One of the areas of service that our club is particularly interested in is youth projects.  We take part in several different projects throughout the year.  Here is a list of the most iour clubmportant youth projects, along with a short description.  Click the links on the left for more detail and documentation.
 
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE): Our club is an active participant in the worldwide Rotary Youth Exchange Program.  The Short Term and Long Term Youth Exchange programs provide students 15 to 18 1/2 years old with an opportunity to live in a foreign country with a host family or families and experience the culture of the host country while serving as an ambassador for their home country.
 
Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA): Young men and women spend a week in a challenging program of discussions, inspirational addresses, leadership training and social activities designed to enhance personal development, leadership skills and good citizenship.
 
District Scholarship Grants: These grants provide funds to help offset the cost of one year of study at the undergraduate level at any accredited college or university in the United States.
 
Club Speech Contest: Each year, high school students compete for cash prizes at the club, area and district levels.  The theme of the speech changes yearly, and contest materials can be found on the District 5190 web site.
 
Club Music Contest: Each year, high school students compete for cash prizes at the club, area and district levels.  Contest materials can be found on the District 5190 web site.
 
For information about any of our youth programs, please contact:
 
Cindy Mitz
RCS Youth Services Chair