Guest Speaker Flynn O’Brien-Raymond on his RYPEN experience

Members, Partners and Guests are welcome.

President Russell Ashley invites you to join the Rotary Club of Blacktown City members and guests to hear our guest speaker, Flynn O’Brien- Raymond from the Patrician Brothers Blacktown who the Rotary Club of Blacktown sponsored to attend RYPEN in May 2024. 

RYPEN -Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment

Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop “life skills” and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future.

Pressure is put on students to perform academically and their results are the benchmark of success. However other skills are needed for the next stage of a student’s growth, be that further education or the workplace & We nominate on an annual basis, young people who have shown qualities of decency, courage and sincerity in everyday life to attend a weekend long RYPEN camp hosted by our Rotary District. The camp acknowledges and encourages their behaviours while providing tools to enrich their lives and those in their network. Applicants are interviewed in preparation and awarded a certificate of completion.

During an intensive residential weekend, young people aged approximately 14 to 16 years will develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self-image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals. At the same time, participants are interacting with peers from different backgrounds, and different parts of our district, improving their teamwork skills and having fun!! All this done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debates are encouraged.

We nominate on an annual basis, young people who have shown qualities of decency, courage and sincerity in everyday life to attend a weekend long RYPEN camp hosted by our Rotary District.
The camp acknowledges and encourages their behaviours while providing tools to enrich their lives and those in their network. Applicants are interviewed in preparation and awarded a certificate of completion.

It is an important program that delivers early support & enrichment for local Youth.

Members gather at the Lusso Bistro on Level 1 for dinner at 6 pm. You are welcome to join us.