17
Jun
2015
Jun 17, 2015 1:00 PM – Jun 20, 2015 3:00 PM
Kettunen Conference Center
14901 4-H Drive
Tustin, MI  49688
United States

The annual Rotary District 6290 Life Leadership Conference, created in 1949 by Rotarians in District 6290, is specifically designed for making a life-long impact on youth leadership. The Life Leadership Conference is a vital example of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a program that originated with Rotary International that also encourages servant leadership in youth.

These 150 select young people attend an all-expenses-paid conference where they are inspired by a diverse group of exceptional speakers, make life-long friends through fellowship activities, and discuss the ethical and social issues of today. These activities are conducted in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The result is that these students return to their schools and communities motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.

The Life Leadership Conference works to encourage students to be more effective servant leaders. It is not a conference intended to teach leadership skills (it is assumed that the students in attendance already possess those skills), however the following topics naturally arise in the course of RYLA activities and discussions:

  • Fundamentals of leadership
  • Ethics of positive leadership
  • Qualities of a "servant leader" 
  • Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
  • Conflict management and problem solving
  • Building self-esteem and self confidence
  • Elements of community and global citizenship
  • Rotary's purpose of service to the community and world

The Life Leadership Conference has impacted over 5000 youth leaders since its creation in1949. Rotary District 6290 looks each year for high school students who are outstanding school and/or community leaders with a strong service background to apply. If you are selected to participate in the Life Leadership Conference, you will have the opportunity to discuss leadership, service and career opportunities and to exchange ideas about current ethical and social issues with knowledgeable District 6290 Rotarians who are local and regional leaders.