National 4-H Conference
National
4-H Conference is an annual event that brings 4-H youth and
adults from around the nation together to work together towards
strengthening and expanding the 4-H Youth Development program
at the local, state, and national levels. The conference is
held at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and
it usually takes place around the beginning of April. Last year,
there were approximately 350 delegates at the conference, including
six from Wisconsin.
The goals
of National 4-H Conference are to provide an opportunity for
youth/adult partnerships to make recommendations to expand and
improve 4-H, and encourage states to include both youth and
adults in planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
In addition, delegates update legislators on current developments
in 4-H, take new ideas back home, and work with each other to
put together and implement a report on a specific area of improvement.
Where: Washington D.C.
When: March 29-April 3, 2008; March 28-April 2, 2009 (Tentative)
Six (6) youth
are selected to attend this working conference held at the National
4 H Center. Each participant selects an issue (for example - education,
promotion, environment, violence) and works with other youth
from across the country to develop plans that help direct future
4 H programming.
Delegates
spend the majority of time contributing to stimulating, task
oriented groups. One day is spent on Capitol Hill meeting with
legislators and touring.
Qualifications:
- Be in
10th-12th grade during the program. Maximum age 18 as of January
1, 2008;
- be nominated
at the county level;
- carry
county approval through time of award trip.
Costs:
- The total
cost of the National 4 H Conference trip is approximately
$ 1,000.
- The Wisconsin
4-H Foundation sponsors a portion of the cost.
- The remaining
amount is the responsibility of the delegate and his/her family.
Applications:
- Check
with your County 4 H Youth Development Agent about county nomination procedures and possible
scholarships.
- Completed signed applications are due to the State 4-H Office no later than December 15, 2007.
Application Form and Selection Process
Related Link(s):
National Link - National 4-H Conference
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2008 National 4-H Conference Application
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