RYLA 2017 - Thank You Notes

Rotary District 7470

RYLA 2017 - Thank you notes

BERNARDSVILLE

Thank you for selecting me to attend the RYLA at Drew. I have had so much fun and learned a lot while doing it. This weekend has changed my outlook on my abilities, the abilities of my peers and the power of both individuality as well as teamwork. It made me believe I can do anything I want in life. This short experience is something I will treasure for a very long time. Eric

Thank you so much for sponsoring me to attend this memorable weekend. I have a life hanging experience as I have been able to overcome and face my fears. I acknowledged my dreams and goals and what I need to do in order to be a successful leader. I am glad to say that I have built many new friendships that i8 know will be lasting as I truly enjoyed being part of a great inspiring group from the motivational lectures to the fun games. I am grateful and fortunate to be able to have this experience. Jackie

Thank you for sponsoring my weekend at RYLA. I had never seriously considered the responsibilities of and power in assuming the role of a leader. The challenging team activities, that required communication, helped me understand what it is to be a leader. Emily

BELVIDERE

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience such a great organization. This was an enlightening experience for me, something I will cherish forever. I have left the RYLA experience a different person then when I came. Utah

BOONTON

I cannot thank you enough for sending me to RYLA. It has truly been an eye opening experience. I had obtained many new leadership skills and a new thought process of any problem solving situation. I understand what your club has sacrificed to send me here and I want to thank you because this weekend has been more rewarding than I can express. I am so grateful for your generosity. This experience has been one I will never forget and one that I cannot wait to share with others. RYLA helped give me the courage to believe in myself and that I can actually make a difference in the world. Kim

BRANCHVILLE

I would like to thank you for selecting and sponsoring me for this incredible Experience. This truly was an enlightening weekend that both b=prepared me for college and gave me a sense of clarity so craved by all high school students. The speakers, people, and activities all were extraordinarily well appreciated. This weekend was one of the highlights of this year and it was truly an awakening experience. Thank you very much and I hope you continue to sponsor students to experience this too. Sauil

Before I came to RYLA, I never though just one weekend could be so amazing. Not only were the speakers inspirational and motivational, but the experience here at Drew was truly invaluable. Thanks to your sponsorship, I was able to learn more about leadership and especially Rotary. I hope I can get more involved in the future. Thank you. PS I will definitely promote this to my friends! Byongho

CHESTER

I’d like to thank you for the opportunity with RYLA. I didn’t know what to expect going into this experience. What I learned though was more than I had ever expected. I learned how leaders should be dependable but they must also depend on others for any hope of success and improvement. Again thank you for an amazing experience. Eric

DENVILLE

I want to thank you so much for your generosity. Without you I could not be here at RYLA! I am so grateful that you provided me with this amazing opportunity! I have had so much fun and have learned so much in just one weekend. This was an experience that I will never forget. From listening to amazing lectors to meeting a ton of new friends to learning how to “break” through my fears, RYLA has been life changing. I hope that you can provide others with this amazing opportunity that you gave me! I am truly grateful, thank you so much. Eric

I just wanted to express my gratitude for sending me to RYLA. I really enjoyed the weekend, and found it to be an eye opening experience to all of the young leaders around us. I had an amazing time and will always remember it. Thanks again. Samantha

DENVILLE SUNRISE

As a student of Morris Knolls High School, I thank you all.

As a resident of the Rockaway/Denville area, I thank you all.

As a young girl who wants to make a difference in our community, our country and our world, I thank you all.

My education on leading people and understanding more about human nature as well as an opportunity to make new friends and learn from new teachers would not have been possible without your help. So thank you all dearly, and sincerely. You guys rock. With respect and gratitude. Mai-Anh Lieu

I am very thankful that you sponsored me for RYLA, I learned a lot about leadership and now I think I have the key to be a leader. We did a lot of activities, which helped us and me to be more confident. I also experienced the life in an American College, and had the opportunity to hear many great and inspirational speakers. I met a lot of wonderful people, and I am glad I did it. Thank you for doing this for me. Chloé

DOVER

I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful opportunity I was given this weekend to attend RYLA. I learned a lot about leadership and whit I can do to benefit my community. I feel more confident to stand up and be a leader. I have unforgettable memories of this weekend and met people who will help me to be a great leader. Lara

Thanks for sponsoring my RYLA experience. It was a once in a lifetime experience. I have learned skills that will last a lifetime. I learned about leadership, communication and overcoming my fears. It was amazing. Thank you so much!!

GLEN RIDGE

Thank you for choosing me to go to the RYLA Program. This weekend showed me how to be a better leader of a team; I learned a lot of valuable skills that I hope to one day use in a career. Gabriel

Thank you so much for allowing me to experience RYLA 2013. It’s be3en an overwhelmingly positive weekend, full of incredible lessons and learning’s. I’ll remember RYLA for years to come. Andy

IRVINGTON

Thank you for letting me partake in this wonderful experience. Many events that I attend concerning leadership are very redundant and I do not really learn anything. I though this was going to be one of those experiences, but it wasn’t. This trip has truly changed my life by teaching me many lessons. Some of the things that I learned are overcoming fears, asking for help, planning, gradually improving, and many more. I interacted with many leaders just like me and I learned a lot from them. They also taught me a lot. My favorite part was BREAKING THE BOARD with my hands. Raball

