM!!!

WITH ALL THAT SAID….

WHAT ARE YOURTRUE COLORS?

Copyright of True ColorsAdapted by Emily Prascher

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WHEN I AM GREEN…

I seek knowledge & understanding.Analytical – Global – Conceptual

I live life by my own standard.Cool – Calm – Collected

I need explanations & answers.Inventive – Logical – Perfectionistic

I value intelligence, insight, fairness and justice.Abstract – Hypothetical – Investigative

I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary and a problem solver.

Green May Perceive Self As:- Confident - Good at Analysis/Objective- Mentally Tough - Having Ability to Reprimand- Logical, Rational - Having High Expectations- Visionary, Inventive - Respecting Knowledge- Self-Controlled - A Deep Thinker- Enjoying One’s Own Company

Others May Perceive Green As:- Arrogant, Know It All - Critical, Fault-Finding- Cold, Hard - Lacking Compassion- Insensitive - Unappreciative of Others- Head in the Clouds - Intellectually Demanding- Cool, Aloof, Unfeeling - Argumentative- Afraid to Open Up - Absent Minded

Greens Are Stressed Out By:- Not Being In Charge - Small Talk- Lack of Independence - Routine- Subjective Judgment - Social Functions- Elaborate Use of Adjectives - Lack of recognition of their abilities-Emotional Displays - Incompetence

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WHEN I AM BLUE…

I need to feel unique and authentic.Enthusiastic – Sympathetic – Personal

I look for meaning and significance in life.Warm – Communicative – Compassionate

I need to contribute, to encourage and to care.Idealistic – Spiritual – Sincere

I value integrity and unity in relationships.Peaceful – Flexible – Imaginative

I am a natural romantic, a poet and a nurturer.

Blue May Perceive Self As:- Having Feelings - Seeing the Best in Others- Compassionate - Nurturing- Romantic - Liking to Please People- Idealistic - Wanting Harmony- Empathetic - Great Communicator- Caring - Valuing Feelings

Others May Perceive Blue As:- Very Emotional - Too Trusting- Overly Sensitive - Smothering- Mushy - Too Soft, Too Giving- Too Tender-Hearted - Weak- Easily Persuaded - Talking Too Much- Too Nice - Illogical

Blues Are Stressed Out By:- Broken Promises - Lying- Too Much Negative - Rejection- Not Being Involved - Insincerity- Lack of Social Contact - Completing Paperwork- Clock Watching - Placing the System Before People- Being Compared to Others - Conflict

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WHEN I AM GOLD…

I follow the rules and respect authority.Loyal – Dependable – Prepared

I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong in life.Thorough – Sensible – Punctual

I need to be useful and to belong.Faithful – Stable – Organized

I value home, family and tradition.Caring – Concerned – Concrete

I am a natural preserver, a good citizen and helpful.

Gold May Perceive Self As:- Consistent - Realistic- Providing Structure - Decisive, Seeking Closure- Goal-Oriented - Dependable- Very Traditional - Concerned About Security- Knowing Right From Wrong - Follower of a Routine- Loyal to Organization - Having Leadership Ability

Others May Perceive Gold As:- Rigid, Inflexible - Lacking Imagination- Controlling, Bossy - Judgmental- Too Serious - Boring- Resistant to Change - Uptight- Opinionated - Predictable- System-Bound - Autocratic

Golds Are Stressed Out By:- Incomplete Tasks - Non-Conformity- Disorganization - Lack of Structure- Irresponsibility - Haphazard Attitude- Changing Details - Too Many Things Going On At Once- Lack of Direction - People Who Don’t Follow Through- Waste - Ambiguous Tasks

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WHEN I AM ORANGE…

I act on a moment’s notice.Witty – Charming – Spontaneous

I consider life as a game, here and now.Impulsive – Generous – Impactful

I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement.Optimistic – Eager – Bold

I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage.Physical – Immediate – Fraternal

I am a natural trouble-shooter, a performer, and a competitor.

Orange May Perceive Self As:- Flexible, Easy-Going - Able to Do Many Things- Having a Playful Attitude - Adventurous, Courageous- Exploring New Possibilities - Valuing Freedom- Clever, Good Negotiator - Bold, Assertive- Open to Change - Fun-Loving, Enjoying Life- Having Many Interests - Independent

Others May Perceive Orange As:- Irresponsible - Taking Unnecessary Risks- Goofing Off Too Much - Resisting Closure or Decisions- Manipulative - Obnoxious- Unable to Stay On Task - Immature- Scattered - Self-Centered

Oranges Are Stressed Out By:- Repetition - Too Much Responsibility- Following Detailed Directions - Rules and Regulations- Routine - Being Stuck at a Desk- Deadlines - Abstract Concepts- Inactivity - Reading Manuals- Lack of Fun - Imposed Structure- Lack of Variety - Personal Criticism

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Stressed Out and Relaxed Behaviors

GREEN“Stressed Out” Behaviors Relaxed Behaviors-Behaves indecisively -Questions and explores ideas-Refuses to comply or cooperate -Considers others ideas-Extreme aloofness and withdrawal -Works independently-“Snobbish” put-downs and sarcastic remarks -Pleasant but not very social-Refuses to communicate, the silent treatment -Thrives on own work and ingenuity-Perfection ties to performance anxiety -Strives for improvement-Highly critical towards self and others -Has high expectations

BLUE“Stressed Out” Behaviors Relaxed Behaviors-Attention-getting behavior -Appreciates everything, everyone-Lying to “save face” -Behaves with honesty & integrity-Withdraws -Likes teamwork-Fantasizes, day-dreams excessively -Creates things to make life better -Strives for peace & harmony-Overly expresses emotions -Contagiously enthusiastic-Behaves in passive, resistant ways -Cooperative & encouraging-Cries often & appears depressed

GOLD“Stressed Out” Behaviors Relaxed Behaviors-Complains & behaves with self pity -Task & structure focused-Exhibits anxiety & worry -Serious attitude-Is depressed & acts fatigued -Likes to do things to help-Expressed psychomatic problems -Cares for own body & health-Malicious in judgment of self & others -Direct but cautious-Exhibits “blind herd” mentality -Respects authority-Exhibits phobic reactions -Is dependable & reliable

ORANGE“Stressed Out” Behaviors Relaxed Behaviors-Acts rude & with defiance -Acts boldly & is direct-Breaks the rules on purpose -Risk-taking behavior-Runs away, drops out -Acts impulsively & spontaneously-Involved with alcohol, drugs -Seeks reasonably “safe” adventures -Has high expectations-Acts out boisterously -Wants “hands-on” activities-Lying & cheating behavior -Is assertive & to the point-Violent behavior

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Hike Sign UpTurn in to Heather or Jason at JC meeting

Team Number ___________

Total Number of Conferees ____________

Number of Conferees for Bible Point ____________

Number of Conferees for Eagle Cliff ____________

Number of Conferees for Long Five-Mile Walk ____________

Any conferees unable to participate? Why?

Make A Difference Lunch

Number of Meat Sack Lunches ____________

Number of PB and J Sack Lunches ____________

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Evaluation for Monday – “Build the Future with Action and Vision”

Morning Activities:Bad Wake Up 1 2 3 4 5 Good

Richard Ireland:Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should he be invited back? Yes No

Titan 1:Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Make A Difference Speakers: Dan Prascher, Samira Rajabi and Kevin McAdams

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should they be invited back?

Yes No

Scavenger Hunt:Waste of Time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Four Way Test Speaker: Doug YoungDisappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should he be invited back? Yes No

Four Way Test Breakout:Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Eggspress:Waste of Time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

True Colors: Emily PrascherWaste of Time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Should she be invited back? Yes No

Other Recommendations and Thoughts:

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ReadingsMonday - "Build the Future with Action and Vision"

Noah’s Theorem

When Noah designed an ark and gathered aboard his family and a pair of male and female animals of all species to avoid the Great Flood, he demonstrated his leadership. But, he was being a far-sighted, practical manager when he turned to his wife and said, “Make certain that the elephants don’t see what the rabbits are doing.”

A Bag of Tools

Isn’t it strangeThat princes and kings, And clowns that caperIn saw dust rings,And common peopleLike you and meAre builders for eternity?

Each is given a bag of toolsA shapeless mass,A book of rules;And each must make, Ere life is flown,A stumbling blockOr a stepping stone.

R.L. Sharpe

First Things First - Don't fill your jar with sand first!

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the coffee...

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes." The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, " I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things-your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions-things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your spouse, and your car. The sand is everything else - the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf

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balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you."

