The document discusses the development of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programs. It provides a brief history of RYLA, which began in Australia in 1959 and was adopted by Rotary International in 1971. The rest of the document outlines key considerations for developing a successful RYLA program, including organization at the club or district level, participant age ranges and selection criteria, program duration and timing, budgeting, logistics, course content and design, management procedures, and promotion. Contact information is provided for additional questions.