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July 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Story by: Linda Jerke

Barton Community College hosted the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp July 17-19. RYLA is a worldwide program that provides future leaders the opportunity to expand and hone their leadership skills.

The camp is sponsored by Rotary District 5670 for high school juniors and seniors within the district who are nominated and sponsored by their local Rotary Clubs.

During this year's event, the students listened to inspirational addresses and participated in leadership training and social activities designed to enhance personal development, leadership skills and good citizenship. Students spent one day on the Adventure Based Leadership Education course, which focuses on team building, trust, collaboration and communication.

Speakers included Judge Tom Webb of Sublette, Pastor Sandy Kennedy of Great Bend, Dr. Catherine Strecker of Ellinwood and Father Mike Scully of Victoria.

Rotary District 5670 comprises 31 clubs in the northwest quarter of the state.