RYLA at scenic Kodai hills

Forty-five children participated in a three-day RYLA titled STARS (set, thrive, aim, rise and shine) organised by RC Kodaikanal, RID 3000, with RYLA chairman Sukumar and secretary Kripa Soans coordinating the event.

Rtn Nicholas Francis piloted the sessions which had an array of trainers. The children showcased their talent, public-speaking skills, teamwork and learnt to become leaders for a ‘progressive change’ while being empathetic and disciplined, said Kripa. PDG Gopalakrishnan inaugurated the RYLA, and its closing sessions were attended by DG Anandtha Jothi and PDG Sam Babu. Nicholas, Yuvraj from Karur, DGE Raja Govindasamy, Rotaract district trainer Shashank, PDG George Sundararaj and DRR Sunil Gowthamraj guided the students in various sessions on leadership qualities. A presentation on artificial intelligence was made by Interactors from the Kodaikanal International School, and the participants enjoyed the visit to the solar observatory. Club president Madan K Govindan, secretary Akbar Sait and member Shobana Sudhakar were instrumental in the success of the RYLA.