RI president's monthly message: Winds of Change. RI President Ray Klinginsmith says in his first message as president, "My primary task as president is to enhance the vitality and viability of Rotary clubs and to enable them to succeed in the midst of societal changes."
The Rotary Club of Mt Martha extends a warm thank you and appreciation to all students, school co-ordinators, youth leaders, guest speakers, participating Rotary clubs, Forest Edge management and RCMM organisers. Your invaluable participation and support for RYPEN 2010 has contributed to the overall success of this year's program.
WHAT IS RYPEN ALL ABOUT?
RYPEN is a specialised program designed to cultivate
and develop the inherent strengths of young people,
hence the motto, "The cultivation of youth"
Developed in Australia in 1980, camps are now held
in all Rotary Districts in Australia as well as some
Districts in New Zealand and Canada.
The program developed from an idea of Canberra-Belconnen Rotarian David Southern who saw a need
for young people to be given the opportunity to experience
a weekend camp designed to give them, through key speakers,
activities, workshops and team building exercises, the ability
to gain self confidence,to communicate, to better understand
and tolerate and above all to foster a desire to be decision makers
and future leaders.
RYPEN is for students in years 9 and 10 (14-16 years
old) who are nominated by school co-ordinators and
endorsed by the local Rotary Club.
