Three amazing students — Adriana, Araceli, and AJ came to our meeting (Adriana and Araceli from Santa Fe!) to share how RYLA helped them grow in:
Leadership and confidence
Public speaking and teamwork
Stepping outside their comfort zones
They spoke about ropes courses, reality fairs, and learning from judges, firefighters, and public speakers.
A big thank-you to Shirley for mentoring at RYLA.
Matt Salas - ACE Leadership High School
Guest speaker Matt from ACE Leadership High School introduced us to a hands-on, project-based education model focused on architecture, construction, and engineering. Key highlights:
360° student support model (4 social workers for 300 students)
Nearly 200 internship placements this year
Students will earn $500K+ in internships
Waiting list over two years
Financial literacy program simulates real-world scenarios
Skyrocketing math scores through practical learning!
Upcoming Events
Wheelchair Ramp Builds – August
Two large back-to-back builds
Expected to be the largest ramp built in one day in club history
Contact Phil if you can help!
Taco Thursday – August 14 @ Craft Republic (time TBD)
Join us for Tacos... we'll have our own room ...
New Member Luncheon (Bill) – August 8, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
We'll be meeting Bill for his new member lunch at Jason's (on Louisiana)
Youth Exchange Hosting – Sept 4–6
We are looking for 2 host families for the weekend after Labor Day plus a party host. The host family provides a place to sleep and breakfast. Contact Dave Chavira if you can help!