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal." "Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand." One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

submitted by Dori Painter

" Your life is your greatest work of art; live like you are creating every moment."submitted by Danee Hunzie

Dreams

Dreams are the beginning of ideas. Dreams are fun and good. If you can dream it, you can be it. Don’t be afraid to dream of good things to be or do. Henry Ford was a dreamer. Wilbur and Orville Wright were dreamers. Some of the worlds greatest ideas began as dreams. Sir Isaac Newton had his dreams of gravity and physics and Leonardo daVinci dreamed of flying and such things; if they could only see what such dreams have created. Get your dreams in order. Determine the real from the unreal. If you wish your dream to be true, then make it happen. Be sure that what you make happen is beneficial to all.

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Tuesday July 18 th “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership”

Titan 2“Sooner or later a man, if he is wise, discovers that business life is a mixture of good days and bad, victory and defeat, give and take.” – The Jaqua Way

First, the results of the last round will be announced so each team knows where it stands after the first decision. Then, you will receive some more information about production, and how to gauge that decision as well as price. Finally, your team will pick two numbers this time, one for price and one for production. Keep up the good work!

Greg Riddoch: ”Risk-Taking and Living Your Dreams”

Greg Riddoch703 Windflower Dr.Longmont CO 80501(303) 485-1945

Make a Difference Breakout 1“Change your thoughts and you change the world.” – Harold R. Mcalindon

This first session is aimed at discussing the issue at hand. What are the various aspects of this issue? Why is it a problem? Why did each of you choose this topic? Nothing personal that is said will go beyond the group if that is a concern for anyone. This is an open environment in which to discuss issues that you would like to do something about. There will be sack lunches today, so if the discussion is still going strong at 11:45, there is no need to stop.

Counselors: Please watch carefully over your groups. It is your choice on how much you wish to get involved in the discussion. It’s best if you are a part of it, but you should not dominate the discussion by any means. Carefully watch for any offhand comments that could be offensive, and make sure all opinions are equally respected. This program has the potential to be amazing, and you will be the ones who make it that way! If there are any problems at all, please find Karla, Jason, or Heather. We’ll be around making sure everything is going well.

Mark Macintosh: “Run to Daylight”

Mark MacintoshVictory Productionsmark@seekvictory.com(303) 333-0424

Volleyball/Basketball“It’s a misnomer that our talents make us a success. It helps, but it’s not what we do well that enables us to achieve in the long run.” – Bernie Marcus

This tournament is for fun as a group and to get everyone outside and moving around! Teams 1 through 10 will play on Tuesday, and teams 11 through 20 will play on Wednesday. Each team will play seven volleyball and two basketball games in order to play all the other teams. At the end of each game please send ONE person from your team to report to the scorekeeper. These games should serve as another way to bring the team together. It’s all about encouragement. No unfair or foul play, or criticism of the other teams is necessary. Have a great time, and don’t forget to wear sunscreen!

Counselors: Serve as an example by only shouting encouragement and positive things. Make sure the team knows that bashing the other team or your own

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team members is not acceptable. The schedule for volleyball is on the next page. Let your team know what they will be playing next, and against who.

Hiking“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

These hikes are designed to get everyone outside to enjoy the afternoons. Teams 11 through 20 will hike on Tuesday, teams 1 through 10 will hike on Wednesday. Please pick the hike that you think you will enjoy the most, do not sign up for the hardest hike if you are not physically capable of making it all the way. Don’t forget sunscreen, and be sure you’re back at 4:15 for the Word of Focus!

Cassandra Sewell: “My Stories of Truth and Wisdom”

Cassandra Sewell13731 Silverton DriveBroomfield CO 80020csewell@avaya.com

Rap Session Checklist: “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership” Same as yesterday, just briefly discuss the day’s activities and see if there

are any lingering questions Titan 2 Greg Riddoch Make a Difference Breakout 1

Ask each person how his/her session went Make sure no one felt uncomfortable, threatened, or like his/her opinions

were not heard and respected If there is a problem, tell Jason or Heather privately

Hank Brown Volleyball/Basketball or Hiking Cassandra Sewell Schedule for Wednesday

Don’t forget to bring the flag in the morning! Fill out Daily Evaluations Finish skit and flag!

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Volleyball Schedule

Court Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6a 1 vs 7 3 vs 7 1 vs 9 1 vs 2 1 vs 5 1 vs 8b 2 vs 8 4 vs 8 2 vs 10 3 vs 4 2 vs 6 2 vs 9c 3 vs 9 5 vs 9 5 vs 7 5 vs 6 9 vs 10 3 vs 10

bb 4 vs 10 6 vs 10 6 vs 8 7 vs 8 3 vs 4 6 vs 7bye 5 1 3 9 7 4bye 6 2 4 10 8 5

Court Round 7 Round 8 Round 9

Round 10

Round 11

Round 12

a 1 vs 4 2 vs 7 1 vs 10 1 vs 6 1 vs 3 3 vs 5b 2 vs 5 3 vs 8 4 vs 7 3 vs 2 2 vs 4 4 vs 6c 3 vs 6 4 vs 9 5 vs 8 5 vs 4 7 vs 9

bb 7 vs 10 5 vs 10 6 vs 9 9 vs 8 8 vs 10bye 8 1 2 7 5 1,2,7bye 9 6 3 10 6 8,9,10

- 8 minute games- 1 minute passing time between each game

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Evaluation for Tuesday – “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership”

Titan 2:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Greg Riddoch:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should he be invited back? Yes No

Volleyball/Basketball or Hike (write which hike): (circle one)

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Cassandra Sewell:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should she be invited back? Yes No

Other Recommendations and Thoughts:

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ReadingsTuesday – “Take Action Through Citizenship and Leadership”

LeadershipLead-er-ship; n. 1. the position or guidance of a leader. 2. the ability to lead. 3. the leaders of the group.

Lead-er; n. 1. a person or thing that leads: directing, commanding, or guiding head, as a group or an activity.

Webster’s New World Dictionary

Before you lead, you must be able to follow. A good leader acquires the knowledge, ability, and confidence to implement the thoughts, ideas, and directives used to complete a given project.

Whose Job is It??This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and

Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

UppersI’ll do it! Go for it! Get going!

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again! I am a good person.

I feel so exhilarated that I have succeeded!

You are as good as anyone else. I am marvelous. I have guts.

I will. I can. I shall overcome.

I can change. I am intelligent, I can learn. I will begin now.

I can find the time. I am in control of my life.

The only thing to fear is fear itself. There is nothing like a creative high.

I like my self. It is all right to love.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Have a good day! I am worth it.

I am important!!

I can accomplish. It is a challenge. It will be fun.

When I put my mind to it, I can do anything. I am proud of myself.

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To Take RisksTo laugh is to risk appearing the fool.

To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.To reach out for another is to risk involvement.

To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self.To love is to risk not being loved in return.

To live is to risk dying.To hope is to risk despair.

To try is to risk failure.

But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love…live. Chained by his certitudes, he is a slave, he has forfeited freedom. Only a person who risks is free.

“If you don’t set goals, you can’t regret not reaching them” Yogi Berra (submitted by Doug Ambrust)

The Donkey One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried for hours as

the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway;  it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well.  He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing.  He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off.

Life is going to shovel dirt on you. The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up. - submitted by Colleen Sullivan

“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire.”

Reggie Leach

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Wednesday July 19 th “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace”

Parade of Flags“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” – Jane Howard

Show off your team flag! This 15 minute parade allows each team to briefly present its flag to the rest of the conference. Each flag will be judged by a panel based on the criteria below. Good luck to each group!

Parade of Flags Judging Sheet Creativity _____ (10 pts)

Represents Group _____ (10 pts)

Originality _____ (10 pts)

Related to RYLA _____ (10pts)

Overall Effort _____ (10pts)

Titan 3“Disappointments should be cremated, not embalmed.” – Henry J. Haskins

The results of the last round will be announced so each team knows where it stands. Then, you will learn a little about Marketing and Research and Development. The challenge is to make four decisions; price, production, marketing, and research and development. Keep working together!

Al Frumkin: “Be True to Yourself”

Allan R. Frumkin District Governor 1993 / 94 – District 5160 Member: Rotary Club of Granite Bay

5966 Ridge Park DriveLoomis, CA. 95650frumal@aol.com

Make a Difference: Bill Eck “World Peace and the Rotary Example”

William Eck3565 Moore CourtWheat Ridge CO 80033rotaryfind5450@yahoo.com

Titan 4“Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and before you realize what’s wrong with it.”

Find out how your team stands, then make your final decisions. This round will include the exact same four decisions, price, production, marketing, and R and D. The winners of each economy will go onto a final round. Good luck!

Comedy Club Skits “Some people are working backstage, some are playing in the orchestra, some are onstage singing, and some are there to applaud.”

Have a fantastic time presenting your group’s 5 minute skit. You will be given the props on Monday night, and have rap sessions and a couple other planned times

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to put the skit together. Make sure to take a look at the rules and the way it’s judged. Have a great time!

