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National
Events & Activities
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There
are many great opportunities for Florida 4-H members to attend National
events. Listed in this site are some of the events that Florida 4-H
sponsors and sends youth to. Please take some time and explore the
different events and what they have to offer you.
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National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA November 25-29, 2005
A
four day event which provides youth a high quality, relevant, educational
experience they would not otherwise have within their state.
Recreational, social, and cultural activities are exciting components of
this program. Youth representing each
state are recognized for the contributions they currently make in their
communities.
Florida 4-H partially funds approximately 30 youth to attend National
Congress every year.
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National 4-H Conference, Chevy Chase, MD March 25-30, 2006
National
4-H Conference involves youth, volunteers, and professional staff in National
4-H program development. Delegates
are to contribute constructive ideas on how to improve 4-H and strengthen 4-H
public awareness efforts and reporting to the public.
Recommendations are shared with the USDA.
Florida 4-H sends approximately four 4-H members a year.
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Citizenship
Washington Focus,
Chevy Chase, MD
The
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Program is an exciting educational week for
senior 4-H'ers in our nation's Capitol, exploring how their individual actions
can make a difference in our world. Conducted
in
Washington
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D.C., CWF uses our nation's capitol as a classroom in which to foster youth
appreciation, understanding, and involvement in civic responsibility, government
operations, and current issues. Certified
volunteers may apply for sponsorship of this event.
This trip is coordinated every other year by the State 4-H Office.
Participation during an “off-year” may be coordinated by any 4-H
agent who volunteers.
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National 4-H Dairy Conference, Madison,
WI
The National
4-H Dairy Conference is an exciting 4-day educational program held in
conjunction with World Dairy EXPO. The format for this national conference is a series of educational
workshops, field trips and career explorations. Over 200 outstanding 4-H'ers in dairy projects from across the country
attend.
Approximately
5 delegates are selected from county nominations and provided with financial
support for their trip to the National 4-H Dairy Conference.
Check out
Florida 4-H Age Requirements for Activity participation.
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