{"id":344,"date":"2009-10-21T13:07:09","date_gmt":"2009-10-21T17:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/4h\/?page_id=344"},"modified":"2024-10-07T13:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T17:54:29","slug":"national-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/programs\/national-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"National Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1857\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/national-4-h-conference-center-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"National 4-H Conference Center\" width=\"210\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/national-4-h-conference-center-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/national-4-h-conference-center-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/national-4-h-conference-center-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/national-4-h-conference-center.jpg 403w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">National 4-H Conference is an annual \u201cworking\u201d conference of approximately 300 4-H teens from all fifty states, Canada, and US Territories and is held near Washington DC. This multi-day experience provides opportunity for input from youth, volunteers and staff into the National 4-H Program. Conference delegates spend about 12-15 hours in an issue group where they get to know each other, have open discussions, and write up a proposal to the Secretary of Agriculture that they design to help the nation&#8217;s youth, participate in special interest forums chosen by the delegate, &nbsp;attend assemblies with top-notch inspirational&nbsp;speakers and present ideas in DC. Besides the work, there is plenty of time for fun! Delegates spend their free time sightseeing, at talent shows, dances, &nbsp;and making new friends.<\/p>\n<p>Past participants have said of this experience, <em>&#8220;National Conference gives us memories that will last a lifetime, friends to last just as long, and a new want to cause change in the world. And this is why I will never forget it,&#8221; <\/em>(Samantha Tickey), and <em>&#8220;This conference &nbsp;did not just teach us about leadership roles and friendships we could make, it was bigger than that. National Conference had more to offer than what once appeared to us 4-Her&#8217;s&#8230;National Conference opened up our eyes to what 4-H has really given us, and showed us endless&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;out there for us&#8221; <\/em>(Erin Lee).<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Rhode Island typically sends up to 3 delegates to represent Rhode Island 4-H at the National 4-H Conference. This trip is partially sponsored by the RI 4-H Foundation &amp; URI College of Environment and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">It is usually in April. It is a very exciting trip for a teen.&nbsp;&nbsp;See the flyer for more information and details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">To be eligible, applicants must meet the requirements listed below. Judges decisions are final. Delegates are required to attend pre-conference work meetings and must be able to attend the National 4-H Conference in April. Along with attending the conference, each delegate must make a commitment to work on an in-state project for one year following his or her return from conference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><em>REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15-18 years old as of January 1st and enrolled in the RI 4-H program.<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding in leadership, citizenship, personal development and overall 4-H project achievement.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a 1-2-page resume, including skills you developed by taking part in 4-H. Stick to the page limits, remember part of transitioning to a successful adult is to be able to be clear and consise and get your point across in a limited amount of space!<\/li>\n<li>A panel of 4-H staff and RI 4-H Foundation staff will determine those that will attend, judges decisions are final.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>The applicants selected as the RI delegates will only be eligible to represent our state at the &nbsp;National 4-H Conference.<\/li>\n<li>Delegates must be able to attend a pre-orientation and attend all sessions while in DC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/National-conference.pdf\">National Conference Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1722\/National-Conference-Resume-Template.pdf\">National Conference Resume Template<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong>\u009f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National 4-H Conference is an annual \u201cworking\u201d conference of approximately 300 4-H teens from all fifty states, Canada, and US Territories and is held near Washington DC. 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