I had an amazing time at RYLA. I have learned so much during a short amount of time. I learned how to meet new people in only a few hours. Thank you for sponsoring me for this leadership challenge course. This has been an amazing opportunity, and a wonderful experience. Jimmy

JEFFERSON

Thank you so much for sending me to RYLA. It was a new experience and I have never been to anything like this. I learned a lot from peers and educators. The speeches we heard were very motivating and really got through to me. Thank you for the experience. Erik

MADISON

Thank you for allowing me to participate in this program. At RYLA, I learned how to communicate with other people better. Clear communication is important for leadership, and this program allowed me to work on these skills. All of the team building activities and rooming with another person helped me do this. Also my self-confidence greatly increased especially after breaking the board activity. If I had not attended RYLA, I would have not been able to learn these things. Sanja

I appreciate you allowing me to participate in RYLA this year. This was a very moving and inspirational experience, which I learned many new leadership strategies that will become very useful in the future. Thanks again. Jill

Thank you for sponsoring me at this years RYLA conference. RYLA exposed me to college dorm living, many inspiring people, and exciting new ideas. Throughout the weekend, I found myself voluntarily stepping out of my usual comfort zone and taking chances. The experience was truly invaluable. Emily

Thank you for you generosity in allowing me to be a part of this program. Throughout my stay, I was exposed to an array of leadership tactics through interaction with my peers and the activities provided. I had the opportunity to learn how I would make a difference in the world while establishing bonds with people that will last beyond the weekend. Thank you. Dylan

MENDHAM

Ryla is a unique experience where I learned the true qualities of a leader. Thank you so much for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I hope the kids next year can benefit from their experience as much as I did. Thank you so much. Megan

My RYLA experience has been incredible and unforgettable. I learned that as a leader I need to overcome my fears and step out of my comfort zone I know that in the past my fears were all that stood between me and my full potential of a leader. The program has helped build my self-confidence and leadership skills. Thanks for making this program happen. Mark

Thank you so much for this profound experience!!! While I thought I was a great leader prior to my arrival, RYLA has taught me that there are many things within my own mind that can prevent me from being so. Luckily for me, RYLA has also taught me to conquer thee obstacles and be the leader and person that I can be. Sanjay

NETCONG

I had a lot of fun at the RYLA weekend. I appreciate your work for sponsoring us and others. I learned a lot and will be taking the knowledge with me. My Interact Advisor chose my partner and I because we will be officers next year. I hope to lead better now that I have new skills, tricks, and techniques. Thank you! Matteo

I cannot thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to attend RYLA. Not only did I gain valuable knowledge about leading others, but I learned just as much about myself. The people I’ve met over these past few days will always be in my memory. Julia

NEWTON

Thank you so much for the honor and privilege of being able to attend RYLA. This experience gave me more confidence then I knew I had before. I made new friends and became closer with existing friends. I can’t wait to bring all my experiences back to Newton and share my experiences with my other Interact embers and help make the Newtown Interact club stronger

Thank you for permitting me to attend RYLA. I had such a great time. I learned how to break through my fears and gained new skills that I will need in my future to follow my dreams. I learned that helping with Rotary can be a life changing experience and that it is in my best interest to continuing volunteering. Marie

Thanks for sponsoring me to come to RYLA. The conference was great experience for me and my peers. I believe I have learned so much about leadership roles and much more about myself. One of my best experiences ever. James

NUTLEY

Thanks for sponsoring me for the RYLA weekend. The time I spent was wonderful. I learned a lot, made a lot of new friends and learned a lot of skills that will help me in life. Josh

PARSIPPANY – TROY HILLS

I would like to humbly thank you for not only selecting me but for also paying to attend RYLA

I had few expectations coming but I am extremely happy that I came as I learned many invaluable lessons and made many new friends. Andrew

I cannot even express my gratitude for funding my trip to RYLA. This has been an amazing experience. I learned the basic fundamentals of teamwork, communication and leadership. The importance of guidance and trust through the numerous lectures and activities. However, I learned something that no other conference has taught me: The importance and ability to believe in my dreams and fulfill them without fear of failure. In this respect, RYLA truly changed my life and I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity. Dana

ROXBURY

Thank you very much for sending me to Drew University and RYLA. It was an experience that will be with me for the rest of my life. From the new friends I made to the lessons learned. It was certainly worthwhile. I learned that the only thing holding me back from achieving my dreams is I. I learned that being a good leader is something I must work hard to achieve. Scott

Thank you for allowing me to be part of a wonderful experience at RYLA. I made many new friends and learned about how to utilize my leadership skills. I am honored that you chose me to participate. Thank you again. Jake

WHIPPANY

Thank you immensely for sponsoring me to RYLA. It was an inspiring and incredibly exciting event that will always be remembered. I learned many skills to strengthen my Interact Club and skills for my own benefit in the future. Justine

Thanks for sending me to RYLA. The weekend was a learning experience and I acquired many new skills and have a stronger belief in myself. Ben

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to come to RYLA this year. I have learned various skills and at the same time, I had fun. My best experience was breaking the board of fear (which still hurts my hand right now). I felt really powerful because I was able to destroy all of my fears that wouldn’t help me pursue my dreams. Sallita

WALLKILL

Thank you so very much for allowing me to have this incredible experience this weekend and for sponsoring me. RYLA has been a fantastic experience for me, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know 52 other leaders from the area and to have learned so much about leadership and myself from the people around me. Alison