2022 4-H Issues Conference
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2022 Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference |
November 17-19, 2022JM Feltner 4-H Camp, London, KY |
What is the Issues Conference? The Kentucky 4-H Issues Conference began in 1989 to give teen 4-H members the opportunity to learn the process of identifying and addressing local issues. 4-H members select an issue and research the issue before coming to the conference. While at the conference, 4-H’ers are given the opportunity to share their ideas and collaborate with other 4-H’ers from around the state. Adult facilitators work with 4-H’ers leading them in the process of preparing a simulated presentation to a community board. County teams are given the opportunity to submit a mini-grant proposal following the conference addressing an identified local issue. |
Who May Attend? Teen 4-H members may attend the Issues Conference. 4-H’ers who have attended IC may return a second year and attend Issues II, an advanced series of discussions revolving around local issues. Recommended for grades 9-11. |
Why Attend? 4-H’ers will: Enhance their leadership skills Develop public presentation skills Gain an understanding of local issues Learn the process of addressing local issues |
What is the Registration Cost? Please check with your County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education for Registration Fees. |
Is there a Deadline to Register? Yes. The deadline for registration is October 21, 2022; Payment must be submitted by November 11, 2022. There is no part-time registration. Registration will be open October 3, 2022. 4-H Agents will register through 4-H Online. |
Interested in being a 2023 Kentucky 4-H Issues Planning Team Member? Complete Forms A, B, & C and submit before the Deadline on the forms. Check with your County 4-H Agent for assistance!! *Links will be active as of November 1, 2022*Interested in applying for one of the five $500 local Service Grants? Complete the form below and submit before the Deadline on the form. Check with your County 4-H Agent for assistance!! *Links will be active as of November 1, 2022*Need more information: Contact Chuck Stamper, Ed.D., Extension Special Projects Coordinator, cstamper@uky.edu 606-666-2438 x237 Click on this link to see the DRAFT Schedule for the 2022 Conference after October 7!! |
Check out the new promotional video for the 4-H Issues Conference!https://youtu.be/pckAcgvDeE8Check out the excellent media release from our Marketing Committee! |