Comedy Club Skit Judging Sheet Creativity _____ (10 pts)

Entertainment Value _____ (10 pts)

Originality _____ (10 pts)

Use of Props _____ (10pts)

Overall Effort _____ (10pts)

Bonus!! Making fun of Head JCs _____ (3 pts)

Comedy Club Skit Rules Grandma rule. Don’t do or say anything not be appropriate for a group of

grandmas. 5 Minute time limit. You get a 1 min warning, a 30 sec warning, and a stop

sign. Use all the props (and feel free to use them as many times as you want). The skit must involve all team members. Not everyone is required to say

something, but everyone must be involved in the actual skit. (JCs and SCs can have small parts)

If any of the rules is broken, it will result in automatic disqualification!!

Rap Session Checklist: “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace” Same as yesterday, discuss the day’s activities and answer any lingering

questions Parade of Flags Titan 3 Al Frumkin Volleyball/Basketball and Hiking Make a Difference – Bill Eck and the Rotary Example Titan 4 Comedy Club Skits Schedule for Thursday and fill out Daily Evaluations

Talent Show, last day to sign up! To what cause to donate? Tonight might finish a little early. Take the time to either just enjoy

each other as a group, or maybe bring in some other fun games or icebreakers to do together

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Evaluation for Wednesday – “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace”

Parade of Flags:

Not worthwhile 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Titan 3:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Al Frumkin:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should he be invited back? Yes No

Volleyball/Basketball or Hike: (circle one)

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Bill Eck and the Rotary Example:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should he be invited back? Yes No

Comedy Club Skits:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Awesome

Other Recommendations and Thoughts:

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ReadingsWednesday – “Act with Integrity; Serve with Love; Work for Peace”

The Man in the Glass

When you get what you want in your struggle for selfAnd the world makes you king for a day,Just go to a mirror and look at yourself,And see what THAT man has to say.

For it isn’t your father or mother or wifeWhose judgment upon you must pass;The Fellow whose verdict counts most in your lifeIs the one staring back from the glass.

You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plumAnd think you’re a wonderful guy,But the man in the glass says you’re only a bumIf you can’t look him straight in the eye.

He’s the fellow to please, never mind all the rest,For he’s with you clear up to the end,And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult testIf the man in the glass is your friend.

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of yearsAnd get pats on the back as you pass,But your final reward will be heartaches and tearsIf you’ve cheated the man in the glass.

Dale Wimbrow

Love

Love is a friendship that has caught fire. It is a quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is a loyalty through good and bad. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.

Love is content with the present, it hopes for the future and it doesn’t brood over the past. It’s the day-in and day-out chronicle of irritations, problems, compromises, small disappointments, big victories, and working toward common goals.

If you have love in your life, it can make up for a great many things you lack. If you don’t have it, no matter what else there is, it’s not enough.

All I Ever Really Needed To Know, I Learned in Kindergarten

Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sandbox in nursery school.

These are the things I learned: Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Don’t throw sand. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess.

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Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.

Think of what a better world it would be if we all – the whole world – had cookies and milk about 3 o’clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankets for a nap. Or if we had a basic policy in our nation and other nations to always put things back where we found them and cleaned up our own messes. And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.

Robert Fulghum

If There Is

If there is righteousness in the heart,There will be beauty in the character.

If there is beauty in the character,There will be harmony in the home.

If there is harmony in the home,There will be order in the nation.

If there is order in the nation,There will be peace in the world.

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Thursday July 20 th “Real Happiness Is Helping Others”

Sunrise Hike (optional) “There is a promise in every sunrise in America” – Tumbleweed Smith

Join counselors and other conferees for an early hike up to Bible Point. Watch the sun rise with all your new friends by your side, and get ready to enjoy the rest of the day!

Kimra Perkins: “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”Foundational principles: growing personal integrity, creating private

victories, building trusting relationships, designing a map to reach your goals

Habit 1: Be proactive Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind Habit 3: Put first things first Habit 4: Think win-win Habit 5: See first to understand Habit 6: Synergize Habit 7: Sharpen the saw

* Permission granted by Franklin Covey.

Kimra Perkins1281 Clear Creek Rd.Evergreen CO 80439kimraperkins@earthlink.net

Post RYLA Projects“Accomplishment is a direct result of commitment.”

Interested in making a difference? Join us on these two projects after RYLA to make one right away. Lots of help is needed to make these projects work, and you’re the best for the job! More information and permission slips are in the last section of this manual.

Make a Difference Breakout 2“I will expect nothing from the world, but I will realize that as I give to the world, the world will give to me.”

In this session you should begin to think about what you can do to make a difference on this issue in your world. These can be small steps (tell someone you love them, etc) or large initiatives (start a club, try to pass a law at the state legislature, etc). The point should be to get all conferees feeling like they have a solid plan of what they realistically can do. Also, you will write your “My Personal Commitment” on the next page.

Counselors: During this session, introduce the “ My Personal Commitment” that they need to write by the last Make a Difference session on Friday morning. Their commitments do not have to be anything huge, or even relate to Make a Difference, but all conferees are asked to make some of commitment that matters to them. You can give them time to think about it and write their letters either in this discussion group or in the final one on Friday morning. They can write as much as they want. Finally, please remind them to share these commitments with their Rotary Clubs back home, they can be very useful resources.

Olympics"Hope for the Best, be prepared for the worst, and take whatever comes with a smile."

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Get outside and compete with your team! The Olympics are comprised of fun team activities such as tug-o-war and hula hoop passing. Work with your team to do the best!Counselors: There is a schedule on the next page. Each team will start at their team number, and that is where the JCs will stay.

Talent Show“Everyone has in him something precious that is in no one else” – Martin Burber

An hour and a half set out just for you. Any talent that wants to participate is more than welcome, just make sure to tell your JC. This is all about appreciating individuality, and the special talents that a lot of people have. Also, it is tradition to ask for donations towards a cause that the conferees choose during RYLA. No donation is required, but in the past we have been able to raise hundreds of dollars for wonderful causes.

Dance/Pizza Party“No man is a failure who is enjoying life” – William Feather

Kick back and relax, celebrating a week of wonderful events. Have fun eating pizza and dancing with all your new and amazing friends!

Letter to Me“RYLA sparked a fire in me.” – conferee from RYLA 2005

Write all that you’re feeling, what all you have learned this week, and how your life has changed. Seal it in the self-addressed envelope, your counselor will mail it to you in a couple months to remind you of the great things you learned this week.

Rap Session Checklist: “Real Happiness Is Helping Others” Sunrise Hike Kimra Perkins Post RYLA Projects

Point out the permission slips in the back of the manual Find out how many think they can go, tell Jason and Heather

Make a Difference Discussion Olympics Talent Show Dance/Pizza Party Write “Letter to Me” Schedule for Friday

Reminder for “My Personal Commitment” Daily Evaluation Then, the group is free to do whatever the counselors decide. You can go

around in the circle and all the team members have time to talk about RYLA. How it affected them, what they enjoyed, how they have changed. Or just be together and have fun.

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- 12 minute events- 3 minute passing time

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July 16 – July 21, 2006

My Personal Commitment “Long-range planning does not deal with future decisions, but with the

future of present decisions.” – Paul Drucker

My strengths and weaknesses include:

Over the next six months I’m going to:

Over the next few years I’m going to:

Please share these commitments with your Rotary Club back home. They can be useful resources, and hopefully you can foster a relationship with them.

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My Personal Commitment Continued

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Letter to MeHow has RYLA changed you? What has this week meant to you? What have

you learned about yourself, working with others, and the real-world? Use the next couple pages to write anything. No one else will read this letter, make it as personal as you wish.

Letter to Me Continued

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Letter to Me Continued

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Letter to Me Continued

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Evaluation for Thursday – “Real Happiness Is Helping Others”

Sunrise Hike: (if you went on it)

Not worthwhile 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Kimra Perkins:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should she be invited back? Yes No

Make a Difference Breakout 2:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Worthwhile

Olympics:

Tug-o-war Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 FunSmell That Funk Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Molten Lava Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 FunHula Hoops Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Softball Pass Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 FunPictionary Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Water Balloon Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 FunDog Biscuit Pass Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

T-Jumping Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 FunSpoon Eggs Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Fun

Talent Show:

Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Dance/Pizza Party:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Awesome

Other Recommendations and Thoughts:

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ReadingsThursday - "Real Happiness Is Helping Others"

Do We Have as Much Sense as a Goose?

Next spring when you see geese heading back north for the summer, flying along in a “V” formation, you might be interested to know why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock has at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling with one another.

Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are going.

When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It pays to take turns doing hard jobs – with people or with geese flying north.

The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. We need to be careful of what we say when we honk from behind.

Finally, when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot and falls out, two geese fall out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is either able to fly or until it is dead, and they launch out on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group. If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.Governor’s Newsletter, District 5450

“Friendship is a word the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm.”Augustine Birrell

The Power of Friendship

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd." I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives." He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it

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turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now.

