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National 4-H Conference
March 29 - April 3, 2008
 The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and
adults-at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture-assist in the
development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs
nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth,
volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across
the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces. The 2008
National 4-H Conference will be Saturday, March 29 through Thursday, April 3
at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
Each Extension unit is invited to nominate one teen per county for this
opportunity. Delegates must be 15 to 18 years old by January 1, 2008. Up to
six Kansas youth may be selected as delegates (up from four in previous
years). This means more opportunities and greater chances for applicants to be
selected! Kansas 4-H members who have attended National 4-H Congress are
eligible to apply for National 4-H Conference. (Previously, a member could not
attend both events).
One adult chaperone will also be selected to accompany the delegation.
Chaperones must be at least 21 years old and must be VIP registered.
Interested adults should complete the same application as the youth.
Applications and letters of reference will be due in the State 4-H Office no
later than 5:00pm, Monday, October 1, 2007. A panel will screen the written
applications. Top applicants will be invited to Rock Springs for interviews to
select final delegates. Final selection of delegates will be made on the basis
of the written application and interviews. All interviews will be held
Saturday, November 17, 2007 during the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum. Nominees
must register and attend the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum to interview.
The delegate’s share of registration and transportation costs is $700.00. 4-H
clubs, 4-H councils, local 4-H Foundations and local service groups have
helped many delegates with this fee. Additional conference fees are sponsored
by the Kansas Bankers Association.
National 4-H Conference delegates will be involved in the 4-H program through
the State 4-H Youth Council, State 4-H Advisory and several other aspects of
the Kansas 4-H program. |
National Conference Information Page
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Delegate & Chaperone
Application (PDF)
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Kansas 4-H Participation Form (PDF)
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Letter to Agents (Password Protected)
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"Just as William Butler-Yates once said, Education is not only the filling of
a bucket, but the lighting of a fire. 4-H National Conference is not only the
pinnacle of a 4-Her's career, but it is a week that ignites a passion for
continued service in their communities, countries, and fellow men." --Brad A
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