4-H Teen Conference
June 24-26, 2012
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
Fun! Workshops! Meet teens from throughout WA State!
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Consider giving a workshop at the Conference!
Click HERE for Workshop Proposal Form
Workshops should be related to the “Revolution of Responsibility” theme focusing on giving teens answers for their future in three areas: educational options, career possibilities and life skills for independent living. All workshops should fit into one of these categories and be very student interactive. Workshops will be scheduled for Monday, June 25th, on the Washington State University Pullman campus. Workshop proposal submission is due by February 17, 2012.
Teen Conference is just around the corner!
Although registration does not open until May, there is helpful information being posted weekly to familiarize you with the events, speakers, workshops and activities of the conference. Don't forget to check it out at http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm and on Facebook.
More information:
Jan Klein, 4-H Adolescent Leadership Specialist, at jlklein wsu.edu or 509-358-7937 |
More information on the 4-H Teen Conference will be available on: http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/teenconf/index.htm
2010 Teen Conference Article Article 2 & Video
2009
Teen Conference Photo Album
2008
Teen Conference Photo Album
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Know
Your Government
Decision 2012
February 18 - 21, 2012
Olympia, WA
The 4-H Know Your Government
Conference empowers youth and adults
to engage in leadership, citizenship and
life skill development and application.
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Know Your Government Report
Hello, my name is John. I ran as the 4-H Gubernatorial candidate representing Lincoln Co. at the Know Your Government (KYG) Conference in Olympia, WA. Although I did not win, I gained a great deal of wisdom and knowledge. I learned that a great leader not only works with his or her peers, but at times must also hold true to his or her separate and unchanging beliefs. Yes, compromising is what working with a team or group of people is all about, but one must not change their morals to satisfy the people. This is something that I had to learn before moving forward in the election.
I want to share with you all my experience in this election. I was deathly afraid to stand and tell 300 people my view on politics, but thankfully, I had my amazing campaign team coaching me, "John you can do it! Just be yourself!" So what did I do? I got up in front and gave my first speech. Horrible, is the only word that can best describe my first speech. In my head, I was thinking, "thank the lord! I am done, now John just sit back and relax." The delegation voted and the top ten were called up to give a two-minute speech the following morning. You guessed it, I made it in to the top ten. Then I was thinking "What! Did you all not hear my horrible speech? ... Well, guess I get to try again." So I stayed up until three in the morning writing my speech, with my trusty team of course. For my second speech, my team and I thought it would be a good idea to make me feel more at comfortable while speaking. At my school, I can do a pep assembly very naturally, so that's what we did. I got down off of the stage and walked around while giving my speech. It helped me make it to the top 3, which was an incredible accomplishment for me!
To sum up, I learned so very much. I learned to listen to my team (Nina K., Levi R., and Kindsay D.), to conquer my fear of public speaking, and so many other leadership skills. Can you believe that throughout this whole experience, the stress, and the fear, I actually had fun? Well, it's true! And, I met and made many new friends. I can't wait for next year!
(Note: Mandee B., another teen from Lincoln Co., assisted with KYG planning & coordination. Adults who chaperoned or conducted pre-conference learning sessions included Mark Klein, and Marci & Scott Dayton.)
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for
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State 4-H Teen Opportunities
WA
State 4-H Teen Page
A
Guide to Effective Youth/Adult Partnerships
(PDF)
Check out the 4-H state teen opportunities for fall 2011 at the 4-H website and go for a BIGGER piece of the Green!
WA State 4-H Teen Opportunities Calendar (Word) |
WA
State 4-H Ambassador Program |
County
Ambassador Program |
National
4-H Congress
Details PDF
Flyer
National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. For ninety years, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and of course having fun! |
National
4-H Conference
Details
The
2012 National 4-H Conference was March 24-29, 2012
The 2012 National 4-H Conference was held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. The National 4-H Youth Conference Center is located in a quiet, 12-acre campus-like setting in Maryland, one mile from the nation's capital, making it the perfect gateway to Washington, D.C.'s leaders, monuments and museums. Now one of the largest non-academic youth education and conference facilities in America, the National 4-H Youth Conference Center has a colorful history that dates back more than a century. The Conference Center is operated by our private partner--National 4-H Council. |
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Washington
4-H State Ambassadors
State Ambassador Elections
The Washington State 4-H Ambassadors' goal is to promote and portray 4-H in a positive manner through cooperation and communication, leadership and planning. These teens, with advanced leadership skills, are responsible for planning 4-H Summer Conference, mentoring and training County Teen Representatives, supporting the KYG leadership team and informing county 4-H staff and youth of 4-H State and national events and leadership opportunities. Two to three teens are elected in the Fall of the year from each district for a 20 month term.
What will they bring to the State 4-H Program:
- -contribute enthusiasm and knowledge to the 4-H program
- -a role model to preteens and teens, throughout all levels of the program
- -recognize and utilize each others' strengths, contribute to positive youth-adult partnerships
- -a resource to the county, district, and state 4-H programs and staff
- -encourage other 4-H youth to develop leadership potential
- -creatively plan and facilitate district and state 4-H events
What will they receive from the experience?
- -improved communication skills
- -leadership opportunities in developing, organizing, facilitating and evaluating events
- -partnerships within and outside of the 4-H community
- -lifelong friendships
How do they apply?
- Submit an application, with requested signatures, to Jan Klein, State 4-H Teen Leadership Coordinator.
The application and more information on the WA State 4-H Ambassador Program is available is at http://4h.wsu.edu/StAmb/index.htm Once accepted, information will be sent on to the youth to prepare for the State Ambassador elections held at each District Rally. |
4-H
Scholarships
For information on WA
State 4-H, Lincoln-Adams 4-H
and Other Scholarship information, visit:
4-H
Scholarship Page
Most 4-H Scholarships are due by March 1 each year.
WSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources
Click
Here
Attention Jr. Show of Spokane Participants
Jr. Show has Scholarships for graduating HS students who have participated in the Spokane Junior Livestock Show of Spokane for a minium of 3 years. |
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Careers
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Check out YouTube videos
featuring WSU graduates in
various careers!
http://www.youtube.com/user/CAHNRSAP
Each video focuses on an alum who has put his or her CAHNRS
undergraduate degree to work. The videos were produced
by North by Northwest, an award-winning production company
whose films have been seen on PBS and elsewhere.
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