2012 4-H Trips, Conferences, and Awards

JUNE 19TH- 22ND, 2012UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS

THEME: “LEADERSHIP IS SURVIVING

OUR CHALLENGES”

2012 State 4-H 2012 State 4-H Junior Leader Junior Leader ConferenceConference

Jr. Leader Conference is for:

4-H Junior LeadersJunior Leaders who have completed 9th-12th 9th-12th Grade.

Those who want to learn new new leadership skillsleadership skills for themselves and others.

Jr. Leader Conference is for:

Those willing to shareshare knowledgeknowledge they gain with those at home.

Those who want to meet new new friendsfriends from around Indiana.

Those who want to have fun!!!Those who want to have fun!!!

How do I register?

Tell your County 4-H Youth Extension EducatorEducator that you are interested in attending.

Follow County guidelines for applyingapplying or signing upsigning up for a chance to attend.

State registration deadlinedeadline is May 15May 15. (County registration deadline will be earlier.)

Where is Jr. Leader Conference held?

The conference will be held at the University of IndianapolisUniversity of Indianapolis.

We’ll stay in a collegecollege dormdorm; have sessions in college classroomscollege classrooms and in the auditoriumauditorium; and eateat in the student center cafeteriacafeteria.

When is Jr. Leader Conference?

Conference will begin at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 19June 19.

Entertainment, enjoyment, and energy will be experienced by all for 4 days!!!

We’ll conclude before 12 noon on Friday, June 22June 22.

What happens at Jr. Leader Conference?

Some of the activities include… SkillSkill Sessions StateState Park GroupGroup meetings KeynoteKeynote Speaker GeneralGeneral Sessions SkitSkit night RecreationRecreation DanceDance

2011 Skill Sessions included…

Dance

Etiquette

First Aid

Public Speaking

Stereotyping

Texting

Team Building

Who leads the conference?

Jr. Leader Conference is a team effort among…The delegatesdelegates,Adult chaperoneschaperones, &…The State 4-H Junior State 4-H Junior

Leader CouncilLeader Council 16 Jr. Leaders who attended last year’s conference and were elected by their peers to plan and conduct this year’s conference.

For more information, visit:

State 4-H Junior Leader Conference Web site:http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/sjlc

Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference

July 31 – August 4, 2012July 31 – August 4, 2012

Indiana State Fair Indiana State Fair

Discovery HallDiscovery Hall

Conference details…

Available to all 9th- 12th Grade students Exciting opportunities to learn about and

experience leadership! Have fun!!! Get to know 4-H Youth from around the State!

How to Register:

Registration information is available from your County Extension Office

Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference Web site:

www.four-h.purdue.edu/isfyl/

Where is this Conference?

Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference is held at the Indiana State Fair. Students will get to stay in the newly renovated Discovery Hall.

When is ISFYLC?

The 2012 Conference will begin on Tuesday, July 31st, and end on Saturday, August 4th

What happens at ISFYLC?

Help with the Indiana State Fair

Debate mock legislation at Indiana State House

Prepare meal for State Fair Directors

Scavenger Hunts, Fair Board proposals, etc…

Who leads this Conference?

Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference Staff include… Group Advisors Delegate Coordinators Extension Staff

Purdue Science Workshops

June 13th-15th, 2012 at Purdue University 4-H members in grades 9 to 12 Options include:

Aerospace Animal Computer Engineering Food & Nutrition P.I.N.E.- Plants, Insects, and Natural Resources and

the Environment Robotics

Aerospace Workshop

Build model rockets and planes Take a ride in a small airplane, Learn about the principles of flight and

career opportunities

Animal Science Workshop

Species include… aquaculture, beef, dairy, goat (dairy and meat), horse, poultry, sheep, rabbit, swine and vet science – large animals vet science – small animals

Computer Workshop

Learn new and emerging trends in the computer science industry.

Tracks- App creater – Create your own smartphone App 3-D Modeling: Turn flat, boring graphics into 3-D

images that appear to jump off the screen.

Engineering Science Workshop

Learn- how robots operate, what makes a good fuel for internal

combustion engines, how computers draw without pencils, how to select the best vegetable/fruit variety for

mechanical harvesting, and how to surf the Internet.

