Southern Region Volunteer Leader Forum

1. Southern Region Volunteer Leader Forum Rock Eagle 4-H Center October 4-7, 2001

2. SRLF- Mission • The mission of the Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum is to increase the capacity of volunteer and salaried staff to contribute to the achievement of the mission of the 4-H youth development and the Cooperative Extension system as a whole.

3. SRLF - Purpose • The primary purpose of the Forum is to educate and prepare participants to share what they learned back home. Participants benefit from the experiential learning activities which require them to discuss, use, and apply what they learn. The ultimate application is for individuals and teams to teach others what they learn.

4. SRLF- Sponsorship & Coordination The Forum is sponsored by J.C. Penney Co., on behalf of J.C. Penney Stores in each state. J.C. Penney provides travel grants, pins for first-timer attendees, funding for educational programs and the closing banquet. • The Forum is conducted by the Cooperative Extension Services of the State Land Grant Universities in the Southern States, the National 4-H Council, and the Cooperative State Reaearch, Education, and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

5. SRLF- Useful Information • Registration Fee is $150.00 per delegate and is due to: Pottawatomie County Extension office ( Watch the 4-H Newsletter for Due Dates, ~ July 15?) • Participants include adult volunteers from 13 Southern States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  • Trading Souvenirs are a popular past-time for participants. Small trade items representative of the delegates* state are encouraged for trading.  • Lodging is heated and air-conditioned cottages with towels, linens, and blankets furnished.  • Dress is casual except for the closing banquet which requires Sunday dress. Comfortable shoes are a must.  • October Weather is mild. Midday temperature is in the 50's and 60's with cool nights between the 40's and 50's. 

6. The Great Rock Eagle Mound

7. SRLF - Schedule • Thursday • 1:00-3:00 Registration by States • 3:00-5:00 Welcome Reception • Trading & Get Acquainted • 5:00  State Coordinators* Meeting • First-Timers Orientation • 6:00  Dinner • 7:00  State Meetings • 8:00  Opening Assembly • 9:15  Funshops

8. SRLF - Schedule • Friday • 6:45-7:45 Breakfast • 8:00  Workshop Session I • 9:30  Break • 10:00  General Assembly • 11:30  State Photos • 11:30-12:30 Lunch • 1:00  Workshop Session II • 2:30  Break • 3:00  Workshop Session III • 4:15  State Coordinators* Meeting • 4:30  ”Texas” Showcase • 6:00  Texas Dinner by the Lake • 8:00  State Meetings • 9:00  Funshops

9. SRLF - Schedule • Saturday • 6:45-7:45 Breakfast • 8:00  Workshop Session IV • 9:30  Break • 10:00  Workshop Session V • 11:45-12:45 Lunch • 1:00  State Meetings-Evaluations • 2:00  Recreation • 4:45  2001 Planning Committee Mtg • 5:45  J.C. Penney Banquet/ Assembly

10. SRLF - Schedule • Sunday • 6:45-7:45 Breakfast • Depart for Home

11. SRLF – Excellent Speakers

12. Interactive Workshops

13. SRLF – Sample Workshops • Tentative Workshops • Camp Cow-a-Bunga • SkiP (Sober Kids in Partnerships) • Hands On Recycling & Environmental Education • 4-H SEEK:Space Exploration Excites Kids • Snakes of the South • All Aboard the Nutrition Train • Wearable Art • Poster Making • Skillawhat?!?!? • Adventures in Livestock Judging • Mad House Olympics • Festival Painting & Fun • Creating a Horticulture Program • 4-H In the Classroom • Before the 4-H Center

14. SRLF – Sample Workshops • Rock Eagle*s Natural History Museum • Fit & Physical • Trash to Treasure • Line Dancing/Watermelon Crawl/Slappin* Leather • Games People Play-The Sequel • Sprint Ahead-After School Enrichment • Conflict/Teamwork & Teens • Doing An Oral History Project • 4-H Shooting Sports • 4-H Dog Project • From "Just a Project" to an "Awesome • Experience" • Train Teens as Facilitators • The Jungle In Your Backyard • Character Really Counts for Kids • Meeting Melodies • Something New for Someone New

15. SRLF – Sample Workshops • Discovering 4-H:The 4-H Grade Experience • Little People • Leadership 2001 • At Home Photography • Quality Improvement Teams • Ethical Decisions in 4-H Animal Science • Empowerment Through Listening • Great Expectations-Great Rewards • Conflict Resolution • Indian Headdress • Wildlife Identification • Tax Deductions for Leaders • International 4-H Programs • Workforce Preparation

16. Natural History Museum

17. Relaxing Atmosphere

18. SRLF- Sample Funshops • Puppet Corner • A Cup of Joe*s Coffee House • Radical Recycling & Fabulous Fund • Rubber Stamping for Fun • Bird Houses for Fun & Profit • Slappin* The Night Life Video Dance • Under the Stars DJ

19. Miniature Golf

20. Interesting Nightlife

21. Rock Eagle 4-H Center

22. Rock Eagle 4-H Center Located on 1500 acres of forested land with a 110 acre lake, the Rock Eagle 4-H Center allows a modern, comfortable, and relaxed atmosphere not only for learning, but for conferences and group meetings as well.  Named after a large prehistoric quartz effigy, the center opened in May of 1955 for the Georgia 4-H Summer Camping Program.  Since that time, environmental education participants, 4-H club members, and numerous other youth groups and adult organizations from the United States and around the world have met at Rock Eagle.

23. Luxurious Accommodations?Cottages have Heat and AirGenerally you get a Bottom Bunk, 3 bedrooms, a living Area with a central Bath. Linens are provided.

24. SRLF – Cottage Decorations

25. SRLF – Buffet Style Dining

26. Rock Eagle Toast

27. Rock Eagle Walk Bridge

28. Lots of Recreation

29. Meet 4-H Leaders from the13 States ,USVI & Puerto Rico

32. Scenic Views

35. Southern Region Leader Forum • Learn more about 4-H • Meet new people • See new places • Attend Great Workshops • Hear Excellent Speakers • Have a Wonderful Experience • SRLF is the place for you!