I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends. He said yes. We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!" He just laughed and handed me half the books.

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship. Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak. Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him. Boy, sometimes I was jealous.

Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach...but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story."

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."

I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth. Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person's life. For better or for worse.

God puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way. Look for God in others.

An inspiring myth submitted by Dori Painter

“Be alert and give service. What counts a great deal in life is what we do for others.”

Anonymous

Footprints in the Sand

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One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints and noticed that many times along the path there was only one set of footprints in the sand. He also noticed that this happened during the lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him, so he questioned the Lord. “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way, but I noticed that during the most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, when I needed you the most, you deserted me.”

The Lord replied, “My precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

Anonymous

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

Lao Tzu

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Friday July 21 st “Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do, and Do What You Believe In”

Packing“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – submitted by Connie Amen

Finish packing up all your stuff and get ready to go back to life post-RYLA. Please move all your stuff down into the conference rooms A and B. If you get lost, just follow the train of people! Remember to keep all your stuff together in one general area, and please do this as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Counselors: Try to get your stuff down early so you can check on all your conferees and make sure they will be done in time. Your whole team needs to be up at Willome at 8:30 AM sharp.

Volleyball Championship Game“The difference between playing to win and playing not to lose is often the difference between success and mediocrity.”

Come cheer on the two final volleyball teams! This 12 minute game promises to be packed with excitement! Then head back to finish packing or go on to a good breakfast.

Rotary Opportunities“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison

There are so many ways to make a difference, especially in our own Rotary! Find out a couple ways you could get more involved with Rotary. Exchange programs, Interact, take your pick. More information is in the back section of this manual.

Reverend Leon Kelly: “Make a Difference”

Reverend Leon KellyOpen Door1615 California Street Suite 712Denver CO 80202therev1953@aol.com

Make a Difference Wrap Up“There is nothing like a dream to create the future. Utopia today, flesh and blood tomorrow.” – Victor Hugo

Finalize your plans to go home and make a difference. Finish your “My Personal Commitment” Letters and finish discussing your topic. Then tie up loose ends, address any new issues, or just talk about what each of you is doing.

Counselors: Finish discussing any issues that were left unfinished. It might be useful to go around asking what each conferee is doing for their personal commitments. Keep pushing the Rotary connections! Encourage them to go talk to the clubs that sent them. They can find the clubs on the Rotary website www.rotary5450.org and www.rotary5440.org. Other than that, you are welcome to run this group as you want.

RYLA Awards“The prospect of winning is not nearly as exciting as winning.”

Find out how well your team did in all the competitions throughout the week. Find out the results of the flag and skit competitions, Olympics, and Titan, as well as many others. Good luck to all! You all did amazing!

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Final Rap Session: “Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do, and Do What You Believe In”

Review the week Briefly get their opinions on the whole experience

Final Evaluations, and hand in all the ones from the week Collect all the evaluations from the week to hand to Heather and

Jason Team Activity: here are just a few suggestions, but this is the time for your

group to finish out the week together Favorite ice breaker activities Hang out together Each person has a certain amount of time to say whatever he/she

likes Discuss each person’s commitment Talk more about the week and RYLA as a whole

Collect the “Letter to Me” Letters. Make sure you mail these letters to your conferees in November or December. This area has slacked in the past, and we think it’s really important to continue emphasizing RYLA. Talk to Jason or Heather if that’s going to be a problem, and don’t worry, we’ll remind you! Also, keep reminding the conferees to talk to their Rotary clubs when they get home. We’re really trying to foster those relationships. Well done counselors! Let’s all head out to lunch to celebrate!

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Friday Evaluation – “Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do, and Do What You Believe In”

Rotary Opportunities :

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Informative

Reverend Leon Kelly:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Should he be invited back? Yes No

Make a Difference Final Discussion

Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Awesome

Rap Sessions Overall:

Waste of time 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

Comments:

JC: (please print name of JC) _______________________________

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Awesome

Comments:

SC: (please print name of SC) ___________________________________

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Awesome

Comments:

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RYLA Overall:

Disappointing 1 2 3 4 5 Best week ever

Comments:

If you have an interest in being a JC next year

Name _______________________________________________

E-mail_______________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

City/State/Zip________________________________________

Phone Number_________________________________________

Other Recommendations and Thoughts:

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ReadingsFriday - "Future Leaders: Believe In What You Do and Do What You Believe In!"

Right Mode People in a Left Mode World

Creative and imaginative people are often not recognized by their contemporaries. In fact, often they are not recognized in school either. Consider these:

Albert Einstein was four before he spoke, and seven before he could read Isaac Newton did poorly in grade school Ludwig von Beethoven’s music teacher said, “As a composer, he is hopeless.” Thomas Edison’s teachers told him he was too stupid to learn anything Walt Disney was fired from a newspaper because, “he had no good ideas” Louis Pasteur was rated as mediocre in chemistry at the Royal College Louisa May Alcott was told by an editor she would never write anything that

had popular appeal Winston Churchill failed sixth grade Abraham Lincoln entered the Black Hawk War as a captain and came out a

privatePhi Delta Kappa

“Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.” – William Jennings Bryan

When a Man is Determined

When a man is determined, what can stop him?

Cripple him and you have Sir Walter Scott.Put him in a prison cell and you have a John Bunyan.Bury him in the snows at Valley Forge and you have a George Washington.Have him born in abject poverty and you have an Abraham Lincoln.Put him in the grease pit of a locomotive roundhouse and you have a Walter P. Chrysler.Make him second fiddle in an obscure South African orchestra and you have a Toscanini.

The hardships of life are not sent by an unkind destiny to crush, but to challenge.Exhaustion: Causes and Treatment by Rodale

You Are the Key

“Everyone can determine their own way of life.” – Albert Schweitzer

Yes, you are the key to your own future. You can determine what you wish to do that will earn money, create a hobby, produce relaxation, be the best for your family. Whatever you decide to do, you must educate yourself to be the best at your chosen field. If you dig a ditch, be sure that it is the straightest, best ditch that you can dig, and the safest. If you become a doctor, know the latest information and techniques available. Sometimes, your chosen field requires extensive college

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education and sometimes on-the-job training or additional self education, or all of these combined. If you want something enough, then go after it, and be the best that you can be.

“Each of us has the power to reach into the heavens and pull down greatness; we just have to be brave enough to stretch out our arm.”

Submitted by Jason Griffith

State of Mind

If you think you are beaten, you are;If you think you dare not, you don’t;If you think you’d like to win, you can’t;If it’s almost a “cinch,” you won’t;If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost;For out in the world you’ll findSuccess begins with a person’s will – It’s all in the state of mind.

Full many a race is lostEre even a race is run,And many a coward failsEre even her work’s begun.Think big and your deeds will growThink small and you fall behind.Think that you can and you will;It’s all in that state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are;You’ve got to think high to rise;You’ve got to be sure of yourself beforeYou can even win a prize.Life’s battle doesn’t always goTo the stronger or faster oneBut sooner or later, the person who winsIs the woman who knows she can!

Anonymous

Keep On

Sometimes life doesn't go my way,no matter what I do or what I say.It seems that I have run out of luck,and when night comes, I want to give up.I'm on the inside, I'm always looking out,but here I am, so I raise my voice and shout:

Just hold your head high,keep your eyes on that prize.Things might not always go just like I planned,it doesn't matter, 'cause here I stand, and I'mstanding here looking into my own eyes,trying to find a piece of strength of any size,standing here, I swallow my own fears,looking at...the man in the mirror.

