Since 2009, the District LEAD Program has been an opportunity for clubs to provide a unique two-day leadership, confidence, and growth conference for area 8th grade students. Pre-selected for their DEMONSTRATED leadership skills, the students attend a two-day (Saturday and Sunday) camp developed, presented, and funded by local Rotarians, and hear from speakers who help further nurture these talented leaders at a most critical point in their development.
Over 70% of clubs in the district have participated in LEAD. That means 30% have not availed their local students of the opportunity! Your club could make all the difference! Participating clubs can sponsor up to 3 pairs of students – 1 pair equals one boy and one girl - from their area-partner middle schools. The LEAD Committee is standing by to help those clubs who haven't made this commitment identify middle school administrative support - we can help you get connected - and provide a club-specific presentation at one of your meetings to help your club make this a priority. Click "Read More" to continue article.
LEAD encourages young people to discuss issues of ethical responsibility, improve leadership and communication skills, become self-motivated to reach goals, and develop a positive outlook on life ... all while having fun and making friends.
LEAD introduces the concepts of proactive self-leadership (setting and achieving personal goals), the importance of self-care (including emotional, social, and physical well-being), and selflessness (thinking outside oneself in service of others).
The current cost of $300 per student is funded by the club - the program is at no cost to the school, parents, or students - and represents a huge return on the investment. Many 8th graders get introduced to Rotary and our values, stay connected through their high school Interact Club and RYLA - many RYLA Students are former LEAD students - then move into Rotaract and finally their local Rotary Club.
More information is available at https://www.rotary5340lead.org.
LEAD introduces the concepts of proactive self-leadership (setting and achieving personal goals), the importance of self-care (including emotional, social, and physical well-being), and selflessness (thinking outside oneself in service of others).
The current cost of $300 per student is funded by the club - the program is at no cost to the school, parents, or students - and represents a huge return on the investment. Many 8th graders get introduced to Rotary and our values, stay connected through their high school Interact Club and RYLA - many RYLA Students are former LEAD students - then move into Rotaract and finally their local Rotary Club.
More information is available at https://www.rotary5340lead.org.
Clubs interested in a visit can contact Jim Piburn, District LEAD Chairman and Rotary Club Coordinator, at james.piburn_plrc@yahoo.com, to schedule a visit. Don’t let this opportunity pass without your club’s enthusiastic support!