Members of Church Stretton Rotary and guests enjoying themselves at the Club’s annual Fundraising Barbecue.
During the evening there was the presentation of two awards.
Don Lovejoy, a Past President of Church Stretton Rotary received a Paul Harris Fellowship form Assistant District Governor Jane Chaplin. The Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) is an award in recognition of service to Rotary. This is given to either a Rotarian or non-Rotarian who, in the opinion of the presenting Rotary Club, is worthy of this award.
Julian Hargreaves received the Church Stretton Friendship Award from AG Jane Chaplin.
The event raised over £450 with the funds going towards Church Stretton Rotary sponsoring two local young people giving them the opportunity to attend a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Course next year.
What is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards?
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, or RYLA, is a leadership development programme run by Rotary for young adults.
It allows young people aged 16/17 discover their potential and develop the skills needed to be a leader in the community, career and everyday life.
Each RYLA course is sponsored by a local Rotary club or group.
What does RYLA offer?
RYLA courses are usually run for five to six days and give participants the opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to leadership scenarios.
- Explore problem-solving strategies as part of a team.
- Discuss and apply creative approaches to leadership and conflict management.
- Build confidence in yourself and what you can achieve.
- Meet new people and make lasting friendships.
- Learn how to arrange youth activities and community service projects at locally and internationally.
Being a leader is not just about being confident enough to speak out and knowing what to say, it is knowing when to listen to others and understand. RYLA teaches this, and other soft skills, to help everyone to be the best they can be.
Teamwork exercises bring people together from different walks of life in a safe environment where everyone can get to know each other without fear of exclusion or negativity.
As with all Rotary programmes, Rotary members are appropriately DBS checked and risk assessments are carried out for all activities.