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2012 State 4-H Junior Leader Conference. June 19 th - 22 nd , 2012 University of Indianapolis THEME: “Leadership is Surviving Our challenges”. Jr. Leader Conference is for:. 4-H Junior Leaders who have completed 9th-12th Grade.
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2012 State 4-H Junior Leader Conference June 19th- 22nd, 2012 University of Indianapolis THEME: “Leadership is Surviving Our challenges”
Jr. Leader Conference is for: • 4-H Junior Leaders who have completed 9th-12th Grade. • Those who want to learn new leadership skills for themselves and others.
Jr. Leader Conference is for: • Those willing to shareknowledgethey gain with those at home. • Those who want to meet new friends from around Indiana. • Those who want to have fun!!!
How do I register? • Tell your County 4-H Youth Extension Educator that you are interested in attending. • Follow County guidelines for applying or signing up for a chance to attend. • State registration deadline is May 15. (County registration deadline will be earlier.)
Where is Jr. Leader Conference held? • The conference will be held at the University of Indianapolis. • We’ll stay in a collegedorm; have sessions in college classrooms and in the auditorium; and eat in the student center cafeteria.
When is Jr. Leader Conference? • Conference will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 19. • Entertainment, enjoyment, and energy will be experienced by all for 4 days!!! • We’ll conclude before 12 noon on Friday, June 22.
What happens at Jr. Leader Conference? • Some of the activities include… • Skill Sessions • State Park Group meetings • Keynote Speaker • General Sessions • Skit night • Recreation • Dance
2011 Skill Sessions included… • Dance • Etiquette • First Aid • Public Speaking • Stereotyping • Texting • Team Building
Who leads the conference? • Jr. Leader Conference is a team effort among… • The delegates, • Adult chaperones, &… • The State 4-H Junior Leader Council • 16 Jr. Leaders who attended last year’s conference and were elected by their peers to plan and conduct this year’s conference.
For more information, visit: • State 4-H Junior Leader Conference Web site: • http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/sjlc
Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference July 31 – August 4, 2012 Indiana State Fair Discovery Hall
Conference details… • Available to all 9th- 12thGrade students • Exciting opportunities to learn about and experience leadership! • Have fun!!! • Get to know 4-H Youth from around the State!
How to Register: • Registration information is available from your County Extension Office • Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference Web site: www.four-h.purdue.edu/isfyl/
Where is this Conference? • Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference is held at the Indiana State Fair. Students will get to stay in the newly renovated Discovery Hall.
When is ISFYLC? • The 2012 Conference will begin on Tuesday, July 31st, and end on Saturday, August 4th
What happens at ISFYLC? • Help with the Indiana State Fair • Debate mock legislation at Indiana State House • Prepare meal for State Fair Directors • Scavenger Hunts, Fair Board proposals, etc…
Who leads this Conference? • Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference Staff include… • Group Advisors • Delegate Coordinators • Extension Staff
Purdue Science workshops
Purdue Science Workshops • June 13th-15th, 2012 at Purdue University • 4-H members in grades 9 to 12 • Options include: • Aerospace • Animal • Computer • Engineering • Food & Nutrition • P.I.N.E.- Plants, Insects, and Natural Resources and the Environment • Robotics
Aerospace Workshop • Build model rockets and planes • Take a ride in a small airplane, • Learn about the principles of flight and career opportunities
Animal Science Workshop • Species include… • aquaculture, • beef, • dairy, • goat (dairy and meat), • horse, • poultry, • sheep, • rabbit, • swine and • vet science – large animals • vet science – small animals
Computer Workshop • Learn new and emerging trends in the computer science industry. • Tracks- • App creater – Create your own smartphone App • 3-D Modeling: Turn flat, boring graphics into 3-D images that appear to jump off the screen.
Engineering Science Workshop • Learn- • how robots operate, • what makes a good fuel for internal combustion engines, • how computers draw without pencils, • how to select the best vegetable/fruit variety for mechanical harvesting, and • how to surf the Internet. • The program will also introduce you to careers in various engineering fields.