The program will also introduce you to careers in various engineering fields.

Food Science & Nutrition Workshop

Interested in foods, science and being part of an exciting and rapidly expanding industry?

You will have an opportunity to: get acquainted with faculty members, university

departments and the Purdue campus. determine taste, smell, and texture of foods. work in labs to process foods, make ice cream, and

make alternative sweeteners. share what you learned about food science and

nutrition with other youth.

P.I.N.E.- Plants, Insects, and Natural Resources and the Environment

Learn about plants, insects, and other natural resources.

Participants will be able to choose from a variety of 4-H project areas: beekeeping, crops, entomology, floriculture, forestry, geology, lawn and garden, plant science, small grains, soil and water conservation, weeds, weather and wildlife.

Work with Purdue faculty and staff

Electric Workshop

June 22nd-24th, 2012, Purdue University For members in Division III or above Opportunities:

Wire switches and receptacles or an entire 4-way circuit using a computerized wiring program.

Wire (hands-on) switches and receptacles, both two and three-way.

Design and build a magnetic powered flashlight. Learn how to use the various meters to measure

electrical current, voltage and resistance. Build an electronic "Decision Maker".

State 4-H Band

June 23rd-25th, 2012 at Purdue UniversityPerformance at 4-H Round-Up Written application includes a

recommendation by band director and/or instrument instructor.

4-H Band is for members who are in grades 9-12.

State 4-H Chorus

June 23rd- 27th, 2012 at Purdue UniversityPerformances at 4-H Round-Up and at the

Indiana State FairWritten application includes a

recommendation by a vocal and/or choral instructor.

4-H Chorus is for members who are in grades 9-12.

4-H Youth Round-Up

June 25th- 27th, 2012 at Purdue UniversityYouth who have completed grades 7-9Explore careers at Purdue University. Live in a Purdue Residence Hall, meet youth

from across Indiana, and attend leadership sessions.

National 4-H Conference

March 24th- 29th, 2012 in Washington D.C. for members in grades 10-12

Meet 4-H members from across the nation and experience leadership training

Application due December 1st; contact County Extension Office for details.

Citizenship Washington Focus

June 16th- June 23rd,Washington D.C.Must be at least 15 years oldExperience the nation’s capitol by taking

tours, visiting dignitaries and law makers, and seeing some of our country’s most beautiful sites.

National 4-H Dairy Conference

September 30th -October 4th, 2012Held in Madison, WI for members 10th grade

and above

Indiana 4-H Youth & Adult Congress

Saturday, November 10th, 2012For members in Grades 8-12Indiana State FairgroundsExperience leadership and essential skills

training with 4-H members from across Indiana.

Keynote speakers Banquet honoring 4-H Accomplishment

Scholarship winners

State Fair Achievement Trip

September 26th- 30th , 2012, Washington, D.C. Award trip sponsored by Indiana State Fair

Board Delegates are winners from…

Public Speaking/Demonstration Fashion Revue Tractor Driving Bicycle Rodeo State 4-H/FFA Career Development Events Rabbit and Poultry Illustrated Talks Rabbit Ambassadors

National 4-H Congress

November 23rd– November 27th, 2012Atlanta, GeorgiaStudents in Grades 9-12Selection via state application process due

January 15. Contact County Extension Office for details.

State Fair 4-H Exhibit Building Workers

4-H members at least 15 years old by the start of work

End of July through the end of the Indiana State Fair, 2012 (full and part-time positions available)

Assist with 4-H Exhibit Building set-up, check-in, judging, tear-down, and public relations with fair-goers.

Applications available through County Extension office and are due April 1.

4-H Scholarships

Indiana 4-H Foundation - Grade 12 applicants; for any post secondary education

4-H Accomplishment - Grade 10-12 applicants

State 4-H Club - Grade 12, based in part on financial need, students at Purdue in College of Agriculture or Consumer and Family Sciences

Applications due January 15; contact County Extension Office for more details

Key Club Award

Award to recognize members for their tenure and participation in the 4-H Program.

Members who have at least a 5-year tenure and who are 4-H Jr. Leaders may apply

Application forms are available from the County Extension Office. Forms due to State 4-H Office by June 15.