Submitted by Jason Griffith

“Everything that exceeds the bounds of moderation has an unstable

foundation.”Seneca

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Other Important Stuff! JC Contact Info Alex Mosness970-454-2574amosness_07@hotmail.com1400 Colorado PkwyEaton CO 80615

Alyxa Lease303-782-0502303-588-8297star_bright_2000@hotmail.com3009 S Holly PlDenver CO 80222

Amber Hornick303-487-7104720-581-0675ahornick3@msn.com9700 Welby Rd. #1037Thornton CO 80229

Amy Lamb970-454-1193amy_lamb4@hotmail.com1320 1st St.Eaton CO 80615

Audrey Miller308-247-2775audreynicole27@hotmail.com960 S1 RoadMorrill NE 69358

Danee Hunziedhunzie@gonzaga.edu1120 6th WestKemmerer WY 83101

Devin Jackson303-759-9527GQkid89@aol.com3284 S. Niagara St.Denver CO 80224

Gaby Nagy970-351-6818970-576-1188gabynagy@hotmail.com4328 West 23rd Street Greeley CO 80634

Heather Amen

303-779-0438720-220-0260little_amen@hotmail.com7323 S. Syracuse St.Centennial CO 80112Heather @schoolOne Trinity Place #209San Antonio TX 78212

Jason Griffith970-590-7107jason.griffith@colorado.edu2155 South Walnut St, #4Boulder CO 80302

Jeff Trefz303-290-0893720-988-4852jwtrefz@msn.com6905 S. Garfield WayCentennial CO 80122

Jenni Schrader303-814-0970303-250-4055avid_dancer@hotmail.com2165 Ramblewood CtCastle Rock CO 80104

Jenny Gist 303-204-6004curliehead21@yahoo.com8923 N. Crestview DriveParker CO 80138

John Miller970-381-1366liljohndtd77@yahoo.com4425 Casa Grande Dr. Greeley CO 80634

KJ Buckingham720-289-6227mmbuckingham@juno.com6359 S. VanGordon St.Littleton CO 80127

Kylie Vosler970-474-2230kylievoz@hotmail.com321 Maple StreetJulesburg CO 80737

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Lindsay Kaufman303-526-5526303-956-8979lek27@hotmail.com1713 Pinedale Ranch CircleEvergreen CO 80439Lindsay @school#0073 Best Hall, 1215 S Forest AveTempe AZ 85281

Mei Ratz307-332-7421307-349-3130meiratz@yahoo.com8 pheasant runLander WY 82520

Melissa Gattis970-330-8417 970-302-1689m.gattis@comcast.net2586 54th Ave Greeley CO 80634

Nichole Catlett970-842-3047hawaiian_ginger_07@yahoo.com1103 Edmunds St.Brush CO 80723

Sam Berry720-839-9612littlesammyberry@yahoo.com6698 Fairway Dr.Niwot CO 80503

Stephanie Remigio303-355-6997303-906-5685SER1118@aol.com727 Fillmore St.Denver CO 80206

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SC Contact Info Bill Manning2007 RYLA Conference Chair303-670-8640720-560-3522bill@mclfinancial.com29858 Park Village Dr.Evergreen CO 80439

Bob Eatman970-461-1971r_eatman@mesanetworks.net3157 SW 6th PlaceLoveland CO 80537

Carol Enright303-517-2583designbycarol@comcast.net1212 Twin Peaks CirLongmont CO 80503

Clay Takara303-870-6376evalba68@aol.com5021 Garrison St. # 201Wheatridge CO 80033

Cyndi Early303-748-3838cyndi.early@coloradohomes.com12788 S. US Hwy 285Conifer CO 80433

Cynthia Giffen303-674-6959303-718-1483cynthia@crescentmoonhypnotherapy.com6191 Arapahoe DriveEvergreen CO 80439

Dave Amen303-773-3535registrar@rockymountainryla.org7323 S. Syracuse St.Centennial CO 80112

Dori Painter303-670-0485doripaint@aol.com5898 Lone Peak DriveEvergreen CO 80439

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970-330-6743dwarmbrust@comcast.net3725 West 20th Street Greeley CO 80634

Lloyd Thomas970-568-0173ljtdat@aol.com3421 Polk Circle WestWellington CO 80549

Hal Kulzwara303-421-6967Hal@funlosophy.comP.O Box 745516Arvada CO 80005

Jim Davis303-618-0155jim.davis@efirstbank.com31290 John Wallace Rd #411Evergreen CO 80439

Karen Sekich970-535-4643970-397-9107KSekich@aol.com6790 WCR 32Platteville CO 80651

Karla Carnahan307-389-7434carnahans@hughes.net15 Warbonnet Rd.Rock Springs WY 82901

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Kelly Albright307-856-4307307-856-7300kcalbright@yahoo.com115 East MadisonRiverton WY 82501

Ken Henley307-389-2714loginn@sweetwaterhsa.com529 B StreetRock Springs WY 82901

Len Brass720-301-2899lhbrass@hotmail.com4460 S Jebel LaneAurora CO 80015

Bryan Cooke

Beverly Stewart970-304-1007bevdesigns@comcast.net1527 28th Avenue CourtGreeley CO 80634

Norman Lyster970-353-1226lystern@ctos.com22727 WCR # 64Greeley CO 80631

Sandy Seitz307-576-0925307-413-1033sandy22wyoming@yahoo.comP.O. 1315Jackson WY 83001

(970) 353-8303cookesahib@yahoo.com1933 21st AvenueGreeley CO 80631

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Staff and Other Contact Info

Kevin FarrelProgram Coordinator/Treasurer(303) 699-7298(720) 870-3601kevinbfarrell@comcast.net6631 S. Billings WayCentennial CO 80111

Chuck RutenbergRYLA Chairman(970) 219-1368(970) 223-1922chuck@johnsonbruen.com

Jim HoopsYoung RYLA(303) 913-8526(303) 399-7922hoops@mho.com

Dick BryantSC/Activities(303) 972-0796dickandnanbryant@aol.com4665 S. Zang St.Morrison CO 80465

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Titan Worksheets Titan 1: Price1. Activity!

Counselors: Pick either of these activities, or both, to do with your team. 1. Begin by telling one conferee that they hear crashing and booming. Ask them what it is. Then tell another conferee they feel wet and sticky, ask what it is. Next, a conferee smells a musty smell. Then one tastes salt. Finally, one can see a lot of water. Keep asking what it is after each new bit of information. After a while they should come to the answer of the ocean.

A team decision will always be more informed than any individual decision. Keep this in mind during all of Titan.2. Tell your group of conferees they have a couple minutes to design the best car. Every person should take part in the discussion, everyone has ridden in a car before, and there is probably something they liked about it. By combining what the team says, the best car for that team will be created.

Each member of the team has different perspectives on every piece of the whole. The best possible decisions are made by listening to all perspectives and combining them to the satisfaction of the entire team.

2. For this first round, there is nothing else to base the decision on than your team. No information is available on the other teams and their strategies, and there are no previous rounds to evaluate. Keep in mind that keeping inventory is expensive, but so is not filling all the orders you receive. Trust your team, and come to a combined decision. Good luck!

Price: $

Titan 2: Price and Production1. Start by evaluating how the last round went. Was price too high, too low, just right? Do you have too many items in inventory? Did you oversell? What did the other companies do? Who was the most successful?

2. Next, come to an agreement about strategy. All strategies can be successful, depending on the choices made by other companies in the economy. Discuss each option with your team and decide what strategy to use.

a. High Price, Low Production ex: Niemen Marcusb. Medium Price, Medium Production ex: Targetc. Low Price, High Production ex: Dollar Tree

3. Based on your first round, and the strategy your team chose, you can now make decisions on price and production. Don’t forget some of the constraints on production, like unit price. You can do it!

Price: $Production: %

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1. Start by evaluating the last round, same as before. How did you do overall? What strategies were successful? What should you change between the last round and this one?

2. Marketing and R&D both serve the same goal of paying to enhance sales of holo generators. There are several strategies to this aspect of Titan as well. Each of these strategies has the potential to do very well.

a. High Price, High Marketing, High R&D ex: Starbucksb. Medium Price, Medium Marketing, Medium R&D ex: Village Inn coffeec. Low Price, Low Marketing, Low R&D ex: 7-11 coffee

3. Production is still important, don’t forget to adjust it based on how many products you think will sell.

4. Finally, make team decisions on all four numbers for the next two rounds. Learn from your mistakes, or the mistakes of the other teams in your economy. Between your previous knowledge, and team decisions, your team is ready to go!

Round 3 Round 4Price: $Price: $

Production: % Production: %Marketing: $ Marketing: $R&D: $ R&D: $

Titan Championship Round: Price, Production, Marketing, R&DCongratulations for making it to the championship round. For this one you’re

on your own. Good luck!

Price: $Production: %Marketing: $R&D: $

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Greeley Habitat for Humanity Post-RYLA Project

This summer Greeley area Habitat for Humanity (www.greeleyhabitat.org) completed its fiftieth home in the Greeley area. There are five more homes scheduled to be built in Greeley over the next year, and we are hoping the 2006 Rylarians will be one group helping in this task. On Saturday, August 5, 2006, from 8:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. Rylarians and Rotarians from Districts 5440 and 5450 will be gathering in Greeley to work on this project. It is the first of such efforts from Rylarians, and we invite all who wish to be part of something very special to volunteer to assist in this project to notify Head JCs Jason Griffith and Heather Amen or SC Doug Armbrust and express your interest and intent on being available to participate in this marvelous community effort.

You need to be at least sixteen years of age and everyone must have a signed letter of Habitat Release and Waiver of Liability, and for those less than twenty-one there must be signature by your parent or guardian prior to your appearance that day.

If interest is large enough plans are formulating for making this an entire weekend event with entertainment and other fun activities. Hey! If It Is To Be . . . You know the drill! Make your voices heard and your actions speak even louder!! This is the moment… Once in a lifetime! Be the First!! Be everything you wish to be… To Be or Not To Be… That is the answer!!

