East Central Region 4-H Fall Training
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2007 4-H Youth Development Fall Training Meeting Information
East Central Region
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25-26, 2007
Online registration deadline September 16th
4-H Memorial Camp
499 Old Timber Road
Monticello, IL
217-762-2741
Driving directions - web.extension.uiuc.edu/4hmemorialcamp/directions.html
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The first day is planned for County Extension Directors, Center and Unit 4-H Youth Development Educators, Community Workers, Program Coordinators, and others working with 4-H.
9:30 a.m. – Registration/Welcome/Light Refreshments
10:00 a.m. – "What I've Learned in 9 Months: Reflections, Perceptions, and Predictions" – Dr. Richard Clark – Interim Director – 4-H Youth Development
11:50 a.m. – Youth Development Opportunities for Youth with Special Needs – Mike Frogley, Head Coach – Illinois Men's & Women's Wheelchair Basketball
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Recognition Program – Dr. Richard Clark
2:30 p.m. – Break
3:00 p.m. – "Teambuilding Skills for Youth and Adults" – Learn fun, interactive techniques to help build effective teams. You will improve your communication skills, processing skills, collaboration ability, and learn to see the world from other people's point of view. – Dr. Richard Clark
4:30 p.m. – Adjourn for Day
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The second day is primarily for 4-H Community Workers and Program Coordinators but others are welcome to attend as well.
8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Regional Programming Update and Discussion
9:00 a.m. – New Volunteer Perspectives – Sheri Seibold and members of the Volunteer Development POW Group. This session will include an update on the VALUED Volunteer Program, Volunteer Orientation Programs, volunteer screening, and risk management.
10:00 a. m. – 4-H Project Potpourri – Madonna Weese. Several important and exciting changes are taking place with 4-H curriculum. During this session you will sample new 4-H projects, learn about Explore! Projects, and provide feedback on future curriculum development for the Illinois 4-H program.
12 noon – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4-H SET Mission Mandate – Lisa Bouillion. National 4-H has announced a mission mandate to reach 1 million new youth with science, engineering, and technology (SET) learning experiences by 2013. Identified as this year's theme, a 4-H SET launch event will take place at NASA Headquarters during National 4-H Week. This session will give you ideas and resources for promoting SET-related activities already underway in your county, as well as introduce you to the new SET curriculum and program opportunities. SET-related professional development, youth leadership, and funding opportunities will also be discussed.
2:00 p.m. adjourn