The Leader Among Youth. A special newsletter for District Rotaract RYLA 11-12 Rotary International District 3230 LEGACY- Its Our Turn.

1. DISTRICT ROTARACT COUNCIL 2011-12
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 3230
The Leader Among outh
A Special Newsletter for
District Rotaract RYLA 2011-12 LEGACY
Date:
30th September,
1st & 2nd October 2011
Volume I | Issue 2
Venue:Indian Beach
Date:14th Aug 2011
Resorts
East Coast Road, District Rotaract
Chennai
Legacy has always been related to continuous glory, unassailable victory and that constancy you
Hosted by: face while you achieve success. The word 'Legacy' tends to take you back to the time of Knights and
Kings when it was all about conquering unknown lands and overcoming fear. To be more precise, a
ROTARACT CLUB OF Legacy starts with something new and moves along without turning back.
EAST COAST
Sponsored by Three months back the reins of the Annual District Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), was
Rotary Club of
Chennai Gemini handed over the two clubs. One of these clubs had a reputation of being a club with the most
& experienced Rotaractors in the District and the other club was fast rising up and had tremendous
ROTARACT CLUB OF potential – The Rotaract Clubs of East Coast and Rajalakshmi Engineering College.
RAJALAKSHMI
ENGINEERING COLLEGE Over the years, RI District 3230 has seen some of the most vibrant RYLA's in the history of the
Sponosred by movement. When the club members from the Rotaract Clubs of East Coast and Rajalakshmi
Rotary Club of
Chennai K.K. Nagar
Engineering College met, they wanted to leave an impact. This had to be a RYLA which will leave a
mark on every Rylarian, this had to be a RYLA where future leaders are born. So much rested on the
event of such magnitude that, for the members from the two hosts clubs, it had to be a LEGACY!
Fusion, MAD and Aurum had all created history, thanks to the tireless efforts put in by the
Rtr. PP. Manikandan K. members of Rotaract Club of Loyola College, who have the unique distinction of hosting the district
District Rotaract RYLA for three consecutive years in association with Rotaract Clubs of Madras Central and Loyola
Representative Community over the years Its back to the basic's, it is now or never! This is the main reason why the
two host clubs came up with the tagline – It's Our Turn. It's our turn to celebrate leadership, it's our
Rtr. PP. Sasi Kumar R. turn to celebrate talent and it's definitely our turn to 'Celebrate Differences'
District Rotaract
Secretary
With the name and the tagline decided, we needed a great design, a design that would define a
positive word like Legacy. We wanted royalty, we wanted to redefine power and no other colour
Rtr. Pres. Aditya Mohan does it better than Gold.
Chairman - Newsletters
District Rotaract Council
Ever since that historic day when the RYLA had been handed over to 'Team Legacy' members from
Rtr. IPP. Santhosh Kumar both the club have been meeting constantly and planning furiously to make this event a grand
Chairman LEGACY success. Over the days we have bonded together like long lost brothers and whatever happens
District Rotaract RYLA over the next three days, there will be one thing which each and every one of us from 'Team Legacy'
will take home – Friendship! Ironically that is what RYLA stands for doesn't it? Making friends with
Rtr. Pres. Sriram R. people who you seldom know! We, the members of the host clubs have experiencing something
Secretary LEGACY for the past three months that each and every Rylarian at 'LEGACY' will be experiencing over this
District Rotaract RYLA
wonderful week.
It is that time of the year again, a time when a Rotaractor becomes a Rylarian and transforms into a
completely different individual. The time has come, let's just sit back and let RYLA transform us into
new individuals.

2. District Rotaract Representative Message
Dear All, Warm Rotaract Greetings!! It gives me immense pleasure to pen down this special message on the occasion
of 'Rotary Youth Leadership Awards' – RYLA Programme for the year 2011. RYLA is one of the most awaited
programmes organized every year by one or more clubs along with the District Rotaract Council. A 3 day residential
leadership programme aims at bringing the best out of the participants by providing them opportunity to actively
participate and positively interact during the course of the programme. It's a challenge in itself to organize RYLA once,
I would like to congratulate and compliment RC of Loyola College for having successfully organized it thrice. The
benchmark set by last year's AURIUM RYLA Organizers RC of Loyola College and RC of Loyola Community is truly
phenomenal. For the first time, the District Rotaract Council invited clubs who are keen to organize RYLA to participate
in the RYLA briefing session and asked for proposals to finalize the organizing clubs. The presentations were witnessed by District
officials. Finally the team decided RC of East Coast and RC of Rajalakhsmi Engineering College as the organizers for 2011 RYLA. The
name of the RYLA programme was chosen as LEGACY – Its Our Turn. The 'LEGACY' team under the able leadership of chairperson Rtr.
