REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The opportunities for our youth, our volunteers, and our 4-H Program continue to grow! With this growth comes the need to prepare and provide our volunteers with the best resources and training possible. As our 4-H Program continues to expand and become more vital to the youth of Texas, it is imperative that we effectively engage and empower our volunteer network.
Our volunteers need access to the highest quality educators and resources so they are best equipped to return to their counties and work in partnership with their local County Extension Agents to further develop our youth. This has never been more important as we consider how to most effectively lead our youth.
The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will be sponsoring a state-wide leader training on July 27-29, 2012 in San Antonio to prepare the new generation of 4-H volunteers to lead and instruct our members.
Why Should You Attend the Conference?
- Over 30 educational workshops focusing on 4-H projects and opportunities
- Pre-conference session on Friday afternoon for newer volunteers, highlighting 4-H basics
- Learn the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the Texas 4-H program
- Enjoy an energizing and motivational keynote address
- Network with volunteers from around the great state of Texas
- Because every 4-H member deserves a trained volunteer!
Pre-Conference Workshop to be offered!
New to volunteering in 4-H? Struggling as a club manager? Need a refresher on the basics? This year, a pre-conference workshop will be offered on Friday, July 27th, from 1:00 to 4:30 pm at the Region 20 Education Service Center. The conference will highlight the basics of 4-H, facilitating club meetings, management tools through 4-H CONNECT, web resources and tools, in addition to hearing from a panel of club managers. Register now! This pre-conference workshop is limited to the first 30 people that sign up!
Registration Scholarships
The Texas 4-H Foundation will, once again, sponsor scholarships for volunteers to attend the conference. The scholarships are in the amount of $65, which will cover half of the conference registration fee ($130). The deadline has passed; however, if you would like to be considered an alternate for a registration scholarship, complete the online application.
Conference Schedule
Friday, July 27th
1:00-4:30 pm Pre-conference workshop (limited to first 30 people that sign up) –
Region 20 ESC
5:30 pm Conference Registration opens; Social and Refreshments –
San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds Dairy Center
6:15 pm Dinner – San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds Dairy Center
7:00 pm General Assembly –
San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds Dairy Center
Saturday, July 28th
8:00 am-5:00 pm Educational Workshops – Region 20 ESC
Sunday, July 29th
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Educational Workshop – Region 20 ESC
Lodging Information
Lodging reservations are the responsibility of each individual volunteer. There are numerous lodging facilities available throughout San Antonio; however, rooms have been blocked at several La Quinta locations. To reserve a room in the group block, call one of the four La Quinta hotels and reserve your room before July 6th. Be sure to mention “Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation” to get the discounted rate.
La Quinta Inn San Antonio I-35 N at Rittiman Rd. – $68.00
6410 I-35 North
San Antonio, TX 78218-4405
210-653-6619
La Quinta Inn San Antonio I-10 East – $99.00
6075 I-10 East
San Antonio, TX 78219
210-661-4545
La Quinta Inn & Suite San Antonio Downtown – $115.00
100 W. Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78204
210-212-5400
La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Convention Center – $119.00
303 Blum
San Antonio, TX 78205-3303
210-222-9181
Directions to Conference Facilities
San Antonio Livestock Show Grounds
3201 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78219
Friday evening’s events will be held in the Dairy Center on the grounds of the San Antonio Livestock Show. Please enter the grounds through
Gate E. Follow signs and cones to parking.
- From Houston: Travel in I-10W. Take Houston Street Exit. Turn right on the first street (Commerce Street). At the light, turn right on Houston Street. At the next light, turn right on AT&T Center Parkway.
- From Kerrville: Travel on I-10E to I-35N. Take I-35N to Walters Street/AT&T Center Parkway Exit. Cross Walters Street and go to AT&T Center Parkway. Turn right on AT&T Center Parkway.
- From Corpus Christi: Take I-37N to I-10E. Take I-10E to the Houston Street Exit. Turn left on Houston Street and cross under I-10. Continue across Commerce Street to AT&T Center Parkway. Turn right on AT&T Center Parkway.
Region 20 Education Service Center – (click here for map)
1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78208
The Education Service Center is located three miles northeast of downtown San Antonio near the intersection of I-35 and Walters Street.
- If traveling north on I-35, exit at Walters Street. Turn left across the freeway, turn right at Carson, and proceed to Hines Ave.
- If traveling south on I-35, take the Walters Street exit and turn right from the access road onto Hines Ave. (you must quickly reduce speed here to make the turn, so be careful!
2012 Conference Information
Contact Information
Mrs. Courtney Dodd
Extension Program Specialist – 4-H
4180 Highway 6
College Station, TX 77845
Phone: 979-845-6533
Fax: 979-845-6495
E-mail: cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu
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