Morgan County Rotary Club

RYLA Reflections: Leadership in Action!

This week, our Rotary Club had the pleasure of hearing from Cade Linton and Vee Lockridge as they shared their experiences at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp.

Throughout the week, they challenged themselves through exciting activities like hiking, white water rafting, swimming, and dodgeball while participating in team-building exercises designed to strengthen communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

It was inspiring to hear how these experiences helped them grow in confidence, build lasting friendships, and develop the qualities that will serve them as future leaders wherever they end up!

Thank you, Cade and Vee, for representing Morgan County so well and for sharing your incredible RYLA experience with us. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make!

If you have or know of a student who’d be interested in participating next year - feel free to reach out!

“New shoes are something a lot of people take for granted” -Bob Carpenter with United Craftsmen Children’s Shoe Drive explained at our Rotary lunch today.

It started with a single person that had been in and out of children’s home buying shoes for the less fortunate. After his passing Bob wanted to continue his legacy and turned the drive into a thriving 501(c) charity.

UCCSD is making a difference by providing educational support, resources, and community-focused programs that help empower students and families every day.

Their mission is about more than education — it’s about creating opportunities, building partnerships, and investing in the future of our communities.

Take a moment to learn more about their work and help spread awareness for an organization committed to making a lasting impact.

www.UCCSD.org

First contestants at the car show this morning!