Applications for the 2022 RYLA (6th – 11th February 2022) have opened and so it is time for us as a Club to start identifying young people who may be suitable applicants for this valuable course. For our new members, RYLA is a Rotary programme aimed at people 20-30 years of age who currently have leadership positions or have the potential to lead, either within the community or at work. It is a week-long residential course held in Queenstown and provides the participants with the opportunity to extend leadership skills, assist personal growth, develop new networks and make new friends. Last year we sent four young people through a mix of corporate sponsorship and our own funds (it is $900pp GST exempt) – some of you may recall that they came and spoke to us after their experience and three sentiments probably sum up their views: CHALLENGING/AMAZING/LIFE CHANGING. So if you are part of a business, or know of a business, that would like to sponsor a person to participate in this programme please encourage them to contact me for more information. I am happy to go and talk to them at any time. Alternatively if you or your family know someone personally then encourage them to apply. Jennie Jennie Nicol RYLA Club Champion https://rotarydistrict9980.org/documents/en-au/871af2ee-9798-4496-a897-b51d27cc8581/1 Copy and paste the link address above to access the 2022 brochure. Club login may be required. |
Rob and Jenny Cormie, owners of AGM Stone, welcomed club members to a tour of their business on Monday evening the 16th of August. The rainstorm during the late afternoon may have deterred some from joining in as the number of attendees was quite light. Those who were there were treated to a tour and explanation of what's involved in sourcing, preparing and installing a wide range of granite and marble products. And thank you to Rob and Jenny for kindly providing refreshments which were appreciated.
