Rotary Youth Exchange

Virginia has always had a passion for our youth.

Virginia was the first woman member and a Past President of the Van Horn Rotary Club. She was the RYLA Administrator for Rotary District 5520 which is all of New Mexico and Far West Texas for four years.

In 2001 she moved to Breckenridge Texas and joined Breckenridge Rotary Club She was secretary and newsletter editor for the Rotary Club of Breckenridge, TX. She became part of the RYLA Committee for District 5790 which is from Abilene to Denton including Fort Worth. The committee built a RYLA program from 45 campers to over 90 campers the first year. 

Currently Virginia is a member of the Northwest Austin Rotary Club and holds the office of VP of Community Services.  She is District 5870’s Rotary Youth Exchange Chair and still working with RYLA.

Also, as a Rotarian over 23 years Virginia has had the privilege of hosting four exchange students including mother and daughter from Brazil, a lovely young lady Argentina and another from Spain. She brings a wealth of information regarding Rotary Youth Exchange at the Club level and as a host family.