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Nine 4-H’ers will represent Idaho at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. March 24-29, 2007. One adult volunteer will be selected to attend as chaperone. 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 National 4-H Conference Delegate Application (91810) & Recommendation (MS Word documents) Open the document and complete it. Print out the application and fax or send the it via mail. Remember to obtain all necessary signatures. Applications are due postmarked by December 5, 2006. Send all materials to Mary Jean Craig, Idaho 4-H, P.O. Box 443015, University of Idaho, Moscow ID 83844-3015. Fax: 208-885-4637 Applications: National 4-H Conference Chaperone Application (MS Word) National 4-H Conference Application Washington, D.C. (#91810)
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