Food Science & Nutrition Workshop • Interested in foods, science and being part of an exciting and rapidly expanding industry? • You will have an opportunity to: • get acquainted with faculty members, university departments and the Purdue campus. • determine taste, smell, and texture of foods. • work in labs to process foods, make ice cream, and make alternative sweeteners. • share what you learned about food science and nutrition with other youth.
P.I.N.E.- Plants, Insects, and Natural Resources and the Environment • Learn about plants, insects, and other natural resources. • Participants will be able to choose from a variety of 4-H project areas: beekeeping, crops, entomology, floriculture, forestry, geology, lawn and garden, plant science, small grains, soil and water conservation, weeds, weather and wildlife. • Work with Purdue faculty and staff
Electric Workshop • June 22nd-24th, 2012, Purdue University • For members in Division III or above • Opportunities: • Wire switches and receptacles or an entire 4-way circuit using a computerized wiring program. • Wire (hands-on) switches and receptacles, both two and three-way. • Design and build a magnetic powered flashlight. • Learn how to use the various meters to measure electrical current, voltage and resistance. • Build an electronic "Decision Maker".
State 4-H Band • June 23rd-25th, 2012 at Purdue University • Performance at 4-H Round-Up • Written application includes a recommendation by band director and/or instrument instructor. • 4-H Band is for members who are in grades 9-12.
State 4-H Chorus • June 23rd- 27th, 2012 at Purdue University • Performances at 4-H Round-Up and at the Indiana State Fair • Written application includes a recommendation by a vocal and/or choral instructor. • 4-H Chorus is for members who are in grades 9-12.
4-H YOUTH ROUND-UP
4-H Youth Round-Up • June 25th- 27th, 2012 at Purdue University • Youth who have completed grades 7-9 • Explore careers at Purdue University. • Live in a Purdue Residence Hall, meet youth from across Indiana, and attend leadership sessions.
NATIONAL 4-h ConFERENCE
National 4-H Conference • March 24-29, 2012 • Washington D.C. • Grades 10 and up eligible to apply
National 4-H Conference • Workshops: • Decision making • Issue and Event planning • Forming partnerships • Self identity • Writing, Presenting, Marketing, & Facilitating • Events • National Mall • Congressional Visits • Day in the Town
CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS
Citizenship Washington Focus • June 16-23 • Washington, D.C. • 15 years old and up • Application
Citizenship Washington Focus • Tours & Events • Night View • Mount Vernon • Arlington Cemetary • Capitol Hill • Twilight Tattoo at Fort McNair – sunset military pageant • Workshops • Congressional issues • Bill Writing • Strategy
National 4-H Dairy Conference • Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 • Madison, Wisconsin • Grades 10 and up
National 4-H Dairy Conference VISIT - Crave Bros. Farm & - Homestead Cheese LLC - Organic Dairy - Nasco International - World Dairy Expo - ABS Global
WORKSHOPS - “Forage Crops for Dairy Cattle” - “Biotechnology in the Dairy Industry” - “Artificial Insemination of Dairy Cattle” - Interviewing, Marketing, & Evaluating - “Roaming Through the Rumen” National 4-H Dairy Conference
INDIANA YOUTH & ADULT CONGRESS
Indiana 4-H Youth & Adult Congress • Saturday, November 10th, 2012 • For members in Grades 8-12 • Indiana State Fairgrounds • Experience leadership and essential skills training with 4-H members from across Indiana. • Keynote speakers • Banquet honoring 4-H Accomplishment Scholarship winners
STATE FAIR ACHIVEMENT TRIP
State Fair Achievement Trip • September 26 - 30 • Washington D.C. • Award trip sponsored by Indiana State Fair Board • Delegates are winners from… • Public Speaking/Demonstration • Fashion Revue • Tractor Driving • Bicycle Rodeo • State 4-H/FFA Career Development Events • Rabbit and Poultry Illustrated Talks • Rabbit Ambassadors
State Fair Achievement Trip • Workshops • Teambuilding • Community Projects • Tours • Mt. Vernon • Zoo • Toby’s Theater & Dinner
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS
National 4-H Congress • November 23-27 • Atlanta, Georgia • Grade 9 and up • Application