RYLA would like to thank the following individuals and organisations who have supported the RYLA Program in District 9800.

First and foremost

First and foremost, RYLA simply wouldn't exist withouth the wonderful support of:

• Rotary Clubs of District 9800
• The RYLA Team (Facilitation and Management) both past and present - they are an amazing group of young people who volunteer their time each year to create an opportunity for other young people to participate in the RYLA program

Presenters

And of course, RYLA wouldn't be the same without these incredible presenters:

• Steve Arthurson
• Omar Breik
• Sarah Bowes
• Ray Elder
• Peter Harris
• Lucy Mayes
• Ben Purdie
• Toby Travanner - thelearningcompany.com.au
• Ann White
• Val Wilkinson
• Pauline Wong
• Karen Jones - www.secretsoflivinglightly.com
• Trent McCarthy
• Dr Rob Mitchell
• Akoch Manheim - www.lostboys.org.au
• Bryce Ives
• Matt Mullins
• Russell Smith
• Jayden Lillyst - www.myspace.com/thejayden

Committee members

The District 9800 RYLA committee are an integral part of the 'behind the scenes' planning:

• Wayne Hunter (Chairperson), Rob Head (Secretary), Christine Waugh (Co-director), Alick Weber (Co-director), Tim Bates (RYLArian), Caley Otter (RYLArian, Gerrard White (Rotarian), Stuart Cardell (Rotarian, Host Club Representative, Richard Clark (Rotarian).

We'd also like to thank previous committee members Emma Broughton (Co-director), Michael Mullins, Karen Nolan, Alexandra Phelan (RYLArian), Tom Lothian (RYLArian), John Krakowiak, Bev Ormerod, Claire Ormerod (RYLArian), Anne Scott, Newton Langford, Pete Sexton (RYLArian), Michael Barden, Ros Horne, Ray Elder, Paul Sullivan, Tess Jenkin (RYLArian), Peter Washusen, Peter Harris and Jo Cowling.

Individuals

The following individuals deserve a special thank you for their continual support of the program:

• Emma Broughton (2007-2009)
• Tess Jenkin (RYLA Co-director 2007-2008)
• Michelle Blanchard (RYLA Co-director 2004-2006)
• Tim Cavanagh (RYLA Co-director 2005-2006)
• Sarah Davis (RYLA Co-director 2002-2004)
• Roger Devine (RYLA Co-director 2001)
• Marc Fookes (Rotary New Generations District Chair 2006-2007)
• Angela Hassett (RYLA Co-director 2001)
• Lucy Mayes (RYLA Co-director 2000)
• Jim Studebaker (District Governor)

The following individuals have provided technical and media support to the program:

• Josh deBlank (Web Designer and past RYLArian)
• Tim Purdie (Director and Editor of the District 9800 RYLA DVD)
• The Ripple Effect (a wonderful humanitarian organisation that is kind enough to link to us - thank you!)

Vendors

RYLA supports the following vendors while staying at Wonga Park:

• Camp Oasis - 03 9736 2898
• Bodgies Bakery - 9726 4638
• Virgonas Fruit and Vegetables - 9723 2324
• Bruce's Meats - 9724 0330
• Harry the Milkman - 9735 0171

There are also countless individuals and organisations who have supported RYLA prior to the creation of this website - to all of these a big thank you!

Site last updated: 3/06/2010