Habitat for Humanity Fact Sheet Purpose: HFH is an ecumenical Christian non-profit organization created to provide access to decent, affordable housing for working families of modest means. We are affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International, which has built nearly 200,000 homes around the world through the work of 1,600 U.S. affiliates and affiliates in 100 countries around the world. Currently, we are the fifth largest homebuilder in the nation.

Housing Needs: In the greater Greeley area a sector of our population are considered working poor, due to their lower paying jobs. Because of their low income, families in this sector tend to live in substandard housing and spend between 45 to 70 percent of their income on rent. Unfortunately, the families that are hit the hardest by this situation are single parent families where the bread winner earns between $5.15 and $10 per hour.

Solution: A typical three bedroom, 1,248 square foot home costs approximately $93,000 to build. Habitat houses are built by the homeowners, community volunteers, and skilled labor using tax-deductible donations of money, skills, and materials. Once the homes are completed they are sold to families at no profit and are financed through an affordable, no-interest loan, as well as 500 hours on their house and other HFH homes. The homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments, which is kept to no more than 30% of their monthly income, goes into a local revolving building fund that is then used to build more homes in the Greeley area.

Habitat Families: To be selected for a Habitat home in Greeley, a family must have an obvious need for improved housing and have an income that falls between 30-34% and 65% of the median Weld County income. To qualify for a two bedroom house a family must earn between $16,500 and $37,900 per year; for a three bedroom, between $17,500 and $37,900 per year; and for a four bedroom, between

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$18,500 and $37,900 per year. In addition to sufficient income a family must have a stable work/income history, and have a good credit history. Additionally, families must be willing to partner with GAHFH and be a legal resident of Weld County. Partnership includes two very important elements: the homeowners working together with a family support volunteer on a set of six lessons dealing with finances and home ownership, and the completion of 500 hours of work.

Habitat Builds More Than Houses: Our philosophy is that shelter is a basic human need and that everyone deserves a simple, decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to eradicate all substandard housing from the world, not through charity, but by providing those in need with the capital, volunteers, and skilled labor to help themselves. The benefits of this simple concept do not end with the sale of the home, but have been found to affect other areas of the family’s life. The health of the family tends to improve, there is a reduction in domestic violence, children’s grades improve due to a more stable environment, and family members begin to feel empowered to improve other areas of their lives over which they previously felt they had no control.

Accomplishments to Date: Since its incorporation in 1988, Greeley Area Habitat for Humanity has built homes in four communities including Greeley, Evans, Eaton, and Milliken. As part of our commitment to build Tiemann Village, the Board has taken on the challenge of increasing our average construction output from one home per year to eight homes. This increase in construction has led to an accelerated growth in our organization.

Directions to Habitat North

Habitat North is located just south of Island Grove Park and Centennial Village. The development is north of 2nd Street between 16th and 21st Avenues.

From I-25 take HWY 34 East until you reach the Business Exit. Take the Business Exit into Greeley, which will turn into 10th Street.

From the West Greeley:

Go North on 23rd Ave. Turn right/east on 2nd Street. Follow 2nd Street to 16th Avenue, turn left/north on 16th Avenue.

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Habitat for Humanity Release and Waiver of Liability The following form will be provided to all volunteers. Your signature upon signing in at the work site or on the Release and Waiver of Liability form imply that you have read and fully understand the proceeding form: This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”), executed on this _____day of _____, 200__, by _____________________ (volunteer’s name) in favor of Greeley Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., an nonprofit corporation, its directors, officers, employees, and agents (“Habitat”).The Volunteer desires to participate and work in Habitat’s home building program and the activities related to the work. The Volunteer fully understands that the activities may include construction and rehabilitation of residential buildings, transportation to and from work locations, and consuming food and living in accommodations donated for the work.The Volunteer does hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release under the following terms:

1. Waiver and Release. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Greeley Area Habitat for Humanity and it successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer’s participation in Habitat’s home building program.Volunteer understands that this release discharges Habitat from any liability or claim that the Volunteer may have against Habitat with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Volunteer’s participation in Habitat’s home building program. Volunteer also understands that Habitat does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance.

2. Medical Treatment. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Habitat from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer’s participation in Habitat’s home building program.

3. Assumption of Risk. The Volunteer understands that Habitat’s home building program may include activities that may be hazardous to the Volunteer and that the food, accommodations, and medical facilities may be donated to Habitat and beyond the control of Habitat.Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in these activities and releases Habitat from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the activities of the Volunteer’s participation in Habitat’s home building program.

4. Insurance. The Volunteer understands that Habitat does carry insurance for those Volunteers participating on site, at the warehouse, and at the office. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to arrive with medical or health insurance coverage in effect.

5. Photographic Release. Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Habitat all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Habitat during Habitat’s home building program, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

6. Other. Volunteer expressly agrees that this release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Colorado, and

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that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Volunteer agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of the Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Volunteer has executed this Release as of the day and year first above written.Volunteer: Witness:____________________________ ______________________________Address:______________________________________________________________Home Phone Number: Work Phone Number:_______________________________ ______________________________ Guardian (If minor volunteer)_______________________________

Declaration of Relevance of Information Herein

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Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) Projects

Volunteer slots will be held for 10 RYLA conferees until Monday, July 31

Instructions1. Review carefully this entire set of materials.2. Discuss the six opportunities with your group and your group’s counselors.3. Decide on which of the six projects you wish to participate.4. Immediately following RYLA, discuss participation with your family.5. No later than Friday, July 28, fill out the registration form completely,

including a parent or guardian signature. (required unless you are 18 years old)

6. Mail or fax the completed registration form to the CDTA. It must be received at the CDTA office no later than Monday July 31, in order to insure your participation.

7. Remember that your registration is your Personal Commitment. If you’re registered, you have made a firm commitment to participate.

8. When you have registered, you will receive a packet of information from the CDTA, including all information you will need for participation.

9. If you have any questions, please contact Mat Matson, by phone or by e-mail.

Questions? ContactMD Mat Matson, PDG, Rotary District 545030095 Kennedy Gulch Rd., Conifer, CO 80433-8115Phone: (303) 816-0388 fax: (303) 816-0976 Mobile: (303) 905-4550 matmatson@wispertel.net

Projects50 volunteers needed, 10 volunteer slots are being held for Rylarians

#19 August 5, 2006, Berthoud Pass 1Breathtaking views and spectacular scenery abound at this popular Colorado Pass. Construct new Trail along the ridge of the oldest ski area in Colorado.

#21 August 6, 2006, Berthoud Pass IIBuild a new CDT section near the old Berthoud Pass ski area, once considered a destination resort by pioneer skiers where the tradition of skiing down and driving a car back to the top still continues today.

#25 August 12, 2006, Berthoud Pass IIIJoin us as we build a new CDT section near this historic pass, created in the late 1800’s as an overland mail route.

#26 August 13, 2006, Berthoud Pass IVExperience a unique alpine environment and opportunities to view wildlife as we build new Trail on this famous Pass.

#29 August 26, 2006, Berthoud Pass VConstruct a new CDT section where the skiing facilities at Berthoud once held the record for the longest rope tow in the country.

#31 August 27, 2006, Berthoud pass VILast chance of the season to experience the two-mile high Pass and construct a CDT section before it is covered in snow.

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Project Fact Sheet* All projects are similar

Project DescriptionBreathtaking views and spectacular scenery about at this popular Colorado Pass. Construct new Trail at the oldest ski area in Colorado.

Project Details- Meeting Time and Place: Berthoud Pass at 8:00am- Directions to Meeting Place: Take I-70 West from Denver. Exit Hwy 40 (Winter Park). Drive to top of Berthoud Pass (the Continental Divide). Park on east side of Hwy 40.- Land Agency Contact: Lori Denton (303) 567-3029. Volunteers contact CDTA.- Vehicle Requirements: 2WD to meeting site/trail head- Elevation: 11,300’ – 12,000’- Weather: Prepare for possibility of rain, snowstorms, and cold weather- Hiking Distance: Moderate. Hike up to 1 mile to worksite with elevation gain or up to 700 feet while carrying a maximum of two tools.- Work Difficulty: Difficult. Construction of new trail at high elevations on uneven terrain.- USGS Quads: Berthoud Pass, Empire, Trails Illustrated map #103.- Nearest Town: Idaho Springs, Winter Park- What’s Provided: tools, project materials, work site supervision, qualified 1st aid personnel, safety equipment, and port-a-potty.- Food and Water: you are responsible for bringing all meals and snacks from project duration. Please bring plenty of water, 3-4 quarts.- What You Need to Bring: long sleeve shirt and pants, leather gloves, and sturdy hiking boots are required.

