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BADGE - ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

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Overview

Rectangular badge with a golden outlining.
A marble coloured background behind letters in green that read [RYLA] with there being a dot above the Y and between the L and A is the Rotary symbol a golden wheel with blue fillings.
The back of the badge is golden with a point in the middle that attaches to part b

Historical information

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award if an intensive leadership designed to develop the leadership skills of participants ages 14-30. The award program can range from single day seminars to a week-long camp. Participants in the award are nominated by their local Rotary Club. This badge was issued to someone nominated by the club and who was accepted into a RYLA event. The program was started in 1971.
The Rotary Club of Neerigen which later changed its name to the Rotary Club of Armadale-Neerigen was founded in 1982. The club was involved in numerous fundrasing events and sponsored several exchange students as well as overseas programs. Members would regularly attend Rotatory events locally, nationally and internationally as well as visit other Rotary clubs around the world. The club folded due to a lack of members in 2012.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2020.52a

Themes

People
Social History

Width

24 mm

Height or length

8 mm

Keywords

badge and clasp

badge front

Statement of significance

MEDIUM
Rotary International is a global organisation that aims to promote understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. The organisation promotes peace and raises funds to fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene, campaign against violence, supports education and promotes local economies.

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