FROM CHILDHOOD BELIEFS TO REALITY: CULTIVATING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AT RYLA
When I was growing up — way back in the 90s (...and 80s) — I held the misguided belief that leaders were born with the innate ability and skills to lead. I didn’t learn any better until well into my professional career. Now, don’t get me wrong. Not everyone is cut out for leadership, and some do have more of a natural gift than others. However, leaders can be developed, and leadership is a learned skill.
Sophie was one of two local campers the St. Charles Parish Rotary Club sponsored. The campers spent a week in a cabin with other developing leaders from across the area, focusing on teamwork, strategic decision-making, effective communication, and more. The campers participated in activities and listened to selected speakers share their expertise.
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Sophie returned full of stories and new friends and learned skills she could use in the future. (She also returned very tired.) She said it was one of the best experiences of her life. Having such camps available to our young leaders bodes well for the future. It also gives Sophie some skills and abilities she can teach Dad!
Last week, my daughter, Sophie, had the great opportunity to learn invaluable leadership skills at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). RYLA is a week- long, interactive, immersive camp for rising high school seniors.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ROTARY PICKLEBALL TOURNEY We had a smashing good time at the first St. Charles Parish Rotary Pickleball Tournament. The weather held out for us, and the event was a great success. We are looking forward to keeping this tradition going and making it bigger and better in the years to come.
REID'S JOKE CORNER
A man is standing on deck, gazing out at the water. As the ship passes a small remote island, he spots somebody. He squints to make out what he sees – a thin, straggly man
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with wild-looking hair. He watches as the man runs from side to side, jumps up and down, and waves his arm. The cruise passenger turns to the captain and says, “What’s up with that guy?” The captain shrugs and replies, “I don’t know, but he’s happy to see us every year when we pass!”
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKS We were grateful for the opportunity to donate school supplies to fill back-to-school backpacks that were distributed at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Ama. Those needing a backpack or supplies for the upcoming school year were encouraged to attend. We wish all students a successful and productive school year ahead!
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