Thank you and congratulations to the 110 high school students from Western Washington and British Columbia who participated in the 39th edition of RYLA on March 6-9th, 2008 at PLU. RYLA is co-sponsored by Districts 5020 and 5030.

Participants experienced 4 intense days of presentations, workshops, interaction, team building, and fellowship related to leadership development. The RYLA program is comprised of a diverse group of speakers such as Shari Rusch, Albert Mensah, Doreen Cato, Bill Evans, Bill Robinson, Sue Westering, and Jack Butcher. Ryla participants are assigned to reaction groups at the beginning of the conference and meet during breaks to discuss speakers and experiences, culminating in presentations on Saturday Evening.

The RYLA committee thanks the extensive network of Rotarians and Clubs that support RYLA by sponsoring students, working through the logistics of getting the students to PLU, and for inviting the participants to speak at their clubs to share their experiences.

Stay tuned for pictures and testimonials from RYLA 08 and for details on the 2009 RYLA at PLU.