The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults—at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture—assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, state, and county Extension staff members from across the United States, its territories, and the Canadian Provinces.
As the sponsor for this conference, the National 4-H Headquarters—located within the Families, 4-H and Nutrition Unit at the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service—is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, national Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs. At the same time, we want to ensure that the conference is a rich and meaningful experience for the participants. We greatly appreciate your assistance in achieving these goals.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPLICATION PROCESS - 2008
Introduction
The 2008 National 4-H Conference will be Saturday, March 29 through Thursday, April 3 at the National 4-H Center-located at 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815.
The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults-at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture-assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces.
Who Should Apply:
The National 4-H Conference is a working conference and requires youth who are focused and committed to working during the Conference and in their state. Youth delegates need to engage in pre- and post-conference work and participate in all scheduled conference activities.
The minimum age requirement for a Texas youth delegate is 15 years old (must be by January 1, 2008). The maximum age for a youth delegate is 19.
Application Process:
Applications and letters of recommendations will be due in the State 4-H Office by December 31, 2007. Final selection of delegates will be made on the basis of the written application. The selection of delegates will be announced by January 11, 2008.
Cost:
The delegate’s share of registration, adult chaperone registration, lodging, airfare, meals, and transportation costs is $1100.00. A deposit in the amount of $350.00 will be due on February 8, 2008. All payments will be made online through 4HCONNECT. The event will be listed as “National 4-H Conference Payment”
Travel Dates and Texas Meeting Location:
Travel Start Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Travel End Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
The Texas delegates will meet at either the Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston or the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in Dallas (depending on the cost of airline tickets and the geographical makeup of the delegation).
All travel costs to the airport to meet the group is the responsibility of the delegate.
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DATES AND DEADLINES FOR 2008 NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE
Application Deadline: December 31, 2007
Selection Announcement: January 11, 2008
Delegate Deposit Deadline: February 8, 2008
Travel Start Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Travel End Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Workshop Proposals Due: January 16, 2008
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