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Application deadline Dec. 7, 2009
National 4-H Conference
March 20-25, 2010
The Conference will involve more than 300 delegates in strategic planning for the future of 4-H. Delegates to the conference will meet in consulting groups to discuss plans for 4-H and the Cooperative Extension System as well as with officials from USDA and the National 4-H Council. Their recommendations will go to all the states, national leaders and others involved in determining programs. In addition, the Idaho 4-H’ers will meet with the state’s senators and representatives at the Capitol.
Participants will take a break from the Conference tasks to tour several historic sites including the Capitol, the National Mall and various national monuments. Special activities will include a talent show, and the Banquet and Clover Ball which is held on the final night of the conference.
Delegates must be 15-18 years old on January 1st of the year they attend. Delegates are selected for their achievements through 4-H, especially in leadership. Delegates share conference information with their schools and various 4-H gatherings upon their return.
For additional information about National 4-H Conference, contact Mary Jean Craig at mjcraig@uidaho.edu
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