• RYLA Application         District 6440                2024-2025

    RYLA Application District 6440 2024-2025

    • Section 1: Applicant Information 
    • Student Agreement

      If I am selected to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), I agree to abide by all rules and regulations established by the sponsors, and I will strive to contribute my best effort toward the success of the program.

    • When you submit this form:

      1.  An email will be sent to your Parent / Guardian at the address you provided, for them to grant permission for you to attend RYLA, and to consent to certain waivers and releases.  

      2.  An email will be sent to your School Representative at the address you provided, for them to submit a recommendation for you to attend RYLA.

      You will be informed via email when each has provided the information, and when your application is complete.

      If you've provided the name of a sponsoring Rotary Club, they will also receive a copy of your application.

      Questions?  Contact Sean Nelson, RYLA District Chairman, at 630-688-5165, or via email at ryla@rotary6440.org.

       

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    • Section 2: Parent/Guardian Information and Consent 
    • Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

      As Parent and/or Guardian of the named student, I hereby give my approval for this child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by RYLA during the selected camp. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by RYLA, I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless Rotary District 6440 and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected camp sessions.

      In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against Rotary District 6440 including all counselors and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event.  

    • Medical Release and Authorization

      As Parent and/or Guardian of the named student, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

      Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named student. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

      Permission is also granted to Rotary District 6440 and its affiliates including Directors, and Counselors to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

      Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered event.

      This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

    • Photo / Image Release

      As Parent and/or Guardian of the named student, I authorize Rotary District 6440 or its officers, employees, or agents, to record this child's images or likenesses in the form of photographs, audio, video, or any other medium, and to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly exhibit such recordings, in whole or in part, for any purpose.  Further, I consent to the use of the child's name, voice, or biographical material in connection with any such recording.

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    • Section 3: School Recommendation 
    • I recommend the above student and understand that, if selected, this student will attend one of the three Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conferences held at Camp Edwards in East Troy, WI.  The Conference will begin on Thursday evening and continue through Sunday afternoon. The dates for this year's Conferences are March 6-9, 2025; or April 3 to 6, 2025.

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