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Let’s take a moment for a personal conversation. Two of the founding members of the Kingston Trio; Nick Reynolds, Dave Guard (wrote “Scotch & Soda”) have left us. However Bob Shane (sang “Scotch & Soda”) is here with us and will be at the Conference of Clubs June 8&9, 2012 and sing “Scotch & Soda”. Wow!

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Early in March, I was talking with Bob (Kingston Trio founder/owner) about having him at the Conference of Clubs to sing a few songs with R. I. Director John Blount and myself. Bob said, “let’s just get the Trio”. Me (gulp), “we can’t afford the $15,000 fee”.  Bob said, “no fee, just cover the cost of travel and hotel”. We’ll dedicate it to Ending Polio. He also asked me to dust off the congas and play a few songs with the Trio. Wow! 

With the Kingston Trio the sound and lighting package needed a boost. We connected with Ted Hill from the Scottsdale club who owns MereStone, they specialize in “high end” meeting and event services for major corporations. Ted Hill offered to take care of lighting, video and staging for the cost of labor. Wow!

So now we have an event with the components of an upscale entertainment package.  Expect something great.  This is really worth experiencing and sharing.  I encourage you to bring a potential Rotarian or your friends and family to experience Rotary in a very special way. 

Platinum award winning songwriter Harold Payne will open each session with original songs and lyrics.  Some written about ideas gathered from the audience.  Harold is the one who has encouraged me to write the songs I sing about Rotary.  Wow!

Daniel Eastburn, Scottsdale North, is our musical director who will organize the Rotary Café.  This will be a jam session held after Aussie Down Under dinner from 9 to 11PM.  Rotarians can relax in conversation and enjoy their favorite beverage, and listen to live acoustic music. Wow!   

Now all we need is you.  We plan on a fast paced, enriched content featuring our clubs.  Sharing ideas and moments to inspire greatness and celebrate our accomplishments.  I am really looking forward to sharing these great times with you, This reminds me of some lyrics from the chorus of a song by Jan & Dean in 1965 “Little GTO”, Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow!   

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Yours truly,

Alan Havir, DG 2011-12

RYLA 2012 - Another successful year!

Come on over to Facebook and take a look at the fun that was had by all. Fabulous volunteers, amazing delegates, cool location and success again.

 RYLA Letters From Delegates & Student Counselors

Dear Chris,

Thank you so much for everything you have done for me and for all of my fellow delegates! You truly do change lives!

I also wanted to inform you that I have found a faculty advisor and am working on the logistics for forming interact club at my school, Tempe Prep. I am planning on being at Interact District Council on Sunday and would love to talk with you about what's next if you are available! 

Thank you so much!

Ryan Whalen

Dear Mrs. LaBarge,

This is Corbin Ford. I just left the RYLA camp and was so moved and touched by the atmosphere and people that I have made it my goal to join the Interact District Counsel.  I have learned (from you) that the Interact District Counsel meeting is held every Sunday (or at least once a month) at ASU, and my friend Jose told me it will be held this Sunday (the 29th) at ASU. I might be able to get a ride there from a friend of mine named Shagar, but It's not definite.  So, I was wondering if there was a transportation group, like a car group, that could help take me and people like me to and from the meetings. And I want to say, whatever you can or can not do, that I am determined to do everything I possibly can to make it, because I tell you, not only did you and people like you give me the best single weekend of MY LIFE, but you have also given me hope to join such a beautiful group with such amazing and sincere people. 

 Thank you soooo much Corban Ford

P.S. you may not remember me, but I talked to you Saturday and go to Chandler High.

Thanks Again. I love ROTARY!!!!!!!!!

Corban Ford

Hey Chris,

It's Edgar Febres, how are you? RYLA was honestly amazing and once again another life changing experience. Going as a counselor this year opened my eyes to many things.  What a joy, watching the delegates come together as a team and watch their communications skills improve. I loved watching the leaders rise out of their shells and begin to take charge. I couldn't ask for a better group of delegates and counselors. The whole experience was truly something I wouldn't want to miss for anything in the world.

It has inspired me to take the next step and bring back what I gained while at RYLA. First I'd like to thank you a million times for the opportunity