Travel Resources- Bus Station: Greyhound (800) 231-2222- Pre/Post Project Camping: Empire: Mizpah Campground (303) 567-3000. Winter Park: Idlewild Campground (970) 887-4100- Local Emergency Contact: Idaho Springs Sheriff’s Office (303) 679-2393

CDTA Contact InformationPO Box 628 Pine, CO 80470 1-888-909-CDTAwww.cdtrail.org, volunteer@cdtrail.org, Fax: (303) 838-3960

CDTA Volunteer Project Registration

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Volunteer Permission Sheet

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ADVANCED RYLA Committee50 S Boulder Cir #5031Boulder, CO 80303

To Past and Future RYLARIANS!!!

You may be long removed from your days at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference; but the memories you took home from it were once in a lifetime experiences that cannot be found elsewhere. You are now being presented with the rare opportunity to participate in RYLA once again. That’s right; the event you have been waiting for since you came home from RYLA is finally in here. Announcing….

Advanced RYLA I August 12, 2006

Jillian’s Restaurant, Colorado Mills Mall14500 Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO

8:00am-8:00pmCost is $50 per participant

http://www.rotary5450.org/advancedryla

Advanced RYLA is a brand new program offering RYLArians the chance to build upon their base and earn the leadership tools necessary to make lasting and positive change in the everyday, real world. ARYLA also seeks to renew, refresh and reenergize the RYLA spirit in each of us.

This pioneer program is being offered for the first time ever in the United States and is only the second ARYLA in the world! All of these factors combined with some RYLA magic make Advanced RYLA an opportunity that cannot be passed up.

Registration is now open on a rolling, first-come-first-serve basis. For more information, questions, or to sign up go to http://www.rotary5450.org/advancedryla or contact Jason.Griffith@colorado.edu.

SEE YOU AGAIN IN AUGUST!

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Interact Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 14-18.

Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting.

Club membership varies greatly. Clubs can be single-gender or mixed, as well as large and small. The membership base can be drawn from the student body of a single school or from two or more schools from the same community.

Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through projects, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs. And, in the process, Interactors develop leadership skills and learn the value of hard work.

As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 8,600 Interact clubs in some 110 countries and geographical areas, Interact has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Interact Program Guidelines

The following are the basic policies and procedures that govern the Interact program. More detailed information about program guidelines can be found in the Statement of Policy Relating to Interact and the Standard Interact Club Constitution and Club By-laws.

• Each Interact club must perform at least two service projects a year — one that benefits the school or community and one that furthers international understanding.

• Each Interact club must have a Rotarian advisor who is a member of the sponsoring Rotary club. This resource person must attend Interact club and board meetings and provide advice on organizing service projects, fundraising, and club administration. The Rotarian advisor also acts as a liaison between the Interact club and the sponsoring Rotary club.

• An Interact club can be school-based or community-based. A community-based Interact club may draw members from several different schools within the territorial limits of the sponsoring Rotary club. The Rotarian advisor must attend every meeting of a community-based club. A school-based club is subject to the policies and regulations governing all other organizations of that particular school. In most instances, a faculty counselor — who may or may not be a Rotarian — is appointed to work with the Interactors. In the case of a school-based club, the Rotarian advisor is only required to attend the Interact club's board meetings.• The Interact constitution requires clubs to meet at least twice a month. To remain eligible for membership, Interactors must attend 60 percent or more of regularly scheduled meetings.

• Interact clubs are self-supporting organizations that require little or no financial support from the sponsoring Rotary club.

• Dues, if any, should be minimal; money for projects and activities should be raised through club activities.

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• Each Interact club must submit an Incoming Officer Data Form and an Interact Project Data Form to Rotary International annually.

• An Interact club is not allowed to merge with any other organization.

Starting an Interact Club

Starting a club isn’t nearly as hard as it sounds, though it does take a solid commitment and effort. First of all, keep working on a relationship with your Rotary, so they know who is interested in making this club happen and will be willing to help you. Find some other students who are interested in starting it with you, even if it is just a group of you and your friends. Talk with your school administration to see if it is willing to sanction an Interact Club. Then you must apply for a charter from Rotary International. Complete an Interact Organization List form (which should include contact information from the Interact club, signature of president of the sponsoring Rotary club, and signature of the district governor).

This form can be found at: http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/programs/interact.html

Send the form to RI Headquarters or the RI International Office in your area. After Rotary International receives the completed form, an official charter certificate will be mailed to the president of the sponsoring Rotary club. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to talk to your local Rotary Club, or any of the JCs and SCs. Most of them are involved with Interact, and if not, they can tell you who is. Good luck!

Most of this information can be found at http://www.rotary.org/programs/interact

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Rotary Youth Exchange The most powerful force in the promotion of international understanding and

peace is exposure to different cultures. The world becomes a smaller, friendlier place when we learn that all people — regardless of nationality — desire the same basic things: a safe, comfortable environment that allows for a rich and satisfying life for our children and ourselves. Youth Exchange provides thousands of young people with the opportunity to meet people from other lands and to experience their cultures. This plants the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.

About Youth Exchange

A Brazilian student makes her first snowman in Finland. A South African masters eating with chopsticks at his Japanese hosts' home. An Australian becomes part of an extended family in Russia, and a Mexican student in France raises funds to benefit homeless children in Haiti. New experiences, new "families" and friends, and new adventures can await you, too. This year, more than 8,000 teens will see the world the way it is best seen — from the inside out — through the Youth Exchange program. This could be your year.

As a Rotary Youth Exchange student, you will spend a year, or perhaps just an extended period of time, living with a host family in a country other than your own. You may learn a new language; you will learn a new way of living and a great deal about yourself. But there's more. While you are busy learning, the people you meet will be learning as well — about your country, culture, and ideas. You will be an ambassador. You will be helping to bring the world closer together, and you'll be making good friends in the process.

If you are ready for the challenge and the rewards of living in another land as an exchange student, then you are ready to discover new worlds through the Rotary Youth Exchange.

As the Rotary Youth Exchange program is highly selective, you should apply early - up to a year in advance of when you wish to leave. For long-term exchanges to the Northern Hemisphere selection usually takes place in the fall prior to the year of the exchange. It is necessary to apply so early due to the extensive selection and orientation process most sponsoring Rotary club and districts use. The selection process and orientation sessions will help prepare you for your new life in your new country.

Find more information as well as stories from other students online at http://www.rotary.org/programs/youth_ex/index.html . Hopefully you can take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

The Ambassadorial Scholarships are the equivalent of the Youth Exchange Program at the college level. Find more information at http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html

Rotaract

Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are usually community-based or university-based and are

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sponsored by a local Rotary club making them true "partners in service" and key members of the Rotary family.

Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. All Rotaract efforts begin at the local grassroots level and Rotaract clubs have access to many of the resources of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.

As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 7,600 Rotaract clubs in some 158 countries, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Even though you will not be eligible for Rotaract for a couple years, hopefully you’ll keep it in mind as you go onto college or into the future. Many Rylarians have gone on to create Rotaract programs at their colleges and universities. Maybe you’ll be one of them!Find more information at http://www.rotary.org/programs/rotaract/index.html.

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Guidelines for Speaker Introductions and Thank YousIntroduction

The speakers are our invited guest. They are taking their valuable time and making considerable effort to be with us and share their knowledge and experiences with us. Perhaps not all of them are great speakers and we may not agree with all that they may say. They all do have something important and valuable to share with us. It is up to us to be courteous hosts and attentive listeners!

Two objectives should be uppermost in telling the audience about the speakers and their subjects:

Sell the speakers and subjects to the audience Create interest and/or suspense

In selling the speakers, be sincere, not gratuitous. Emphasize what they have done, the important positions held, significant experiences and accomplishments. The better known and “public” the speakers are, the less details necessary. For example, the appropriate introduction for the President would be “Ladies and Gentlemen, the President of the United States.”

The sequence of the introduction should be: The subject, the speaker’s background and the SPEAKER’S NAME.

This sequence serves as a natural buildup of suspense and interest. Telling the audience about the subject suggests why it should listen. Telling the audience about the speaker suggests the strong qualifications of the speaker regarding the subject. Giving the speaker’s name at the end of the introduction completes the process. An example would be: “Please join me in a warm RYLA welcome to (name).” At this time begin the applause, welcome the speaker to the lectern or stage with a warm handshake and hand him or her the microphone. Humor should be used only if tasteful. Time is important so do all of these in two to three minutes and enjoy!

Thank YouThe objective is to express to the speaker our appreciation for him or her

spending significant time and effort to make our day more special.

Do the Thank You at the end of the Q & A period. Watch the time so the schedule is adhered to. Courteously end the session by saying, “We have time for one more question.” Have the speaker gift with you. Look directly at the speaker, state a brief, sincere expression of appreciation, give the gift to the speaker and lead the applause again. Lastly, escort the speaker from the stage.

Thank You LetterBriefly write a card thanking the speaker for his/her time. Try to talk about

specific pieces of their presentation. Have the whole team sign it.

