Past President Cathy Nicholas will be speaking today about the State of the Black Hawk County Road system. Nicholas is the Black Hawk County Engineer, a position she has held for 17 years. Nicholas received her B.S. in Engineering from Iowa Ste University and an M.S. in Engineering from The University of Washington, Seattle. She has been a licensed Professional Engineer for 30 years.
She will also share updates on RYLA and Rotary Youth Exchange.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. RYLA events are organized locally by Rotary clubs and districts for participants ages 14-30. Depending on community needs, RYLA may take the form of a one-day seminar, a three-day retreat, or a weeklong camp. Typically, events last 3-10 days and include presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics.
In the Rotary Youth Exchange program, students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.