IPP. Santhosh Kumar and Secretary Rtr. Pres. Sriram R. along with the team of enthusiastic Rotaractors have keenly invested lot of time
interacting with the past organizers and commenced the work for delivering an extra ordinary RYLA. We have also brought lots of
changes in the RYLA format this year like getting 5 green RYLArians to attend the programme, skill based programmes and outbound
activities to convey the achieve the RYLA objective.
I would like to thank Rtr. PP. Praveen TV for the inputs shared from his experience in organizing RYLA thrice with the team which helped
us in our preparations. Appreciations to Rtr. Pres. Aditya Mohan for having bringing out this RYLA Newsletter on time. We would like to
also thank all the sponsors and the Rotary Clubs for their immense support and contributions. Our sincere gratitude to Babu Seshadri
sir for his constant encouragement and motivation. As we all agree 'Youth are not useless, they are used less'. We expect that the
participants will not only stop with learning but will internalize these learning's in to their life to their personal lives. We are sure that
by participating in this programme, the participants will also contribute immensely to themselves and to their respective clubs.
Let's celebrate differences and move forward in the positive direction.
Yours truly,
Rtr PP Manikandan K
District Rotaract Secretary Message
Dear Friends, it is a great opportunity for me to give this message for LEGACY - District Rotaract RYLA. This year the
RYLA has seen a lot of qualitative additions and a lot of effort has been put in by the organisers from Rotaract Clubs of
East Coast and Rajalakshmi Engineering College. My special regards to Rtr. IPP. Santhosh Kumar and Rtr. Pres. Sriram
R. and their teams for their wonderful efforts. Kudos to Rtr. PP. Praveen T.V. and Rtr. Pres. Aditya Mohan for their
efforts for the success of this RYLA. Hope the RYLA benefit completely from this year’s RYLA.
Rtr. PP. Sasi Kumar R.
District Chairman - Newsletters Message
My warm greetings to all RYLArians. It is an honour to address you through this newsletter ‘ The Leader Among
Youth’. At the very outset I would like to thank DRR Rtr. PP. Manikandan K. for the wonderful opportunity provided to
me to bring out this newsletter. I remember the same time last year when I was the RYLA Host Club President. I know
the amount of efforts that go into organising this mammoth event. My regards to Rtr. IPP. Santhosh and Rtr. Pres.
Sriram for their efforts to make LEGACY a grand success. A special mention also of my club member Rtr.ZRR. Praveen
T.V for his support to LEGACY RYLA and Rtr. Neelesh B. from RCREC for his contribution to this newsletter. I hope that
the RYLArians realise that they have been participants of a globally recognised leadership programme and urge
them to display leadership in all spheres of their lives.
Rtr. Pres. Aditya Mohan
Chairman - LEGACY District Rotaract RYLA Message
It is a great honour to be the chairman of the District Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. I would like to thank the
District Rotaract Representative Rtr. PP. Manikandan for putting faith in me and giving me this opportunity. Zone 1
ZRR Rtr. PP Praveen is a RYLA legend and he is someone we will always look up to. Thanks to the efforts taken by each
and every organizer of the previous RYLA's. We are looking to carry forward that LEGACY. None of this would have
been possible without the hard work put in by the Past Presidents of my club, Rotaract Club of East Coast. Last but
not least, I would also like to thank Rtr. Pres Sriram and his team from Rotaract Club of Rajalakshmi Engineering
College for their dedication and continuous support.
Rtr. IPP. Santhosh Kumar
Secretary - LEGACY District Rotaract RYLA Message
Hearty Rotaract Greetings to all,
When I look back in time, I realize how much life has changed ever since I joined the Rotaract movement. Getting a
chance to host the District RYLA – LEGACY in my club's second year is a huge achievement for which I have to thank all
the members of my club. No amount of words can express my gratitude to the DRR Rtr. PP. Manikandan and DRS Rtr.
