State 4-H Congress

State 4-H Congress
June 3-5, 2009
University of Missouri, Columbia

View some of the fun in these special 2008 State 4-H Congress features:

• Congress in action! State 4-H Congress slide show 2008 (in Photojam 58 photos)

• View Danielle's Insiders Report video produced by 4-H Photo Corps photographer, Danielle.

• Fun and community service at the 4-H Clowning For Smiles Workshop including video.

Congress is designed for Missouri 4-Her’s ages 14-19.  The Missouri State 4-H Council plans and implements the event that is held on the University of Missouri campus.

Congress Information from 2008
Information and forms for 2009 will be posted near the beginning of the new year.

Registration forms are submitted to your local Extension center with a county due date.  County registrations are due to the state 4-H office by April 30.

Congress Forms

Objectives

• To provide a quality learning experience for 4-H youth, ages 14-19, through workshops and other educational opportunities.

• To simulate campus living – residence halls, cafeterias, classrooms, etc. – and generally introduce delegates to college life.

• To allow 4-H youth from throughout Missouri an opportunity to become acquainted with one another.

• To facilitate the identification of the next year’s State 4-H Council.

Registration

Registration information including a registration form is found in the State 4-H Congress brochure.

Lodging

Participants stay in the residence halls of the University of Missouri.  Delegates are required to bring bed linens, blankets and towels.

Meals

Meals are served by the University of Missouri cafeteria.  Meal time schedules will be printed in the program.

Advanced Registration

Counties, please adhere to the state  registration deadline of April 30 in order to permit sufficient time to confirm workshops with instructors and youth.

Qualifications of Delegates

All delegates must be 14 years of age before January 1 of current program year.  Eligible members may attend more than one State Congress, unless prohibited by local county policy.

Insurance

All regularly registered delegates and leaders are covered by an accident and health insurance policy effective from the time individuals leave home until they return home.  The cost of the insurance is included in the registration fee.

State Officer and Regional Representatives

Each program planning area will elect three regional representatives at State 4-H Congress.  Officers are selected by the entire delegation.

Sponsors

The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Inc., Missouri Corn Growers Association, and MFA Foundation provide costs over and above the delegates’ registration fees.