Speakers
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Rotarians as Speakers
My opinion is on paid speakers compared to the much better idea of having a Rotarian from a club in your district as a speaker at your RYLA.
Selection Speakers
The first RYLA was held in Queensland, Australia, in 1959 when the State Government of Queensland, Australia, invited local Rotary Clubs to help plan an event to help celebrate the upcoming centennial of the state. Princess Alexandra, who was in her early 20s, was due to attend the celebrations, so they planned activities specifically for the princess’s age group.
DG as a Speaker
Is it important for the District Governor to be among the speakers at RYLA? Simple answer, it is not required, but it is highly advisable. The policy, as dictated by the Board of Directors of Rotary International, is that ‘the governor is responsible for all RYLA events within the district, and the district RYLA committee shall report to the governor.’ That would seem to imply that the District Governor should be in attendance at RYLA. Since an important concept of RYLA is Rotarians as role models, it would seem a missed opportunity if the District Governor is not a speaker at RYLA.
RYLA Alumni as a Speaker
An often overlooked group of potential speakers for RYLA programs are their alumni. Not just one year ago alums but several years ago RYLA participants. Finding and recruiting them is the challenge.
Speech About Creating Trust
My favorite speakers for RYLA are always Rotarians from the clubs in your district. Here is an idea for a speech about RYLA. I offer a PowerPoint for the use of a member from your district to give this speech.
A Speech About Listening
My favorite speakers for RYLA are always Rotarians from the clubs in your district. I understand that professional paid speakers are sometimes better presenters. But there are several reasons why your Rotarians are better speakers. The challenge for some of these Rotarians is much to talk about. One of the excellent leadership skills is the ability to listen. And here is my gift to you and your Rotarians a leadership topic that our participants should hear.
A Speech About Questions
This has to do with communication as a leadership skill, the other half of the craft of listening. We know listening is a critical skill for gathering information and knowledge. Unfortunately, many people who need information and expertise talk unnecessarily and miss the benefit of what they might learn by listening. We need to utilize good questioning to maintain control of the conversation to make the listening skill effective.
Speech About Having Purpose
There is no more important concept of leadership then understanding and conveying a sense of purpose and direction for where you as an individual and for those you want to follow you than a sense of why and where you are headed.
A Speech About Integrity
The 4 Way Test of the things we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians worldwide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. The test can be applied to almost any aspect of life. The test was scripted by Herbert J. Taylor, an American from Chicago, as he set out to save the Club Aluminum Products Distribution Company from bankruptcy. It was later adopted by Rotary International, the global federation of Rotary service clubs.
Speech About Conflict Resolution
Conflicts can not be avoided; they are a part of life. Some people try to ignore conflicts like a turtle avoids danger, while some people make everyone involved uncomfortable like a skunk does by stinking up the world. The ability to manage conflicts and resolve issues is a key leadership skill.