Club meeting - Guest speaker
We are happy to welcome RYPEN co-ordinator, David Butterfield.
David will provide an information presentation on the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN).
A little bit about RYPEN: Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop 'life skills' and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future. Pressure is put on students to perform academically, and their results are the benchmark of success. However other skills are needed for the next stage of a student's growth, be that further education or the workplace.
During an intensive residential weekend, young people aged approximately 14 to 16 years will develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self-image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals. At the same time, participants are interacting with peers from different backgrounds, and different parts of our district, improving their teamwork skills and having fun!! All this done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debates are encouraged.