PP. Sasikumar. I would also like to thank PDRR. Rtr. SolomonVictor for his untiring support. I am very honoured to be
the secretary of RYLA LEGACY. Special mention goes to Rtr. IPP Santosh and all the members from Rotaract Club of East
Coast for all the support they have given me and my club. My thanks to Rtr. ZRR. Praveen T.V. and Rtr. Pres. Aditya
Mohan for their support to make LEGACY District Rotaract RYLA a grand success. Best wishes to all RYLArians
Rtr. Pres. Sriram R.

3. What is Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)?
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that
brings together youth and young adults, ages 14-30, to further develop
character and leadership skills and learn about Rotary. RYLAs often take
the form of a seminar, camp, or workshop, generally 3-10 days in length, What after RYLA?
organized by Rotarians at the club, district, or multidistrict level. In Rotary
International District 3230 Rotaractors are provided with the unique To maximize the benefit of the
opportunity to organise RYLA for themselves, with valuable inputs from participants’ experiences, consider
Rotarians. ways to stay i n to u c h w i t h
participants, maintain your role as
Participants are nominated by Rotaract Clubs. For these young adults, this mentor, and invite the participants to
recognition offers the opportunity to build self-confidence, gain exposure to a take on new leadership roles.
variety of issues and people, meet active community leaders, and learn
valuable information and career skills. Because of their familiarity with and
enthusiasm for the program, past
RYLA gives Rotary Leadership the opportunity to mentor promising young RYLA alumni can act as RYLA
leaders serving their own communities and beyond. Rotarians serve as ambassadors in their communities,
resources for participants on the path to becoming professional and recruit and interview nominees, work
community leaders. In turn, RYLA can bring new energy to a Rotary district, as “junior counselors,” serve on the
inspire ideas for service, increase support of community service projects, and district RYLA committee, or offer peer
develop future Rotarians. support to current RYLA participants.
Many districts establish long-lasting
History of RYLA ties by maintaining a network that
fosters interaction among
Originating in 1959 in Queensland, Australia, RYLA was created as a festival participants and organisers.
highlighting local youth organised in honor of a royal visit by Princess Victoria.
Through Rotarians’ constant belief in the potential of youth, RYLA Consider creating a Facebook group,
has since become an opportunity to help the next generation of leaders electronic mailing list, interactive
define themselves and expand their skills. Officially adopted by Rotary Web site to promote communication
International (RI) in 1971, this exciting program engages Rotary clubs and among participants and help keep
districts around the world. them informed about ongoing Rotary
activities in the area.
LEGACY - District Rotaract RYLA 11-12 Programs Coordinating follow-up events for
Day I | 30th September 2011 past participants, such as a one-day
03.00 P.M. Inauguration workshop, allows the organisers to
04.30 P.M. Ice Breaking Session track the development of the
05.00 P.M. Team Activities participants’ leadership skills and
09.15 P.M. Movie Screening offer further guidance.
Day II | 1st October 2011 Objectives of RYLA
06.30 A.M. Aerobics
10.00 A.M. Leadership Session - Thiru. VAIKO M.A., B.L. dTo demonstrate Rotary’s respect
01.20 P.M. Memory Performance - Rtr. Dr. Kalai Chezhian M.A., M.Sc. PhD. and concern for youth
03.30 P.M. Team Activities dTo encourage and assist young
05.30 P.M Communication Session - GYANA Training Academy people in responsible and effective
07.00 P.M. Project Planning voluntary youth leadership by
09.15 P.M. Camp Fire providing them with a valuable
training experience
Day III | 2nd October 2011 dTo foster continued and stronger
06.30 A.M. OBL Activities leadership of youth by youth
09.45 A.M. Skill Building Session dTo publicly recognize the many
11.30 A.M. Passion Vs. Career PDRR Sujith Peter (HR Head Infosys) young people who are rendering
02.00 P.M. Farewell Session PDRR Rtr. Solomon Victor K. service to their communities as
02.45 P.M. Group Photo Session youth leaders
03.15 P.M. Valeditory

4. PHOTO GALLERY
LEGACY District Rotaract RYLA Pre-Production