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National 4-H Congress & Conference. Join the Fun & Gain Leadership Skills for a Lifetime. National 4-H Conference. Where: The National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD (Close to Washington, D.C.) When: April
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National 4-HCongress & Conference Join the Fun & Gain Leadership Skills for a Lifetime
National 4-H Conference • Where: The National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD (Close to Washington, D.C.) • When: April • Working conference in which youth & adults assist in guiding 4-H Youth development programs nationally and in their communities • Brings together youth, volunteer leaders and Extension staff from across the US & Canada
Why Attend Nat’l 4-H Conference? • Learn about 4-H in other states & Canada • Help guide future direction of 4-H • Visit ND Senators & Representative on Capitol Hill • Build leadership skills in professional workshops • Gather new ideas to apply back home • Visit our Nation’s Capitol • Make new friends and have fun!!!!!!!
National 4-H Congress • Where: Atlanta, GA • When: November/December • Flagship event of the 4-H program • Provides 4-Hers 14-18 with high-quality educational & cross-cultural experience • Focuses on issues and trends in cultural diversity, group dynamics, community service & agriculture • Designed to address needs of youth while developing capable competent & caring citizens
Why Attend National 4-H Congress • Listen to dynamic, nationally recognized speakers & entertainers • Fun and exciting recreational & networking opportunities • Learn to be a better leader • Go sightseeing • Make new friends with 1,300 4-Hers attending • Plus much, much more!!!
How Do You Apply • Must be 14-18 on January 1 of current year • Fill out ND 4-H Youth Delegate Application for Out of State Opportunities (4 page application) • http://www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/publications/application_forms/pb828.pdf • Application deadline Aug 1 of every year