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The Stages Of Group Effectiveness

FORMING

“Polite” behavior out of context to the culture Reluctance to challenge others Reluctance to say too much Waiting for others to make the “first move” Focus in on avoiding conflict and avoiding making commitments

STORMING

“Attacking” behavior out of context to the culture Aggressive challenging or blaming of others Don’t know when to stop talking, lots of lobbying, telling others what to do, etc. Focus in on getting others to do what you think is “right”

NORMING

Behavior within the context of the culture Relaxed approach to dialogue, whether complementing or challenging Focus in on working together to get the job done The focus here is on trusting people in the group, even if that means

not getting to do it your way.

PERFORMING

A team that works so well together they exceed all expectations Focus is on being the very best that can be dreamed of by the group. Every group will always reach this stage!!

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Hints For Guiding GroupsSome Suggestions for Leading

Watch for body signals to see who is ready to speak next, bring in those who continually are overridden

Natural leaders will emerge, just make sure other viewpoints are seen as well, ask if anyone has another opinion

Ask other members of the group (privately) to bring the shy individuals in Listen to what is being said, as well as what is not Don’t evaluate or judge what is said, that is for the group to do

Some Principles to Consider as A Facilitator for Your Group Be patient Remember what you were thinking or doing last year at RYLA The discussion and learnings are more important than finishing an activity Guide the Group (OUR JOB IS TO STEER THE BOAT, NOT ROW IT) Allow the group to make mistakes (so they can learn from them) Make it Fun Remember that you have had your turn at RYLA, this year it’s for them

Some Ways to Handle Difficult Situations If the group is challenging you as the facilitator for why something is not right

with RYLA…o Explain your understanding, but avoid defending the way it is doneo Ask the group what it thinks needs to be done to make it bettero Ask the group to explain in more detail what is not workingo Make sure more than one person is speaking

If one or two people in the group are consistently being disruptive…o Talk to those individuals in privateo Tell them that your perception is that they are disruptive to the group

process in a way that is not helpfulo Ask them to explain how they see the situationo See if they will agree to tone it down so the group can have a better

meeting process If they are consistently violating any ground rules…

o Ask them to please follow the ground rules everyone agreed too If that is still not working, talk to the Head JCs to come up with other

solutions

Boundary-Breaking Questions1. What is one of your hobbies?2. What is one thing you’d like to learn how to do or how to do better?3. What do you like to daydream about?4. What do you like most about yourself?5. Complete the statement: “A new world opened up to me when…”6. What do you like to do all by yourself?

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7. What is the earliest memory you have?8. In one line, what is life all about?9. Share three things for which you are thankful.10.What four things are most important in your life?11.What lifetime dream are you still trying to make come true?12.Complete the statement: “One thing I missed during my childhood was…”13.Something that really bugs you is…14.Thinking back, what can you identify as a turning point in your life?15.Tell an embarrassing or funny story.16.What things make your life complicated?17.Share one of the happiest days of your life.18.If you had to move and could only take three things with you, what would you

take?19.What would you like to be remembered for after you die?20.If you could live anyplace in the world, where would it be?21.Describe the best teacher you ever had.22.Tell about the neatest birthday present you ever received.23.Say something about war.24.If you could have been someone in history, who would you have been?25.What do you want to be doing in 10 years?26.What kind of a job do you have to have in 20 years?27.What one quality do you look for most in friends?28.What do you think your friends say about you when you’re not around?29.If you were told you had only one week to live, how would you spend it?

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Icebreakers!!Get It Together: Have members line up according to directions given (i.e. shoe size, birth date). Increase difficulty by restricting speech, sight, mobility.

Circle Sway: Have the group stand in a tight circle around one member. The person in the middle should cross his/her arms across his/her chest, then allow him/her self to fall forward keeping the feet in the same place and the body rigid. The members of the circle will support the person while slowly moving him/her around the circle.

Human Clothes Line: Have a member feed a ball of yarn in his/her right and out his/her left sleeve. Have the rest of the group do this until the whole group is strung together. Then reverse and unstring. To make it more interesting, time the group or make everybody do it with closed eyes or without talking.

Push Me, Pull Me: Have the group circle up and hook elbows. Then one member of the group leans forward. The people on either side of the leaner lower the person nearly to the ground, then pull him/her back up. The whole group needs to keep its elbows locked, so the entire group will feel the person’s weight. The leaner should keep his/her legs straight.

Wild Wind Blows: Group sits in a circle with one person in the center. The person in the middle says something like, “The wild wind blows for all those wearing blue.” Then all the people wearing blue must get up and change seats. They cannot move to the seat on either side of them. The person in the middle tries to get to an open seat, thereby taking someone’s place and leaving a new person in the middle.

Close To The Edge: You need a piece of string 20’ long. Make a square with 5’sides on the ground (dimensions vary depending on group size). The square is then to be used to simulate a cliff top that is 300’ in the air. The group has been stranded while climbing and can’t be rescued till morning. The group must arrange themselves so they can sleep for the night so that no group member’s body parts are outside the square.

Ha: In this game, members of the group lie on the floor on their backs. Each member must have his/her head resting on the stomach of another group member, so the group forms a zigzag line. The object is to pass around the word “ha” without laughing. The first person begins by saying “ha”, then the next member repeats it and adds on another “ha”. This continues on to the last person, unless the group starts laughing first.

Man, Woman, Bear (or Surfer, Chick, Wave): This is a bit like Paper, Rock, Scissors. Each member must find a partner and he or she stand back to back. On the count of three, the partners face each other taking the stance of either the man, woman, or bear. The woman gets the man, the man gets the bear, and the bear gets the woman. The losing partner is out, while the winning partner must find a new partner. Play continues until there are only two people left, then there is the final playoff. If you choose to do surfer, chick, wave, the chick gets the surfer, the surfer gets the wave, and the wave gets the chick.

New Names: A group of people is seated in a circle.  The group is told to think of a positive (not negative or critical) adjective that each member wishes to be known by or aspire to that starts with the same letter as his/her first or last name or else rhymes with his/her name.  For example, "Delightful Dori".  The trainer, or in our case the JC or SC, starts the game. The second person (on the beginner's right or

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left) then says the trainer's adjective name and then his or her adjective name. The third person then repeats the first and second persons' adjective names and then his or her adjective name, and so on around the circle until the game ends at the trainer who has to repeat all the names. Then ask if anyone else in the circle wants to try to repeat the names.  These names then stick with the participants throughout RYLA. 

Pattern Ball: It can be done with 6 to 8 light sponge balls or a ball of yarn or small stuffed socks.  Have the group stand in a circle.  Say that we'll be gently tossing a ball around the circle to form a pattern.  It is important to remember the person to whom you throw the ball, and the person from whom you receive the ball. The first time the ball goes around, people should cross their arms over their chest to show that they have already received the ball.  It is best to try to throw the ball to someone across the circle rather from someone to your side.  The last person to receive the ball is the one who started the game. After the ball has come back to the beginning, send it through the same pattern one more time to be sure everyone has remembered the pattern.  Then slowly add more balls, all following the same pattern.  Once the pattern is established, have the group reverse it.

Tarp Turn-over: This requires a fairly small to mid-sized tarp. Group members huddle onto the tarp so that all and their body parts are on the tarp. Without getting off the tarp or touching a single body part to the floor, they must turn the tarp over completely.

In addition to these games, there are many others that do not necessarily need explanation. They include:

“Smile if you love me honey” human knots group lap-sit trust walks or trust falls Chinese sit-ups A variety of name games Tearing off TP and telling that many things about yourself Person-in-the-middle type games – A circle is formed around one

group member and the object is to tag the person who is “it” before he/she can call out another group member’s name. You are “it” if your name is called out, then you must quickly call out another member’s name before the person in the middle tags you. If you do get tagged, you must now be in the middle.

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Group Debrief Good QuestionsEGGSPRESS, LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, & RYLA OLYMPICS

Keep these questions in mind (or handy) while you observe your group working and then come back to them during debrief and or during Rap Sessions.

Ask the team to respond to these questions:

1. How did our team perform? What factors led to it performing well? What would have made our team perform better?

2. Who can share something that was helpful during the activity?

3. Who can share something that wasn’t helpful?

4. Was there respect shown in the team? Were team members able to “disagree agreeably?”

5. What did people do or say that demonstrated leadership?

6. What examples of team support did you see?

7. How did decisions get made? By the leader? By the expert? By consensus?

8. Did people feel free to contribute? Why or why not?

9. Where are some examples of when the group cooperated during the activity?

10. Did we see different leadership styles in the group? Was there only one style that was most effective?

11. What was the level of satisfaction and positive energy on the team? What are some factors that contribute to that?

12. Were you a good follower in this activity? What are some of the characteristics of a good follower?

13. What would you do differently if done again?

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